DrBrianG

WOW!! You took a trip early. One week after my surgery I went to the market, pushed an empty cart and was exhausted. I am impressed! Yes, your energy will be low; major surgery, and eating and drinking next to nothing.

so, it took me six weeks to get up to the Water levels I needed. So, try sipping and ounce of water every 5 minutes. Then when you have Liquid Protein, its still sip, sip, sip, and walk, and sleep.

Down the line, think about getting an Instant Pot, a Vitamix Blender, and a air fryer. They really help with making multiple, healthy, fun bariatric meals.

Keep up the great job your are doing. Don't push yourself, you need to heal.

Update/Questions: December 20 I will be six months out; I have gone from 52 inch waits to 42; 294 post OP to 220 as of today

1. Where are you buying clothes, pants? Burlington coat factory have bigger sizes, not much I can wear at work. Goodwill has mostly been a miss. (Just got some slacks on sale at Penny's)

2. I have a timer in my pocket to remind me to drink Water during the day, and I am using Kirkland brand powdered Fiber to stay regular. Any other suggestions?

3. I am a therapist so I walk for ten minutes between sessions during the work day (Using ankle weights at home when I walk) Any other ideas during the work day?

4. Still have a low sex drive, but better than it was at this current weight; suggestions?

5. I am using an Instant Pot/ Vitamix blender and a smoker/grill so I have been thrilled with a variety of food choices.

6. I am sticking to a plate with measurements for Portion Control and am still full after 1/4 cup of Protein (salmon, chicken/beef)

7. Can't wait to hear from many of you!

Your story is AMAZING!! I had LapBand, then had it removed and Gastric sleeve June 20. Where can I find your podcast?

I would love to listen, and contribute. I think as men, we can help tons of other men and women. You story is a superstar story. Lets connect later this week. I am CA.

Hi Team,

Well, I had to go to NE for a funeral; Of course lots of stress. Drama. I ate well, Water, Protein Shakes, eggs, avoided comfort farm foods in Creighton NE. The hardest part was (besides stress) was high heat and humidity. No way to do aerobic exercise, so long walks.

Then of course, coming back home, and lots of stress at my work place. So, for me, I am beating stress with:

• Elliptical machine
• Home small set of bar bells
• Lots of water
• Moving around between patients at work
• Music, action movies
• Fun on Social media on Facebook
• Of course, being a therapist, I started some short term therapy for me.
• Got approved for a monthly B-12 shot, which has helped with energy (One so far)

Eight weeks, -64 pounds

How are all of you dealing with stress, work, family, weight loss ?

Wishing newbies and long termers well!

Brian

THANK YOU, GReat feedback, just recovering from a long trip (Funeral) and I ate safe foods, lost of Water.

Sorry for a late response. On the trip, I brought Protein bars. In farm country, Creighton Nebraska, eggs, Protein Shakes, long walks. Avoided eating corn, Pasta, ; I had cottage cheese, string cheese. No aerobic exercise. no weight gain, only lost two pounds.

Thanks! great advice!

Good Afternoon Experts:

I need to fly out for a family members funeral. Palm Springs- SFO- Omaha Nebraska. Given airline restrictions I am bringing 4 Protein Bars, and will ask for plenty of Water on the flight. Once we land, going to the market to get what I need/can eat.

Any other tips?

Thanks,

Brian Grossman

Internal: I have listened to positive motivational podcasts, self-help books that I love. Trying to embrace this is a permanent lifestyle, eating, drinking, exercise change. At times I worry I'll eat the same types of food over and over. Then I look at Pinterest, cooking books and know I will still have fun cooking, eating, and being with family at meals. Just anxious about what work will be like with eating between patients. (I work at a prison.) I am 5 weeks out and have lost 54 pounds and am off medication (Blood pressure, diabetes) So, still EXCITED. My goal is to lose 120 pounds and keep it off for life!

Hi,

A wonderful woman on this site gave me GREAT advice. I will look for the post, and ask permission to repost.

Meanwhile, just some friendly tips:

1) Embrace your new life! This is going to create health, and long term happiness.

2) Go the Bariatric Pal Store, buy any of the powdered Soups. Ask your Doctor what they prefer.

3) Switch it up. Scrambled eggs, pudding, Protein Shake, tuna, salmon, cottage cheese, soups, Protein Water. NON spicy chili.

4) Look up this stage on You Tube, Pinterest and you will get TONS of ideas.

5) What motivates you? Listen to music, podcasts, watch some favorite movies. Keep moving every 20 minutes.

I hope this helps.

Amazing!! I am off my blood pressure and diabetes meds. Finally able to get 64 oz of liquids, and 75 g of Protein. Lots of Soup and thin shakes.

Walking one mile in AM and evening.

WOW!! Thursday is my four week mark. Had great energy today. Cooked a Breakfast fro my wife, one mile walk and took car for an oil change. Got home at 1PM. Now, at 7 PM, feeling wiped out. I know in my head this might be normal, but I sure would like more energy. 75 g of protein and 64 oz of liquids (Three Protein Shakes, 8 oz)

Just wanted to share and hear from this great group.

Thanks to Fluffy Chix and all who responded, great feedback.!

Good Evening Super team!

Any tasty pureed or soft food recipes to recommend? I had a tea spoon of Tilapia; I have had yogurt, cottage cheese, and can tolerate a scrambled egg.

Ask your doctor for liquid pain medication. I had Tylenol with codeine. 10 ML and I was out.

Hang in there! You had MAJOR surgery. Take the pain medication, get sleep, keep sipping, you will feel better. I'll check your posts daily. Or you can email me. Brian@DrBrianSays.com

You will start feeling better. Keep walking also. It gets better. I had my surgery June 20, took pain meds twice a day, afternoon and evening for 6 days. Now, none. You did the right thing by having this surgery.

Sip, walk, sleep, repeat.

Today is day 13 post Gastric sleeve. Still sipping an ounce of liquid at a time. Pre-surgery, I loved Protein 2.0 Water, now, I can't take it. Isopure tastes pretty good.

I am on full liquids. Trying Bone Broth for more protein, loved the HealthSmart (Baripal brand next month)powdered Soups, and applesauce.

Part of a scrambled egg takes 20 minutes to eat, and I am stuffed. Making really thin Protein Shakes.

Looking forward to your reactions, tips, and feedback. Happy Pre-July 4th!

First, Happy, Healthy, Fun and safe 4th of July to ALL

Second, THANKS A BILLION to Alex for starting this group. This is one of the best, safest, friendliest group on the Internet!

Hang in there! You had MAJOR surgery. Take the pain medication, get sleep, keep sipping, you will feel better. I'll check your posts daily. Or you can email me. Brian@DrBrianSays.com

You will start feeling better. Keep walking also. It gets better. I had my surgery June 20, took pain meds twice a day, afternoon and evening for 6 days. Now, none. You did the right thing by having this surgery.

Sip, walk, sleep, repeat.

Good Luck. Tonight and tomorrow morning listen to positive fun music, movies, comedians. I wish all of you the same experience I had; You will wake up feeling positive, excited, tired.

You will love your short walks!

Hi Team!

Well, I went for a ride to a pharmacy on a nice smooth road. Stayed in the car. Came back. 15 minutes each way. Needed a nap.

I am sipping Soup broth, Protein Water, water, ever 5 minutes while I am awake.

Now, with all the July 4th food commercials, fast food delivery, fried chicken commercials, I HAVE NO CRAVINGS, very happy.

I am thrilled that I work for a living! Day time TV is terrible. I can't yet concentrate on a book for a few minutes yet.

I have a small puppy, so I have company every time I get up to move around.

I will post later today, keep moving everybody!

Hi,

You had MAJOR Surgery. You need sleep and rest, and the pain medication will help. Your first week, or start now, take a dose to sleep at night, and take a dose during the day.

Rest, sleep hydration, and being pain free are KEY. You are special, heroic just for going through the process.

Take the prescribed meds. (Don't mean to yell )

To ANYONE who has upcoming surgery: (Tips from a guy who had LapBand just had Gastric Sleeve)

1) You will be walking about an hour after you wake up.

2) You will be full on one or two ice chips

3) You may feel an immediate positive attitude.

4) You are not returning to work in one week.

5) Learn to sip. Slow

6) For myself, and many other on YouTube, you will feel full and NOT hungry after one 1 OZ sip

7) Follow your Doctors plan, talk to your Nutritionist;

😎 Use this forum, YouTube, and Your doctor.

I was surprised I could not sip 1OZ every five minutes the first 5 days; it's critical to stay hydrated.

Keep plugging along

Go to this site on YouTube. How To Eat After Weight Loss Surgery | Mindful Eating - WLSAAA

Lisa Marie gives THE BEST ADVICE on sipping week one and two. Sip 1 OZ of Water / gatorade zero/ every 5 minutes.