Sophia Duran

I'm jealous of you ladies!! I became preg 18 months out (3rd child) and I became soooo hungry and all I could keep down was noodles. I gained 45 lbs and am down 20, 14 weeks out. I'm finding it so hard to lose. I ate better than my other pregnancies and still gained so much. Very discouraged. I'm nursing and surgeon wants me on 900 calories and that is near impossible.

I know I can lose weight being hungry. I’ve done that more times than I can count in my long life. That’s always been the problem, the hunger which leads to old ways and weight regain. That’s why I decided to take this last drastic step. I sure hope this will be the tool to long term success but I’m feeling reservations. I realize it wont be be easy and I’m willing to do the work. I know I’m very early on but I’m feeling scared. This would be the ultimate failure if it doesn’t work long term for me.

I don’t own a scale so I haven’t weighed myself since before the vsg. Visiting my mother and decided to give hers a whirl. 20 whole pounds. Gone. I cried a little. That’s amazing. I remember working out and eating like a bird for months and only being able to shift my weight 7lbs. This is such a breakthrough. I don’t see if much in my tummy area, I feel the same. But my ankles wrists and fingers are definitely slimmer, and my little chubby chins are practically gone. So I’m counting it as a win. YAY!

My NUT has us eating 5 mini-meals daily - every 3 - 4 hours. At 7 weeks out I ate:
Breakfast - scrambled egg with salsa or my daily Protein Shake
Meal 2 - 2 oz chicken or shrimp, salsa, hummus, guacamole or cocktail sauce to make the Protein moist and easier to eat. Grapes without skin if there was room
Meal 3 - yogurt or a mozzarella cheese stick
Meal 4 - 2 oz protein (pork, chicken, crab, etc) with a sauce (Low sugar Tomato sauce, salsa, hummus,etc)
Meal 5 - cheese or mozzarella cheese stick or parmesan cheese crisps or nuts

I had so much fun reading all the responses in the first thread and hope you guys will hop in again on this one. The goal of this game is to build your day of Protein so that you limit or eliminate as many protein drinks/bars/supplements as possible and obtain most of your protein from real food.< /strong> Use the serving size guides and protein goals so they correlate to where you are presently.
For example: I'm gonna pretend that I'm post WLS by 3 weeks. At 3 weeks I'm at the soft solids. My daily protein goal is 74g for my height. My portion size is 2oz Protein/meal; 1oz Protein/snack. I'm to have 3 meals and 1-2 Snacks daily. (Because I'm so close to surgery, I'm sure I will be relying very heavily still on protein supplements and will also probably need 3 meals + 3 snacks per day...)
OK, let's play!

Gas x strips really helped me. They are worth a try

I feel the same way I made some enchiladas Sunday and the smell of them I had to have a bite and I did but didn't swallow I spit it out into a napkin (sorry I know gross) but I felt a relieve from the craving maybe it's wrong still but it helped me. The struggle is real!!! [emoji849]

Mine was 9/21 so about 3 weeks out. Wounds healing I'm doing alot of walking. Im learning when I'm full to stop. That 30 min before/ after drinking omg still getting used to that. Trying to get the 40g Protein and 64oz Water is still a struggle but I do try .

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I am day 10 post op (sleeved 9/29). What an emotional journey, I cry about literally everything especially when I see or smell regular food. Ughh the breakup is real.

I can drink my fluids no problem and havent had trouble with nausea much since I left the hospital. I am super tired though which is different for me.

Is anyone else standing on the scale daily expecting miracles?!?! Thats where I am right now. The regret of my decision is over but sorta wish the weightless was as dramatic as my emotions LOL.

When I went to pureed and soft foods after my liquid diet it was way different there's no way I can keep eat more than 2 ounces of food in a sitting I was pretty scared when I was on liquid diet cuz I could drink so much and not feel full but now that there's actual food involved totally different

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I felt the same way after surgery. I am still convinced my sleeve is too big. I was starving the day after surgery. I am still hungry often and it is not f*cking head hunger. It is legitimate hunger. I thought this surgery was supposed to reduce ghrelin production?
Oh well, still glad to be down 45 pounds in 8 weeks.

I feel the same way. I go to puree stage tomorrow. I'm ready for refried beans! Or any mushy foods for that matter.

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I hope you are right! I just got alarmed when so many people could barely finish their Water or protein intake and I was totally fine with it! I graduate to puréed on Monday so hopefully a half a cup of egg salad does the job!

I’m 11 days post op and today I ate 1280 calories in Soup and yogurt. I don’t get it. I don’t have problems eating too much or getting sick. I feel overly full sometimes like today but never enough to vomit or dump. I can drink Water normally and never have had a problem with that... other people I know can only eat 2-4 ounces at a time... I hope this changes when I go to puréed and soft foods... otherwise idk why I did this surgery!!! I thought I’d be much more restricted than I am.

Always thirsty for Water and mouth extremely dry. Is this normal !?

Sophia,
I found this very conservative diet for you https://www.obesitycoverage.com/the-big-gastric-bypass-diet-guide/#week 2 and 3
I know mine is different but without knowing the technique or suture line performed on you I would not recommend anything other than this schedule. Also based on your Doctor I think you should go really slow so you do not have complications.

Yessss I’m with you on this. I got nothing. Not even a return check appointment to have the stitches removed. Absolutely no return appt after I left.

Personally, when I’m drinking a shake it’s a Meal Replacement or snack so I do drink the whole thing over an hour or so. I can share my list of Protein suggested by the dietician. I use Vitamin Shoppe or premier.

My dietician has always said 2 oz max for Snacks and 6 for food but I think I’ve read less for some people. The ability to eat that much or less greatly depends on the type of food and way the wind is blowing. Since I moved to solid food I eat less than 6 oz cause I get full much faster.

Yes I have an appointment tomorrow. Thank you

I’m glad you got excellent information and support pre and post op. I unfortunately did not. I feel like once the surgery was done I was sent on my way to figure out what I had to do on my own. No follow up appointment whatsoever ever Nothing.

Hello everyone i am new to the group i had my gastric sleeve sept.18.2017 i am doing very well and pain free .. im just having trouble fitting in my protien and Water because i be so full . However going in i was very nervous had mixed emotions but with faith and prayer i got through it . My weight is dropping and i can finally start my life. Good luck to those who is getting ready to go in . Remember your doing this to become a better you

@Sophia Duran
i would contact a NUT about a necessary plan for proper eating, drinking,
all things pertaining to bariatrics. she could help set up a plan. if finances
are an issue, try and find a way to go at LEAST once, you must gather info
from NUT to help you learn about what to do next. sorry you were left
in the dark with no plan/ help PO.
There are so many docs out "their" with their own plans that OP here will talk
about. you would blow your mind trying to figure bits and pieces from here and
their to follow. if/when YOU get your own NUT - that's who you listen to ONLY.
(or me too of course)
the two things that are said by most docs etc. - get plenty to drink, as much
as you can - hopefully you'll accomplish the 64 oz you are supposed to
drink. Also get in as much Protein as you can at this early point. most docs tell
you at least 60+ grams of protein. right now, Water is the most important
of everything. you don't want to get dehydrated!!!
good luck bud
kathy

I agree that some Mexico doctors might now give a plan. Mine sure did, along with all of my medical records, a video copy of my actual procedure, and a care package with samples. My NUT emailed me detailed copies of my pre-op and post-op dietary plan in advance of my surgery. It listed examples as well. It blows my mind that a doctor would perform ANY surgery on someone without care and dietary instructions.

I used OCC and I have TONS of papers, very detailed. Even gave me a graph to check the days off. You should email them. One of the things I liked about them was their follow through, excellent history with patients, etc. We had a Dr with us all night. Bedside checks all night. And came home to another email letting me know they would be following my progress.

Oh, and I'd make an appointment with your family doctor...he/she can help with questions about stitches and anything else you are concerned about.