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settebee

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    I am in the same boat sister! :) I am 19 days out, and I normally feel weak all day and need/want a power nap everyday! Protein is the key to helping us heal and feel normal again. I'm trying this new stuff from GNC, it's like a protein shot. A tbsp of this stuff is like 27 grams of protein. The taste, well...not too terrible, lol. I'd try drinking more fluids too. That's seems to be helping me. :)

    I hope you get to feeling better soon!

    Suzette

  3. Posted

    Hi all!

    I wasn't sure where to post this, but I figured "Hey, I'm post-op; why not!"

    Here is my grand idea; tell me what you think!?

    My mom's dying wish was to one day open her own restaurant!

    I got to thinking! With this new tool and unable to really go to normal restaurants and really eat healthy small size portions bc really the kids menu isn't screaming, "low carb, low calorie!" What if I open a WLS restaurant for people like us and call it the "Loser's Eats" or something??! :001_smile:

    The menu would have our size portions and next to that it would have "normal" size portions. There could be a 2 upgrade charge and if the wanted to add Pasta, rice or bread charge a 1.75 more! (We'd call it the 1.75 pick your poison!) LOL! Oh and since we can't drink during our meals, offer a to go of their chose of crystal light, Water or Decaf tea! Just a fun idea to think about!

    Suzette

  4. Posted

    I went to Olive Garden with my honey today. I knew they had Soups and thought to see if I could handled it. I explained to the waitress briefly that I had surgery and could only have Soup with little to no chunks. (I'm 2 weeks out today!). She was a peach , strained my soup, and gave me more to-go bc I only had three bites. Can I say that those were the best three bites of my life after being on clears for the last 3 weeks! :thumbup: For a real treat, get you some of there yummy soup! :)

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    Lucky duck! :mad: I still have mine pre-op guidelines in my email. I hope this helps!

    Pre-Operative Diet Guidelines

    Purposes of the Pre-Operative Diet:

    ? Reduction in body fat: reducing the amount of fat found in the abdomen and the liver can decrease your surgical risks.

    ? Preserving muscle tissue: increasing Protein intake helps the body burn fat instead of muscle for energy during a low calorie diet.

    ? Preparing the patient for the post-operative diet: the pre-op diet is similar to the diet you will follow after surgery in that it is low carbohydrate, high Protein, and reduced calorie. Following the diet prior to surgery allows your body to adjust to lower intake levels.

    The pre-operative diet will begin two weeks prior to surgery, unless otherwise specified by your surgeon.

    Week One: (14 days prior to surgery)

    ? Drink two *protein shakes per day, and consume one *meal.

    ? Consume a minimum of 64 ounces of Water per day.

    ? You may supplement with sugar free Jell-O Gelatin, sugar free popsicles, and chicken, vegetable, or beef Soup broth.

    Week Two: (7 days prior to surgery)

    ? Drink four *protein shakes per day.

    ? Consume a minimum of 64 ounces of Water per day.

    ? You may supplement with sugar free Jell-O Gelatin, sugar free popsicles, and chicken, vegetable, or beef soup broth.< /p>

    One day prior to surgery:

    ? Consume only Clear liquids. This may include water, chicken, vegetable, or beef soup broth, sugar free Jell-O gelatin, sugar free popsicles, unsweetened decaffeinated tea, and Powerade Zero.

    You should not have anything to eat or drink after midnight the night before surgery.

    Recommendations:

    ? It is acceptable to begin supplementing with a daily Multivitamin prior to surgery.

    ? Resist the ?last supper syndrome.? Avoid consuming large quantities of food prior to surgery. This will only lead to dependence on higher calorie levels for satisfaction and possibly weight gain.

    ? If you are currently being treated with medications and/or insulin for diabetes, contact your primary care physician before beginning the pre-operative diet so that he/she can make the necessary adjustments to these medications.

    Pre-Op Diet: Protein shake Guidelines

    Per shake: 200 calories or less

    15g protein or more

  12. Posted

    Good luck on your journey! Reading your post sounds a lot how it went for me! I'm now on day 6 and down 7 lbs and 20 lbs all together :) since surgery. The soreness gets better everyday and the gas..gas x is going to be your best friend. :thumbup1: Everyday I tell myself, I'll a little better tomorrow, and I'm grateful I got to do this. :thumbup1: No regrets! I pray you have a speedy recover!

    Suzette

  20. Posted

    Pink Betty

    I understand what you are saying. I'm expecting red carpet treatment, but I people will treat you different. 20/20 did a special on how Obese Americans are treated verses a thinner woman. In one scene they dressed the thinner woman in a "fat suit" and put her on the streets of NY. When she tried getting a taxi, no one stopped, called her names, people bumped into her and knocked her down and no one stopped to help. Everyone pointed, stared and giggled. When she took the fat suit off, everything was the opposite! So sickening! Even in the work place, the thinner women get the promotions and recognized. I've seen it so much! But it just my 2 cents. You guys have a good night. :001_unsure:

  21. Posted

    I felt the same way you did after the shakes. I switch to high Protein slim fast and those are much thicker and satisfying.

    I hope everyone is doing great! I was sleeved 2 days ago and recovering nicely. Everyday I feel a little better. :) I haven't had anything to eat since tuesday. Wednesday was all clear liqids and since surgery it has been ice chips and had one sugar free popsicle. The IV has been my Breakfast, lunch and dinner. :001_smile: The cool part is I don't feel hunger! You would think after only having clear fluids I'd be starved, but nope! :angry: I love my sleeve already! :)

  24. Posted

    Well thank you everyone for your replies! :crying: I had my c-section in January 08, and by the third day I was fine. Of course I was a little sore, but I don't rememeber it being so bad. On the 4th day, I remember running to the store bc I needed hand mittens for our son, and I started crying in the middle of the store bc "it was the first time my baby wasn't with me in the baby section."(he stayed hm with daddy.) Haha! :) Hormones for sure! Ok now I'm just babbling! lol

    Thanks again for all your insight. :) I'm a lot more at ease! :)

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