Lilee84

Thanks ladies! I called my surgeon and they didn't seem too concerned so maybe I'm overthinking things... Either way I know I'm severely dehydrated so I'm gonna marry my 1 liter of aquafina and make it my goal to finish it by dinner time, and then refill it and finish it before bedtime. Leggoooooo!!!

Everything I eat is uncomfortable, everything gives me heartburn even after taking my pepcid, nothing sits right. I'm seriously done trying to eat. I can't even stand liquids at this point! There's no way I'm getting them in, I know I'm seriously dehydrated because I barely urinate and when I do it's super super dark, and I really don't want to be put back in the hospital for dehydration! I'm not regretting my sleeve but I thought for sure by now it would be easier. </end vent>

Thanks! I took two bites and had to stop eating them. I'm still figuring out what I can and can't eat.

From the diet you're describing it sounds to me like its probably head hunger. I would switch 32 of those 48oz of water to protein shakes and see how you feel. From what you're describing it doesn't sound like you're getting enough protein.

Sweet potatoes are OK, right? I know we're not really supposed to have white potatoes, white bread or other similar starches, but what about yams?

Probably a good idea... My surgeon said no coffee period for one month, and no caffeinated tea for a month. I'm assuming it was caf?

I started my vlog the night before getting sleeved.. I had a video up from last week but apparently I posted the wrong one and I can't find the correct one so I only have 3 videos so far, but I plan to post weekly. http://www.youtube.com/user/MiniBabe84?feature=mhee

Awww! I'm so sorry you're feeling this way! It sounds like our experiences have been pretty similar, except I can't drink any Protein shakes like at-all. Can't stomach them, never have been able to. The best advice I can give is to listen to your body. It's possible your sleeve may still be a bit inflamed and may not be ready for purees yet. I had to go back to the basics and back to liquids for a few days before starting again. When I did that I was able to actually start eating a few things, like pureed soups, cottage cheese, and fruits. I've started comparing it to when my son was first starting solid food - I had to be patient and try one thing at a time. Sometimes he would only eat one item for weeks at a time before I was able to get him to eat something new, and that was OK. Now he eats anything I put in front of him (except meat, but that's why he gets his pediasure "milkshakes.") We're kind of in that same place right now. I know it may not seem like it now, but things will get better!

Congratulations on the weight loss! Sounds like you're doing great!

So far so good I guess! Doc said I need to be getting 80oz of Fluid in before my next visit in a month, and that if the only thing I can stomach right now is cottage cheese he's fine with me eating it all day long because it's a great source of Protein. He said if that's all I can eat and I can handle only eating that, then just eat cottage cheese and occasionally try to add in something else until I feel like Steve the Sleeve (I felt like he needed a name) can handle more than that. Other than that he didn't really seem concerned about my progress. The one thing I did find strange is that when I asked him what my goal is he said I didn't have one. He said that he doesn't care about the weight loss because whether I do everything right or nothing right I will lose weight. He did say though that he's more concerned with me doing things the right way because if I don't, I'll gain it all back. Also, when I told the nurse I was pureeing Soups she said that that was eating and drinking at the same time - Has anyone heard that? I had the urge to tell her she didn't know what she was talking about but I resisted. So that's that I suppose. I guess I was expecting more guidance from the Dr or something..

Where do you get these? I'd love to try this!

Why is it when you see the potato chip commercials or the ice cream commercials or the fast food commercials they always cast skinny people in those roles? Skinny people don't eat that crap! And people who do eat that crap don't stay skinny for long! This is right up there on my list of pet peeves, along with the increasingly depressing selection in the plus size section. </vent over>

Aaand I'm done engaging you, so if you feel the need to respond so you can feel vindicated, by all means go ahead, but I won't ne reading it. Good luck with your weight loss!

Actually, you called her a bi*ch and a hoe before I got involved - just because you revised it doesn't mean the original wasn't emailed to everyone who had already posted. So please, get off your high horse and own up to your actions and stop trying to make it look like I needlessly intervened. "I had one spoon of tuna which didn't stay down. The simple fact that you pointed out you didn't eat something you were suppose to is patronising. This is a public forum but that isn't an excuse to go after people and be a judgemental B***h as if you're some how perfect. I am two weeks post-op and I have been on Clear liquids for two weeks. There is NOTHING unhealthy, addictive or hyperfocused about my wanting to eat. HUMAN BEINGS EAT TO LIVE. It is not indicative of an issue. I am fine. I want to lose 100% of my excess weight so I can eat. That is a perfectly normal resolution. I want to be able to eat a chicken sandwhich and not feel bad afterwards. It makes perfect sense. I don't want a voice in the back of my head going, "You're too big to eat this. You should be on a diet." I just want to have a normal relationship with food which is what I stated in my post. You are idiot and I'm tired of you. I know their is nothing wrong with me. I've lost 34 pounds. I've stuck very closely to my nutrition. I WAS HEALTHY even prior to my surgery. I don't eat pizza and hamburgers from fast food. I Go to restaurants and having Pho, grilled duck, roasted chicken, etc. I'm 22. I had normal blood pressure, normal cholesterol, normal blood sugar (no diabetes) and very healthy heart. My problem is and has always been portion size. So i had this procedure. My weight is already coming off and I'm contemplating on what my REAL DIET will be when I start eating again. That was my post. MY best friend is a psychologist and she said to let you know that people like you make her business because you apply stupid interference to perfectly normal feelings. SHe wants you to know and obsession is something people do constantly over a period of time and in extremes. Me spending a few hours to watch food tv shows is not an obsession. Everything I feel is normal. There is 100% no need for medical intervention of any kind. So screw you hoe!"

Are you an alcoholic? Can we be friends? :aureola:

I understand you're upset but I really think the name calling is a bit childish and unnecessary. She was just offering an opinion, that you solicited, and just because you don't agree with it doesn't give you the right to be nasty. If you can't handle getting a response you don't like, either grow up and learn to accept that we all have different opinions, or delete your OP, but please don't pollute our normally very supportive boards with your negativity and immaturity.

Jellyfish, may I suggest you simply ignore the comments you don't agree with and simply focus on the responses that answer your question in the manner you were expecting? I think it's great that you modified your last post from it's original form, but I think this conversation is getting a little too emotional to be productive.

This is so inspiring! Congratulations on all your success! I can't wait to read that you've hit goal!

I can see where you're coming from and I get it. Pre-op and pre-pre-op diet I ate what I wanted, in moderation, but I stayed away from fast food, fried food, red meat, pork, sweets, chips, Snacks and anything generally labeled aw "unhealthy," and ate only chicken, fish, fruits, veggies and otherwise healthy foods. I've had those eating habits for 15 years but alas, here I am. Will some of our taste buds change post op? Possibly. I'm sure there will be 1 or 2 things I can't stand once I begin to reintroduce food into my sleeve. But I think the biggest change will be the amount of the food we eat. I'm sure some will see drastic changes in what they can tolerate or what they want to eat, but I really feel like the portion sizes will be the biggest difference. Yes, eventually we may be able to eat an ounce or two more, but if my understanding is correct we will never be able to eat the portion sizes we used to. In my opinion, as long as we keep in mind that our new standard of "moderation" has effectively reduced to a toddlers portion, and we don't try to overdo it or somehow cheat our sleeve, we should all see success.

My Dr had me start purees on day 8 but I see lots of people here who went 2,3, even 4 weeks post op. Just curious. I'm also thinking that my sleevie may not be ready for purees which may be why I'm having such a hard time with them.

What were the ones for the Wii? I'm so confused by all the different names! I've had a Wii for 2 years but mostly my teenager uses it. I was at my dad's for New Years and he had the Kinect and some dance game they were all playing - it looked cool but since I don't have Xbox may as well work with what I've got!

I don't think so and I think its starting to catch up to me. I ate a tiny bite of a bean burrito I made for my son tonight and instantly had to vomit. From what my Dr said increased nausea is a sign of dehydration.

Have u thought about couch surfing? I'm not sure what the site is but its definitely cheap!

Congrats! You're getting sleeved on my birthday so I know things are going to go great! Good luck!

Love this thread! My surgery was January 20, 2012 and I will conquer 5miles by 5AM. I've always wanted to be one of those crazy people you see running before the sun comes up!