IronDruggist

Sleeved 9/2/14, I don't know if it was the drug regimen or my cast Iron stomach, but I haven't had a single moment of nausea. I was out of the hospital 9/3, by noon. If anyone is in the Phoenix area, I highly recommend St Luke's hospital...wonderful staff! I had my 2 week appt yesterday, and I am down 32lbs since the start of the pre-op diet! I don't see it yet, though everyone else does (damn this body dysmorphia!) I find the Fluid intake is harder than anything so far...I just don't have much interest in putting anything in my mouth. My Dr have me the okay to switch to the puree phase, and I had the best refried Beans of my whole life! Only about 2tbps though, and my sleeve began to scream...which was actual comforting, seeing as I've been so hungry, and never felt "full" on the full liquid diet. I'm really getting sick of the Protein shakes, so I've ordered some nectar from BA, see if that is more tolerable :-) I go back to work tomorrow, back on my feet for 40 a week...hopefully my energy will be okay!

I couldn't find that either...maybe we have to go to the full site?

I was nervous about that too! Probably more so than the actual surgery lol. Turned out to be nothing at all to be worried about. Basically, they will have you stop eating and drinking the night before. You go in, they will give you a gown to wear and make you pee in a cup for a prego test. Then they will get you comfy on a gurney and start your IV (for me this was the worst part, blew a vein). When you get into the room where the procedure is done, they will have you lie on your left side. The will give you this little mouth guard that you put in your mouth between your teeth. Then they knock you out with some good drugs. About 10 min later you will wake up in the recovery area, feeling like you had a great nap. I got my preliminary results right then, but you will have a follow up visit. Personally, I didn't feel weird at all when I woke up, but I know that varies. I was told to take the rest of the day off, but I was back at work that night. Be sure you bring someone to drive you home, and wear something comfy. Your throat may be a little sore, but that is normal. If you are going to an endoscopy center, believe me, they will be running like a machine, you won't be there long! Hope this helps :-)

Wow Kindle! Good job! In terms of targeting certain areas, unfortunately genetics is going to have the most influence. I too carry my weight low, but I've lost weight before on my own and the weight came off proportionally. My legs were still larger, but they still skimmed down a lot. Building lean muscle is key to losing fat and boosting your metabolism. As women, we are actually kinda lucky...you will not "bulk up" unless you are a body builder lifting heavier weight with fewer reps, and with substantial nutritional support. So, unless you mean to, you will not get bulky by working out!

I meant whole foods, not Whole Foods...I much prefer Sprouts :-)

Really I mean any carbs...But especially the "healthy" carbs found in fruit and whole grain. High glycemic index doesn't necessarily mean low in nutritional value...bananas have a super high GI, but are generally considered healthy. GI is only a measure of how much and how quickly that food impacts your blood glucose.

I'm new to these forums, but I've done quite a bit of reading regarding post-op diets. My understanding from my NUT, and my surgeon is that the post-op diet is not intended to be "low carb." That is very clearly stated in my educational paperwork. However, so many threads seem to just freak out over eating ANY carbs...even claiming to gain x amount of pounds from eating a cracker, or stalling for weeks because they drank a glass of wine. Quite frankly, it starts to read like a pro-ana website sometimes! I thought this surgery was not only a tool to help us loss weight, but also to help us develop a healthy relationship with food. By all means, eat HEALTHY, eat CLEAN, eat WHOLE FOODS. These include complex carbs found in veggies, fruit, and whole grains. Now, I admit I'm only 2 weeks out of surgery, so maybe my views will change, but I do not believe that we should punish ourselves. Learn moderation, not abstinence!

The thought had crossed my mind about using MJ post-surgery (not really medically, but we will say "therapeutically"). Before surgery I enjoyed a nice cocktail or glass of wine, but now I'm off all of that for six months. MJ has always been my runner up for relaxation, but this soon after surgery, I can't IMAGINE going into a coughing fit! Laughing hurts enough! And the munchies would probably drive me crazy at any point after surgery.

If the multis cause nausea, make sure you take it after you eat, or after your protein shake. That helped me a lot. Also, iron can cause a lot of nausea, so unless your doc says you need it, try a multi w/o iron.

I am 6 days post-op, and trying to figure out how to make Protein shakes interesting long-term. My favorite discovery has been ProtiZyme brand protein powder! Comes in the standard flavors, but so much better tasting than any I've tried so far. The Peanut Butter cookie flavor is my favorite. Another plus (at least to me) is that they don't get super foamy and thick, so you don't have the burps with every sip. My next favorite discovery is the book "The Bariatric Foodie Guide to Perfect Protein Shakes". Great recipes! To incorporate more flavors, the author uses sugar-free flavor syrups (the kind they use at coffee houses and for snow cones), and sugar-free pudding mix. I imagine you could even use flavor extracts too! My fave is the Butterfinger Protein shake :-)

The green Isopure is good...got that at Hi Health

I had my sleeve 9/2...I'm on 2 weeks of full liquid too. The number one goal is 64oz of water, number two is getting 60~70g protein. I've been drinking one protein shake (25g protein, 8oz water) and one bottle of Isopure (40g protein, 20oz water), and three "meals" per day. Each meal is a quarter-cup of stuff like yogurt, blenderized and strained soup, or cream of wheat. I've really been digging the soups, I find I crave savory food with all the artificially sweetened crap we have to choke down for weeks before the surgery. I also love the flavored broth "soup starters" for a warming savory treat.

My name is Morgan. I am 33 years old, never been married, not interested in having children, but I guess if I fall madly in love I might consider :-) I graduated pharmacy school 4 years ago, after being in college for 12 years. My weight has fluctuated my whole life, but I did manage to get to a "normal" weight once...unfortunately becoming anorexic for 6 months. Since then the weight came back with a vengeance, and I hit my highest weight this year at 320lbs. I am a fairly physically active person, I ride and show horses, and my job puts me on my feet for 8 hours a day. Having this surgery had always been on my mind since a friend in pharmacy school had it done. She looks fabulous, and says it was the best decision she has ever made! It wasn't a single moment that made me pursue the decision to have surgery, but a bunch of little things. I developed plantar fasciitis, so work became extremely painful every night. My horse's back would always be sore after I rode him. My love life had dried up substantially. I just felt tired ALL the time. I attend burning man every year, and I found that I just couldn't keep up with all my friends. I was just becoming a sad person, with no bright expectations in my future. And, like it or not, our physical appearance matters in social situations, even in career advancement (especially in a health profession!) So I finally jumped through all the hoops, and had my surgery 9/2/14. HW 320, SW 298. I'm still so afraid to get on the scale to see my current weight, but it hasn't even been a week yet. I had my surgery at St Luke's in Phoenix, by Dr Juarez. The Bridges Center is wonderful!