Kevbear

I'm 13 days post OP
I ran on the elliptical today for 35 minutes, and have every day since I was cleared to at my post OP appt last Thursday
I've also mixed in some light lifting....doc said as long as it didn't hurt in places it shouldn't I would be fine...no cruches
I am the cook in my family, and cooked again the day after I got home from the hospital
Truthfully. I wasn't even tempted.
I felt so full just sipping Clear liquids the food I was cooking wasn't even tempting. I suspect you will have the same thing
My biggest issue is Protein intake. The only way I can still get to my Protein goal (for me, 100g a day, I'm a big guy...former college football player)!is through shakes (or Soups, but hot Soup in the middle of the day in the south in July...um...no). I was cleared for yogurts and then mashies when I felt comfortable, but I couldn't get down even half of a 100 calories yogurt. At my size and activity level that's nowhere near the calories or protein I need. It's like..I can feel slightly full on a 190 calories, 30 gram of Protein shake, or full to the top on 50 calories or yogurt
I guess what I am saying is be prepared for a whole new food calculus. The way you think about food will totally change.
You will be fine. I've lost 40 pounds since my pre-OP weigh in on June 26th. And 25 pounds since my surgery on 7/13.
You can do it! It will be easier than you think

I liked ProtiDiet Tomato basil and creamy chicken Soups (15 grams protein) in addition to Protein Shakes, yogurt, etc.

I was definitely much hungrier pre-OP than post OP. The only difference between the two diets for me, really, was one Protein bar (which I would be ok if I never ate again) and a banana. The shakes are all the same
The thing I find weird now 9 days post OP is the "hungry" and "full" feeling are the same I can't tell the difference. I don't have cravings. And am not in pain, beyond the muscular pain in my abs, so I pretty much default to "full"
Everyday since post OP day 3 I have hit the Protein goal.
I am the cook in my house and am having no problem in continuing in that role. Tonight I made fried chicken for my wife and kids and myself some powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken broth while they ate.
Maybe it's because I've had much more serious surgeries than this one (this was my 21st surgery since age 18), but this one was really mild. I had another surgery on my bad leg I injured when I was in the army last August and was pretty much confined to my bed until mid October. Even then there was a chance post-OP they may have amputated my left let below the knee due to complications. I was out and about the second day after surgery. My wife and I resumed "relations" on day 5. I've gone to the basketball courts with my oldest son. Done everything I would have done.
I just share this to say your mileage may vary. Hopefully things get better for you Mrsdixon

I was sleeved on July 13. I had a really hard time sipping post OP without getting gas. I basically sipped...belched...sipped...belched...honestly I had more gas pain than post OP pain
It's all gone away here on day 9.
You will feel better
Only thing that hurts now is my abdominal muscles, which I figure is normal for a while longer, and even then only when I do a sit up like motion

I was definitely much hungrier pre-OP than post OP. The only difference between the two diets for me, really, was one Protein bar (which I would be ok if I never ate again) and a banana. The shakes are all the same
The thing I find weird now 9 days post OP is the "hungry" and "full" feeling are the same I can't tell the difference. I don't have cravings. And am not in pain, beyond the muscular pain in my abs, so I pretty much default to "full"
Everyday since post OP day 3 I have hit the Protein goal.
I am the cook in my house and am having no problem in continuing in that role. Tonight I made fried chicken for my wife and kids and myself some powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken broth while they ate.
Maybe it's because I've had much more serious surgeries than this one (this was my 21st surgery since age 18), but this one was really mild. I had another surgery on my bad leg I injured when I was in the army last August and was pretty much confined to my bed until mid October. Even then there was a chance post-OP they may have amputated my left let below the knee due to complications. I was out and about the second day after surgery. My wife and I resumed "relations" on day 5. I've gone to the basketball courts with my oldest son. Done everything I would have done.
I just share this to say your mileage may vary. Hopefully things get better for you Mrsdixon

I was sleeved on July 13. I had a really hard time sipping post OP without getting gas. I basically sipped...belched...sipped...belched...honestly I had more gas pain than post OP pain
It's all gone away here on day 9.
You will feel better
Only thing that hurts now is my abdominal muscles, which I figure is normal for a while longer, and even then only when I do a sit up like motion

I was sleeved on July 13. I had a really hard time sipping post OP without getting gas. I basically sipped...belched...sipped...belched...honestly I had more gas pain than post OP pain
It's all gone away here on day 9.
You will feel better
Only thing that hurts now is my abdominal muscles, which I figure is normal for a while longer, and even then only when I do a sit up like motion

I asked a ST here at work, she says no carbonated drinks, chewing gum, sucking on candy, or using a straw. I'm guessing you're doing none of those...
So her next response? Slow down. Lol!