NewgirlfromMd

Thanks! Yes I use fitness pal. I am still trying to navigate through this, and so far it has been pretty easy. I think I overreacted because when I tracked my food it was not a bad choice. I just don't want to let my feelings when I'm stressed determine what I am going to eat. I knew this was a challenge I had before surgery, and this was the first time it showed up since surgery. I will have to keep an eye on it for the rest of my life & that's just the way it is. I think if I had been more prepared (such as had my lunch with me) I wouldn't have considered getting food out. But looking at it today it's ok that I ate that food, it's just the circumstances that I made the decision that upset me. It was just plain soft cooked lean brisket, no sauce. I think the mental change is the hardest part of this. I just want to do everything the right way. I am 100% committed to this process, I am just a worrier.

Thanks! Yes I use fitness pal. I am still trying to navigate through this, and so far it has been pretty easy. I think I overreacted because when I tracked my food it was not a bad choice. I just don't want to let my feelings when I'm stressed determine what I am going to eat. I knew this was a challenge I had before surgery, and this was the first time it showed up since surgery. I will have to keep an eye on it for the rest of my life & that's just the way it is. I think if I had been more prepared (such as had my lunch with me) I wouldn't have considered getting food out. But looking at it today it's ok that I ate that food, it's just the circumstances that I made the decision that upset me. It was just plain soft cooked lean brisket, no sauce. I think the mental change is the hardest part of this. I just want to do everything the right way. I am 100% committed to this process, I am just a worrier.

Thanks! Yes I use fitness pal. I am still trying to navigate through this, and so far it has been pretty easy. I think I overreacted because when I tracked my food it was not a bad choice. I just don't want to let my feelings when I'm stressed determine what I am going to eat. I knew this was a challenge I had before surgery, and this was the first time it showed up since surgery. I will have to keep an eye on it for the rest of my life & that's just the way it is. I think if I had been more prepared (such as had my lunch with me) I wouldn't have considered getting food out. But looking at it today it's ok that I ate that food, it's just the circumstances that I made the decision that upset me. It was just plain soft cooked lean brisket, no sauce. I think the mental change is the hardest part of this. I just want to do everything the right way. I am 100% committed to this process, I am just a worrier.

Thanks! Yes I use fitness pal. I am still trying to navigate through this, and so far it has been pretty easy. I think I overreacted because when I tracked my food it was not a bad choice. I just don't want to let my feelings when I'm stressed determine what I am going to eat. I knew this was a challenge I had before surgery, and this was the first time it showed up since surgery. I will have to keep an eye on it for the rest of my life & that's just the way it is. I think if I had been more prepared (such as had my lunch with me) I wouldn't have considered getting food out. But looking at it today it's ok that I ate that food, it's just the circumstances that I made the decision that upset me. It was just plain soft cooked lean brisket, no sauce. I think the mental change is the hardest part of this. I just want to do everything the right way. I am 100% committed to this process, I am just a worrier.

Okay, you thought it out. You ate away from home. Was there a better choice? Probably. Thankfully your sleeve is working as you planned. If you feel guilty, THROW IT OUT. I have a few hard and fast rules and the biggest one is that if i must have something that will make me feel bad, i go find out,eat it and do not bring it home! Throwing away food is a tough one but big!

You know, I've been thinking a lot about this subject. Before we had surgery, we would try to eat well, make bad choices sometimes, and then beat ourselves up about it. That is a HARD habit to break. Try your best to not beat yourself up. Are you logging your food on myfitnesspal? I haven't been but just started as a way to keep me in check. We're all in this together and I believe just about 75% of this journey is mental! One small step at a time and before you know it, you'll have walked a mile

My Fitness Pal is now a habit, sometimes I enter the food before I eat it. It is a great way to keep track of the Proteins I take in, that is my main goal for each day.

I am being super honest here......I am 3 weeks out tomorrow and I have followed the rules really well, feeling good, and losing weight. But today has been so stressful from the moment I woke up! I think I made a decision to eat based on my stress and I'm feeling guilty. This was the first day back to school after the break & my girls were starting WW3 this morning, we are in the middle of selling a house and it has caused a lot of stress & tension lately, bonus my husband also woke up in a bad mood! My husband & I were driving past Mission BBQ and I knew we were passing it again on the way home right at lunch time. I justified to myself that there brisket is very lean & soft ( true) so that's what I got for lunch. I'm not sure that it was a bad food choice, and I barely made a dent. I will be eating it for days. I guess I'm not happy with myself for making an emotional decision about food :-(

Hi All!
I'm checking in. I'll be two-weeks post-op tomorrow. I'm struggling a little with getting in Water and Protein. The past few days, I feel like I can only get in around three bites and boom, I'm full. I really don't want to get dehydrated so I always have a bottle of water or Isopure in my hand. I don't see the doctor again until 4/15 when I'll begin some meats and soft foods. My diet consists of Water, Isopure, a little yogurt, some scrambled eggs, and some baked ricotta for supper. I feel like I'm not getting enough of anything, really. But overall, I feel good, I'm not in a lot of pain. Today is my first day back to work and I'm taking it easy with a half-day. I feel like things use more energy now!

It will get better! I am only about two weeks out but my energy level is much better then it was week 1.

You have to schedule it! I start the day with my food, wait 30 mins and sip until 30mins before lunch (with a shake in there somewhere) I measure or at least pay attention to the oz. I sip all day up until I go to bed. Now that I am in phase 2 diet & I am back to normal life I do find it harder because I am fuller & busier but I had no trouble the first 2 weeks! I just need to prioritize better. Good luck!

Thanks for the morning laugh! I add Crystal Light or Mio drops to my Water to add flavor - goes down easier. I fill 4 plastic water bottles each morning and just carry with me. Sip during commercials. I've had a headache all week on and off,varying in intensity, and I'm getting all liquids so it's not that. Allergies maybe.

Are you still taking pain meds? Make sure you walk as you sip - that helps it move through. I had to go upstairs to the bathroom (alot) and i think that helped me. Presurgery i had been going to the gym and i think that made a difference too. I woke up feeling almost normal today but my mantra has been sip sip sip walk walk walk.

I'm doing well with Water, getting near 64oz today. Plus sugar free Popsicles and 2oz broth "meals". Slept better last night and no pain meds today but feeling more tired. Raining today though so all former broken bones ache.

I have been eating the regular condensed Tomato Soup made with skim milk since I was 4 days out and I haven't had any ill effects. But everybody is different.

I want to thank everyone for their advice and encouragement. I spoke to my husband about that comment today. I told him how shocked I was and how much it hurt. He said that he meant that seeing me in such a fragile state and knowing how much pain I'm still in, he is afraid to hurt me. Other than that comment, he has been wonderful during this process. Maybe I misinterpreted his comments, maybe not. I believe his explanation for now and we'll see. I remain focused on myself and the positive changes that I am making. Than you all!

My surgeon said as soon as you are comfortable!

Doing okay with Water, water with mio, sugar free Popsicles. Just had two oz broth and doing okay. Headache comes and goes, just keep sipping fluids. I know next week will be better.

Little at a time. I'm already doing more than yesterday.

It will get better! I am only about two weeks out but my energy level is much better then it was week 1.

Conrad's Marcy, relax and have a speedy recovery.
Also stay away from Facebook while on the narcotics, I posted some strange things that I don't recall doing. I blamed it on my account being hacked, just avoid it.

Home now. Napping walking and sipping. Weird feeling like i should eat but I'm not hungry. Gas pains not pleasant, miss my IV Dilaudid. I couldn't use my phone either lol.

Today is day #8 and I'm feeling great! First day I didn't reach for Tylenol as soon as I got out of bed! Yahoo. I even managed to help hubby get out girls ready for school this morning. I will have to be extra careful not to overdo today and blow this feeling lol

Only one night in hospital and last night at home was rough. Walking and sipping. Hate the gurgling. Trying to focus on the road ahead versus what did i do to myself. Thanks to you guys i know it gets better.

I am a couple days short of being two weeks post op. Threw up for the first time since leaving the hospital. It was totally my fault. Was in a hurry to make an appointment and tried to quickly take my BP med the "choke" down those nasty chewable vitamins I take in the morning. I have to learn to slow down. As a result lost my Protein and Water. Starting over at a slower pace, but I'm skipping my morning Vitamins. Thank god this liquid phase is almost over.