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I'm not quite 2 weeks post op and am already driving myself and my family crazy about the scale During my first week somewhow I lost 18 lbs which I think has set me up to be miserable because now I'm not losing any weight!! I want to buy a new scale!! WTH?!

I'm drinking Smooth Move tea right now lol

9 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

Definitely work with your NUT, but I guess what they mean is that while legumes and quinoa have Protein, they are not the highest sources of plant Proteins. You have to diversify your diet quite a bit as a vegan to stay low carb but moderate to high Protein. You also want to eat leafy greens (cruciferous vegetables) and maybe some soy. That means doing tons of research, and being prepared to work closely with your NUT on this .

Yeah, I eat a ton of vegetables, tempah, tofu and fruits (well I did presurgery). It is definitely a challenge without any of the Beans, etc. I had 3 weeks of starch free preop and that was interesting

On 7/30/2018 at 10:05 AM, GreenTealael said:

Enjoy!!! There are so many wonderful recipes that are chickpea based, the quickest I've ever seen was a vegan chicken salad. Chickpeas replaced the chicken and you prepared it basically the same with mayo, spices, lime, etc. Amazing!!!!

My nutritionist told me (as a Vegan) not to eat all of the Beans and quineo that I used to eat, because of the starches and carbs did anyone else hear this message? I dont' want to have to eat meat to get my Protein. I am a Vegan for a reason! I'd love to see recipes.

Does anyone think we could have sugar free Popsicle like ice cream? chocolate or other flavors now? I guess it would depend on the # of carbs...

1 hour ago, Bryn910 said:

Can you have sugar free popsicles or Jello? Those have been my go to

not sure if you’re allowed any of these things but I mix sugar free Jello pudding with heavy whipping cream (instead of milk) and make a fluffy dessert. It satisfies my ice cream sweet tooth and I legit only have about 2 tablespoons and I am done. I only crave something sweet like this once a week so I make it and then my husband ends up eating it cause I never really touch it lol

Love these suggestions!! I've been craving something "good" too

Hi there! I'm just starting to feel "hungry" after 1 week post-op. I am adding unflavored Protein Powder to everything, yogurt, cottage cheese, Soup, to get some Protein in!

Just now, Juairy said:

Any advice for staying on the liquid stage longer ? I’m trying to stay for the full 3 weeks instead of 2 but I’m already bored of EVERYTHING, craving substance and flavor lol

How long are you on liquids post op? I ate popscicles, yogurt mixed with soy milk, creamed Soups mixed with extra soy milk and put through a blender, snowballs (chopped ice) with sugar free Syrup,

21 hours ago, Beautfully Flawed said:

Hey congrats on your surgeries , did you both have the sleeve ? I’m hsving surgery next Monday August the 6th . So if you don’t mind how much weight have you both lost so far

I was sleeved on 7/24. Since first appointment I'm down 34 lbs. Since surgery last week, I'm down 18!!

Hi everyone!! I'm one week out and doing great!! I can't believe the difference these past few days. It feels like all of a sudden my stomach started to work again and now I can drink much more than I was a few days ago!! I started on pureed today, which for me is cottage cheese consistency. I'm retraining myself that I need food to live, not live for food

How is everyone else doing??

Thanks

Hi all!! I'm 5 days post-op and feeling so much better!!! Good luck to all tomorrow!

On 7/27/2018 at 12:47 PM, RobbieBG said:

My MD recomeneded 64 oz. Water daily. However that is to include the coffee/tea etc. that you drink that day. I have had no trouble consuming that much since my surgery on 7/18/18, but I drank A LOT of water/fluids daily prior to surgery

I could easily drink 100 oz prior to surgery..with the sleeve, I'm lucky to get in 20 oz...

How much water/liquid did your dr. recommend when first out of surgery?

I'm afraid to try Protein Shakes! LOL I don't want to feel sick I've been sticking to Water and Popsicles so far, but it's really hard to get water in that I need.

Surgery 7/24...how's everyone doing? Gas pains are no joke and it's hard to take all the meds/vitamins

4 minutes ago, J San said:

Just because he does things differently doesn't mean he's absolutely wrong. He has patients and who knows how many are succussful or otherwise. He has different views, but almost every program has differences from one to another. Not saying he's right but you never know. It's just this guy is wayyyyy off from what the norm is so you have to wonder and question. I do think he's entertaining if it turns out he's way off base on his suggested program.

I'm enjoying his approach and am anxious to see if I an adapt some of his ways, such as the texture scale for eating.

On 6/30/2018 at 12:49 AM, Creekimp13 said:

No one is as smart as that conceited asshat thinks he is. Dude stinks of gimmicks and self-grandiose rhetoric that really excellent doctors wince at (have seen them wince).

He's not even accredited by the board of bariatric surgeons and he's not well thought of by doctors who are. He's not well thought of by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons.

He's a general laparoscopic surgeon who thinks he knows everything about Bariatrics...and he pulls most of what he presents as fact....directly out of his arse.

Not a fan.

The dude is reality TV material. He's a fad writer. He is not someone I'd trust my health to.

This is the is the information I was looking for...when it seems to good to be true, it probably is! I spent my first liquid day watching his videos back to back today. I gain a lot of new information, but it is not the same as I hear from my own doctor..

Has anyone ever watched videos or information from Dr.

Duc C. Vuong ? I have spent the last 2 hours watching his videos and it's very interesting!

45 minutes ago, KristinOlivia said:

Tomorrow is the big day! Supposed to arrive to the hospital at 6AM sharp. Nervous and excited but I can't wait to get to the other side!

Good luck to you!!

What about sugar free fruit preserves, like strawberry or raspberry?

4 hours ago, MyBeesgirl78 said:

My surgery is Tues July 24th. I’m in day 5 of the liquid diet. I have had nothing but 3-4 Protein Shakes and Water each day . I was wondering what everybody else’s pre op liquid diet consisted of.

Hi there surgery twin!! Pre-op diet for me consist of 3 weeks with no starches and 2 days of Clear Liquids. Today is day #1 for me!

12 minutes ago, LoriNumbers said:

Hi, I had my surgery July 17.

How are you feeling?? Things go well?

2 hours ago, Heather E said:

I had an issue with constipation....it was pretty rough....about 10 days out, I had to get Milk of Magnesia, and some other help to go. Once I did, I did feel much better. I did end up calling my bariatric center for advice, they told me drink warm Water or tea, and try the MoM and to walk to get things moving....good luck

I always have issues with Constipation post surgeries because of the pain meds they give. I decided to be proactive for this one and got a box of Ducalox ready to go when i get home. I'm also going to order Smooth Move tea.

Tonight was my last night of "real food" (no starch though) for awhile I'm thinking. I had a Vegan pizza on a cauliflower crust, as pizza is my favorite food and it met the criteria. Tomorrow starts 2 days of Clear Liquids for me and I'm hoping to get a lot of sleep after day 1 because I often get hangry lol.

Tuesday is my surgery and from suggestions on this board, I have Biotine mouth spray and nausea disk ready to go, along with Lavender chapstick and a long phone charger. I'm wearing the same clothes out that I come in with and have an extra pair of comfy pj shorts to walk the halls in under my hospital gown...that's it. Everything else will come from the hospital.

On 6/30/2018 at 9:46 PM, soph504 said:

I know everyone says to bring a sports bra, I guess because that's more comfortable, but pulling a sports bra over your head and shoulders can be like wrestling with an enormous rubber band. Personally, I'm going with an easy front clasp bra

I don't plan on wearing a bra while I'm there lol If anyone sees me walking the day of my surgery, I'm apologizing for the view now lol

I'm a vegan pre-surgery...it's been tough during the no starch time pre-surgery