littlebearsmom25

If stomach stretching is a myth, perhaps those of us who have regained some can be reimagined as mythical beasts. The make up woukd take all day. ...

Post op, the first three months was fast weight loss because I wasn't eating hardly anything but after that I had to work hard for every pound lost!

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SD: 2/07/17
HW: 250lbs
CW: 175lbs!!!!!
 
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Hi all,
I'm only 17 days out. I'm having difficulty getting Protein in because I CANNOT deal with Protein Shakes. I hate all of them. They are too sweet for me. The only thing I can manage is bipro protein Water (20g protein) in lemon flavor bc it's sour. But I know I'll get tired of it quickly. I don't like the "unflavored" protein bc to me it's not unflavored. It changes the taste of what I put it in, and then I don't want it.
I'm trying to eat my protein, but there's no way I can eat enough at this point when I can only eat 3-4 Tbsp of any food. Also, I feel like I can eat too much at this point. Eventually I get full, but I thought I would only be able to eat 2 Tbsp of food at this point, and I AM getting hungry even though my nutritionist said it was all in my head. No way it's in my head. It's real hunger. I'm not eating too much - as soon as I feel full I stop and I'm having no pain or discomfort. I'm not eating "bad food" either.
I'm not getting enough water...even though I'm definitely trying. I'm getting less than half. I actually love plain water....I'm just not getting it in with my schedule (single parent working full-time and overtime).
All of the above is likely contributing to the fact that I haven't lost any weight in almost a week. I was 16 lbs down from surgery day, and now I've stayed at 248 for almost a week.
Ideas on how to get protein in that's not a shake? I haven't tried the Tomato Soup or chicken Soup protein yet (how best to use these?) but I would much rather savory than anything sweet. I despise every Protein Shake. I'll like it for one shake and then can't stomach it after that.
Also - do you think the lack of weight loss at this point is because of the protein/water issue? Doing fine with Vitamins. My doc said I could start doing "light running" at this point, and I laughed. I have barely enough energy to get through the day as it is - exercise is definitely not an option at this point. Any thoughts/ideas would be welcome!
Thanks all!

It's super frustrating when the weight loss stops so early. I am almost 3 weeks out, and lost 17 lbs the first 2 weeks and haven't lost in a week, and now I am scared that I am going to be someone that this doesn't work for. It's like my worst fear. I also have a hard time getting everything in when I am supposed. I really just want to drink Water, and can only do 1 Protein Shake a day, or I feel yucky the rest of the day. I have been eating refried Beans and ground chicken for meals with a tiny little measuring cup that is only 2 ounces. I ate a little more than that this last meal and feel absolutely sick. I also have no energy, and don't know how I am going to go back to work with no energy. So sorry your struggling, it's the worst. I am super grateful for this surgery, but am so scared that it isn't going to work.

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I'm 2wks of post-opt and I puréed mangos, pinto beans, boil eggs to make egg salad. After a couple of days I'm now eating solid food. It was not easy cause my stomach have to get used to solid after eating lite.

I didn't really think it was a bad choice I was looking at the froze. Yogurts and some of the soy frozen yogurts and they had a higher sugar content so thanks for your input high functioning fat man
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My stage 2 doesn't have tuna or clams and I don't think potatoes or ice cream are included at any stage for me! I'm all Protein Shakes, yogurt, and cream Soup at this stage; when I remember I can have a fudgesicle, I run to the freezer for one. But I am going out of my mind with this stuff--I want food! Real food! Yes, I know . . . eventually . . .

Ok, if you've been checked for diabetes, then you probably need more salt. Check to see how much you are getting. Aim for 1500-2500mg. You don't want too much because we have trouble getting enough potassium, and too much salt messes up that balance.

I was told to stay away from steak. For puree part I'm sticking with basic stuff I'm not going over board on this part, it's only a couple of weeks and then real food!! I tried the 98% FF cream of chicken Soup but wasn't impressed and not enough Protein. So I'm sticking the basic, I know it's not exciting or a big variety but it works for me. The liquid eggs are growing on me and I've always liked cottage cheese. I guess the best source of protein is the Premier Protein shakes I can take 4oz now, my instructions say it's ok for weeks 3 & 4 so that's 10g of protein there.

My wife said my favorite jeans were getting loose, so I tried them without the belt. They're easily 3 or 4 inches too big. I went to order new ones, and found that the size I want is the smallest one the Big & Tall jeans I'd been wearing even make. I think I'm going to hold out another few weeks and see if I can buy non-Big&Tall jeans for the first time in years. I've lost around 40 pounds between the pre-op and the first two weeks after surgery. I start purees tomorrow, which I am both excited about and dreading.

Hi, I had my sleeve on 22 August, and have been taking meds whole since the day after surgery. It was a little difficult the first few days because you can only swallow little sips of liquid, but the past couple of days I've been absolutely fine. I find it helps if the liquid is warm.

Is it unreasonable that at 15 days post op (started puréed yesterday) that if I eat slow (45 min or so) I can get in about 1/3 cup of egg beaters?
i see people posting about managing one or two spoonfuls of food but if I go nice and slow, I can handle more than that????
i don't want to do this wrong.

I have to agre with almost everything said here! I was sleeved on 8/21 thankfully I got discharged the same day and spent less than 8 hours total in the hospital. Several days out I honestly was in the worst pain ever from the gas pain, and that is with the Dr removing all the excess gas that he could get. But that was the absolute worst part of the pain, no pain in the incisions whatsoever! I am currently on the liquids only and would truly hurt someone just for something slightly solid that was real food right now! I have about 5 days left on the liquid diet but am ANXIOUSLY awaiting my two week follow up so I can eat something slightly solid! Never thought that I would get so happy just over being able to eat a spoonful or two of refried Beans or a scrambled egg! Overall I am doing well and absolutely do not regret my decision at all! I have lost about 36lbs in less than two weeks so I am extremely happy! I was starting to experience several health issues with my kidneys, a few lymph nodes, sharp abdominal pains that would show up and disappear randomly and a few other issues. They have all disappeared in the past almost month. I am completely amazed! Trust us you made the right decision and will see the benefits of the choice you made! As Dory would say "Just keep swimming!" and before you know it you will be 20-40lbs lighter! Congratulations on you're decision and welcome to the club!!!

Our goals are the same as are our weights! I was sleeved 8/21. So far so good. Good luck!


Crystal, 30, Rhode Island
Gastric sleeve 8/21/17
Starting/highest weight: 241
Goal weight: 150

I can only eat about 2 oz for most things besides dense/dry food which is more like 1 oz. I actually don't really like food anymore and primarily consume Protein Shakes. My nutritionist doesn't like how little I am able to eat and she actually encourages me to eat more which I find shocking. I am just happy to not be able to eat nearly the amount I was able to eat before.

I too think that your calories are a little high. I am 3 weeks out and average 600 calories. My Protein Shakes help me get 70-90gm of Protein. I just can't eat a lot!

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IMHO- that is quite a lot of calories for only a few weeks post OP. Maybe cut out the "salad" part and just have tuna or eggs by themselves. I don't really count calories- just protein and carbs, but my usual calorie intake at 3 months post OP is between 600-800 per day. You are doing awesome on the protein intake! I average between 70-90 per day of protein. Good luck!

oh my god, you're RIGHT!!!!!! i never thought of that!
id been overweight since i was 8 years old. silly me thought it was genetics as many in my family were overweight. and despite several successful bouts at weight loss, it always came back. then thyroid broke and the scale REALLY zoomed up.
but genetics, set point, thyroid..... all of that was just excuses! it was the stretchy clothes the whole time!!! the stretchy clothes!!!!!
why didn't someone as wise as you clue me into this a long time ago. instead of surgery, i could have bought a pair of tight jeans and watched the pounds melt off.

Shopping in my closet was one of the great NSVs of the first six months!

I was wearing a 24w when I had surgery and had some old items in my closet down to a 20. It was empowering to size down when what I was wearing no longer fit me.

Now the days of shopping in my closet are over and I have an interim wardrobe.

I lost about 14 lbs in a week, I am not sure how that is possible and it seems very extreme. I tracked my food yesterday and I am averaging 250-450 cal a day. Mainly just Protein Shakes and also clear Protein waters. I am sure that the weight loss will regulate itself soon.

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I am in desperate need of anything resembling real food. I get about 150 g of Protein a day and probably around 100 oz of food. I know some of my hunger is in my head but I would murder newborn puppies for some tuna or scrambled eggs. I can't really find any liquid appropriate foods I enjoy. One week till puree and broth is making me homicidal

I WAS CONFUSED LOL

Oops I meant 235, and current is 221

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Sleeved 08/21
HW 242
SW 135
CW121
GW 150
one week out and I am feeling so much better. I am a little weak, but I am getting through it. Going to school again and won't work for 2 more weeks. So glad cause class takes all my energy.

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