MissP24

I stayed 2 nights in the hospital. I was in excruciating pain, there is no way I would have been able to have gastric sleeve surgery as an outpatient.

I take an extended release ADHD med. Before I had surgery I discussed this with my prescribing psychiatrist and he was not concerned about absorption with gastric sleeve. However every med is different so I would recommend having this conversation with your doctor. I MUST have something to eat with my adhd med or I get nauseated. I have meds I have to take on an empty stomach and meds I have to take with food so timing is a bit of an issue for me. I cannot take my meds as early as I used to so they kick in a bit later and i have had to adjust to that.

I am 6 months post surgery. I struggle to hit all the targets for my post-op diet - I am getting around 900 calories at most - I prioritize protein and water - and taking my vitamins. I still have problems with nausea. Getting the recommended amount of protein and exercise is the best way to prevent muscle loss. Given that I am having a hard time hitting my nutritional targets - I am tracking key body measurements (waist, hips etc) on the Baritastic app in addition to monitoring weight loss. I saw some BMI scales online for around $100. They can compute body composition - I will see how it goes and maybe invest in one of those if I continue to struggle with eating.

Hi. Husband is from PR. The nutritionist at my surgery practice said no to plantanos and bananas. The only carbs that I am supposed to have are the ones from 2 servings of (non-tropical) fruit and 2 1/2 cup servings of lean vegetables.