kristieshannon

I’m just over one week out and am at just about 500 cal/day. B: 1/2 Dannon Light & Fit yogurt 40 cal 1/2 Premier Protein shake 80 cal L: same as breakfast, 120 cal S: 1/2 Premier Protein shake 80 cal D: 1/2 Premier Protein shake 80 cal 1/2 c tomato soup 75 cal S: Outshine popsicle 25 cal Next week starts the soft food diet, I’ll be very interested to see what I get in when it’s actual bulkier food rather than fluids only, I suspect my cal intake might drop a bit.

I was sleeved 8/12, went home the next day. I ran a fever ever day through Friday, which has now resolved. First 3 days I was taking two naps a day. Now I’ve been 2 days with no naps. I’m sleeping well at night. Pain is now minimal, still a bit in my right shoulder. Lots of gas, well relieved with gas-x. Last 3 days my intake has been: B: 1/2 Dannon Light & Fit yogurt + 1/2 Premier protein shake ( takes about an hour to get this in) L: other 1/2 of yogurt & shake S: 1/2 Premier protein shake D: other 1/2 protein shake + 4 oz protein broth or protein tomato soup I’m getting in about 50 oz if water per day 1 more week of full liquids before I get advanced to a soft food diet. I’m up to about 7000 steps/ day I’ve got 2 more weeks of work off, will go back after Labor Day

I’m doing pretty well on water intake, 60 oz today. I had 22 oz of protein shake yesterday, I’ll get in 26 oz today. I tried a sugar free popsicle but it was way too sweet. Yesterday I got 2200 steps in, today I’m at 4200. Yesterday I took two naps, today only one. Baby steps, but I’ll take it!

I’m post op day #3. I went home about 24 hours post op. Tuesday and Wednesday were rough. Pain, and soooooo tired. I took two naps yesterday! I also walked around Costco and later in the evening to the end of my block and back. Yesterday I managed 22oz protein shake (total of 60gms) and 45 oz water. I was quite queasy by bedtime, but a dose of zofran took care of it. Still not down to my pre-op weight, hoping the rest of that IV fluid flushes out soon so I can the scale start to move!

I’m currently sitting in the pre-op area. Doc is running behind, should have been in the OR 48 minutes ago. I just want to get this done and over with!

I have a Starbucks skinny cinnamon dolce latte on my way to work every morning. The nutrition info for it is 100 calories, 14g carbs, 9g protein. I started my pre-op diet yesterday. My Dr. states for the 3 weeks prior to surgery I should have at least 100g protein and less than 50g carbs per day. They are OK with coffee. I'd like to swap this out with something lower in carbs. I can't drink plain black coffee. Has anyone had any success mixing protein powder with their coffee for a latte type substitute? If so, do have suggestions for one with the best flavor/best mixes in to hot liquids?

My doc required 3 weeks high protein/very low carb diet, then clear liquids only the day before surgery. My surgery time tomorrow isn’t until 1 pm. I can continue with clears until 9 am tomorrow.

My surgery is tomorrow too, at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. Clear liquids only today.

(Nurse here, have cared for many post op patients with constipation) -make sure you’re getting enough water. Most meds to relieve constipation need water to help them work. -walk, walk, walk -strong coffee if you can drink it If the above doesn’t work, you can try the following meds -Miralax -Milk of Magnesia -Dulcolax -senna -glycerin or bisacodyl suppositories

I posted this on another thread earlier today-Starbucks nitro cold brew + premier protein cookies & cream = yummy!

Not possible. Pre-op and a huge potty mouth.

As a newbie (heading to surgery Monday morning) I can’t tell you how helpful and insightful I find this thread to be be. Thank you to those further down the path from me for clearing the way, letting me know struggles are ok and to be expected, and for helping me to get in the right headspace. I sincerely appreciated your openness!

I’ve found my best thing ever morning drink and thought I’d share! Starbucks nitro cold brew + premier protein cookies and cream protein shake. Yum!!!

8/12 crew-how's your pre-op diet going? I'm pleased to find that each day my hunger is lessening. I've dropped my calorie count on MFP down from 1350/day to 1100 day. Hoping that slowly cutting down before hand (plus eating much healthier in general) will be good prep for the post op period. I'm not looking forward to Sunday though, day before surgery and I'm on clear liquids only.

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It's possible that they put a urinary catheter in during your surgery. Post removal it is not uncommon for people to have spasms. Also, catheters are a perfect conduit for bacteria to enter your bladder so it's possible you have a UTI, which can also cause spasms. Definitely check in with your doctor!

8/12 for me. 1 week to go and so much to get done at work to be ready to be gone for 3 weeks!

The diet varies from program to program. I’m in the middle of my 2 week pre-op which is very low carbs (less than 20g/day), high protein (120g/day). I only have to do clear liquids the last 24 hours prior to my surgery on 8/12. I felt pretty rough the first couple days, but feeling ok now.

Did you leave the hospital with an incentive spirometer? (it's a plastic breathing device often handed out post op) It's not uncommon for people to spike a bit of a fever post op due to shallow breathing. If they gave you the device, use it several times an hour while awake. If not, make a conscious effort to take deep breaths, several each hour. This helps your lungs clear the effects of the anesthesia.

My name is Kristie. I'm a 49 year old wife, mom, RN from Seattle. I've been overweight pretty much since I stopped competing in sports after high school. The pounds have crept up slowly over the years. I've had some success losing on my own, but I imagine like most here haven't been able to maintain my losses. I dropped from 285 to 200.1 (never hit onderland) on my own 6 years ago through calorie restriction and daily exercise. I slowly quit tracking, slacked on exercise, and unhealthy habits crept back in. I re-gained all but 2 pounds of that loss. I've dropped 14 pounds in my pre-op period. I'm scheduled for a VSG on 8/12. I had my 4 hour pre-op class yesterday, which included diet teaching (both a refresher of my pre-op diet, as well as info on the 2 week post op plan). It's getting very real and sinking in what an enormous change I am undertaking. I'm feeling a mix of excitement, anxiety, and happiness for what lies ahead. I'm not sleeping well as my brain is full of planning, wondering, and worrying. I've been really fortunate that I haven't suffered from most of the health complications as the others who were in my class. I'm glad of that, but also glad that I have the opportunity to prevent a decline in my health through this surgery. I've really appreciated all of the reading I've done here. You are all full of wisdom and inspiration. Part of my long term plan is to continue reading here, but to come out of lurking mode as well and start fully participating. I've been working on my head stuff for awhile, but anticipate that this will continue to be a challenge-I'll be coming here for a dose of tough love as needed! Thank you for being here, thank you for sharing your process. I hope in time I will be part of that sharing and help inspire those who come after me.

Hi Kristie! I identify with everything you’ve said. I too am having my surgery 8/12/19. I just got home from meeting with my nutritionist one on one. I called the meeting with her because , although I’m thrilled & excited, I was also getting overwhelmed with everything. She completely calmed my fears. Is anyone on your team available to meet with you one on one? I’m figuring I’m going to utilize as much support as I need in order to feel comfortable. Let’s stay in touch since we’re both in the timeline process together.. 🙂 Thanks Chiptress! I have had a couple meetings 1:1 with the nutritionist as well as psychologist at my surgeon's office, and will have post op 1:1's as well. Best of luck with your surgery, I agree that good support is key!

Looks like 8/12 is a big day-lots of us going under the knife! I’m a week and a half in to my pre-op diet. Looks like I’m lucky, no liquid diet requirement. Rather, I’ve been told to concentrate on high protein foods and have no more than 20g net carbs/day. So far so good. This feels do-able for me long term.

I used to work nights, 7p-7:30a and this was a time when I lost 75 lbs, was exercising regularly and eating very healthy. I would get up at 3:30, walk a couple miles. Come home and get ready for work, including packing all my food for the shift. I would eat a light dinner, packed the rest of my food for the day for during my shift. Home by 8 and went right to sleep before getting up to do it all over again. The key was meal prep and shopping on my days off. I'd have everything ready to go, portioned out, and ready to grab for my lunch sack.

My surgeon’s office (Swedish Medical Center in Seattle) has a small store within their clinic which sells a variety of protein powders, soups, snacks, and vitamins. It’s very convenient as it’s only a couple blocks from my office!

Thanks everyone! I'll give the protein shakes a try, and the almond milk as well.