HannahRB

My surgeon has his patients do a 14 day post op clear liquid diet (do not miss it at all). SF Popsicles, jello, tea, and protein water (I did Isopure, get it on Amazon) is pretty much what I lived on. As far as broth, I did something "weird" that worked for me - I bought really inexpensive chicken/meat pieces, seasoned them and cooked them in a broth with onion, garlic etc. like a soup then strained the broth out and threw out the solids. Tasted WAAAY better than store bought broth. It can get expensive and wasteful, which is why I would bought the cheapest chicken pieces I could find (a small amount will do), but it added "something" to the plain broth that made it more palatable, maybe some fat content or something, not sure. You can do a pretty large batch at one time.

All of this aside, you will be weak no matter what, and likely will be for a few weeks. It will pass, the first few weeks are the worst. I am only 6 weeks out and around 3 weeks I got a HUGE boost of energy, so just fight through it for now. If you feel horrible at any point, make sure you speak to your surgeon, and always follow his plan, no matter how much you wanna do your own thing! Good luck!

See i just cant take anymore cold stuff, I've just avoided popsicles lol. Ive eaten room temp jello to avoid the cold. I think im going to try strained cream of mushroom (which is a recommendation in my nutrition book)

Bend at the knees.

Whatever you need from up high, get a step stool and put it all down on your counters. And like GreenTea said... bend at the knees.

My grandmother passed away shortly after my surgery; she was a bit of a hoarder, not as bad as the people on the show Hoarders, but still, anyways, the family got together and helped clean out her house, and I definitely over did it. I called the dr's office to let them know that I was in pain, and they advised that I take tylenol and place an ice pack over the area of my stomach that was hurting; that helped so much. Best of luck to you.

7 days of post op clears is pretty strict. Packaged broth is pretty awful to me now, but the broth from wonton soup went down pretty easily, maybe try that?

See i just cant take anymore cold stuff, I've just avoided popsicles lol. Ive eaten room temp jello to avoid the cold. I think im going to try strained cream of mushroom (which is a recommendation in my nutrition book)

I feel ur pain....i just ended my 7 day clear liquid diet today .... It will b over before u kno it.... 2 more days keep pushing

miss.carter

See i just cant take anymore cold stuff, I've just avoided popsicles lol. Ive eaten room temp jello to avoid the cold. I think im going to try strained cream of mushroom (which is a recommendation in my nutrition book)

So my specific doctor/nutritionist has told me to be on clear liquid diet (no protein powders) for a whole 7 days after my surgery. Im on day 5 and slowly the hunger is eating at me. My diet is pretty much a f*ck ton of sugar free crystal light, jello, and the occasional strained chicken and noodle soup. (and water) tonight its finally getting to me. Ive experienced mild dumping after the strained chicken and noodle soup, but honestly im willing to risk the dumping for at least a sip of my favorite Atkins protein drink. Any tips? (btw i cannot stomach broth it makes me wanna vomit)

I am formerly the Human Heater and im 5 days post op laying on the couch with shirt jacket and 3 blankets.. AND i live in goddamn Texas. I used to envy my friends who were always cold cause i was always sweating and now i cant get warm to save my life!

I am formerly the Human Heater and im 5 days post op laying on the couch with shirt jacket and 3 blankets.. AND i live in goddamn Texas. I used to envy my friends who were always cold cause i was always sweating and now i cant get warm to save my life!

I am formerly the Human Heater and im 5 days post op laying on the couch with shirt jacket and 3 blankets.. AND i live in goddamn Texas. I used to envy my friends who were always cold cause i was always sweating and now i cant get warm to save my life!

I am formerly the Human Heater and im 5 days post op laying on the couch with shirt jacket and 3 blankets.. AND i live in goddamn Texas. I used to envy my friends who were always cold cause i was always sweating and now i cant get warm to save my life!

Be careful Hannah protein helps your body heal. I think it’s the only think consistent across the board.

Yes . ... That is the one constant that every surgeon requires.

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Sent the last I reply too. You need the protein to heal but also because during the rapid weight loss phase you will lose muscle mass if you don't have enough protein. The concern isn't about skeletal muscle, but critical smooth muscle tissue like your heart! A couple of days not meeting your protein goals won't hurt you, but if you are not eating any calories from protein you are going to end up back in the hospital with serious complications.

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I had something similar-ish happen. I just got my surgery done on Saturday the 15th. I have been on birth control for 5 years. and was only two weeks out from my last period and right after the surgery i started my period, so there definitely is a correlation somewhere in there.

Definitely call and tell them, your anesthesiologists has to know that before hand

Maybe you should call them and just fess up. I wouldn't want to spend all that money on flights for them to not be able to do it.

I sit here drinking my normal 15g protein atkins. i cry silently realizing these are the only edible protein shake i like and they have too much fat.. Im on preop diet and now i feel like ive f*cked up royally. Surgery is in 3 days...

Ive only lost 5lbs at a week of preop diet but i am also small (4'10")

So I feel fantastic and I'm on day 7 of 14 of my liquid diet but I think I might be ingesting a few too many carbs.-.

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Thanks I'm trying to study for tests and finals and my head is killing me i just got an abcess removed and had stitches on friday so i cant take blood thinners >.> hoping my headache subsides soon thanks for being honest. I know its going to be bad mentally for me for awhile but it cant be worse than what i already deal with lol.

Good luck with your liquid diet! For me I found it (the pre/ VLCD and post op liquid diets) to be the hardest part, because I didn’t lose my appetite after surgery, But it really does go by before you know it.
I’m not on any meds for my anxiety/depression - the treatment I undergo for anxiety has been cognitive behavioural therapy, so I didn’t have any clashes or issues with meds there.
To be completely honest my mental state in the lead up to surgery and during the recovery process was pretty bad, I didn’t cope particularly well. I had some issues going on in my personal life in the few weeks before my surgery, which stressed me out, plus the stress of the upcoming surgery itself, and the struggle with the diet. The amount of pain and constant discomfort I was in during the recovery one hundred percent gave me buyer’s remorse for ever getting the surgery in the first place. I was a wreck, I was sick of being in pain, I was sick of being hungry but not really being able to eat, the issues in my personal life were ongoing. My depression and anxiety had gotten absolutely worse and I found myself crying most days for the month after surgery wishing I’d never gotten the sleeve.
I’m about four months post op now, and those feelings have gone away. It took a lot of time, but seeing all the progress I’d made, the confidence I’ve gained, and the fact I can eat normal food with practically no problems (now anyway haha) has helped. I don’t regret getting my sleeve anymore and my life is going great!
All the best for your journey ahead!