ShrinkingPeach

Those comments were not about you but about her. In reality how many people could she have spoken to that would have said they regretted their surgery? Maybe she is envious, maybe she is scared for you, who knows what she is thinking. No matter what hold your head high and know that you have made a decision to be healthy. That is more important than her comments and lack of support. Good luck with your journey and glad your husband is supportive. You will do great!

Agree with above comments. I would think 6 weeks out is fine as you are starting to add back in regular foods. As usual just chew well. Quest also makes great bars that are low in sugar and higher Protein. Premier Protein is another good one. It is good to have a variety of choices!

Use EVOO and very little of it. Scramble the egg and small bites. If you want you can scramble it with a bit of cottage cheese and it ups the Protein content. Don't be surprised if you cannot eat the whole egg...I ate 3/4 of my first egg and was stuffed. lol

It will be here before you know it. Use the time to research pre-op and post-op eating. Get prepared. You have made an amazing decision for your health and you are already on the path to a better you. Post your successes here often. you will have great support!! Good luck!!

Usually your nutritionist gives you a diet plan. Have you met with them yet? Try sample sizes of shakes as for some their taste changes after surgery. You can get some idea of what you might like now. For your pre-op meals you want good Protein in meats and non-starchy veggies. Watch portion sizes. Drink as much Water as you can, get at least 64 ounces of Fluid in a day. There is a video on how to make your shake not foamy on you tube...look for it. Your surgeons office should also tell you what Vitamins to take. Ask them for the plan.

The pre-op diet isn't that bad. You can make it through as many before you have. It is almost a rite of passage for us all. you focus on what it is doing for you and getting to the surgery itself you will make it. Post-op you won't be hungry so initially you will be challenged to get enough food in. The loose skin is also just part of having been so overweight. It is fixable via plastic surgery if you wish. The hair loss is mostly just hair thinning and the more you meet your Protein requirements the less it is. It is normal to be nervous, do your research and know what to expect and it is not so bad. Good luck!

Even while you are stalled you may notice inches going. Keep to the plan and it will work.

Wow amazing success!! You are a success story for sure!

Agreed with the 3 week stall...found out about that here and yes everyone has it to some extent. The one thing I missed somehow was that in my paperwork the NUT said she wanted us getting 48 ounces of Fluid in the first week after surgery. My panic moment came when I couldn't even get 8 ounces the first day. I really thought something was wrong. Then she said work your way UP TO 48 ounces. I had researched like crazy also but forgot about the temperature of what you drink. I couldn't drink cold for the first week then it was fine. OMG yeah your underwear is so quick to sag. Your clothes will follow. Goodwill, Old Navy and Walmart will be your best friend until you get to goal weight. Reward yourself with things NOT food for hitting benchmarks. Take your weight loss in bite size pieces and Celebrate not just when you get to goal. Absolutely follow your plan, it works. It keeps you on the straight and narrow. It helps you keep yourself accountable and keeps you from sliding back into old habits. Good luck!!!

My pre-op diet wasn't liquid, but you can google some from other bariatric centers.

So sorry to hear that...sounds like once he has your money he is through with you. I attend a support group in person once a month at the hospital where I had my surgery. Check out your local hospitals and see if they have a support group...mine that I go to is free and there is everyone from those waiting for approval to those 6 years out. I get good info every month I go. He really sounds like an a**...sorry he isn't more helpful!

While you are asking for suggestions on things you can eat, consult your pre-op plan. Stick to your instructions, they are for a reason. Good luck!

@@Miss Mac is spot on. I had an open partial hysterectomy in 2009 and it took me 4 weeks to be able to get up without pain. With my sleeve, I was off pain meds after day 3 and driving to the store on day 5. I did my pain meds and took them as prescribed but started to stretch out the time because it really wasn't bad at all. You will do fine.

5 weeks out here...what led to you gaining it back?

No drain here but I was an outpatient. Didn't need one. I never had any issues at all. Never have had any issues with food either so far. Knock on something wood quick! Def ask your surgeon, if he says yes then they are important to his protocol and you will be fine. Sending tons of virtual hugzzzzz!!!

Nausea CAN be normal, I never had any once. I would suggest contacting your nutritionist first. Do you get nauseous after ingesting each of the things you listed? Are you taking any antacids or have they been recommended by your surgeon? Plain Water can be very hard on your sleeve for some, try the G2 gatorade (lower in sugar), maybe add some MIo drops to your water to change the chemical makeup. It could even be that you are eating too fast. Good luck and let us know what you find out.

I had a BMI of over 50 and I was told 60-80 g of Protein. My husband asked about maintenance weight and we were told 100g. That being said all NUT's are different and as long as you are doing protein first then veggies and then and only then starches, you should be okay with 100. Empty calorie foods can be a slippery slope. It's perfectly fine to split a cupcake as long as it doesn't lead to you craving more sugar as is often the case. The pretzels can cause the same thing. The main point being that if you REALLY want something and it is going to really bother you to not have it, then have a few bites and move on. Just don't make them a habit so you don't sabotage yourself. I don't think anyone means to be judgemental but you asked why you weren't losing and the things you mentioned jump out as red flags. We all want you to succeed. Look online to bariatric surgeon groups and study what you should be eating since your surgeon was no help. You can also consult a nutritionist on your own for guidance. Good luck!

Agree with @@Babbs and disagree with @@A. Stoot. 1200 is overdoing at this point. I am 5 weeks out and am barely hitting 600 calories. You should definitely not be doing cupcakes and pretzels. Those are simple carbs and not doing you any favors. When I get to 6 weeks out I can start to re-introduce more foods but still will be focusing on Protein and veggies. Always protein first. No empty calories. At that point I am told I should eat up to 3/4 cup of food as a meal and two small Snacks. Snack doesn't mean junk food. Get back to basics or you will stretch your sleeve out! Good luck!!

Questions about the procedure, I was done as an outpatient and did great! Questions about expected outcome and goals. Questions about post-op appointments, how many and when.

Congrats on your date!! Will be here before you know it. Get things ready so you can rest after and heal. Good luck!!

Every nutritionist is different but they all have success it seems. I was on a full liquid 14 day pre-op diet. The pre-op diet varies also because it depends on what needs to happen to your liver prior to surgery. The purpose of the diet is to shrink it making surgery as safe as possible. Some folks need to shrink more than others.

Good luck!!

Try different things to mix in...PB2 or sf Torani syrups...they really help...I do vanilla protein with unsweetened almond milk and a few drops of Folgers iced coffee drops...blend with ice and I have a frappuccino like I used to get from starbucks!

Not from there but my hubby is and we are there every other weekend?

Be patient, you are still healing...I am almost 5 weeks out and It isn't painful to eat. Sometimes it will also depend on what you are putting in there. Denser foods are harder than less complex ones. It will come!! Good luck!