CalmSpirit

Been too busy to write the past few days but I've been keeping up with reading all the posts here. Glad to have people going through the same thing. Keep it up ladies and gents! :-)

I have been sleeping more than normal for me. I get tired quickly. I was told it would be normal for quite some time. I'm just glad I can sleep. The first few nights after surgery I kept having dreams that I was eating something I wasn't supposed to and it would wake me up. lol But those stopped.

Sorry to hear that. Hope the broth helps you get back to normal.

I have not lost anything in three days. I had been losing a crazy 1 pound a day with pre-op and post op diet. But when I started adding my 2 ounces of non protein liquid three times a day I stopped losing. I know its nothing to be worried about and the weight will come off. Its just that seeing that weight falling off was helping me to accept that I can't eat. Today I didn't exercise for the first time in 19 days and I started getting a little frustrated that I can't eat whatever the heck I want to eat. So this slow down in the weight loss has affected my mood and attitude a bit. lol I know its only temporary so thats what i'm telling myself for now.

Oh no! So sorry. Hope it goes away soon! Scratch applesauce. :-(

I use a lunch tote that keeps things cold with blue ice bar. It keeps my shake cold for hours. I carry it with me wherever I go so that I don't miss getting in my protein shake or water. I'm not on any solid food yet but when I am I'm sure I can just throw the in too. We went to the botanical gardens the weekend after my surgery and I just carried my tote with me.

I noticed I don't have my knee pain anymore! Going up the stairs is no longer a slow process. So excited. )

sweetnell, if you would like information on post op diet plan I can give you information on what I have. My program included a six monthly nutrition class and at the last one we were given detail information on post op diet plan to insure a good success after surgery. We also have two in-person support groups a month that is facilitated by a nutritionist and psychologist - very helpful. Sorry to hear you got sick last night. I have heard these stories and am not looking forward to experiencing. But I hear there is a lot of trial and error on what our new stomach will accept. Take care,

Hope the post op appointment goes well. I have been weighing myself daily too. I know some don't agree with doing that but for me it is part of my motivation. That and the fact that I feel better and feel like moving more. I'm 19 days post op and feeling good except that I get exhausted quickly. I was losing a pound a day but have slowed the last few days to 1/2 a pound a day. At first it was disappointing but then I think like you said we need to relax and slow down our expectations. It will come off! )

I'm 19 days post op and doing really good. Since I started adding 2 ounces of liquid calories (V8, strained cream Soup ...) its been a little harder getting in my Protein shakes. The type of Protein shake I'm using - Premier Protein from costco - means I have to get at least 2 and a 1/3 in to reach my required 70 to 90 grams of protein a day. I'm getting tired of the shakes but I just keep telling myself that it's part of the program to be healthy. At support group last night they talked about it taking up to an hour to eat 3 ounces of solid protein in early stages. Since that would not be possible for lunch on work days I'm preparing myself for staying on Protein Shakes well into the future for work days at least. Got my walk in this morning and it felt a little easier.

Crystalk, that baked potato does sound good. Of course we would be full after one bite, huh? lol I am getting the tomato taste in with my low sodium V8 I was able to start a couple days ago.

Amy, why are you only getting 200 calories a day? Are you not able to get all your Protein shakes in? I'm getting around 500 calories a day. I do get tired throughout the day and run out of energy on my walks but I'm pushing the exercise as best I can. With the weight loss (30 pounds since starting pre-op diet) my body feels like Moving! I hope you can get more calories in soon.

I'm taking the Flinstone complete with Iron chewable, the sublingual B-12, and Calcium +D chewable. I am also having to take a stool softener due to know Fiber in the diet and the iron supplement. I had gotten the Viactiv calcium chews but later read that it is not the best for gastric bypass patients. So I researched and decided on the Bariatric Advantage calcium chews that has the better source of calcium for us to absorb. Taste is better on the Viactiv, but need to go with the one that works best I guess. I don't know anything about liquid Vitamins. I was told we could not take pills after surgery but the surgeon prescribed two different capsule medications and I am able to take them fine. I also am able to take my Allegra pill fine. I just space them all out throughout the day.

Are you all getting in your exercise? i have been walking around 20 minutes or so each day. Surgeon wants me to to get my heart rate up to 120 so he suggested I use a machine instead of walking. But I'm able to get my rate up to 120 by fast walking still. I get exhausted quickly ... anyone having that problem. Probably from the low calories and the fact that I just had major surgery. lol

Love Trader Joes, i'm going to check out those soups! I am missing chewing mostly, but other flavors in general. Amazing to say this but anything that isn't chocolate is a treasure right now! lol When I smell people grilling steaks and chicken outside my brain just has a fit. But luckily it doesn't last long. I just laugh and remind myself that some day I will be able to have most of what I want - in small portions - and will be satisfied. And I will feel awesome.