Celeste kimberly

I am 16 days post op and im still on fluids. Cant manage any soft or puree foods yet. Lost 10 kilos since surgery. Struggle to get all my fluids in but im mostly just on Soup. Ive been back at work for a few days now and by 3pm im exhausted. I guess from not being able to get enough into me. I use tasteless Protein and add it to EVERYTHING. I haven't started any exercise, tried going for walks but cant manage much yet.

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For those of you "cheating" or not following your food plan - I would warn you to be very cautious. Early on after surgery, your stomach is still going to have some numbness so you may not feel or realize when you are eating too much, OR if what you are eating is not appropriate for this stage post-surgery. Remember that you still have a healing staple line that is very delicate and sensitive. Eating foods that are too difficult to digest, or that aren't soft enough, can cause significant damage and could result in a leak, infection, or other complication.
I'm not trying to be preachy but I followed my food plan religiously . . . it was really hard, and I had a couple breakdowns . . . but ultimately I kept reminding myself that I was going to have a few months of really hard but a lifetime of satisfaction from being thin and feeling so much better about myself. I hate to hear about people having a complication, especially if that complication is due to a bad decision.

Smoking can impair healing of wounds, doesn't matter what wound. That doesn't mean you're going to get a leak. 7 weeks post-op your stomach should be healed anyway.
Smoking can make you more prone to ulcers. That doesn't mean though that you're going to get one. There are many WLS patients who smoke (seen quite a few smoking outside of the hospital).

You won't get a leak. My surgeon actually prescribed Sucralfate PRN if I have a cigarette slip up though since it does impair healing and sometimes causes stomach irritation. Best of luck
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@Celeste kimberly, just climb right back on the wagon! Quitting smoking is HARD! I quit so many times before it finally stuck, and I thank the universe every day that I don't have that burden anymore. You are balancing a lot of life changes right now; one slip is not the end of the world. But think about you this time next year, healthy, thin and smoke free! You got this!

Oh phew...i was told smoking would cause a leak! So ive been sitting here shitting it since!


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What? No.

Do not panic i have smoked since the day i left the hospital

I too am here!!! I had my surgery 2/28. Things have been pretty good! No nausea or vomiting. I'm just tired of these Clear Liquids and I have another week to do...This is insane LOL.

Evil evil evil, no matter what you say after... Careful, what you are doing is worse than eating solids... All that bitterness and hate inside cant be good for your sleeve.

How evil. No wonder... Lord have mercy with this biatch

Don't be concondescending. I read the whole thing a couple of times. Your first line "I am actually beginning to wish leaks on people." Do you think posting like this will help anyone? Your story could change peoples life. Yet, you post things like this. I don't understand. Leaks are awful, dangerous, and sad. But you are doing better now! Change the way you are and help people!

Don't you think you are rude. Yes people know you had a leak. Everyone knows. But to wish it on someone. I think you need to take tiime away from this board. This is a support system. People ask questions just to ask for opions. Yet, you think it is okay to type you wish people can have leaks. You are rude. You could actually used your story to help people, but yet you wish people to have the same problem has you. Proudgrammy tells people how it is but she is nice about it. And it comes along way.

Each doctor has a different requirement. Mine was < 1500 calories/day, so the # of shakes could add up to that total.

there is also the Protein waters that might help make you feel less hungry

As previous poster stated, all doctors are different. Mine wanted me to do lower Protein shakes (15-20g) so i could have 5 or 6 a day. His only rule was dont go over 120g protein a day on the shakes.

Make a base or broth to sip that will kill the hunger - Saved my ass during that week

you're not finding it on Google because all surgeons have different requirements. I was allowed to have 4-5 shakes a day, plus all the ultra-low or no-calorie fluids I wanted (Crystal Light, Water, etc). No food or higher-calorie beverages. Some people are allowed to have one small meal a day. Some people are on the pre-op diet for a week, some two, some three, some aren't required to do a pre-op diet at all.
I'd ask your clinic that question since it's their requirement...

How many days left until your surgery and how many days into the pre-op stage?
Are you doing three shakes a day or two shakes plus a Protein and veg meal? If having a meal, it may be useful to top up on low starchy veges the next few days.
Right now, better to have something protein..so I'd be having another shake or perhaps some protein (high protein yoghurt, cottage cheese or an egg - even a small piece of chicken)
Make sure the hunger isn't thirst...you can do this by having a glass of Water if you are still feeling hungry after 15 minutes have something to eat

Do what i did to a x girlfriend - Put a Bungy cord on your ankle to the bed - It will wake you up

I used sleep eat walk alot years ago
Try having your shake before bed so you dont go to sleep hungry. That seemed to be my issue, going to sleep hungry. Are you having all th reuired shakes and anything else you are allowed to have in the day?
Also, are you having your 3 litres of Water a day? When you are in the shakes phase your body gets extra thirsty due to ketosis so maybe your mind is confusing thirst for hunger?
Dont beat yourself up, you are doing your best just try gwt to bed a bit early and get so.e quality sleep with a full tummy of shakes. All the best with it!

I'm sorry, I had to smile big. I sleep walk, too. Haven't done it for years, but had done it since childhood.
The fact that your poor mind is so hungry, it's rebelling, idk I find it a little endearing! But do not despair, in my experience the baby locks should work. I used to sleepwalk and go around the house opening doors, but if a door was locked(even if the key was in it), I would move on after a couple times trying the handle.
I would suggest you put those baby locks on fridge too if possible, until your brain catches up to your new lifestyle. Or better yet, get rid of the bread, If you live alone. If you only keep healthy food in the house, even if you slip, you'd still be ok.
Best of luck you on your journey, and remember "One day at a time"!

So here I am again asking for advice....
I haven't slept walked for years..
I'm half way through my pre OP diet still have about 18 days to go.
I've been doing really well lately. Got over the hump...so I had thought.
Then it turns out last night I slept walked made my self a Peanut Butter sandwich. Ate it all except the crusts (which is odd I love the crusts) 😞
I've put baby locks on the pantry tonight. I don't really know what else to do.

I feel hungry all the time. Is it hunger or is it years of mental abuse on myself and I'm confusing the 2. I just keep trying to push through it looking towards the next meal break.

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Cheating is bad, but quitting all together is worse. Acknowledge your mistake and move on. Don't let a cheat meal be a cheat day. You already know where that is going to lead you. Dust yourself off and get back on track! You got this!!