BLERDgirl

I don't really view my way of eating as a diet per se. I've been a vegetarian for 15 years. I've been endeavoring to eat clean for 3. I do make allowances. I try to follow a 85/15 rule. For me that means I am eating clean at least 85% of the time. At this point I consider how I eat a true lifestyle so I don't feel restricted. I may still be in the honeymoon phase because I really haven't had a longing for of the more decadent things I used to eat. I've been able to indulge in chocolate 3 times since I've been sleeved without overdoing it. I've had a cookie once. I am just really happy that I have made it 4 months without and allergic reaction or a trip to the ER for an allergic reaction. This lifestyle works for me.

I was given the same info

It's not too late to change your mind. Many people with diabetes have had the sleeve. Speak with your surgeon and discuss this with him. You should not have any form of elective surgery unless you are sure it is what you want. Try doing a search here regarding diabetes and see if you can find a few post of sleeved posters who had diabetes.

Ask your doctor to prescribe a PPI for the gas and walk it out.

I have BPPV - a chronic vertigo condition. I also have severe sinusitis. I take Zyrtec_D year round. It never truly goes away, but a few things make it manageable. I have to stay on top of my sinus condition. When things get really bad I also use flonase nasal spray along with the Zyrtec-D. I take D3. Some studies seem to think that the symptoms of mild cases of vertigo can be alleviated with Vitamin D. I am also very careful on how I move my head. Especially when the vertigo is bad. Of course there are days when I simply have to sit still. On those days the best I can do is use some hand weights and do light reps. I find it best not to fight the vertigo. See an ENT for something to help clear up the sinuses.

I was started on colace in the hospital. I was discharged on Saturday and had my first BM on Monday. Not a great one, but I went. I was kept on colace for the first 30 days post-op and have been regular since (at least once a day). They were just never as how should I say it? Robust as they used to be. I just figured this was the new way things would be. Well I switched to Isopure unflavored Protein powder this week. I eat a mostly "clean" diet. I am 4 mths out and I've noticed this week that things are back to normal. Nice, healthy BMs. Hang in there folks. There's hope that as you return to a regular diet, things will returned to normal.

Ghee is a bit pricey to get here in the US unless you make your own.

Perfectly normal. After week 1 of full liquids all I wanted was something, anything to chew! I was so happy to have that first soft scrambled egg on week 3, you would have thought it was manna from the gods!

Why are you eating so fast? It takes approximately 20 mins for your brain and tummy to communicate that your are full. By eating slower you allow your body time to send those signals. Try downloading the Eat Slower app. Try eating just the smaller portion and then wait 20 minutes if you are truly hungry then have some more. These are habits you need to develop going forth. The surgery was step 1. The changes you need to adopt in how you eat as well as how much you eat are entirely on you.

I would also ask about a more relaxed eating plan. There is a big difference between grazing and eating 4 or 5 small meals a day. For my first 6 weeks post op I ate 5 small meals a day. The sleeve doesn't hold much and I was hungry every 2 -3 hours. It wasn't mindless grazing, it was planned meals every 3 hours or so.

@@ButterflyMiss - I think you are too worried about him and not enough about you. You can't control him. You can't change him or his behavior. Get yourself in counseling and figure out why you are in this relationship and if you want to stay. The only person you can truly control is you. Asking untrained stranger to weigh in is not going to help you control, change or understand him.

Have you spoken with your doctor or nutritionist? Please follow up and make sure all is well.

Post - op life is a challenge to adjust to. It does get easier. The way your eat and drink will soon become second nature. I have zero regrets about my surgery. Each day it becomes easier and easier.

Fall back on. You slipped up. Pick yourself up and get back to work.

Ask her to give you a sample diet to follow. I meet my Protein requirements, but I do have at least one Protein shake a day. I eat between 600 - 800 calories a day. My Breakfast is a shake using Isopure unflavored whey Protein powder, ½ cup of Fage 0% greek yogurt and either a bit of fresh fruit or a tablespoon of almond butter. Occasionally I add ½ a tbsp of raw honey. To this I add ½ a cup of Water and mix it in the nutra bullet. I drink half before my morning workout and the other half post workout. This yields 30 - 38 gms of protein. The rest of the day is easy since I've now gotten most of my protein in. I then eat regular lunch. Pretty much whatever strikes my fancy. Sometimes it's just a soft scrambled egg with a tsp of salsa and a bit of avocado, or it could be blackbeans with a sunnyside up egg and a sprinkling of shredded cheese. I spend most of the afternoon sipping water. dinner varies from Soup to a small salad with a hardboiled egg and/or a meat substitute (I am vegetarian) That could be tofu, tempeh, seitan, and occasionally Beyond meat products. I typically dress my salads with a bit of EVOO. My avg protein consumed this week is 67.5 I am not saying it can't be done, but if she wants you to keep your calories that low, meet your protein requirements, AND not use any Protein shakes, she needs to provide you with some specific examples.

I'm a vegetarian. I have been a vegetarian for the past 15 years. I am fortunate enough to have a nutritionist who is willing to work with me to develop an eating plan that works for me. I also have the added challenges of multiple food allergies. I try to eat as unprocessed as possible since I am hypersensitive to overly processed foods. I prefer organic, whole foods. No artificial sugars or dyes since they tend to trigger my allergies. It is challenging. I find it is necessary to constantly read labels. If necessary I will write a company for clarification.

Welcome to the other side! I did not experience them post op, but I notice now that I am eating mostly food that if I am eating too fast I hiccup. It's not painful, but it is a good reminder to eat slower.

Wishing you all the best!

I would contact the doctor ASAP. He might decided to have your labs done earlier. There are foods such as bananas, coconut water and even gatorade that can help if your potassium is too low. However it may be best to err on the side of caution and check in with your doctor.

You don't need to have Protein bars. I only keep a few in my glove box only for emergency on the road situations. You can try making your own. Here's a site that has lots of good suggestions. Other nut free snack ideas: String cheese Fruit & Yogurt popsicles Roasted chick peas Fruit & yogurt

@@xmaleengyx - Don't argue. You can agree to disagree. WLS surgery is not about dieting. it's about adopting a healthier lifestyle. The surgery is merely the starting point in changing your relationship with food. Sometime when we have unsupportive people in our lives the best we can do is simply not discuss this with them. I don't mean withhold information, rather limit what you share with him. Keep it to basic facts. Your surgery date, your dietary needs and restrictions and important post op information. You cannot change anyone's mind.

@@LipstickLady - was that one of those mudder races?

@@kelliep - I'm from Philadelphia, PA in the US. I was 50 when I had my surgery. I had zero complications. If an old fart like me can come through unscathed, you can too! Just stay positive!

@@xmaleengyx - It makes me sad to see people calling WLS "lazy" it's not. I am literally working my butt off to make this work. As far as considering this to be a "dangerous surgery, it really isn't. Co-morbs are just as if not more dangerous.

ButterflyMiss, on 21 Jan 2015 - 08:04, said: Go anyway. You will learn whether you have it within you to stay or walk away from this relationship.