irockedthe80s

have you tried several Protein powders? I'm sorry you are struggling.

Have you tried making your own popsicles or Jello with unflavored Protein in them. The shakes have started getting to me pre-op because of the sweetness. I've reduced the flavored scoops to one and have added one scoop of unflavored, much better.

Start trying Protein drinks till you find one that you like and sip on that. I love premier Protein- I drink one for Breakfast, and depending on my food, I'll have 1/2 of one in the PM too- that is 45 grams of Protein. Trial and error but not getting protein in and low calories will screw your metabolism up even more.
I do have issues with water- I'm so busy at work! I got maybe 30 oz of Water in today, and am sitting here with a headache regretting it, and I had some ham for dinner so I am too full to drink. Tomorrow I'll just remember how crappy I feel now and drink my darn Water.
Hope it gets better for you!

I agree. Try different Protein Shakes. There are a lot to choose from. Also, the Vitamin Shoppe has individual size Protein Powder packets. It's nice to spend a couple dollars of not like it vs. buying a huge tub. Good luck!

I'm so glad you asked this question, and I'm so glad that I'm not alone. Like many others here, I really don't want to eat anymore. It has actually become my "job" to make sure I eat and drink enough in a day. Although I certainly don't want to go back to the old days of food ruling my life, it would be nice to actually want to eat a reasonable amount of food and not have that slightly queasy feeling after eating a couple of ounces. I'm four months post-op and have lost 65 pounds. I love the progress, but do miss eating.

Been posted a million times, but it just never gets old and the information is relevant. The video is for RnY, but is relevant for the sleeve. I know when I was carbing up for a race, I would drink with my meals and could easily double my calories for the day. If you are not exercising rigorously, you do not want or need to be doubling your calories. Drinking with meals releases the feeling of restriction so much sooner.

I agree Dr. Hoehn was great! Surgery was a breeze and my stay was great! All the nurses were very sweet! Plus my bed was so comfy LOL.

I would say don't do it until u speak to your doctor it all depends on your incisions and your food stage!!! I was told I could after 6 weeks

CGJ,
It's your call, but since I already know, we might as well go out!

-Alan
(Posted by Alan's sister, since men aren't allowed in here)

Op - why are you so angry? In every thread? We are just trying to help.

Rudeness probably won't make you a lot of friends. We are all in the same boat and these threads are known to vary widely. A polite response will get you a lot farther than ALL OF THIS internet yelling.
Maybe just appreciate that people are concerned over your well being.

Im still only Clear Liquids but my NUT told me once I move on to the pureed and soft stages dont go pass 20 mins

I am on soft Proteins, 8 weeks out. My NUT said to stop eating after 30 minutes no matter how much you have ingested.

Thanks for the info, all good things to consider! It is surprising to me, too, how much different Dr's/plans vary. Whatever you're doing, keep it up, you're beautiful!!

This may be in the wrong place so if so please move it!

I just wanted to do this post as food for thought (oh yes picked that for a giggle lol)

I think a lot of us try to “run before we can walk” with this surgery.
I know I read for days about others both before and after my op what to expect at what stages how I should do things how I should eat etc etc
I did freak out on a few things puking pain etc
So what I want to really say is this STOP lol
Its great to see what others do and how their journey is going but it seems the second we are home it’s a worrying stress fuelled time.
Not drinking enough, not eating enough, pain, lbs not going fast enough, Protein, meds the list goes on and on.
And in the first few weeks worrying about what you will be able to eat in 4 months or 6 or a year.
For me when I stopped comparing myself to others and going by my own body I felt better.
I read a lot of posts about people weighing there self more than once a day every day.
This is not good for you it becomes a obsession- no joke people were stepping on the scales before and after Breakfast then later in the evening constantly watching the scale to see movement.
Me honestly I do not weigh myself at home only at the hospital or doctors I personally do not want to become obsessed with the scale it can be very disheartening when you don’t see movement.
If I have ever stalled I have never known about it because whenever I go I am always down from the last time so I never have experienced the feelings of that myself which suites me fine.
Pushing the Fluid intake even if it hurt or taking protein when not told too.
Follow your own medical teams advice on these things I wasn’t told to introduce Protein shakes for 1 month after my op I asked about the liquid ones he said I can if I want as its not milk but I am healing and not to worry just yet.
Being told the general food/drink capacity is another we are all told this much at this stage this at this but end of the day your sleeve may not be the same size as mine.
Mine is small more wasn’t taken away the same 80% as every other person having the op I just happen to start out with a smaller stomach to begin with so its smaller.
After the op we can have sleeved stomachs ranging from a 4oz-10oz holding little thing that’s a VERY big size difference and it all depends on the size of your stomach before the op.
The bigger sleeves are not even meant to test or push to see if its bigger and go by the recommended portion size regardless of it being bigger to actually lose weight.
I know I try to be careful with advice yes I still give it but I don’t say do this or that this is what you should do as I did, I say what I did say I have a smaller sleeve and do what your told or your body feels is right for you- just be a little responsible with the advice and not do as I do replies.
To sum up before I go off on a major what the hell she saying tangent don’t try to run before you can walk- don’t try to heal before your able to, drink more than your body allows be it food or Water, willing weight off wont help it will come.
This is a day to day process for at least 2 years it gets easier of course you listen to your body and know what you can and can’t do/tolerate.
To get to the end result you HAVE TO walk first and listen to your body and work out whats best and right to fit you.

Anyway thanks for reading if it helps anyone I am glad I stood on my soapbox!

I'm allowed eggs in week 2.

I was allowed 2 tablespoons of egg the day after surgery and it took about 30 minutes to eat that. Ugh - that's a long time to eat 2 tablespoons of food!
On my Weeks 2-4 diet, I allowed myself 30 minutes to eat. If I wasn't finished with it, I stopped anyway. I didn't want to eat thru the restriction. Many days in that timeframe I wasn't able to get to my minimum Protein without a shake. My doc thinks shakes are OK to continue - at 3 months out, without a shake, I wouldn't get to my minimum Protein very often.

9 days out and your already on soft food? (that was passive judgement about what your being told lol i know i try not to do that but i couldn;t help it! lol)
i was still in clear liquid at that stage so as a reference point i can;t help you.
but yes it takes a hell of a long time to eat.

I was just sleeved on 2/6 and this was one of my fears as well. I know that everyone's experience is different so it's hard to say, but my own experience has been that I have had no trouble at all drinking. I have been able drink with no problems from the first sip following surgery. I did sip for the first several days, now can take almost regular drinks. I do have a drink in my hand almost all the time so I'll remember to keep drinking. Best of luck to you!!!

It seems everyone says weigh every day, which I find strange. I would hope we have other means to gauge progress than the scale. For example, observing body profile in mirror without clothes on or checking how clothes are fitting. And then check scale maybe once every 2 weeks or once a month. If we are eating the right portion sizes, the right foods at the right time, it would seem body weight would take care of itself. Maybe I am naïve as a relatively new vet (18 months). It seems that once we have a plan that works, the scale can be slid under the bed or put in the closet. Anyways, not meaning to discount weighing. It is just that is how a lot of people got into trouble mentally pre sleeve or drive themselves nuts during first 6 months.

I was exhausted the entire 2 week liquid diet!! Like, I'm gonna pass out, I can't even move kind of tired!! I was sleeved 2 days ago and feel way better now than I did before!! I can't explain it, but that's my experience so far. Best of luck to you!!

Irockedthe80s congrats to you. Im so happy that everything is going good. Keep me updated on your progress. My surgery date is February 26th.

Hey All -
I am excited to be 11 months out of surgery and down 107 pounds and feeling fantastic. I just wanted to post a positive post-op post because I know when I was researching having this procedure, I always wanted to read about good things so thought I'd share the same.
Basically, I've lost 107 pounds, went from a size 22 to a 10, a XXL to a M and my entire life has changed. I eat so clean now, spend most of my weekends hiking or being outdoors (something I was never into before). This has been life changing for me and for my husband, who has also gotten extremely healthy in the process.
My confidence has skyrocketed, my professional life is better, my only regret is that I didn't do this 5 years ago. Hope all my fellow post-op sleepers are doing well and hope this helps inspire anyone who is interested in the procedure.

Hey guys what's up? I'm Ryan...I'm having sleeve surgery on feb. 13th. HW: 574 CW: 480! I'm currently on day 4 of my 14 day liquid diet! Some days it's worst than others. It's definitely all in the mind because if I see something I really want, I gotta battle it out with myself, it's amazing lol anyone else have the same issue?

Irockedthe80s I'm praying that to u have a very safe and successful surgery and recovery. Congrats. Can't wait til my day comes. Keep me updated on your recovery