LylaLovesCoffee

I'm soo happy for you. You sound like you're doing really well. I hope to follow in your footsteps. Welcome to the loser's bench!

You know Tink, you can try the soft foods. I would start with something you like that you have had before and just a tiny bit of it and chew chew chew chew before you swallow. Just eat a bit and see how things go. If you have nausea or cramping or anything, got back to Clear Liquids for the next meal or two and try again. Just because they say you can doesn't mean you HAVE to or that you're new belly will get on with it.. Eventually we all want to get to the point where we are "normal". Very small portions but pretty much normal. It's not a race for sure. Even on just full liquids, sometimes the Protein Shakes get to me and I do simple clears for a meal to settle myself. I was already lactose intolerant and I fear I've become MORESO. My nurse told me the other that it's extremely possible. So baby steps. You know your body better than anyone else. Just start small especially if you are fighting nausea still. good luck and keep us posted!! it's a journey we are all on!

It's so funny you say that about your bladder. I have always drank alot of Water (and funny that my new tummy hates plain water STILL). Always peeing. But not volumes of pee, just pee and yes rushing to go. Now....I go alot but NOT AS MUCH. Don't have to rush and MORE comes out in a good stream. I was thinking to myself....I should have been catheratized a long time ago if this is the outcome! It's good news. WHO KNEW???? LOL As far as coffee black...ick. I just put in a bit of Fairlife 2% milk. It's lactose free. And the 2% is as creamy as creamer. you only need a bit.
On a side note....we can have SF popsicles. Can we also have SF fudgicles? I think yes.

I was sleeved 11/8 and I am on only full liquids until 11/29. I cannot wait to get on puree foods. Other than broths, teas, waters, Protein Shakes, Vitamin Water, Jello, popsicles, about the only thing I can have right now with any substance is yogurt and I take full advantage of that. I'm not sure if they took enough of the grehlin part of my stomache out. Cuz I get mighty hungry and it's not head hunger (have that alot too) but true my gut flipping around hunger. So I will take a scoop of Protein mix and swirl it into 1/4 cup of yogurt with some water to thin and eat that to feel like I'm eating something! My next step is puree foods then soft foods. Soft foods are scrambled eggs n cheese, soft fishes, tender chicken, yogurt, cottage cheese, RICOTTA BAKE I can't wait to eat that! LOL! good luck

6 days post op. Things are going well. I'm keeping my fluids and Protein down. Whenever I get a craving for "food" I either get a Popsicle or some Jello and "fake it". A couple of good things have come out of this.
1) I can now drink coffee black. I've been trying for several years to kick the creamer habit, and it finally happened.
2) I don't know if any of you ladies have this issue, but I've always had a weak bladder. Since this surgery I don't have to "rush" anymore. I'm loving it.
I've lost all my surgery swelling/water weight and a couple of pounds more. but I'm not really paying much attention because I have plenty of time right now, and my recovery must come first. Also I had my first BM this morning. Everything went fine and I had no problems. I know it sounds like I'm having a easy breezy time of this, but I assure you my incision is still hurting and I walk around like a 90 yr old woman. I've been icing my side and that helps some.
How is everyone else doing?

@TINK09 I'm on full liquids. I can have the Protein Drinks and yogurt and anything from the clears, which I really enjoy. And I also can have coffee... but only 12 oz a day.

@TINK09 I'm on full liquids. I can have the Protein Drinks and yogurt and anything from the clears, which I really enjoy. And I also can have coffee... but only 12 oz a day.

@BabyFat23 I am on soft food now I think its too early but my nurse called and said to start @LylaLovesCoffee had her surgery on the 8th and she is still on clear

I hear ya @TINK09 I dropped 80 lbs before surgery. Sooo much more to go. I knew doing this would keep me on the loser's bench instead of the usual gain it all back when I stop losing weight.
You're right different doctors different rules. If you're not comfortable, tell them.

@LylaLovesCoffee so you are not far from me I wonder why my doctor put me on soft foods oh well I guess different doctor different rules...honey I lost 60 pounds before my surgery and was at a complete standstill had to do something.

I'm still on full liquids until the 23rd. So I'm still eating Jello, Soup, popsicles, Protein drinks, yogurt, and of course Water.

Honey I am still sore have a lot of nausea and scared as heck to eat the soft food my nurse wants me to eat other than that I will do good if these people quit asking me to taste food @BabyFat23

When did you have your surgery?

Nope

I was nauseous the one time. That was the day after surgery and I was trying to drink too much too fast. I slowed down and so far it's all good.

Ugh I'm jealous. I keep getting these random waves sometimes. I wonder if I mighy drink too fast? I dunno. I see my team on Friday, maybe they have some insight.

Up and down like a snail is a good analogy. I was told to drink 3 protein drinks a day once I get home. I do what I can. I feel like if I don't I'm only starving myself and that's no good. I don't know if you're going through this but my incisions do not like to have clothes on them. Is that weird? I can have a pillow up against it, but that's it, so that's something at least. Ice helps but after a while drives me nuts. Other than that I feel great. Beatrice (what I call my new tool) hasn't been giving me too much hassle, so that's a plus. I'm so glad I did this.

You will get there. I am drinking more but not as much as I should. It’s easier for me to get down. Just keep at it.

I'm getting up and down like a snail too! I'm still struggling with Fluid but going to get 48oz in today which is the most I've done so far. I Just need to keep remembering it's a process.

Up and down like a snail is a good analogy. I was told to drink 3 protein drinks a day once I get home. I do what I can. I feel like if I don't I'm only starving myself and that's no good. I don't know if you're going through this but my incisions do not like to have clothes on them. Is that weird? I can have a pillow up against it, but that's it, so that's something at least. Ice helps but after a while drives me nuts. Other than that I feel great. Beatrice (what I call my new tool) hasn't been giving me too much hassle, so that's a plus. I'm so glad I did this.

That's what I did when I started this journey.

That's what I did when I started this journey.

I was sleeved 11/10/17. Day of surgery I was a little anxious but overall kept my spirits high! I woke up from surgery and had some pain but nothing a little pain meds couldn’t fix. I was up walking 2hrs after surgery and having a popsicle. I was able to come home. I was very sleepy and rested the remainder of the day and every time I had to use the restroom I tried to take small sips of Water. I also tried to stay on top of my pain meds. I’m now 4days out and feel pretty great! I’m able to drink two shakes a day and drink about 30oz of water throughout the day. I have not needed pain medicine since 2days post op. I have been very diligent about walking! I walk as often as I can and that seems to really help with gas.

Congrats and and I wish you all the best of luck!

It sounds like you are doing great, congrats! I look forward to those after surgery benefits too I am slowly giving up the creamer habit, I have replaced mine with the Protein Shakes


Have a great day!
Amanda
HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish

I didn't want to tell my parents, particularly my mother. I heard about my weight issues all of my life. I have lost and regained over 100 lbs. twice. When I did tell her, she couldn't understand why I needed surgery when I had lost before. Didn't seem to acknowledge the loss was always temporary. Anyway, she knew my mind was made up and hasn't bothered me about it. Ironically, she has been trying to get my brother to have the surgery and he has no desire. I like this thread - seems we all share many things in common, including family drama!