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My comment is for those who have been told to not eat and drink at the same time (the vast majority of Sleevers) who have decided not to follow their post op instructions. We all should follow our surgeon's instructions whether or not we agree with them. I don't drink Protein shakes because my surgeon and NUT consider them to be soft calories and have instructed me to get my Protein from food, but I don't tell people who were instructed to drink them that there is no reason for them to do so. I can't say that there is no reason (scientific or otherwise) for an instruction simply because it isn't one that my program follows. There is a reason for each and every decision that our surgeons make.

My comment is for those who have been told to not eat and drink at the same time (the vast majority of Sleevers) who have decided not to follow their post op instructions. We all should follow our surgeon's instructions whether or not we agree with them. I don't drink Protein shakes because my surgeon and NUT consider them to be soft calories and have instructed me to get my Protein from food, but I don't tell people who were instructed to drink them that there is no reason for them to do so. I can't say that there is no reason (scientific or otherwise) for an instruction simply because it isn't one that my program follows. There is a reason for each and every decision that our surgeons make.

My comment is for those who have been told to not eat and drink at the same time (the vast majority of Sleevers) who have decided not to follow their post op instructions. We all should follow our surgeon's instructions whether or not we agree with them. I don't drink Protein shakes because my surgeon and NUT consider them to be soft calories and have instructed me to get my Protein from food, but I don't tell people who were instructed to drink them that there is no reason for them to do so. I can't say that there is no reason (scientific or otherwise) for an instruction simply because it isn't one that my program follows. There is a reason for each and every decision that our surgeons make.

i like to cook a great big hunk of salmon with fresh dill, garlic and some cooking spray for about 13 minutes in a 425* oven. It comes out so most and delicious! Sometimes, if I'm feeling fancy, I'l coat it in a mixture of dijon, black pepper, garlic, a tiny bit of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and then sprinkle some parsley on top.

I started at 401.5 and now am at 314... Almost no one has said anything about my weight loss. I don't see it much other than in the way my clothes fit... I've always been a skinny jeans and fitted tops kinda girl and I've noticed my clothes aren't hugging me as tightly as I like. Finally went shopping and realized I went down 3 sizes for the same fit. I try to not focus on the way I look and, instead, on the way I feel. I don't get as winded when I climb stairs and exercise, my back isn't hurting like it used to, I have more energy, etc. the rest will come.

I'm in! Goal is 4 hours of gym time. Current weight is 314 and goal is 290.

I was told 10 before and an hour after for life. Specifically so the food doesn't move too quickly through my sleeve and cause me to get hungry too quickly afterwards.

I was super nauseous right when I woke up, but that went away after less than an hour. I was up and walking briskly and unassisted that evening and was shopping with my family 2 days later. A little tired and bending over wasn't fun, but pretty ok.

I went back to work on day 6 and felt pretty good at that point. Felt completely normal by day 10.

I went back to work on day 6 and felt pretty good at that point. Felt completely normal by day 10.

I started at 401.5 and now am at 314... Almost no one has said anything about my weight loss. I don't see it much other than in the way my clothes fit... I've always been a skinny jeans and fitted tops kinda girl and I've noticed my clothes aren't hugging me as tightly as I like. Finally went shopping and realized I went down 3 sizes for the same fit. I try to not focus on the way I look and, instead, on the way I feel. I don't get as winded when I climb stairs and exercise, my back isn't hurting like it used to, I have more energy, etc. the rest will come.

i don't think those people are too stupid, i think they weren't ready. There is a huge difference, and it highlights how little the psych evals actually do to determine whether or not a patient is prepared for surgery. food is so much more than just fuel, its an emotional bandaid, a social lubricant, for some, an only friend. An hour or so and a few assessments don't fully get at a person's relationship with food, nor can it determine whether or not a person has the capacity to change it. I am a therapist (MA in last year of PsyD), and i have my own therapist (as many of us do for self-care), and i know how often people are dishonest on assessments (especially when there is no buy in for being truthful...like denial of surgery) and that it takes more than one session for a client to feel safe enough to start being honest about their methods of coping and problematic behaviors. What bothers me is that people are being approved without adequate screening...people with histories of eating and substance use disorders that may not be stabilized or may need more in depth therapy for preparation of the changes that will occur with surgery. I can't be angry at people for continuing to use their methods of coping when they haven't built up another to take its place...

Granted, I am a newbie, but I don't understand the judgement and anger towards others' food choices. Changing your eating and exercise habits are hard... if they weren't, many of us wouldn't have signed up to have WLS as a tool to help us. We don't know what it is like to be that other person who is "failing" or "wasting" their surgery.
I'm grateful that my hospital had us (basically) start the post op diet from the day of orientation ... 3 oz Protein (eaten first), 2 servings veg and 1 starch (very specific options).. a fruit instead of veg at Breakfast. So I had several months of following that and got used to what I was going to eat post op.... though smaller portions. I feel like that helped me to know how to eat now, but not every one had that experience. A lot of people are flying blind and i feel like they need support, rather than judgement. It reminds me of when thin people shame larger people for what they eat.. or concern troll them with faux concern over their health. That doesn't make them want to change their habits... it just makes them feel like crap.

high triglycerides can increase chance of heart attack or stroke... it sounds like the surgeon wanted to make sure that you have the best possible chance for good surgical outcomes and lowered chance of complications. surgery already comes with so many risks...

I've been out twice since surgery, both times I've ordered something Protein and veggie heavy that i thought my sister would also eat. I asked them to omit whatever carb (rice, potatoes, etc) was in the meal and use cooking spray instead of oil/butter. I ate Protein first and took almost all of the food home and gave it to my sister so i wouldn't be tempted to graze.

Depends on who your psych is. Mine consisted of a few assessments (questions with Likert-like scale answers) and an interview about my eating, substance/alcohol use, family relationships, stress, support system, understanding of surgery, pre-op diet, etc. Because i regularly see a therapist, they also asked if they could talk to them about my level of preparedness for surgery. I'm a therapist, too... so i had no problem doing that and having a convo with my therapist about what my boundaries were.

Depends on who your psych is. Mine consisted of a few assessments (questions with Likert-like scale answers) and an interview about my eating, substance/alcohol use, family relationships, stress, support system, understanding of surgery, pre-op diet, etc. Because i regularly see a therapist, they also asked if they could talk to them about my level of preparedness for surgery. I'm a therapist, too... so i had no problem doing that and having a convo with my therapist about what my boundaries were.

I've been out twice since surgery, both times I've ordered something Protein and veggie heavy that i thought my sister would also eat. I asked them to omit whatever carb (rice, potatoes, etc) was in the meal and use cooking spray instead of oil/butter. I ate Protein first and took almost all of the food home and gave it to my sister so i wouldn't be tempted to graze.

my program says no caffeine, carbonation or alcohol ever... they had us quit on the day of orientation. I don't intend to cheat because i don't want the ulcers or diuretic effect.

Yeah... I was told to avoid bread, especially moist bread, and sugar. But there seem to be a lot of people who will be enjoying stuffing and various Desserts.
And cranberry sauce

i loved to cook before surgery and that hasn't changed. i just have omitted all of the things my program wanted me to omit and eat a tiiiiiiny amount right now. I have baked salmon and veggies, chicken and veggies, made a stew in my crock pot (low carb, of course), made soft scrambled eggs, etc etc. I bought a bunch of little 4oz ball jars and pack left overs into them so i have meals to take to work and school. i currently eat about 1/2 to 3/4 of one of these jars (2-3oz) and always eat the Protein first.

im going to have turkey and a little bit of mashed cauliflower.

they said that they don't want us to drink our calories, Protein supplements can add a lot. We are instructed to get Protein through our food, but not to worry about it during liquid phase as most issues that arise for people stem from dehydration. My program trends at about 10-15% above the national average for weight loss and they monitor us pretty well following surgery, so i feel like they must know what they're doing.

Granted, I am a newbie, but I don't understand the judgement and anger towards others' food choices. Changing your eating and exercise habits are hard... if they weren't, many of us wouldn't have signed up to have WLS as a tool to help us. We don't know what it is like to be that other person who is "failing" or "wasting" their surgery.
I'm grateful that my hospital had us (basically) start the post op diet from the day of orientation ... 3 oz Protein (eaten first), 2 servings veg and 1 starch (very specific options).. a fruit instead of veg at Breakfast. So I had several months of following that and got used to what I was going to eat post op.... though smaller portions. I feel like that helped me to know how to eat now, but not every one had that experience. A lot of people are flying blind and i feel like they need support, rather than judgement. It reminds me of when thin people shame larger people for what they eat.. or concern troll them with faux concern over their health. That doesn't make them want to change their habits... it just makes them feel like crap.

Granted, I am a newbie, but I don't understand the judgement and anger towards others' food choices. Changing your eating and exercise habits are hard... if they weren't, many of us wouldn't have signed up to have WLS as a tool to help us. We don't know what it is like to be that other person who is "failing" or "wasting" their surgery.
I'm grateful that my hospital had us (basically) start the post op diet from the day of orientation ... 3 oz Protein (eaten first), 2 servings veg and 1 starch (very specific options).. a fruit instead of veg at Breakfast. So I had several months of following that and got used to what I was going to eat post op.... though smaller portions. I feel like that helped me to know how to eat now, but not every one had that experience. A lot of people are flying blind and i feel like they need support, rather than judgement. It reminds me of when thin people shame larger people for what they eat.. or concern troll them with faux concern over their health. That doesn't make them want to change their habits... it just makes them feel like crap.