TieraLeone

I had the gastric sleeve dec 3rd and i am having the same issues. I am also nauseous constantly. They are removing my gull bladder next week, they are telling me thay is the issue. I am not convinced or excited about another surgery. This whole process has been a nightmare. I have zero erergy I can't work. I can barely leave my bed. I hope you feel better soon.

This weekend I tried to start my "Baby food Phase" its been very hard! I don't know if my new stomach is just not ready yet? Or if the pureed rotisserie chicken and mixed veggies was too heavy, but I only ate a few teaspoons and I've been in pain and sick feeling all weekend. I am not sure if I experienced dumping syndrome or what. So far the only things I can successfully eat are unsweetened applesauce, sugar free Jello, and I had a few teaspoons of hummus. Yesterday I had greek yogurt that went well. Today I had pureed roasted garlic cauliflower I could not even eat a 1/4 of a cup. Of course I'm still on my protien shakes, but I'm not sure if I'm getting enough nutrients, because I'm feeling weak at times. I am also having a hard time finishing 3 shakes a day. The next step is just to get with my nutritionist and figure out what I need to try next. Has any other sleevers had these issues? Any ideas? SOS I need help lol!!!

Thanks so much ladies for the advice i truly appreciate it! Im just going to slow down and just get my fluids. Yes i am taking vitamin B and my doc told me to try to get one meat protein in a day acutely.

Thanks so much for the advice and encouragement ladies

Today I went to my 1st follow-up doctor's appointments I am 8 days pre-op and down 12 pounds!!! It feels so great, but I know I still have a looooong way to go. I'm not ready to give myself a goal weight just yet, I don't want the extra preasure. Today my doctor informed me I can start on mashed and pureed food. I am not sure why, but I am having serious anxiety about starting to eat "regular" food in any form. I think part of it is a fear of gaining weight back, and also over eating. I have been doing very well with my protien shakes, now that I have finally found one I can stomach. I just really don't want to mess this up! Okay a few questions: what foods are foods pureed/mashed? I don't eat pork or beef and I'm not even 100% sure I would even like pureed meats? Please give me some ideas of things that worked for you, and the best way to prepare it. I have a nutribullet. Thanks in advanced!

Lastly its going to be very hard to get all 60 grams of protein down a day. Try to find a brand with the most protein so you don't have to force yourself to drink them. the Syntrax Nectar Whey Protein Isolate have 23 Grams of protein so i only need 3 a day

I would go to vitamin shop's and get some of the single packages to see what you like before your surgery.

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It took my a few tries to find a protien shakes I like. First I tried Premier Protein it tasted to milky for me. I'm not a lover of milk at all. Next I got Pure Protein it just tasted like chalk. Both of those shakes were liquid. So next I tried Whey powder protien. Syntrax Nectar Whey Protein Isolate is the best tasting one I found. It has to be very cold and shaken very well. My favorite flavors are the chocolate truffle, fuzzy navel(peach), vanilla bean and

Just got Sleeved Dec 3 lost 12 pounds already! I very happy so far no serious complications! The pain has been kinda intense, but im a big baby lol! I Wish You The BEST OF LUCK!!!!

I'm 25 in the Kentwood/ Grand Rapids Michigan. I'm am only 6 days post op I had thr gastric sleeve, but I am very edger to get my workout regiment in place and organized. I would really like to focus Water aerobics, cardio, and strength training. I would like to work out at the least 5 days a week. I am also very willing join a fitness center with a pool. I have no preference for a workout buddies male, female, or both. I am also open to a group of buddies. Just looking for a people who is motivated and have serious fitness goals they want to reach. Please NO MEAN PEOPLE OR Bullies! Hope you hear from you soon thanks in advanced! -Tiera

My surgery date was Dec 3rd, I got weighed when I arrived at the hospital and I lost 16 pounds mostly due to anxiety and the pre op liquid diet. From the time i stepped off that scale until i went back to thr operation roon the conversation consisted of "Do you really wanna do this? "Why can't I try to lose the weight on my own?" I know my family just loves me and cares but I am 25 years old I made up my mind that this is what I want to do for me and I would appreciate it if everyone would butt out! I have recently decided that I will not be disgusting my gastric sleeve with any other family or friends because I don't care to know their opinions.

So im 4 days post op surgery date was Dec 3rd. I was released from the hospital after two nights. I am still having a lot of pain, I actually went back to the ER the other night b/c the pain was more than I could bare. I have stronger meds now and I'm doing some what better. I am 25 and childless so I think I was not prepared at all for the pain. I am doing okay on my liquid diet I am really having a hard time drinking the NASTY Premier Protein drinks. I am mostly drinking Water, crystal light, sugar free Jello, and unsweetened applesauce. Im noticing that i have to really slow down when consuming anything. I am trying to walk as much as I can but it hurts my stomach to move around too much. I do hsve a few questions some my be a little TMI.. sorry 1. I am supposed to be consuming 60 grams of protein a day I'm getting about half that due to the fact I really hate the premier shakes and when I drink them my chest hurts. Any high concentrated shakes anyone can recommend? (Btw I hate chocolate anything and anything milk tasting) 2. I have not had a bowel movement since dec 2nd the night before my surgery so 6 days should I be concerned? 3. I quit smoking cigarettes before the surgery, ever since leaving the hospital I have been having extreme urges... what would happen if i have just one? 4. My stomach, beasts, and sides are really itchy especially around the incision areas. Is that normal? 5. How long should I wait for sex I am still quite sore but I just want to make sure its all in working order lol. I know this is a looong post God Bless you if you have time to skim it and help a chick out! Thanks in adavnced -Tiera

***UPDATE I got the Nectar Whey Protein Powder!!! I found it at Vitamin Shoppe, I love that it has many different flavors. It does. Kt taste horrible either it just needs to be ice cold. Thanks for all your help!

***UPDATE I got the Nectar Whey Protein Powder!!! I found it at Vitamin Shoppe, I love that it has many different flavors. It does. Kt taste horrible either it just needs to be ice cold. Thanks for all your help!

Anyone in the Grand Rapids, MI area know where I can purchase nectar whey protein powder? I need some ASAP I can't stomach another Premier Protein Shake. PLEASE HELP!!! LOL

Thanks soo much ladies!! I am do thankful fir this forum of support! I promise not cigarettes and I will givebyhr sex a few more days. I going to Walmart tomorrow to get some different shake options. My follow-up appt is Thursday Im sure they will help to. THANKS SO MUCH AGAIN good luvk yo you all! Im feeling inspired and a lot less anxious

I am 25 and my surgery is a few weeks away I started my liquid diet this week. I am kinda having a hard time and I am becoming discouraged. I am scared that I will not ba able to stick with my plan after surgery. I do know I want to live and walk up a flight of steps without being out of breath. I am really on the fence... any suggestions? I just wanna stop thinking about eating! Also what kind of protein shakes are good I am currently drinking special k it taste like chalk. Thanks in Advanced!

Thanks so much for your response I start my full liquid diet tomorrow but im warming myself up to it today only eating veggies and drinking liquids. I am feeling a lot more hopeful and excited!

What is dumping I don't completely understand it?