eldivo

First week after surgery which was 1/14/11. I finally weighed my self.. preop weight was 252 lb. I weighed 240 lb today. WOW.. I am excited as my journey begins. I am tolerating pureed I am allowed 3oz 3x's a day and then the rest of the time liquids. I have to admitt.. I feel hungery with actual stomach growling hunger which suprised me. I thought that this would disappear after the VSG. I am learning to increase liquid protien so I hope that this will help with the hunger. I am excited to be able to blog in a community of individuals who are taking steps to become healthy. Keep the Faith....

Thank you so much for the advise!!! I weighed my self today am day 7 after surgery and down 12 pounds.... I still get hunger pangs however found special K protein waters and they really help increase the protein so I hope it will decrease the hunger sensations.

Hello... today is post op day 5 for me... I am finally able to keep up with my liquids still struggling with enough protien.. I am suprised that today I actually feel hungry? is this normal and does it go away... I thought that removal of the portion of the stomach removed the hormone for hunger and increases statiety? thanks

HELLO TO ALL: I am so excited to find support with a group that is undergoing the changes and challenges that I am. My surgery was 1/14/11. I am struggling with protien... I am fine with liquids such as G2 or flavored water but, other than eggs, the pureed foods I am trying to eat cause significant GERD/heartburn despite PPI's taken religously. Any suggestions? Carnation instant breakfast sugar free was ok.. however am wondering if I am sensitive to Lactose. Regards and thanks Eldiva

Hello to all.. I need some help... I am four days post op. I am on pureed however I am supposed to get 2 3 medicine cups full of pureed and the rest liquids. How am I supposed to manage to get protein in as well totaling at lest 45 to 50 gms.? Also can tomato soup made with water be considered a liquid>