BLERDgirl

My doctor has a specific protocol; 2 weeks full liquids, 2 weeks purees, 2 weeks soft foods, then everything as tolerated. I had no issues with any foods I tried. I think the 2 weeks full liquids provided sufficient time for things to heal so eating was never painful or uncomfortable for me. I've tolerated everything I've tried. I've been a very compliant patient and just had an easy time of it.

Lots of similar discussion HERE.

I had a different protocol. I was on full liquids for the first 2 weeks post op. I couldn't have cream of wheat or oatmeal until week 3

@@Peace Love & Sleeve - I never had that feeling. Sorry. I was sore and swallowing wasn't easy that first day but I never really felt out of sorts. I hope things improve for you.

@@Stacey Nicole - Pfft! I climbed in the bed as soon as I got home! I was happy to be in my own bed after 2 days in the hospital.

Woo Hoo! Let's hear it for @RJ'sBeginning! She's been through a lot and always so positive!

My only regret is not doing this 20 years ago.

@@beltran2000 - Hopefully the most of your weight gain is from all the fluids and you'll soon be on the mend.

It really depends on you. I didn't have a pre-op diet. I was just told to cut back on carbs & fat and increase my Protein. I wanted this surgery to go well so I did just that. As for post-op, it's been pretty easy. My biggest challenge was finding a Protein Drink that worked with my multiple allergies and vegetarianism.

I just got regular and crushed them then cover them with a tsp of almond butter. I got chewable samples from Bariatric Choice. The caramel/starburst like ones were good. The other chewable pills were nasty. I now just swallow them Those are good but too candy like for me. Also Pricey for the amount you need to take a day. As mentioned Tums is calcium carbonate, not citrate. Citrate is better for absorption and what is recommended for bariatric patients.

'Hauls" in general are popular Youtube vids. I'm in a few fashion & makeup groups and you'll see shopping hails and makeup hauls. ::Shrug:: Not my thing, but I'm not really phased by it. I will on occasion post a picture of my dinner but usually only when I've made something really good that also photographs well. (cause sometimes good food looks like vomit or dogfood when photographed).

@@tootie09 - Yup, sleeved on 9/18/14 and do not regret any of it

Be careful with snacky foods like Dove squares and such. I only keep nutritious Snacks in the car like nuts or Protein bars. I don't want to make it easy to snack on them when I shouldn't.

@@minniegirl - I was the same as your friend. Not nervous, just READY!

@@konalisa80 - Consistency is indeed key. I log my food for the day first thing in the morning. It helps me set boundaries with my eating. In addition to packing my gym bag the night before I do little things like taking the stair when I can and parking further away from the entrance in parking lots.Those extra few steps add up.

@@aloudwhisper - Keeping a food diary helped me with snacking. For some of us it's necessary so instead of fighting it and falling off the wagon, plan for it. I prefer to log my food for the day. It gives me a rough idea of what I will be eating for the day and lets me see where I have wiggle room. I like a bit of chocolate every so often, so I try to plan for it on my most active days. I feel better having a cookie *(btw have you tried some of the Protein Cookies on the market - YUM!) on a day when I know I'm going to be more active and burning more calories. I find when I do this I may not need a snack every day, but it's comforting to know if I need it I can have one guilt free. Oddly enough it also serves to encourage me to exercise more. For example, on a non gym day I may plan a 20 min walk to the bodega and once there I buy 1 reese's Peanut Butter cup mini. *Keep in mind they are good but also high in calories. Most run between 150 -210 calories. I keep a few in the car to use as Meal Replacements for crazy running around days.

It may be a combination of not taking your med and not getting adequate nutrition. I wouldn't wait a week to see the doctor, give them a call and let them know what's going on. They may want to see you sooner or give you recommendations over the phone. I don't want to alarm you,but things can go badly pretty quickly. It's better to be safe than sorry.

@@xmaleengyx - I was like @Deyarm. I had no real pain. I woke up in recovery and it felt like I had done a really intense workout the day before, sore but not painfully so. I was able to sit up by myself, and sitting on the toilet was not painful. I wore a loose dress to the hospital and wore the same thing home. I brought with me a big pair of panties because you don't want anything so tight that it rubs on your incisions. I didn't bring a pillow for the ride home. I only live 40 mins away from the hospital so the ride home wasn't bad. I really didn't bring a lot to the hospital. I brought the extra underwear, my iPhone, iPad & charger, a toothbrush and deodorant. The hospital gave me 2 gowns for walking and a pair of grippy socks.

Think about it ad think hard. Read every thing you can. Call the doctor and ask questions no matter how silly they may seem to you. Butterflies in the stomach and minor jitters are normal and fine. By the time I attended the seminar I was a good 80% certain this was what I wanted. After the seminar I was 100% sure that I was going to do this and that I had chosen the right surgeon/hospital/program for me.

@@fitme76 - That depends on you. If you have an easy surgery with no complications you can start working out again within 2 -3 weeks post post-op. Until then walking is an easy way to get in some exercise.

No it's not wrong. Some doctor's prefer to ease patients back into eating regular meals so they start them off with protein shakes. I was drinking them before surgery because I work out in the morning and they are easier on my stomach than trying to eat and work out. On non gym days I tend to just eat regular food. On the other hand some doctors prefer that their patients learn to get all of their protein from food. It's just different styles. Same with vitamins. Some doctors recommend a multi vitamins. Others don't. Others like mine follow the same protocol for gastric bypass patients. Again I was already taking a multi and biotin before surgery so the only new supplements are the B12, D3 and calcium citrate. As long as you aren't feeling run down and you doctor is monitoring your blood work you should be fine.

You might still want to just input what you are eating into a regular food calculator like Myfitnesspal or Sparkspeople just to get a caloric count.

@@Hoven - I was over 400 when I was sleeved. The one thing that made a difference for me was exercise. You have to fit it in, even if it just 15 minutes a day. That said, I don't regret this for one single second!

@@Penny C - Make sure you're taking a stool softener and drinking water. Not everyone gets constipated. You may be able to head it off.

Challenge him to make you the perfect tapas or amuse bouche. Both are forms off small plate meals perfect for a sleeve diet. You don't want bland, boring food you're just eating in smaller portions.