Liliana Arleen

Hello,I am planning on buying a few books and I would love some suggestions for bariatric recipes ,or any other great book TIA

Congratulations Peacequeen Wishing you the best ,and hoping to see you in the losers bench

Just checking in, I am doing better with my protein and water finally Feeling better today that I am 13 days post op I can't wait for my 2 week check this friday so I can finally start my purees lol 28 lbs gone since pre op liquid diet,not bad at all

Ok so I really need to VENT all this out. Today is my 11 day post and I am feeling terrible,emotionally and physically. I am so tired of this liquid diet . My surgeon's plan is 2 weeks pre op of full liquids diet,the day prior surgery I was on clear liquids and post surgery 2 weeks more of full liquids and after my 2 week check which is this December 9, I can start my purees. I am not drinking enough fluids I am doing horrible with my protein and my water. I tried but I get tired of drinking the same stuff over and over. I am trying different protein shakes to see if that helps but I get tired of them easily. I am feeling weak with no energy . I get really sad because this whole liquid diet makes me sick. I want to try something in puree but I need to wait till my 2 weeks check. I know is very important to follow my surgeon's instruction because I don't want to be back in the hospital due to an infection in my staple line or whatever. But I am seriously really tired of having broths ,jello etc I tried to make them in different ways,bought them. I been VERY strong on cooking for my husband and 2 year old regular foods and not even thinking of try the regular food. I KNOW this is all in my head. I really NEED some support and help now. I am scared I won't do good with my sleeve :frown5: :frown5: :frown5: :frown2:

I have PCOS an I am 13 days out and my weight loss so far ( still VERY early ) has been wonderful 28 lbs gone and I will start working out as soon as my Dr give me the OK to start. I off my metformin since my surgery and I am doing good without my insulin meds I think having PCOS won't stop you for losing weight as others and your symptoms will improve as you keep eating healthy and exercising

Thank you all, I am taking it easy,trying to get my protein and my water daily

I am 10 days out today and so far I have no regrets. It was not a hard decision for me to get sleeved since my Dr recommended weight loss surgery due to my health conditions . My BMI was 39 before surgery but I have health issues related to being obese. I had 80 lbs to lose only but I struggled with diets and working out for years and I could not lose weight . I am having reflux daily now but I haven't start my soft foods yet until next week,but the anti reflux medicine seems to help a lot. I had GERD prior surgery so I guess that does not help. I love your nick name My daughter's name is Ophelia. Good luck!

@Longerlife Thanks love. I don't know what is wrong with me, I get tired easily of the protein shakes lol I bought a chocolate one from GNC yesterday and an unflavored one too. I need to experiment more with protein, I don't use ice either,only lactose free fat free milk and the protein powder. I am just SICk of almost 4 weeks doing this liquid diet lol,it sucks to eat the same broths etc, I want some real food,like a few bites of soft mashed potatoes ,beans,soft fish etc lol

So today is my day 9 post op and I have this horrible belching that doe snot stop I heard the gas gets better after a week of the surgery . Even if I don't drink I am having this issue. And yes I am on Nexium for now twice a day to see if it helps but is not helping I s horrible because I still in my post op liquid diet and I can't even have my broth because of this discomfort I need help!! Also I still have not had a bowel movement and I am taking colace as it was prescribed and nothing yet. When I can expect to have one after this surgery? TIA

I will for sure talk about this with surgeon on my ext appointment ,thank you so your advise =)

Yes I am drinking only lactose free fat free milk,no other dairy products

Ok so I am 4 days post and my dr told me to wait at least 4-6 weeks to lift anything heavy,no more than 6 lbs. I have a 2 year old and she loves to be held. She is 30 lbs now and really tall. I thank god that my mom in law is here to help with that part till I get better. My question is for those who got sleeved and have small children,when exactly you starting feeling better so you do the normal activities you used to do with your children? Like lifting ,giving them a bath etc? I know everybody heals different. I just want some opinions. TIA

Hello ladies, I thought I say "hi" I am 7 days post op today and feeling a little better. My incisions are healing pretty good. My recover has been hell so far. I was not getting enough liquids so I was a little dehydrated and I had to go the clinic to get an IV after that I felt much better. I am not getting all protein I need I need suggestions to try new protein shakes? like is Glucerna fine? They gave it to me when I was in the hospital. Also where I can find optifast shakes? I trying my best to get my protein but at least I am sipping y water all day. I can't wait to start my Stage 3 diet lol. I am so tired of this damn liquid diet pre surgery 2 weeks and post surgery 2 weeks more,is hell lol. For those are about to start the soft foods,which foods I can expect to be allow to eat? Thanks girls!!

Thanks you so much Is getting slightly better and I am on Nexium dissolve packages too,is working now somehow

Thanks you all,you ladies are amazing!!!

Ok so I made my first order today at Bariatric Choice and I ordered the Bariatric Fusion chewable in strawberry flavor and the Calcium chewable Bariatric Advantage in Caramel flavor along with Bariwise fruit drinks and Wonderslim smoothies . I wan to know how many of you have tried these and what are your opinions after trying them or which products do you recommend form them TIA

My surgery was yesterday and my surgeon said everything went great. Now today I'm starting my liquids slowly . I'm having chest pain especially when I drink and stomach cramps , is this normal? My Dr checked my heart and said is ok .Could this be related to gas? Any tips on drinking the first time ? Everytime I drink feels horrible, my belly hurts and my chest does this gets better ?

Welcome I have PCOS and i just sleeve this 11/23, I wish you the best of luck!

Thank you all, you ladies are wonderful!

Ok so Today I am 3 days post op and my surgeon told me to follow a liquid diet for 2 weeks again like when I was pre op. The problem is that I having a lot gas pain and I feel full with just a few ounces of liquid I am not getting enough liquid like water and my protein because I can't drink it like when I was pre op : ( I am worried that I am not getting enough calories. Does this changes? I still feeling sore but not being hungry worries me. I really NEED to drink my daily protein and that is not happening. Any suggestions to make this easier? I don't want to have anemia because of not eating well. For the gas I been walking to see if that helps. TIA

Good luck!!!!!

Thank you all for all your advises , I am sipping the most I can