JadeVT

Happy Thanksgiving FluffyChix and everybody on here!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

Ground Turkey (first), Dressing, Mashed Potatoes (my mom makes the best), cauliflower mac & cheese, a bite of real baked mac & cheese, and a tablespoon of cranberry sauce (the can shaped kind) --- all sample portions of course. I've already logged the food into MyFitnessPal and I'm staying under the limits set for me by my NUT. It's just my parents and I for this T-giving, so they're up for the modifications. For breakfast though, I'm having some minced ham and soft-scrambled eggs. I'm so happy my stomach is taking to well minced/pureed/soft foods.

Uhhhh, getting cut open only to have part of a major organ removed and sewed/stapled up IS harder than any dang diet. But, whatever floats your boat. This dude's got it in the bag, he'll be fine.

I'm on my 3rd week and started 2 days early on pureed foods (NUT said it was cool). I'm actually eating really soft scrambled eggs (see Gordon Ramsey's recipe on Youtube, the one where he makes them in a pot) and some extra mashed corned beef hash. I eat slowly and chew at least 30 times.

Dude sounds like a lame. Drop him.

I don't explain to anyone, it's none of their business. If they ask you "Why?", just say "Don't worry about it."

I'm here to tell you that at Day 4, I stopped thinking about how hard it was and found it to be a relief lol. I didn't have to think about cooking and debating on whether or not I should be eating such and such. Also, I had more energy. The first 3 days were somewhat of a withdrawl stage. Also, I had to get out of the mindset of it "being too hard". When I put on my clothes on the 4th day and they fit better, I knew I was doing something awesome. However, I cannot lie.....I had a bite of my mom's Italian Wedding Soup on Day 10. But that was the only "cheatation". Sugar-free popsicles were my saving grace. I had every kind you could think of lol.

You've already made it! You've had the surgery! The hard part is over and done!

To be honest, I'm having the same issue. The ONLY thing that makes me remotely "full" or not hungry is Sugar-Free pudding, or anything with a pudding-like consistency. It's weird to me, but I just stick with the small portions b/c I know that's what I'm supposed to do. I swear, it feels like a tapeworm is inside of me. Part of me thinks it has something to do with the boredom hunger, since I'm off work for another week. When I was going through my pre-op liquid diet, I was working so much to where I didn't care about eating or feeling hungry all of the time, so shockingly enough, I'm excited to get back to work lol.

EDIT: Just wanted to update you and let you know my doc/NUT approved of these; my NUT even subscribed after I showed her lol. I have and I was sleeved on 11/8, but I don't do exercises that are "stomach/ab focused" (if that makes any sense lol). I just go on my eliptical machine (found a great deal on Craig's List) and upper-body focused workouts from Youtube. I love the XHIT channel and Rebecca Louise's channel. The workouts are quick but get you burning quick. I've been doing arms every day for the past 4 days and I have already noticed quite the difference in the "Bingo Wings" (under arm/tricep area) and my upper back (no more camel hump). Here are the two I do every morning after I wake up and stretch. However, I modify the ones where you get on the ground b/c I'm not too comfortable with that yet, I just do curls during those parts:

I agree with Berry78, just focus on the requirements/goals first and foremost. Do whatever you can to get those 60g of protein and 64oz of fluid. Remember, protein shakes like Premier Protein count towards your "fluids", so does your soup. Also, I noticed that Pudding would make me feel fuller really quickly and made it harder for me to reach my goals at first, so just put the puddings aside for now and perhaps switch to sugar-free popsicles?

Hmmm, that could be a possibility. And well, I just thought of something! You're "time of the month", could that be coming up soon? I noticed that when I was 2 weeks into the pre-op diet, mine came a whole week early, and during the 2nd week, I was worried that I was gaining weight b/c I wasn't "peeing enough". Sorry for the TMI, but I just know with me, I bloat like crazy before it hits.

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. :/

Hey there Same-Day Sleevie (11/8)!!!!!! I've planned a little something with just my mom, dad, and I (family is on the otherside of the country or out of the country). Here's what's on the menu (for me): Mashed Potatoes (not chunky for me) Cranberry Sauce Peas (mashed) Ground Turkey with Stuffing (cooked soft - might not eat it) Baked Cauliflower Mac & Cheese (won't eat that day; will freeze for next week) Ricotta Bake Granted, I'm not going to eat that all at one time (will be spaced out for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner that day, along with one Premier Protein blended with Plain Greek Yogurt for extra protein -- to drink at two separate times) We're lucky we're in the stage of pureed/soft foods around this time lol. My doc and nutritionist is fine with it, as long as I get my exercise in every day lol.

Hey guys! The name is Jade, I'm 28 and I was sleeved 11/8 of this year and have lost 40lbs so far (including the 33lbs I lost during the 2 week pre-op liquid diet phase). Haven't weighed myself since my post-op appt. on the 16th (I don't own a scale.....yet lol). So far, it's been pretty good. The only time I had nausea was chewing those nasty Bariatric Advantage Chewable Multivitamins (Orange Flavored) and drinking water right after. YUCKY! I can't wait until I'm able to take swallow-type pills (?) Also, I was happy to be able to have started my pureed diet a day early. Made some pretty good tuna egg salad (chopped like crazy). Message me for any broth & soup recipes for pre and post-op......I have TONS. haha

Are you getting enough protein and fluids in a day? I noticed when I get the requirements in, along with at least 15-20 min of activity, I feel lighter the next morning. I was starting to get worried too, but then I went to my post-op appt. and saw I lost 7 lbs since my surgery. Don't try to worry too much, stress won't help the weight fall off.

Guys, trust, you will see just how much you've lost when you go for your post-op doc's appt. It's completely normal to gain weight due to all of the fluids and lack of movement during your hospital stay and a bit after. Just try to walk as much as you can, even standing up for small periods of time and doing some arm stretches help. Also, remember to get in your water, it definitely helps.

Any Sleevies in Chicago?!!?! Perhaps we could start some kind of support group that hangs out now and then, like coffee or something? I'd love to get one started! Let's all be friends dangit!!!!!!!! My name's JadeVT, just turned 28 and reside on the Northside. Had my surgery done by Dr. Rami Lutfi at Presence Saint Joseph.

I still can't believe I lost 33 lbs in 2 weeks with that dang liquid diet before surgery!!! Did anyone else experience a massive weight loss with the pre-liquid diet? Just curious. I'm a week post-op and already lost another 7lbs, which brings my total to 40lbs lost already. Still on full liquids at the moment but, I'm itching for this soft foods stage to get her in 2.5 weeks lol.

Hey guys!!!! So, I'm new to this and wanted to know if anyone else was having their surgery on the 8th of November, or sometime this week? It would be nice to have a group to talk to.

Loved this post! THANKS!!!!