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Walmart has cauliflower crust now two in a pack for $6.50. It’s in the gluten free section not with the pizza.

On 8/26/2020 at 3:00 PM, mattk53 said:

sugar free Jello, Beef and chicken broth and of course Protein drinks (Premier Protein Cafe Latte). I also put Enduropacks liquid Electrolytes spray in my crystal light seemed to help with night leg cramps. You can find it on Amazon.

I believe the cafe late has caffeine and some doctors do not allow that early on cause it’s a diuretic. Just check with your team.

On 8/26/2020 at 9:34 AM, Itsmehab said:

Hey Everyone,

My surgery is next week and I want to make sure I have everything together. Has anyone tried GENEPRO? Can I start GENEPRO week 1 after surgery in my Clear Liquids? Has anyone tried Genepro in just plain Water? What are some clear & regular liquids that have been your favorite? I'm not crazy about Powerade Zero but I guess I can try it again. If I cant stomach it before surgery I cant imagine I will be able to after. I need some of your favorite clear liquids such as powered zero, crystal light, Mio, Etc. I also could use some ideas for the full liquids. I know which Protein Drinks I like but I'm lost when it comes to the best Soups, fruit juices, and veg juices. Thanks for your help!

PS I don't cook much so grab and go is best but will make from scratch if I need.

　

Someone else mentioned it but said they couldn’t find it. They sell Premier Protein clear on Amazon in 12 pack in Peach and fruit punch. It is the only thing that has got me through these first stages meeting Protein and liquid cause it’s in one.

Someone else posted the idea with a picture of her eggs In it and i said then how clever it was but I felt it worth mentioning again as I pulled my dressing cups out today to portion out my faux lasagna (a lasagna recipe without noodles someone also shared on this wonderful site that works great for purée stage to satisfy italian craving) https://bariatricbits.com/single-serve-baked-ricotta/

Anyways, I got mine in 100 pack on Amazon with lids but they have all different quantities and They work perfectly. Especially since I don’t know my pre full trigger yet it’s a good way to know when it’s time to SLOW down and be careful and it’s just about perfect amount for me. Another Helpful tip it’s also 1/4 cup which is one serving of shredded cheese so I toss one in the bag when I open it.

55 minutes ago, gabbyd said:

Thank youuu!!! I was not prepared for the post surgery pain but I know it’s different for everyone

Soon the pain goes but the fatigue continues for a bit. I look at it as a good thing since we heal while we rest. I will be two weeks post op on Tuesday and I am still taking naps. Several since I am a light sleeper and don’t get as much as I need the first time but I don’t have to work and no kids so I am lucky enough to be able to. Just have a huge mess of a house to clean once I’m up to it from hubby being left alone for two weeks. Bless his heart but he is no housewife.

3 hours ago, gabbyd said:

My surgery was 3/18!!!

Congratulations on the beginning of your journey to a new you. 👍

Wow. I am so sorry your supposed friend reacted like this. I was warned about these types of reactions. It’s most likely because they always knew they were bigger but it was okay because you were too and if you are doing something about it that means they should too. And not their so called honest hard work or whatever they called it but actual change like you have made. We all know that this process is far from easy and frankly even if it was wouldn't a true friend be happy. I hope you can have a heart to heart and not lose a long time friend over this but if not they weren’t really ever the friend you thought they were. Wishing you the best of luck in this situation.

8 minutes ago, JazzyJess20 said:

My surgery is 7:30am on 3/23. I was so excited for months but am now officially nervous. I know this is going to be such a huge change for me. And I don't do very well with change.

Just take it one step/stage at a time. Remind yourself you can do anything for a few days and break it up that way. I have severe anxiety and don’t do well with change either but had surgery the 9th and am currently on the purée stage. (It’s two weeks so I broke it up myself by saying I will have the eggs after one week just to have something to look forward to. You CAN do this. If I can do it, you can 🤗 keep up talking about your feelings on here too. There is a great group of people here full of support that will get you through.

1 hour ago, catwoman7 said:

check out this blog. She's a long-time vet and has been really active in the bariatric community for the last several years. She's is (or was) on the board of the Obesity Action Coalition, for one -- was also very active on internet forums at one time (may have been on BP at one time, too - I can't remember other than she used to post on forums a lot back when I had my surgery). She also loves cooking and has recipes on here for every stage:

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/

Thanks 🤩

1 hour ago, RickM said:

The RNY and DS can have issues with extended release meds, depending upon the mechanism used, though crushing is rarely suggested to counter that problem (it can lead to too much of that med hitting too quickly) - rather doing as you are doing and going to smaller doses of the normal med taken more frequently. ER meds are not usually a problem with the sleeve, as the OP has. It's more likely that particular practice is a bit behind the times.

Mine had to do with needing a certain number of calories for the medication to absorb properly. It’s one of very few meds that work that way though so it’s not the norm. My main point was that crushing them may be for a reason other than being able to swallow a pill because I took all my meds the day after surgery in normal pill form as many others said they did as well.

Not only do I not love the food once it’s been puréed but I am also nervous that I am not making it mushy enough while not wanting to make it mushy at all. This is just NOT a very fun stage. Any tips or recipes would be appreciated.

5 hours ago, catwoman7 said:

btw - I'm not sure why she told you a year. The first few weeks, your stomach is swollen so that does make some sense (although luckily, I was given the go-ahead not to crush them), but I have no idea why she told you to crush them for a year. I've never heard that. You can swallow food particles larger than that at a couple of months out (if not before), so....???

It could have to do with the absorbtion. Some Meds can absorb better when already broken down. That being said I never had to crush any either. I just changed from 300 ml of extended release to TWO 150 mg of immediate release of one of my meds (also for absorbing issues).

I am seriously concerned that I do not get full

like I should. When I drink liquid too fast I get a sharp pain in stomach but it goes away as quickly as the liquid passes through. I started puréed food yesterday and was expecting to feel full after a couple bites but I ate 4 oz and didn’t feel full. It was puréed really well (instant mashed potatoes and canned received Beans i mashed even further just in case. I am afraid to just keep eating and make myself sick bit would feel Better if I was more like everyone else??

I already posted this under another topic but I told my dr that I had appt two weeks post op for my vaccine and he said that’s fine.

10 hours ago, Rosie_flips said:

My surgery date just got moved up from the 5th of April to March 31st, so I JUST squeak into March!
Any tips on how to prepare/practice for getting fluids in post op?

It’s hard I will not lie. Someone on here suggested using a small shot glass or medicine cup and setting alarms. My only tip is the Premier Protein clear Protein Drink. That satisfies Fluid and Protein in one drink and both are hard requirements to meet.it only comes in peach and fruit punch as far as I can tell and I am not a huge fan of either but the fruit Punch was not as stromg or sweet as most to me. 🤞

I told my dr that I have an appointment for the vaccine exactly two weeks post op and he didn’t see any issue with that, even (I was first offered it the day before surgery but he said no to that). My guess based on that are the side effects would be the same with or without surgery. Although if being sleepy is a side effect I think it will be exacerbated for me cause I can’t seem to stay awake as it is. My husband keeps joking that every time he turns around I am off somewhere asleep again. I am such a light sleeper that I take extremely short naps so I have been taking a lot of them I guess.

My sleeve was the 9th so I am just over a week out. I feel like if I let myself I could sleep all day and all night. No pain, just tired. I know sleep is good for healing so I am taking naps but is this normal?

On 3/14/2021 at 8:28 AM, Blueslily said:

Thank you sooo much! Congrats to you. I'm feeling better after receiving so many inspiring responses and seeing my surgeon again. I'm also feeling better about the timing of the surgery. Spring is a good time for recovery and COVID seems to be getting a little better.

I will say that just Friday there was a small crisis related to changing my plans for a driver for surgery and not wanting my family to find out from my brother who will most likely be my driver (and only knows I am having some type of surgery). But, I'm working through all that. I am very private and dont want to answer questions or explain myself to anyone. I'm going to meet with the therapist to work through some of that stuff. But, I'm full speed ahead with surgery. it is for me and my future!

Thanks

Someone told me hiatal hernia or heartburn surgery explains the eating habits after the fact if you must not tell the truth.

I am so sorry you are having to experience this. Hopefully they can fix the issue now that they know exactly what is going on. Hang in there. And remember It will be worth it in the long run.

My husband is only a couple weeks niches taller and very fit. When we met I was smaller than him but that was at my smallest. Later the symptoms of my bipolar started up and between the depressive states and the bipolar and antidepressant meds I just gained and gained.

Being bigger than your spouse as a female is definitely not fun. No matter how much I lost I could never get small as him and I always felt like I looked bigger standing next to him. Also his family was all small so While he never said anything negative about my weight he did mention it in terms of my Health quite often.

I know that even if I lose 65% of my excess weight I will still be bigger than him, though so I have got to figure out a way to just love myself for who I am and not worry quite as much as what the scale says. I know he loves me regardless, I was heavier when he married me. He only cares about my health and my happiness and he knows I am not myself when I am heavier.

My husband has to “carb up” which usually doesn’t bother me cause he eats Pasta with marinara and I don’t like it but the past week I am craving anything that is real food he also can eat subs and frozen egg rolls and stuff that I gain weight if I just look at it and he doesn’t gain an ounce we are polar opposites

13 minutes ago, TLE said:

Yes, solid food, had salmon and veggies for lunch just know. My plan is Clear Liquids day 1 & 2, full liquids and pureed foods days 3-7, now on soft foods (can mash with a fork) until day 28, can resume all foods after that.

Wow. Your plan progresses along much faster than mine. I am still on broth and pudding. 😢

1 hour ago, kellym1220 said:

I joke that my dog has become an alert dog...the second I START to feel full, she comes running over and stares at me until I give her the rest of my food. I have lost 70 pounds, she has gained 15 (or 20% of her body weight!)

Wow, my dog is 12 pounds so I better come up with some other plan for my leftovers. I did find myself giving her an odd piece or two during pre op diet after I weighed out my portion if it was too much though but that can’t be the norm for her or she won’t be able to walk. 😂

3 hours ago, TLE said:

Glad you doing well. I have pretty much returned to normal, walking 2 miles daily, eat just about anything with no trouble, just a lot less, getting my Protein and Water in, just thankful everything has gone so well. 2 week follow-up is Thursday.

I hope you don’t mean solid food normal. Aren’t you supposed to be on liquids still. I worry you are going to hurt yourself.

43 minutes ago, XtinaDoesIt said:

I used to use French onion dip in everything! It's my "secret" ingredient! It's soo good in mashed potatoes. But I haven't used any post surgery because I attribute it with my old, taste centered, not so healthy lifestyle. BUT I'll be taking another look at those nutrional facts...

Honestly I didn’t look super close at the nutrition facts since it’s just a seasoning and you don’t use a lot. I just know compared to making it with a container of sour cream that using a container or Protein loaded Greek yogurt was much better (amd of course dipping veggies instead of chips) we have to have something good.

Scrambled eggs are listed on my puréed diet. Do they mean I need to put them in the blender or because they are so soft can I eat them as is? Does anyone else have similar diet?