BryBro63

I was going to say the same thing as JamieLogical...your question is a little too broad. If the assumption is you're at stage 4, you should be introducing yourself to more solid foods, but do this very slowly. Are you looking for Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack ideas? Breakfast - soft stuff like scrambled eggs, oatmeal, etc. Lunch should be like soft, moist meats like tuna with light mayo, etc. Dinner should be moist meat like chicken or something with vitamin-rich veggies and very light on the starches. Everything should try to be high Protein and high Vitamins, so you won't need to fully depend on Protein shakes and such for your protein intake. Again, based on this assumption, this is where you should be trying to train your body for the 'from now on' type of eating. Hope this helps...wish you the best!!

Definitely worth celebrating, my man!! I mentioned this in a different thread, but when I hit onederland, I was for real doing the dance of joy!!! It's truly a great feeling!!!

Thanks very much for this!!! Will pass this on to my sister-in-law...a new sleever who I'm sure will be joining us here on BariatricPal!!

The beginning was a little rough for me as well...but please take heart and be patient...it WILL INDEED get better and easier as things heal and you start adjusting to the changes. Getting through the first week is the hardest, and things will improve from there. From what you're describing, those are usually pretty common after effects of the surgery. Just be sure to take everything slowly...slow moving, slow drinking, and be sure to get in pain meds as needed and get in your Vitamins. Wishing you the best success!!

Congrats!! Great job!!

I have a desk job, but i do move around the office alot. Had my surgery on a Monday, got home from the hospital on Tuesday, took it easy for the week, and returned to work the following Monday, taking it slow for the first few days. Of course as everyone else is saying, each person is different, but when that Monday came, I was definitely ready to get back to work and back to life...if you are the same as I was, 2 weeks should be enough time for you.

Bryant...Cool Name!!

Definitely headed down the right path, Dude!! I was the same way...it took me to lose a 50 lbs. or so just for me to even notice myself!! And for God's sake, Bob...please don't make the same mistake I did!! I got so excited that I lost some weight, I went and bought all these new clothes in my new size, just to have to give them all up and buy them all over again in a month or so!!! As far as the constipation and diarrhea, it does get better as your actual diet and eating habits become more regular...just be sure to keep up with the Fluid intake, since that helps both situations. A word of caution, though...the flatulence part doesn't go away!! A small price to pay, though!! Stay tuned, my man...it just keeps getting better!!! Wish you the best success, Bob!!!

I've never heard of a nutritionist holding this over your head as such (if this is the case), but they can indeed hold up the process if they feel that you are not someone who they think will take the weight loss process seriously. In my situation, my nutritionist was much more concerned with building a good relationship and information exchange to make my weight loss journey a really successful one. Based on my goals and my lifestyle, she comes up with all sorts of different ideas to keep me motivated now that I have finally reached maintenance mode. Also (with our permission, of course), she shares her ideas along with ideas from other clients, to keep us all going well. I think if you just try to follow instruction, you should be fine. After surgery, you can always see a different one if you so choose. Wish you the best success!!!

I hit my goal weight in 7 months. Are you working out? That truly does help quite a bit,especially if you're doing a good amount of cardio!! Wishing you success!!!

Like yourself, I did a great deal of research, and was first intent with getting the Lab Band...the I heard about all the 'fills' that you had to return back and forth to the surgeon's office for, until you get that 'just right fill', and then still have adjustments done accordingly. I had not had much previous knowledge about the sleeve until I saw the surgeon and he told me all about the procedure. I was skeptical at first, but then realized this would fit my lifestyle. I knew I wanted something permanent, but not something that seemed as drastic as the bypass. Now after being a year post-op, the only regret that I have about the entire decision is that I wish I had made the decision to do it sooner!! Everything has been great, I followed everyone's instructions to the letter, and I truly feel 100% better!!! Best of luck with your decision, and much success to you on your journey!!!

Eli, CJSleeve...invites to MyFitnessPal sent!

I had mine done on a Friday, went to a friend's wedding on a Saturday and did some dancing...not a good idea! My savior was indeed the tighty whiteys for a week...after that, I was good. I was up for doin' the nasty after a week, but was told not to do anything unprotected for two weeks or when I gave the doc a specimen to assure there were no more tadpoles hanging around. Good luck, enjoy the freedom, and remember...sex is considered good cardio if you make it last long!!

I never have a problem telling anyone...most people who ask are more curious than anything else, and they start asking questions as if they are interested in getting the surgery themselves. I cringe when someone mentions the word 'cheating'...first, I didn't realize this was a competition, and second, I think the only thing I've cheated is I've cheated DEATH!! As far as restaurants, they are usually relieved when I tell them the truth, and then they always offer to pack up what I don't/can't finish.

No, definitely not. As your sleeve heals, it feels much better to eat, and as you get used to it as well as start transitioning to different foods, you'll feel much more comfortable until the point that you feel 'normal' again. Just keep in mind that it will take a little time, and you will need to learn your body and learning your limits will indeed come natural to you. Wishing you the very best success!!!!

Congrats!!! What a great feeling...like getting your life back!!! I stalled at 201...so close to onederland that I could smell it!!! When the scale finally went under 199, you'd thought I had won the lottery!!! My original goal weight was 175, but my primary doc thought that would make me appear too thin...I adjusted it to 180, and now I have my cushion weight range of 175 - 185. Now my issue is different...doing much more lifting than cardio, weight is going up very slowly, but waist is still going down...gaining muscle is what I'm hoping!!! Great work, guys....please keep it up!!!

Exactly, Eli...congrats to you on a really great start!!! Besides...you have much more pressing upcoming issues to be concerned about...like shopping for that new wardrobe!! LOL!!! I still don't have a suit that fits, since I had to give up my 46 portly suits!!!

Since you're not getting the same amount of fuel you were used to taking in pre-op, that could be the reason you're feeling dizzy...are you still trying to get in cardio to lose weight? If so, you need to find a happy medium and be sure to concentrate on getting in a very good amount of Proteins in. Since you need the liquids, your best bet would probably be some good Protein shakes. Best of luck, my man!! BTW...6 weeks post-op seems kind of early to be doing weights...did your surgeon OK this?

BryBro63 - Please feel free to add me!!!

Yup...gotta concur with Hoginona04...the gas part doesn't go away. I'm a year post-op, and can blow like a smelly smokestack all day long!! That being said...most of what you were going through was/is pretty common. You will get used to the new body and the new sleeve quickly...soon to the point of your getting so used to portions that you'll be able to measure by sight. As for vomiting and such, you'll learn your body and know your limit. Personally, I had only 4 episodes, and each of them were of my own doing. 1st was at the hospital when I drank too fast, 2nd was when first started solid food and got greedy, 3rd was when I was running my mouth at dinner and was not paying attention to how fast I was eating, and 4th was my first crack at eating out...all situations I learned from and never repeated.

Last year I was exactly where you are...this year my wife was very understanding, and she made a bunch of things which were all 'sleeve-friendly'...we watched the game as a family, and had a blast!! Here's hoping next year you will be where I am...best of success, my man!!!

Congrats!! Did a fab job!!!!

If you have a GNC close by, you can try the Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard...they're pretty good and have no Splenda. I had the same issue, because Splenda has an extreme diuretic effect on me, so I have to stay away from anything Splenda or Sucralose related.

I also have 2 Quest bars a day for the Protein...the chips I do like, but the Peanut Butter cups I'm not too crazy about. As far as the bars, there are so many flavors to choose from, you can't help but find something you definitely like! Wish you the best success!!!

Congrats!!! Time to get yourself ready....wish you the very best!!!