CamillaCallie

My first week I would measure everything in 2oz servings into a small glass or little condiment-like bowl. I kept an eye on my clock on the wall and knew that I needed to finish those 2oz each 15 mins. Sometimes I would substitute 2oz of Jello just to have some mouth feel. That got me on track very quickly. At the top of every hour the 2oz were Protein drinks - either Isopure the first 3 days, or Premier Protein once I moved to thick liquids. I stopped measuring on week 2 as I know how much I can sip. I know I can take 1oz sips now and do my 2-3oz in just a matter of a couple minutes at the most. I am still hitting the top of the hour with protein, although now I can mix in hummus, cottage cheese, yogurt, etc.
It is very easy to slip and get distracted and lose track of time. Just keep on it. The more you set a schedule and routine early on, the easier it is to keep up with and will establish automatic reminders for yourself.

The milk of magnesia worked! Thanks everyone - I definitely need to hydrate more, I'm trying to drink as much as possible. I go anywhere from 40-64oz. And that's not good enough. Working on it though!

Definitely contact your doctor and make sure they do not have any concerns. They told me as long as I am passing gas it is not a blockage, just more of a slowdown. Definitely is uncomfortable and makes it very hard to go as you aren't supposed to push hard. I definitely see a stall in daily weight loss if I don't have a BM. When I was on clear liquids only, I was going as much as 3-4 times a day - liquid lightning! Granted I was also on a antibiotic for that week as well. Once I moved to full liquids and more Protein it backed me up a bit and slowed me down on going.
The weight stalls I see go away each time I get a BM if I get stopped up for a day or so. I am averaging 1-2lbs a day easily. Some days I swing as much as 3-3.5.

Did they tell u to weigh yourself daily? It fluctuates so much, I would do once or twice a week. Don’t worry! Hang in there! Drink more water! [emoji4]

So I've been on a 3 day stall now and can't figure it out. Well, it might have to do with not having a BM in a while. I took some milk of magnesia this morning I pray it works. It's been 2 weeks and I take a stool softener every day so I'm starting to freak out. Any advice?

day 15 I started soft food as per my doc day 20 I start on regular food...seems a long time on pureed

I'm 3 weeks post op and 1 week into "Stage 2: pureed Foods" and let me tell ya: I DON'T LIKE IT! I'm over it. My nutritionist has advised no carbs, so I'm not eating delicious mashed foods like mashed potatoes, any baked cheese dishes, etc. Just pureed turkey, pureed tuna AKA tuna Soup and pureed chicken. I did purée a couple Soups that were high in Protein which were actually good. I'd rather go back to liquids for the remaining week! Looking forward to "Stage 3: Soft Foods" and I am desperately craving a salad. Raw veggies might be later down the road, though. But I am ready to try more foods! Thanks for listening, apologies for venting

Hi all - I'm about 3.5 weeks out and I was wondering if sometimes you feel absolutely famished and other days you can barely finish your Protein Shake? Yesterday, for the first time, I ate 2 4oz meals and my Protein shake and today I can barely get down my shake! What's the deal? These recipes you all provided make me excited for soft foods next week!

Odd issue. I just on the scale and found I weigh 6 lbs more than the day of surgery. I’m assuming this will go away quickly and that it is due to all of the iv liquids than gave me because of my blood pressure. Did anyone else notice that?

I'm going through the same thing. My muscles are definitely still healing and I can't wait for the pain to stop and I can wear jeans that don't dig into my incisions.

I'm really emotional today. Mixed emotions but mostly sad and feeling left out of the holiday fun. pureed foods start tomorrow, not really excited for that either.

Hey all. I went to the store today and saw all the tables filled with pastries, pies, cakes, and cupcakes. Not to mention the carts full of food for the meal. I do not regret getting my surgery on the 15th, but I am experiencing a sharp burning pain to the left of my belly button and I am afraid I wont be able to go Black Friday shopping! I know how shallow that sounds, but since I dont really have any family near me or parents who have passed, I have really focused my excitements on Black Fridays. But now I may have to give this up this year too! I had a mini cry fest today, now I'm just bummed. But can anyone confirm this deep burning sharp pain is normal? I did text my surgeon who said its because its the largest incision and takes time to heal. I lifted my chubby frenchie to give him a bath and I'm afraid I may have pulled or torn something! Anyway thanks for reading my multi vent!! Happy Thanksgiving everyone. God Bless

@BabyFat23 hey girl how are you doing? Did you start pureed foods yet? Any pain? Trying to take one day at a time but feeling kinda down and blue the past few days. Just wanted to check in on ya! Happy thanksgiving

It's so weird how everyone's diet is so different. I went from clear liquids to full liquids than on to mushie then to regular food....with being 2 weeks on each. Then I see some people on regular food week 3. Where is everyone with their food?

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Is goat cheese a part of the pureed phase? Everyone's diet is different but curious if this all falls under pureed bc it's so soft if melts.

Hmmm I'm not sure, I mean, I've been drinking at least half a bottle every other day since my Pre-Op.....perhaps match how much Powerade you drink to the amount of Water?

Ooooooh, please tell me you're drinking Powerade Zero and not just regular Powerade. :/

Has anyone gained a few pounds post op? I'm 12 days post op and noticed I gained 2 pounds? I've only been drinking Powerade and Water so I'm a little confused? I've lost 10 pounds since surgery and 31 pounds total but I'm annoyed by this two pound increase. Any tips?

Can anyone tell me where to find the calendar app where it shows a calendar year and how many pounds were lost each month in big numbers over the month? I see it on Instagram ALL THE TIME and I can't find what it's called. Thanks!

Stay strong . We all have a day or days like that. Just try to keep in mind your goals for doing this to begin with. This will pass and in a few months it will all seem worth it.

Ugh guys, I twisted wrong today and feel like a pulled a muscle in my waist. It hurts to breathe out and move around. I'm obviously trying to lay low but I hosted a bridal shower today and somehow managed to overdo it YET AGAIN! I can't stand this, I just want to be healed and do normal things. The world doesn't wait for us to get better! So frustrated trying my best not to feel defeated but today was the first day in this journey that I was really sad and felt left out.

" userid="142306"]Happy Friday all yesterday I had my 1 week and 1 day post op! I have been doing wonderful I am down 17 lbs 9 of those pre-op today makes 9 Days post-op I start taking my chewable vitamins and 7 days of Purée food! I’m excited to try a scrambled egg and maybe some Soups but not everything blended excites me at all! 🤪 I’m thankful to have full energy since like day 4 by day 5 I was off pain meds taking my kids to/from school to get out of the house and I have been getting in over 5,000 steps according to my Fitbit! I thought I was going to hate my surgeon on my birthday 11/15 one week post-op but I felt normal even went to the movies! Everyone is different some will struggle with nausea and vomiting I’m thankful I never did others will struggle with having no energy or pain I did the first few days recovery is swelling and hell! [emoji49] Each day does get better! Happy Healing to all November Sleevers!!


HW:214.9 SW:205.5 CW:197.2
Lapband Removed 9/13/17
Revision to Sleeve 11/8/17
Goal Weight: 145 🤞🏾[emoji1488][emoji1487]

My incision pain is at a 2½ now compared to the 6 it was in the hospital. I too am moving around more. Just last night I started rolling over in bed. Can't stay in that position for very long but it's something. I am getting my fluids in I have an app I put in how much I've been drinking and it's been keeping "score" for me. I'm managing almost 50 oz a day of Water give or take. I'm also having popsicles and Protein drinks as well as yogurt and Jello. I can't believe Thanksgiving is next week. I don't want to think about cooking. I'm still a bit too tired for that activity. These healing naps are for the birds and I miss out on all the good stuff. Anyone else napping?

Ladies I feel great my incision is no where near as painful. Found this out yesterday. I am moving. Getting up and down almost normal. Drinking is a different topic seems like I am moving backwards with that. I am just always full. I think my surgeon took to much from me. I talked to my team they assured me it’s in my head [emoji23]. How is everyone doing.