BLERDgirl

Depends on your doctor's protocol. At 6 weeks I was told to begin adding in food as tolerated.

I've been adding a bit of raw spinach to my smoothies & Soups on since about 6 week out. I pureed it so I had no problems with that. I've also been able to do strawberries, oranges, pineapple and cherries. I've also been able to eat romaine and mixed salad greens. I was missing veg and my nutritionist said give it a try. I want to make some garlic green Beans next. I make my own and while they are not raw, I just lightly steam them so they are still crunchy.

You have to get the best bang for the buck. get some type of smoothie maker or blender. Shaker bottle are great. Nutra bullet type products are helpful as well. Oster makes one for about $25. Look for a Protein powder or Liquid Protein with a good amount of protein. I use a whey powder from CVS that is 26 gm per scoop. I work out in the mornings. My Breakfast is a Protein shake. I mix 1 scoop of Protein Powder with anywhere from ¼ - ½ cup of plain, greek yogurt. (I prefer FAGE0%) for an additional 6 -12 gm of protein with a bit of almond milk. I've now gotten in nearly half my protein with my first meal of the day. If I only eat lunch and dinner with no Snacks I can easily get in the rest of protein by making sure each meal has at least 15gms of protein. When I was newly sleeved I also added lots of ice and at least a ¼cup of Water to my shakes to make sure I was getting in my water and to keep my shakes from being too thick on my healing tummy.

I had the sleeve but I have had the easiest time of it. I haven't had any pain. It felt like I'd done a vigorous workout at the gym. I was up and walking in recovery, mainly because I had to pee from all the IV fluids. I also had no gas pains, or constipation. I've tolerated all fluids and gotten creative with Greek yogurt & kefir to break up the monotony. I'm feeling more energized than I have in a long time. For some reason this surgery has help calm down my chronic hives. I have zero regrets.

Those liquids aren't going to stretch your stomach

You should still be having follow up care for your sleeve. Honestly I question a doctor who would spring such a life altering surgery on a patient without them fully understanding the ramifications of it. I also worry that you so readily agreed to this without completely understanding all that is required. Either way, you've had it done. It doesn't matter that you aren't getting sick from not eating the right things. At this rate your body will get malnourished so you are setting yourself up for trouble down the road.

Their is good and bad with every surgery. There are also more types of WLS than lap band and bypass. Currently the gastric sleeve has become very popular. if you could find a program in your area that offers a WLS seminar that would be your best place to start. A good seminar walks you through each procedure and the pros and cons of them all. I had the sleeve done and so far have had no problems. I didn't even need pain meds in the hospital. I think it's part what state your were in physically, and part mental attitude. I was completely confident that I was doing the right thing, no nerves or tears going into surgery. I exercised regularly and I followed doctor's orders leading up to surgery. So far I've had no problems.

I think it has to do with the rerouting of things that occurs when one has a bypass. that allows someone to function with a smaller stomach size. That's just my guess. it does sound like it is the only option to stop the vomiting and nausea.

Relax. It's water. It's gonna run through you. It doesn't sit in your stomach because it doesn't need to be broken down and digested.

Why does it feel like you are drinking too much?

The way my nutritionist described it stacking is when you eat food too fast or food is too thick/dry and just "stacks" in you esophagus. It's the lump in the chest feeling like food is stuck and won;t go down. It's pretty uncomfortable.

The human body just goes in to self preservation mode and as it adjusts to the lower calorie intake it hold on to every calorie. That's why for some increasing how much they eat actually helps break the stall. @@sweetie716 FYI if you want to follow a post at the top of the thread, just click the box that says "following". That way people don't come looking for a new comment and the only thing there is a post saying "following".

It will be okay. Get to walking. Sometimes some of the pain is from the gas built up in your system. I didn't have any pain but I felt tired for the first week or so. I needed afternoon naps daily.

Whole Foods and some drugs stores sell single serving packets.

1 month out she probably hasn't seen the doctor yet. I saw the doctor at 2 weeks then 6 weeks then 3 mths.

I'm 3 mths can eat as tolerated, but I probably won't be doing breads and crackers until I hit maintenance. I don't want the empty carbs.

It took me a good week to build up to getting in all my protein and water.

Perhaps it's time to seek counseling. Consistently making the wrong choices when it comes to eating is a sign of a food addiction. Blaming the poor food choice you make on how the people in your house eat means you aren't even owning your part in what you do or do not eat. It's one thing to come here and rant, we all do from time to time. However if you are serious about changing your life and your health get some counseling so you can learn new eating behavors

it's also possible because you are still in the liquid phase. Liquids will go through you faster. That feeling should subside once you transition to purees or soft foods.

I weigh monthly but I think I'm going to take pictures every 3 mnths. I looked at the picture I took the day I left the hospital and was surprised at the difference.

I take 40mgs of omeprazole daily and keep tums chewables on hand. Most days I don't need the tums. I take the omeprazole first thing in the morning and it covers me throughout the day.

Laxative may be too harsh on your system and cause cramping. Try a stool softener like colace or benefiber. Even prune juice or teas like smooth move may be a safer alternative. As for everything else, do not worry. Not everyone has a rough time of it. I had no pain, no gas, no constipation. I've not experienced frothing or gurgling. I have tolerated everything I've eaten, and can drink easily.

We aren't doctors. Your daughter has some serious complications. You need to find a surgeon that you trust and follow his recommendations.

Not everyone loses a taste for sweets. I didn't. I just don't overindulge because I know I have only so much space and that's taken up with getting my Protein and Water in. I can have one bite of a sweet and be satisfied. What I don't have is a craving for them. Yet I've heard of others still having cravings. My advice would be to start doing the work now. Figure out if you're an emotional eater, a mindless eater or whatever your trigger point is. The surgery will help, but there is work you have to put in as well.

Some pain is normal. The nodule you feel is likely scar tissue forming. If it becomes warm to touch, oozes or pan becomes really bad, call your doctor ASAP.