SleeveFox

It is a load on the kidneys though isn't it? Considering I already take alot of other Vitamins. Before the surgery they did find some Protein in my urine, saying the kidneys were starting to get damaged (because of diabetes). mmmm...now I'm a lil worried I may be putting my kidneys through strain.

Oh yes, I just had this incident yesterday when going out with friends.
Been happening alot around people and I'm just 2 and a half weeks post-ops
After them stuffing their faces with fatty foods infront of my face, I wanted to order a chocolate drink and they kept on bitching at me saying "We can't let you order that you'll ruin your surgery" Claiming they 'care' and 'We know you and your self control so we to make sure you don't f**k up the operation and stay fat'
Its especially ironic when people do this while stuffing their faces with pizzas and french fries.
Can I poke their eyeballs out with a fork now?

Oh yes, I just had this incident yesterday when going out with friends.
Been happening alot around people and I'm just 2 and a half weeks post-ops
After them stuffing their faces with fatty foods infront of my face, I wanted to order a chocolate drink and they kept on bitching at me saying "We can't let you order that you'll ruin your surgery" Claiming they 'care' and 'We know you and your self control so we to make sure you don't f**k up the operation and stay fat'
Its especially ironic when people do this while stuffing their faces with pizzas and french fries.
Can I poke their eyeballs out with a fork now?

oo oo I wanna see pics! goodluck!

I'm 1 month post op and can digest chicken. However it seems that 'cooked' chicken is pretty hard to digest and gets me nauseated. I think I need a bit more time to adjust. Chicken patty works alright though. It depends. Basicly if the chicken isn't "hard" it works ok, otherwise it sits inside my stomach like stones

Goodluck!
I was scared shitless on my surgery day and almost walked out aswell.
I did post a few videos from the hospital after surgery on my youtube channel, if you want to see what its like you might want to check it out.
Its really not that bad. Once I was out of surgery I knew the hardest part was over. Recovery is fast aswell.
Now 3 weeks post op I don't even feel like I had surgery (except for eating habits ofcourse).
If you have any specific questions feel free to ask me, I will do my best to be truthful and try to ease your anxiety
https://www.youtube.com/user/sleevesfox
Don't worry! The hardest most nervewrecking part is waiting for surgery

Hey there! This is mine -
http://www.youtube.com/user/sleevesfox

Goodluck!
I'm now 3 weeks post op and was so scared the day of operation I couldn't sleep at all. Its really not as bad as I thought. Only the first few hours after surgery are 'tough' but you get over it rather quickly. After about a week I didn't even feel like I had an operation. Recovery is rather fast.
Its really not that bad!

Yes, been getting hungry every 1-2 hours and its kinda annoying. During the first week or so on the liquid phase I didnt get hungry much but now a little over 2 weeks after surgery I get hungry often. And I also get pretty angry and pissy when I can't eat when I'm hungry.

Ok....lots of questions. I just had my appointment with my nutritionist 2 days ago. I'm Pre Op.
You may want to try Soy. It sounds like you're lactose intolerant. I am too. However organize 1% I can do. You can get chewable vitamins. I have to take 1200-2000mg, of calcium citrate, vita b-12 sublingual, Multi-Vitamin. I also found a chewable Fiber. You may need that in the future. I take chewable vitamins C too.
The best Protein Drink I've found so far is Bar-Wise. There's multiple favors and low in calories. I've been using unjury non-flavored the past couple days. I added blue berries and strawberries to it with some Stevia. In my opinion, Stevia is the healthiest sweetener out there. Made from a plant.
Eating schedule..8,10,12,2,4,&6. Sip Water in between. 64oz. 4 small Water bottles is an easier way to achieve it. You don't want to get dehydrated and wind up in the hospital. You can only eat about 2 oz at a time, so that why so many meals. That's been the hardest part for me. Tomorrow I'm going to start the every two hours Protein Drink.< /p>
Lastly, Bariatric Advantage is the best protein powders I've tried so far. Orange Cream tastes like a 50/50 bar. It's all your own preference.
Take care! I wish you the best!
Lory

Did your surgeon or anyone else provide you with a phased diet plan? It's hard for us to give advice if we don't know whether you are on Clear Liquids, full liquids, what your Protein goals are, etc. I can share with you what my plan was, but every surgeon has a different plan.
My surgeon's plan was four weeks of full liquids after surgery. Here were my requirements:
--track all intake via myfitnesspal or another app.
--get 64 oz. of liquid each day (water, Protein Shakes, juice, etc.). I found it easiest if I did half Water and half other fluids. Each day I started out by filling a 32 oz. Bubba Keg with water and ice and just worked on sipping it throughout the day. A couple times every hour I would have a couple of ounces of something else, such as a Protein Shake or some G2.
--get no more than 60 carbs and 30 g fat per day.
--take a double dose of standard Vitamins. This could be liquid vitamins, gummies, chewables, etc. At that point I was taking Wellesse liquid vitamins, Calcium, and Iron. Make sure you include your vitamins in your food journal on myfitnesspal or wherever you end up journaling. A lot of them contain more calories and carbs than you might imagine.
For ready to drink protein shakes & drinks during full liquids we were recommended Isopure, Low Carb Slim Fast, EAS Myoplex, Atkins Advantage, and Premier Protein. I had to dilute the Isopure 50/50 with water or G2 because I didn't like the taste. If you are on a clear liquid diet, then Isopure is considered a clear liquid. The rest are full liquids. I liked the Premier Protein shakes a lot. You can find them at Sam's Club, costco, Kroger, and other places:
http://www.premierpr...m/where-to-buy/
For protein powders, we were recommended Body Fortress, Unjury, Chike (use half a standard serving for Chike though), Syntrax Matrix, Syntrax Nectar, and GNC Pro Performance 100% whey.< /p>
If you are finding milk isn't sitting well for you, mix your protein powders with something else. You can use water with Syntrax nectar flavors and that is a clear liquid. For the others, you might try mixing with unsweetened vanilla almond milk or a 50/50 mixture of water and unsweetened vanilla almond milk. You can also try soy milk, coconut milk, etc. until you find something that agrees with you.
I recommend getting samples of protein powders and trying them before you commit to buying a 2 lb or bigger jar. If you go to GNC or Vitamin Shoppe they should be able to help you with buying individual samples of what they carry. You can also buy sample packs online:
http://www.bjsbariat...SamplePack.html
http://www.unjury.co...tarter-kit.html
http://www.chikenutr...riety-pack.html
http://www.mybariatricpantry.com
/SYNTRAX_INNOVATIONS_MATRIX_SAMPLE_PACK_p/matrix_sample.htm
http://www.nashuanut...-1-serving.html
My favorites right after surgery were the Unjury chicken Soup protein (also considered a clear liquid by the way, and many people find it easier to go down than a thick, milky, sweet shake), and the Unjury chocolate splendor flavor. Also the Syntrax Nectar Roadside Lemonade and lemon tea flavors.
Other things I was drinking during my full liquid phase: kefir, low sodium v-8, light or diluted fruit juice such as Ocean Spray Light Cranberry, G2, and low sodium beef broth with a little unflavored protein powder stirred in.
If you are going to add protein powder to Hot Drinks, you'll need a food thermometer. The Unjury starter pack I linked above includes a food thermometer. You don't want to add protein to drinks over 130 degrees as the protein will turn into disgusting, slimy clumps.
Good luck to you!