BLERDgirl

Really? The only thing I've seen like that on Philly are the chicken wings.

Great job! You're an inspiration for those of us who have a long way to go!

Walking from day 1. Light hand weights at home week 2. Back to the gym week 3 and only because I take Water aerobics and needed to wait for my incisions to heal. Check with your doctor but if you have no complications 2 weeks give or take is about right.

Congrats on your Surgerversary!

@@JustWatchMe I take Zyrtec-D daily for my sinusitis. I don't have high blood pressure. I take flonase if my nasal congestion gets too bad. The ears I usually just have to wait out. Today has been a better day so the pressure is not as bad.

Iceburg lettuce has virtually no nutritional value, however dark, leafy greens such romaine, spinach, baby greens, etc... do indeed have nutritional value. They provide fiber, folate, beta carotine, calcium and a host of other nutrients, including a small amount of protein.

That's how ketosis works. That's why it's important to get both your protein AND fluids in. Exceptions to this would be people who do lots of weigh lifting. They can tolerate higher levels of protein because they burn it off through exercise. Most programs just generalize and round up to 60gms.

@@JustWatchMe Thanks!

I eat a lot of greek yogurt so I never bothered with probiotics. Then again I guess the amount of yogurt I eat is why I am never constipated.

I was sleeved 09/18/14. This week I caught a very mild case of the flu or whatever bug is going around. Felt like total crap for 2 - 3 days but I feel much better today and tomorrow I plan to get back in the gym. However, it appears to have put my chronic uterica into remission. I used to break out at least once a week. I have not had an allergy attack in the 4 months that I have been sleeved. I still have to use ZyrtecD for my sinuses, but overall my health has greatly improved.

Stay busy! It will keep your mind off food and the temptation to cheat. Just remember you've come this far and you want to be in the optimal condition for surgery. See ya on the loser's bench.

Our bodies are in a form of ketosis which in the long term can indeed harm your kidney's. However it's my understanding that the amount of protein required to do so which need to be an extremely high range over n extended period of time. It's also why the doctor's monitor our protein levels as part of our periodic bloodwork.

No it will not make you gain weight. Weight gain or loss also depends on the other micro-nutrients. How many carbs are you eating. Are they simple or complex carbs? How much sodium are you getting a day? How much sugar? Other factors: Are you drinking 64 ounces of fluids, mostly Water? Are you exercising?

Try finding some higher protein foods. liquid Protein might be a good option. They typically have at least 15 gms of protein n 4 ounces. That way even if you can't tolerate food just yet you are still meeting your protein and Fluid requirements. 19gms of protein at the end of the day sounds like you're eating empty calories.

You can try chewable calcium citrate. I have a Protein shake in the morning and add greek yogurt to that. I use CVS whey protein and I add a bit of Water and ice to the drink for a sort of all in one drink. It starts my day off between 30 -40gms of protein. I can then eat a sensible lunch and dinner and have the rest of the day to work on my water. I plan to try the Isopure unflavored next. It's supposed to be okay to mix in warm beverages as well. Water intake is always challenge. Just keep trying to get in as much as you can

Baby food isn't higher in sugar. My nutritionist said that whole meat baby foods were allowable because baby food would have the least amount of additive. It may just be your doctor's preference. Some prefer their patients resume a normal diet as soon as possible.

Most if not all surgeons try to expel most of the gas from your body before closing you up. It just doesn't always work. I had no problems with gas either. I also think OP is confusing the gas from the surgery with the acid out new tummy's produce. The gas is from the surgery That is best treated by being active and walking, The acid is produced by our natural stomach juices. This can intensify as it breaks down food. When our stomachs were the original size it wasn't as much of an issue. Now we have the same amount of acid being produced in a much smaller space. Hence the acid can get uncomfortable. That is what is treated by PPI's like omeprazole and Gas-X strips.

I was more grossed out at the thought of buying baby food. I just smushed the food I normally eat. The only time I pureed things was to make them into a soup.

It is a common problem and as mentioned it is a result of the surgery and anesthesia, not the increased protein. I was started on colace in the hospital, had my first BM my 2nd day home and have not experienced any constipation. My doctor kept me on colace for the first 30 days post-op. I've gone to the bathroom at least once a day since that first BM.

Different doctor's have different protocols. Some doctor's prefer their patients get most of their protein from food and not shakes. There's no right or wrong here.

Hang in there! Those first two weeks are a big adjustment. It takes a minute to get the hang of things. Know that you are doing the right thing in mixing the liquid protein with water. In those early days the key things are protein and fluids. You don't want to get dehydrated. Just keep sipping and trying out new foods. As you tummy heals things will settle down.

That's wonderful news! Hopefully you both can get a reprise for a bit and focus on healing.

Sounds like the anesthesia and pain meds from the hospital have worn off. Some soreness is to be expected. If you feel you need something to take the edge off call your doctor and have them prescribe something. You need to move at least once an hour to keep your muscles strong and help get rid of any residual gas. It's okay to need a little something for pain.

Unfortunately I'm not a candidate for tubes because of my BPPV. It could potentially exacerbate my condition. I'm feeling better today though.

Thanks feeling a bit more human today. I think I'll chill today and then go to the gym tomorrow.