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Not at all abnormal. I tried to switch up my eating routine, and get into the 'post-surgery' diet BEFORE my surgery, just to get some of the urges out of the way and get into the habit at really being conscious of what I was eating. It helped a lot.
There's a lot to be said for going, and not giving in. You should be proud of that. That's a victory. Good job.
It gets easier. Stay the course. It's life-changing.
Best of luck...

Not at all abnormal. I tried to switch up my eating routine, and get into the 'post-surgery' diet BEFORE my surgery, just to get some of the urges out of the way and get into the habit at really being conscious of what I was eating. It helped a lot.
There's a lot to be said for going, and not giving in. You should be proud of that. That's a victory. Good job.
It gets easier. Stay the course. It's life-changing.
Best of luck...

Not at all abnormal. I tried to switch up my eating routine, and get into the 'post-surgery' diet BEFORE my surgery, just to get some of the urges out of the way and get into the habit at really being conscious of what I was eating. It helped a lot.
There's a lot to be said for going, and not giving in. You should be proud of that. That's a victory. Good job.
It gets easier. Stay the course. It's life-changing.
Best of luck...

Not at all abnormal. I tried to switch up my eating routine, and get into the 'post-surgery' diet BEFORE my surgery, just to get some of the urges out of the way and get into the habit at really being conscious of what I was eating. It helped a lot.
There's a lot to be said for going, and not giving in. You should be proud of that. That's a victory. Good job.
It gets easier. Stay the course. It's life-changing.
Best of luck...

It's pretty common. You're dealing with 'head hunger'. You're not really hungry, but your body is used to eating more. It will get easier. The liquid and soft/foods stages are super-important to give your sleeve time to heal, which it needs!
Focus on getting in your Water and Protein, and try to do some things you wouldn't normally do. Go for a walk outside, short hike, swim, etc. Now is the best time to make those changes because you want to break from the normal schedule....and this is the time to do it!
Best of luck!

Not at all abnormal. I tried to switch up my eating routine, and get into the 'post-surgery' diet BEFORE my surgery, just to get some of the urges out of the way and get into the habit at really being conscious of what I was eating. It helped a lot.
There's a lot to be said for going, and not giving in. You should be proud of that. That's a victory. Good job.
It gets easier. Stay the course. It's life-changing.
Best of luck...

Thank you for sharing! You are right! Arthur is amazing, so inspiring!

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Just an amazing video I wanted to share with everyone. Arthur is an amazing man and really shows what we can do with enough determination!

2 things during the 'soft food' phase were amazing for me. Refried Beans and, of course, the Ricotta Bake from Eggface:

https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=1793517

48 and I was sleeved 7/31. I wish I had done it 10 years ago.

This should definitely have been something your surgeon or NUT should have gone over with you. When I had my surgery we had classes specifically on this. Also, I had a Myer's cocktail following the surgery. They did that because it lasts for some time because of the amount of Vitamins and nutrients in it and this way, we wouldn't have to try to take pills for 1-2 weeks following surgery, which was good because there's no way I would've been able to do it the week after. The 2nd week maybe, but didn't have to start until week 3 post-op which worked out great.
If you're using vitamins that are in capsules, you could empty them into a smoothie and that way not have to worry about digesting or swallowing the capsule itself, and as long as you're not using anything listed as "time release" you could break up pills as well. Just don't do that with any prescription meds unless you check with your doc first.
Best of luck!

Spoke to doctor the other day. Said if it got bad to go to er. Otherwise pain meds, which I wasn’t taking that often.
Feeling better today.

As long as you are having your numbers checked periodically and they are in range, then you're good, HOWEVER, typically low-priced Vitamins are going to also be low quality vitamins. I would strongly recommend that you use a Vitamin specifically made for WLS patients, but if you can't find one that's affordable and that you can take without issues, then by all means go with what works. A great site that actually independently tests vitamins and supplements so you can actually see if you're getting what it says you're getting on the label is Labdoor. Here's a link to the Multivitamin testing. While you're there I would suggest checking out their Protein tests and any other vitamin/supplement you regularly take:

https://labdoor.com/rankings/multivitamins

Best of luck!

Mainly it's because you have a much smaller space to place nutrients post-surgery. Soda (whether diet or regular) offers absolutely NOTHING in terms of nutrients. You need that little space to be filled with things that will feed your body. In the beginning, the carbonation can hurt your sleeve. The gas expands in your sleeve and with a freshly sewn organ this can certainly be painful.
I'm a little over a year out and haven't had a soda since pre-op. Haven't missed it either. Thought I would but just haven't. If you use that immediate post-op time to develop new eating/drinking habits, you'll be amazed at what you can cut out and just simply not have the taste for after some time without it. Best of luck

This is a tough one, because at only 3 weeks, there's not much experience with solid foods yet, so unless the restaurant has something you've already tried and know won't bother you, it could be challenging. My suggestions would be to make sure to research the menu and see if there is anything that you KNOW will (1) be gentle to your new sleeve, (2) give you the nutrients you need most right now (protein) and (3) actually be on your eating plan.
The surgery is meant to kickstart your new eating habits so try to choose something that won't derail those plans. It's hard enough to get enough Water in at 3 weeks so beware of the excess sodium restaurants (even "healthy ones") put on their food....you'll probably want to ask them to leave it unsalted and then you can control it by adding it yourself.
Also you'll probably want to choose something that saves well because you will undoubtedly have leftovers
Best of luck!

As far as your mother is concerned, she is most likely just scared. I'm sure it's coming from a good place and not a matter of "to support or not support". My hunch is that even if you are overweight she may not "see it that way" BECAUSE you are her child.
If YOU believe that it's the right thing for you and your DOC feels it's the right thing for you, then that's all of the support you need.
Support is a great thing, and once you do it, support will be there by those closest to you and if it's not, you'll have to separate yourself from those people. The thing is, it has to be a "you" decision. YOU have to do this for YOURSELF. Sure the sleeve helps, but you NEED to have the motivation and will to see it through and make sure you stay with it moving forward.
Just like the lap-band, there will come a time where the "restriction" you feel in the beginning is not as much. You need to use the time that you have it wisely and make sure you develop good eating habits and exercise habits during that time-frame.
There are groups you can join if you need to talk or need support outside of your family/friends. Support is great when it's there, but you have to be prepared and motivated to do it without support if needed, because at the end of the day, this for YOU.

Everyone heals differently, for sure, but I think most of us probably experienced similar symptoms at one point or another during our recovery. I would first remind you to keep in mind that you very recently had MAJOR surgery. It's common to experience nausea for some time following ANY surgery, and especially one that just removed most of your stomach
Zofran or something similar is typically issued upon release because nausea is a very common ailment following this (or any) surgery. Typically it's not a symptom of a larger problem, but again, this was major surgery and should be treated that way. If you are not feeling well, then you should, by all means, either contact your surgeon/team or go to the ER. It's easy for those of us who have had the issues sit back and say don't worry it's normal, but what we experience isn't always the same as what you experience, even if the symptoms are the same. Better to be safe than sorry.
As far as the depression is concerned, this is something that you should UNDOUBTEDLY speak with your surgeon/team about. They will most likely have recommendations for either a specialist or support group that can offer you help in this area.
Bottom line. It's probably nothing...just typical recovery symptoms, but again, I wouldn't be the one to decide that. You have a surgeon and team at your disposal (provided you got your surgery fairly close to home), I would use it. If you don't/can't see your surgeon, see a GP. If you can't do that, go to the ER. There are a million and one reasons you could have these symptoms. Most likely it's not enough Water and/or Protein, but it could also be irritation or just normal recovery. Better to know for sure is my opinion...if for no other reason than peace-of-mind.
Once you know what the problem is, correcting it will be much easier. Best of luck!

Refried Beans...ricotta bake......the end
There's actually a pretty good recipe list on the site. There's a section for each "stage". Best of luck!
https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1052-recipe-sharing/

Everyone heals differently, for sure, but I think most of us probably experienced similar symptoms at one point or another during our recovery. I would first remind you to keep in mind that you very recently had MAJOR surgery. It's common to experience nausea for some time following ANY surgery, and especially one that just removed most of your stomach
Zofran or something similar is typically issued upon release because nausea is a very common ailment following this (or any) surgery. Typically it's not a symptom of a larger problem, but again, this was major surgery and should be treated that way. If you are not feeling well, then you should, by all means, either contact your surgeon/team or go to the ER. It's easy for those of us who have had the issues sit back and say don't worry it's normal, but what we experience isn't always the same as what you experience, even if the symptoms are the same. Better to be safe than sorry.
As far as the depression is concerned, this is something that you should UNDOUBTEDLY speak with your surgeon/team about. They will most likely have recommendations for either a specialist or support group that can offer you help in this area.
Bottom line. It's probably nothing...just typical recovery symptoms, but again, I wouldn't be the one to decide that. You have a surgeon and team at your disposal (provided you got your surgery fairly close to home), I would use it. If you don't/can't see your surgeon, see a GP. If you can't do that, go to the ER. There are a million and one reasons you could have these symptoms. Most likely it's not enough Water and/or Protein, but it could also be irritation or just normal recovery. Better to know for sure is my opinion...if for no other reason than peace-of-mind.
Once you know what the problem is, correcting it will be much easier. Best of luck!

Everyone heals differently, for sure, but I think most of us probably experienced similar symptoms at one point or another during our recovery. I would first remind you to keep in mind that you very recently had MAJOR surgery. It's common to experience nausea for some time following ANY surgery, and especially one that just removed most of your stomach
Zofran or something similar is typically issued upon release because nausea is a very common ailment following this (or any) surgery. Typically it's not a symptom of a larger problem, but again, this was major surgery and should be treated that way. If you are not feeling well, then you should, by all means, either contact your surgeon/team or go to the ER. It's easy for those of us who have had the issues sit back and say don't worry it's normal, but what we experience isn't always the same as what you experience, even if the symptoms are the same. Better to be safe than sorry.
As far as the depression is concerned, this is something that you should UNDOUBTEDLY speak with your surgeon/team about. They will most likely have recommendations for either a specialist or support group that can offer you help in this area.
Bottom line. It's probably nothing...just typical recovery symptoms, but again, I wouldn't be the one to decide that. You have a surgeon and team at your disposal (provided you got your surgery fairly close to home), I would use it. If you don't/can't see your surgeon, see a GP. If you can't do that, go to the ER. There are a million and one reasons you could have these symptoms. Most likely it's not enough Water and/or Protein, but it could also be irritation or just normal recovery. Better to know for sure is my opinion...if for no other reason than peace-of-mind.
Once you know what the problem is, correcting it will be much easier. Best of luck!

Sashimi was one of my favorite sources of Protein when I was first back on solid foods. I stay away from rice completely, but still have sashimi quite often. Most of the sushi "rolls" typically have some sugar component in the the sauces in addition to the rice so you need to watch for that as it will most likely be astray from your post-op diet provided by your surgeon/NUT.

The best thing I did was get a good quality juicer and started juicing vegetables. I usually add a couple of apples or pears, or a lemon and some ginger for taste. It would be hard for me to eat a pound of greens, 10 carrots, a head of celery and 2-3 cucumbers in a day, but I can drink them no problem.
It's one of those things that you can do and immediately feel the difference through increased energy, better sleep, more focus, etc. Personally, I like the "slower" juicers as they seem to do a better job at the greens. I use vegetables (and a few fruits) in juices I would otherwise most likely never use. Some of what I use or have used in juices are:
Carrots (including green tops) Celery Beets (including green tops) Radishes Peppers (sweet and hot) Cucumbers Zucchini Yellow Squash Butternut Squash Tomato Spinach Kale Collard Greens Chard Romaine Parsley Cilantro Dandelion Ginger Root Turmeric Root Lemons Limes Sweet Potato Apples Pears Cabbage Wheatgrass Asparagus Broccoli Arugula Bok Choy Mustard Greens Basil Watercress All of these are extreme sources of Water as well....and not just "normal old water" but structured water. H3O2 rather than H2O, but not the "bought and purchased" structured water...actual structured water. This is what feeds you. You can experiment and find combinations that you like.
Sure it takes some prep work, but I find that part very relaxing, and the end result is an amazing beverage that actually feeds you while it hydrates you. Best of luck!

The best thing I did was get a good quality juicer and started juicing vegetables. I usually add a couple of apples or pears, or a lemon and some ginger for taste. It would be hard for me to eat a pound of greens, 10 carrots, a head of celery and 2-3 cucumbers in a day, but I can drink them no problem.
It's one of those things that you can do and immediately feel the difference through increased energy, better sleep, more focus, etc. Personally, I like the "slower" juicers as they seem to do a better job at the greens. I use vegetables (and a few fruits) in juices I would otherwise most likely never use. Some of what I use or have used in juices are:
Carrots (including green tops) Celery Beets (including green tops) Radishes Peppers (sweet and hot) Cucumbers Zucchini Yellow Squash Butternut Squash Tomato Spinach Kale Collard Greens Chard Romaine Parsley Cilantro Dandelion Ginger Root Turmeric Root Lemons Limes Sweet Potato Apples Pears Cabbage Wheatgrass Asparagus Broccoli Arugula Bok Choy Mustard Greens Basil Watercress All of these are extreme sources of Water as well....and not just "normal old water" but structured water. H3O2 rather than H2O, but not the "bought and purchased" structured water...actual structured water. This is what feeds you. You can experiment and find combinations that you like.
Sure it takes some prep work, but I find that part very relaxing, and the end result is an amazing beverage that actually feeds you while it hydrates you. Best of luck!

It's possible that it could be thirst, like @Newme17 said, and that would be the easiest thing to rule out. Try drinking Water when you want to graze and see if that satisfies the craving. If not, it could just be old habits rearing their ugly head again, unconsciously. One thing that I noticed is that after close to a year out, you become less "aware" of what you are doing. For some time after surgery you are hyper-aware of everything you eat, drink or even think of eating, but as time goes on that hyper-awareness begins to subside, even if only a little, and I think that sometimes that "opens the door" for bad habits to start showing themselves again, since most of us probably had those bad habits for a lot longer than we've had our new good habits.
For me, grazing is not something I try to avoid. Instead I make sure I only graze with the right foods. Keep prepared Snacks on hand like fruit and veggies and you can graze on them all day without any feeling of guilt. A handful of nuts once a day is a good idea and easy to do. I also make sure I have lean Protein sources on hand and ready to go like chicken.
Fighting the grazing itself is a tough battle, if you've done it for a long time. God bless you if you can win that fight, but for me, the answer was just making sure the foods I was grazing on were the right ones!
Best of luck!

Sashimi was one of my favorite sources of Protein when I was first back on solid foods. I stay away from rice completely, but still have sashimi quite often. Most of the sushi "rolls" typically have some sugar component in the the sauces in addition to the rice so you need to watch for that as it will most likely be astray from your post-op diet provided by your surgeon/NUT.