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My NUT is big on fruit. She had me add it 2 weeks out and said I should have at least 1 fruit a day

Wow, my doc says no fruit for at least six months... I miss fruit. I am almost six weeks out and only allowed eggs and fish. I cheat and have greek yogurt, hummus and low carb Soups...

My nutritionist told me to ignore everything I ever heard bad about carbs. That you need carbs. So I eat my carbs and try to reach my Protein goal. It's nice to have potatos with out worrying about it lol

This? This is what makes me crazy. My nutritionist and doctor appear to be sworn mortal enemies... Each one says the other is crazy and to "ignore what he/she said"... I want to slam my head into a wall sometimes because I just cannot get a straight answer...they are supposed to be working together but their non communication/agreement is making this so much harder than it needs to be.

I'm pulling up a chair to wait for the advice you get... I am five weeks post op and still struggle with those feelings...

My doc is pretty reasonable' date=' too, but no nuts for 6 months! I don't really care for them anyway, so no big loss, but I can't have shellfish for 6 months and I'm dying over that.[/quote']

Weird... I am not allowed shrimp, but I AM allowed crab and lobster, so its not a shellfish thing... I have heard that the shrimp is because some people overcook shrimp til its rubbery?

I am also five weeks out... My doc says for me to focus on getting in 70 grams of Protein and no more than 30 grams of carbs... He says to not worry about caloric count, just do that... I do find, however, that I average about 650 calories daily. I am down 33 lbs total since starting my two week pre op with surgery on 10/22.

I have an uber strict doctor... Only allowed Protein Shakes, broth, eggs and fish until 7 weeks... Today I splurged on a craving and had five well chewed almonds... My stomach accepted them happily! What a relief... I thought it would be ok as I read so many posts from others eating a huge variety only two weeks out... My doc is a real hard ass...

4 weeks post op and I use tabasco no problem.

Give yourself at least a week to feel human again! Good luck.

So, I am five weeks post op and not cleared for poultry... I can pretty much have fish and eggs... I brought a lobster cake to my family dinner and planned to splurge with one tablespoon mac and cheese...

I ended up eating a smackeral of mac and cheese, less than a teaspoon of pineapple casserole and two cucumber slices! For some reason I had been craving cucumbers... I ate half of the lobster cake later on when everyone else was having dessert and I felt hungry again..

Bottom line... I felt completely satisfied and happy with my small splurges... I ate slowly and chewed well and had absolutely no problems or discomfort. Yay!

I've noticed that most everyone who's responded is pre-op or very newly sleeved. I'm 6, almost 7 months out. Down 75 pounds from an all time high of 254. BP down, cholesterol levels normal, blood sugar perfect, sleep apnea gone, shopping at normal people stores for regular size 12s and 14s (a first in my life!), crossing my legs like a lady, taking a few flights of stairs without a thought, week 7 of Couch to 5K (ridiculous!), being hit on by men half my age, guzzling Water after a workout, eating reasonable portions of Protein first, then veggies and fruit, getting at least one Protein Drink a day as insurance (and I love me a tall iced latte with vanilla protein). What's not to love? I'm 54, and my ONLY regret is that I didn't do this sooner. We celebrated my mom's birthday last week at a four star French restaurant. I tasted everything, gravitated mostly toward my filet and seafood appetizers, shared with others, had a lovely glass of wine and focused on appreciating my mom's longevity and support, and my husband's affection. Have I mentioned how happy I am that food is not the crutch and anchor and absolute center of my life? It truly feels like I've been let out of a cage. I'm not sure what the future holds for you, but I encourage you to read some of the posts of folks denied surgery for many complicated insurance or physical or financial reasons. You have been given a great opportunity to change your life, bug only you can embrace the chance and be grateful for it and run with it. Best of success to you; this too shall pass!

Thank you. This is exactly what I needed to read. I feel better already! )

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I'm in the 5th week post op and can't tolerate well a lot of food.. but I can eat roasted cashew nuts' date=' almonds and pistachios without any problem.. I do eat chicken, shrimp and turkey and other food, but it feels so heavy on my stomach still, yet I can eat half a cup of nuts and feel good

I'm worried about the calories and fat content though..

What do you recommend ? and what was your experience ?

Thanks - I'm feeling guilty right now and not sure I should keep eating those[/quote']

Wow, I really miss almonds... I am also five weeks post op and my doc does not allow nuts at all until six months... I would love to have 3-4 almonds...

I am five weeks post op and wondering... Will I ever be able to have just a taste of anything I want? Sign me: Seriously mourning food...

So' date=' I'm 1 week post op and I'm mourning food and the prospect of ever being able to eat more then dainty portions again... I'm surrounded by people who are of normal builds who can eat a whole plate of food or a cheeseburger and fries and still maintain their normal size. It frightens me to think that I will never be able to finish a cheeseburger or indulge and eat a whole plate of Thanksgiving food. I understand that my size and lifestyle prior to the sleeve wasn't normal either, but I have serious anxiety about never being able to guzzle a bottle of Water or finish a sandwich again. Is this just the price I have to pay?

Will I ever be able to do these things again? Ultimately I would like to be at goal weight and maintain with about 2000 to 2500 calories a day like a normal human being and be able to actually gulp down some Water after a good work out. Will this never happen? Please refrain from flaming me, only supportive, informative and non-judgmental responses please.[/quote']

I am five weeks post op and completely understand. I wonder the same thing and have actually had some days feeling regret even though I know this is better for my health in the long run.

The video totaaly worked for me... Those crackerd are something I did not need to know existed! They looked delicious!

That hostess won't be around for long? Lol. I LOVE their orange cupcakes. One of my biggest down falls in my pre sleeve days. Every time I walk past them in the store' date=' I cry a little inside.

Now they won't be tempting me from the shelf much longer. Those pesky, yet oh so yummy treats.

....I do however feel terrible for all of the people who will lose their jobs and pray they will find something quickly.[/quote']

My husband LOVES those orange cupcakes too! He went to the Hostess Outlet to try to stock up on them... I personally find them hurk-worthy... I have not had Hostess product in over 30 yrs... I am sorry people will lose jobs, but I will not miss them.

I am surprised... My doc has so many rules, but never mentioned gum...

One piece lean, chewed well?

Sounds like you have only been out of the hospital for less than a week... Give yourself some time! You had major surgery... Can your husband cook or care for your family while you recuperate? If he cannot cook, have him get take out - you need to concentrate on getting better and getting your liquids and Protein in..this too shall pass.

You should not be skipping meals, but if you do, by all means subsitute with a Protein shake! Even if you do not feel hungry, your body needs fuel to burn!

Sounds like a plateau... Have you tried mixing up your workout routine?

I am a little over three weeks post op.. Today I made 1/2 cup of soup... and STOPPED with 3 tsp left... Since being allowed soft foods, it has really been hard for me to leave 2-3 tsp in the bowl... I would eat the "serving" and realize belatedly that it was the last bite or two that caused the pain and/or vomiting. I stopped... I feel fine (weird leaving only 2-3 bites) but feel physically fine!

Definitely a none scale victory!

People are always anxious to start eggs. A lot of people have said that eggs don't really agree with them early out. Eggs don't seem to be all that sleeve friendly.

The best thing to do is try a bite and see how it sits. You have to go really slow and chew it up until it's liquid in your mouth. Then wait, and see how you feel.

Scrambled eggs are the only thing I can CONSISTENTLY eat and stay down...last night, I had about 3 oz. of baked salmon and threw some of it up...the day before, I had tuna fish and threw that up. I am slowly learning that feeling of STOP though.

I don't know how tall you are - or your BMI - but my understanding is that people with less to lose, lose slower? Have you talked to your doctor about this? I had my surgery on 10/22 and have lost about 29lbs, BUT I have/had 100lbs to lose...

I was sleeved on 10/22 too... I weigh myself on Monday mornings... It is encouraging to see the scale moving!

I am 3 weeks post op and walk the treadmill daily... I don't run yet .. Just walk.