theexfatgirl

3 minutes ago, NYJenn said:

I cook one dinner, if the kids don’t like it/want it, we offer yogurt and fruit.

Yes no this wouldn’t work in our house. I’m sure it would work when my older 2 were much younger.

Well I’m just 7 weeks out so I can’t eat everything. My family eats Pasta and things of that nature that I can’t eat. It’s not even a question if I’m going to make them change their diets with me. I have kids ages 2-17.

What types of food do you keep on hand? The meatballs are a great idea.

This surgery has become overwhelming! I can’t find anything to eat, and each day I’m cooking 2 meals! One for me and one for my family. I run a business and really don’t have time. This has become too much for me. Can you share some meal ideas that me and my family can eat. Also I don’t meal prep past 2 days. After 2 days I throw it out. I have wasted so much money on food it’s ridiculous.

Hi all! Well I’m slowly getting through this new phase in my life and becoming closer with Sleevie (my sleeve) everyday. Just need a little advice. I am about tired of Water because it tastes funny. I use to love water and now I can only drink about 8oz before it starts tasting funny. What type of juice can we have? Also as far as food it seems I can only tolerate ground beef and shrimp. I haven’t tried too much just yet. I don’t do Protein Shakes instead I eat my Protein. My go to meals now are eggs, bacon, mini meatloafs, and chip less nachos. Please I need more meal options. Thanks you. I wish I could have some fruit!

31 minutes ago, JMA2019 said:

Honestly I didn’t do any Protein Shakes as I didn’t like them. The first few weeks I was just in survival mode. I probably barely got any Protein daily. I just did whatever I could to get through the days.

Thanks for replying. Can I ask what did you did in place of Protein Shakes?

What did you do in place of the shakes?

28 minutes ago, apppfgd said:

If you have access you may want to consider seeing a therapist our emotional relationships with food don’t end because of the surgery it’s a real struggle

I’m sorry this has nothing to do with emotional eating. I have just recently had surgery. I couldn’t get anything down. However thanks to some fantastic people with their helpful insight I am trying different things! Thanks

2 hours ago, always said:

Did you guys read the start of this post she is only 8 days post open and you are talking about balancing berries and Vegs Her body needs fluids and Protein right now as she is healing. It's all about staying hydrated while you healing

Thank you so much.

29 minutes ago, Mikeyy said:

Protein is very important..not only does it help your body heal it also helps build muscle and not let your body turn to skin and bones not to mention the added amino acids in most decent protein..

And Vitamins are taken daily because you will struggle to get enough from food early on... I've been taking chewable Multivitamin I got from the hospital since day 3..feeling good now 2 weeks out...

I also disagree with choosing to only follow what rules you like..this surgery is hard on the body and I don't see why you would get surgery Just to sabotage yourself by heading down the slippery slope of cheating....

Everybody says oh I'll only have one cheat meal.. One turns into 2 and into 5...then you'll complain in 6 months why didn't I lose much????

Thank you for your support. However not once did I state that I cheated! My tastebuds changed drastically after the surgery towards the Protein Shakes (Unjury & Premier) and I can’t find any Protein that won’t make my tummy hurt. Can you suggest something different?

Thanks. I do think we are all adults on this forum. It’s really aggravating to keep seeing the non-supportive responses (not saying your is non-supportive).

27 minutes ago, Sheribear68 said:

I’m sorry that you’re hurting
I’m sorry that you’re struggling
I am going to call you out though for lashing out very rudely.
Whether you like the advice or not, someone took time out to give a response.
Yes, maybe the wording was a bit harsh, but please take the message and go back to all of the months of physical and psychological prep that went into this.
There are many of us here from decades-long veterans to those surgeried just in the last few weeks that can help.

The first 2 weeks are the absolute worst. Your body is tired, your mind is tired and everything is dramatically different. However, I haven’t heard of a single weight loss patient who didn’t know this going in, so refer to your action plan and work the plan.

Drink
Protein Shakes (if possible)
Vitamins
Rest
Work with your NUT and bariatric clinic. They don’t disappear after surgery, they are there and want you to succeed.

For the first 8 days post-op, I “consumed” a total of 800 calories. For 8 days.
Didn’t hit a single Protein goal ANY of those days. Emailed my NUT panicked 3 times that week bc I couldn’t hold in anything thicker than Water.
Her advice was to relax and not stress too much about the Protein as long as the Water happened. She was right and within 2 more weeks I finally hit my first protein goal. It took me 3 weeks after surgery to do that, so you’re still good.

It won’t always be easy, but life changing measures seldom come easily.

Thank you!!

Thanks!

Hi I was wondering during the purées stage if I could have Lump crab spinach dip puréed? Crab is high in Protein and I’m scared to eat meat right now and honestly don’t have a craving for it. I tried Chick-fil-A grilled nuggets puréed and let’s say they don’t purée well.

6 minutes ago, lvidacovich said:

Don't worry about it, we seem to get trolls around here that complain a lot. Yes, some people have issues but if you're mentally prepared you'll do fine!

No one or nothing can prepare you for what’s to come. You just have to go through it. I only spoke my mind and if you can not offer positive support, go on to the next post. It’s simple.

9 minutes ago, lvidacovich said:

No need for you to be an ass. With an attitude like this you're bound for failure after this surgery. He made a good/correct point - did you see any type of mental health professional before the surgery?

Thanks for your dialogue😘

That is so awesome for you!! You still replying on my post tho. Get off of it!

You can never prepare enough for this surgery UNTIL you go through it. Keep trolling with your insensitive comment!

1 hour ago, Healthy_life2 said:

Sorry you are struggling. Many of us had buyer’s remorse right after surgery. This is a big adjustment.

Your new stomach is healing. At first, it’s hard to get your Protein and Water in. It gets easier over time. Hunger is real in the first stages. I was angry about seeing food commercials and anyone eating real food around me. Hunger is more manageable as you progress to real food.

Congratulations on your surgery.

I will be glad when I progress to real food. Right now it’s just horrible.

5 minutes ago, al0vely said:

Just curious - are you having complications that prevent you from getting in the Protein. Are you on shakes?

I am having surgery on the 13th ... this post is an eye opener.

No I don’t have any complications. Half of your stomach is removed so it’s hard to take in a lot of anything right now.

I am 8 days post op and I’m over it!!! I haven’t been getting in my Protein. I am craving food and can’t eat crap. For all of this I would rather stay fat!