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HELP!!! Revision - Sleeve to MGB
catwoman7 replied to cocoduan's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
milk and yogurt both contain lactose, which is a sugar - but it's not ADDED sugar (unless you're eating sugar-sweetened yogurt). I never worry about lactose. It's not a "bad" sugar, and the amount of protein in milk and yogurt offsets any negative. yellow stools (or any weird color, for that matter) aren't usual the first month or two after surgery. The digestive system has changed and it takes a couple of months for everything to settle down. I think mine looked normal again after 4-6 weeks (it's been a few years so I don't remember exactly) weight loss is usually slower with revisions. And if you're still on liquids or purees, no, you're not going to feel restriction. Those go through you pretty quickly (or in the case of fluids, they go right through you). Plus you've likely had nerves cut that'll take a few weeks to regenerate. You should start feeling restriction about the time you move to solid food.- 1 reply
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10 weeks out from surgery- struggling to find what works
MelbaT posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hello all, I'm 10 weeks out from RNY and overall doing pretty good. My problem is I can't plan my food menu because one day I'll like a food, like eggs, and the next day it repulses me. Can't stand the smell of it. I'm like this with almost everything I'm eating. I can NOT do shakes ever again. I tried again about a month ago and gagged and threw it out along with the damn shaker bottle. Same with soups and broths. Can't even look at them. ONe day I'll do good with chicken and the next it sickens me. I'm often hungry, but eating makes me feel like crap. I enjoy nothing. I eat slow and don't eat until I am too full, so it's not like I'm overeating and getting sick from a food and then not wanting to eat it again. It makes me sad. Frustrating as hell. I'm hungry now, but nothing sounds good, looks good or tastes good. I often feel crappy after eating. Nauseated. Again, not eating until I'm too full, so it doesn't make sense to me. My dietician wants me to get in more protein but I can't figure out how. There is a part of me that wishes I never would've had the surgery because I'm so sick of feeling like crap. I have low/no energy. I'm taking all my vitamins and supplements. Anyone else have this problem? Will it get better over time? I have no idea what I'll take to work for lunch tomorrow. The chicken I made yesterday is grossing me out now. UGH!! Advice? I'm 34 pounds down now. I'm stalled but feel like it's because I'm not eating enough. I cannot do yogurt or much cheese as I have a hard time with milk products as well. Ack! One more thing I'll add is that I found I can't tolerate sugar free things either. I don't know if it's the xylitol, artificial sweeteners or what. Not eating sugary things either. -
Home made chicken broth Jello, pudding, powerade, Popsicles, protein shakes that's it I almost ate watermelon but I know that's a no no
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Help! 2 1/2 months Post Op and Not Eating
SleeveToBypass2023 replied to Ace35's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hun, you have to eat. There are some great examples on here of different bariatric meal plans and guidelines that you could maybe pick from. If your surgeon literally said "eat whatever you want" then you might have to do some research on your own. Right now, your body is starving. So start off slow. Try drinking 3 protein shakes per day and maybe some protein water or protein gatorade or protein juice. Most important is getting in your protein and hydration. Try that for a week or 2, then go down to 2 shakes per day and add in a meal of maybe hummus and avocado spread, or refried beans, or cottage cheese. After 2 weeks, I was having a tbsp of hummus and a tbsp of avocado spread for a meal. After another week, go down to 1 shake and add scrambled egg, greek yogurt, and some soft (steamed) veggies like green beans, peas, carrots, or broccoli and cauliflower. By week 5, you can add in some chicken (it's a slider food, so don't over do it), black beans, cheeses, soft fruits (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, etc). Banana is you really want, but those can be higher in carbs, so go very easy on them. By week 6, you can eat normally, but you tastes will likely change, and things you liked and tolerated before may be different now. So go slowly when trying new foods. This was the plan I followed. I also got a food scale to measure out my portion sizes until I learned to eyeball it and tell just by looking roughly how much I could have of something. You can do this...just go slow, do some research, and ask all the questions you want. That's why we're here -
HELP!!! Revision - Sleeve to MGB
cocoduan posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi all, Im 37 and injust got my MGB revision 20 days ago. I was sleeved 10 years ago and never reached my goal weight. After babies and hormonal BC i gained a lot back. I feel surprised now tho. I feel i havent loose much these days. I just started Phase 3 and where i live (Middle east) is very hard to find sugar free, fat free products and im wondering if is the greek yogurt (flavored) and the protein drink the ones that arent helping. Both say they dont have added sugar but have sugars at the end. Also i dont feel there is really a restriction in my stomach. Im still hungry, i can eat half cup of food, i can drink a whole glass of water with no issues... such a different experience than the sleeve. Im scared of failure. Im passing very light yellow stools i dont know why and is so painful. Sometimes i wonder if there was a surgery after all. Any ideas of why this weight loss is so slow? -
Help! 2 1/2 months Post Op and Not Eating
Ace35 replied to Ace35's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wasn’t given protein goals and my surgeon literally said I am free to eat what I want, but I don’t want to gain weight. I did the shakes and my surgeon said to stop them. He wants me getting protein from food. -
Help! 2 1/2 months Post Op and Not Eating
Jonathan Carlson replied to Ace35's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Did your team give you protein goals? I would start with shakes and try to hit those. I had surgery in Feb of this year and vomited 3 times. It's unpleasant, but it can be avoided and I wouldn't fear it! -
Hungry and Failing, 11 days Post-op
summerseeker replied to elledubbs's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
There is nothing wrong with eating every 2-3 hours, I did. My team suggested this so I could get some extra calories in. For example, I would make up some egg salad and tuna salad. I would alternate these with some cheese and a small piece of fruit and a protein yogurt. In between I would drink milk or coffee made with milk [ I was allowed coffee] Early on my diet was loaded with dairy. Not every ones cup of tea I know. Work with the regime you have been given, its worth it in the end This is easy prep for you with such a heavy work load. I would also get in some tinned soups bearing in mind tomato soup is very acidic on your new stomach and it may bounce about. I found some low cal popsicles to have at other times. At about 3 months when your stomach is healed your restriction will kick in and then you get the full feeling of this surgery. Nearly every one feels bad in the beginning. Remorse and regret are the usual symptoms we say in the forum at this time, I did. It is a big surgery and takes a lot of getting used to. Just white knuckle it -
Post Op Week 4 Anxiety (long but a great read!! Lol)
sleevedbaddie replied to sleevedbaddie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you all for your words!! It makes me feel better. I just want to make sure I’m following everything and meeting my goals as best I can. Drinking water at night a good idea I’ll try out. Getting my protein in is easy, I just struggle with drinking because it has started to make me sick. Probably from drinking plain water lol. The enhancers are too concentrated for me to enjoy them but I have figured it out -
Lizrios My surgery 5/15 and I am 71. Revision from Band to RNY I am doing good now! Still need a nap daily. Could be I am not walking enough and struggle getting protein in. Overall good though
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I’m 11 days post- op and I’m constantly hungry. I have to eat every 2 hours or I go into scrounge mode. I eat anything I can lay hands on. Tonight, I let time get away from me and got hungry. I ate about 20 potato chips. I’m hitting and exceeding protein and fluid goals. I’ve started myself on rotisserie chicken 3 days early because I just can’t take it anymore. The only difference I’ve experienced since surgery on 5/30 is getting full faster but my hunger is probably worse. I get tired very quickly despite the protein and fluids. I’m so defeated right now. I feel like the pain and anxiety of the last few months has all been a waste.
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Sweeteners after gastric sleeve
BabySpoons replied to Cheesekitty7's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've read that some people's bodies can't differentiate between sugar and artificial but that has never been the case for me. I use Stevia or Torani SF syrups in cold coffees but in hot, just creamer. I couldn't have caffeine until 5 weeks out. I also use Stevia or Crystal light to flavor and sweeten my protein drinks in the blender. CL uses aspartame. I wish more SF products used Stevia instead. But it is what it is... SF products are OK according to my nutritionist's plan since day 2. If you don't have one to ask, I think you should be fine. Most everything we eat or drink in the beginning is trial and error anyway in how our bodies will react. -
Surgery Monday and I’m GROSSED OUT by protein powders !
learn2cook replied to Mari3997's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
There are a lot of videos on making smoothies on YouTube. There’s also protein water. Did you try the non dairy shakes? -
High LIver Enzymes and Ferritin 8-7 months post op, help?
Laura M posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hello All, I'm pretty scared, so bear with me on this. I am now 7 months post op RYGB and at my 3 month post op, my liver enzymes were mildly elevated but my ferritin was around 600, at 6 months now, my enzymes are AST 96, ALT 105, Ferritin 1022. I am with a doctor now and watching them every 2 weeks, I'm also getting a liver biopsy on Monday, and to say the least, what I read on the internet is scary as heck, about liver failure. I had a rough first 6 months with a lot of nausea and was not able to get as much protein as I wanted and I lost on the high end of the weight loss curve. I know I had fatty liver before the surgery for some time, but again, liver enzymes were upper end of normal. Can you all let me know if any of you have had this experience? I heard they can be elvevated for some time due to the rapid weight loss, but mine are not coming down as of yet. Thanks. Laura -
I slept for long hours in the days following surgery but it was a pleasant sleep - we have had major surgery and our body is directing us to rest. I'm sleeping and feeling a little more tired earlier but i think earlier nights is a good thing for me personally - I wake up feeling good. I had my surgery on 1st June. I'm doing ok. Managing to get around or about 1.5 litres of water and 4 small portions (3-4 tablespoon full) of mostly protein based pureed meals per day. I am now driving and was out for the longest I have been since surgery. Strolling around for a few hours and even trying on a few things! I have no pain. I am happy about the decision I made to have the surgery. I hope you are all well - good luck and congratulations to those of you who are having the surgery today xx
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Anyone else sleeping a crazy amount?? I could literally sleep 12 hours straight. I’m going to have to start setting alarms for meds/water/ protein. Had surgery on Wednesday… still sore, almost all gas is gone.
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Surgery Monday and I’m GROSSED OUT by protein powders !
LindsayT replied to Mari3997's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I started using the bariatric pal protein shots. I couldn't stomach protein powder or the premixed creamy shakes. You can get a sample pack at the store to see if you like them before committing to a larger order. I have spent so much money on protein. Also, Fairlife milk has 13g protein per cup, which could be a good option as well. It's also lactose free and may be easier on your stomach. -
Surgery Monday and I’m GROSSED OUT by protein powders !
Jonathan Carlson replied to Mari3997's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How many brands and flavors have you tried? Personally, Iike Pure Protein Strawberry and Quest Salted Caramel You can drink broth after surgery, but it only has a lot of protein if you buy the special kind of bariatricpal.com -J -
Surgery Monday and I’m GROSSED OUT by protein powders !
Mari3997 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi again! I have a serious aversion to Protein powders and all those nutritional drinks … I literally gag! Please pals, can y’all give me substitutes for protein meal replacements? Thanks in advance 😊 -
@Arabesque- I get it. I was told to revisit all my prescription medications with the various prescribing doctors within 2-4 weeks. I had not expected such a dramatic change so quickly after surgery. I'm taking this step by step, following the liquid diet post surgery and taking the pills to reduce potential pain (I have suffered very little and they now have a protocol that involves Gabapentin, Celebrex, Tylenol). The sleep problem has been a long running issue for me, but I figure if I'm getting a parts overhaul, I might address that too. I feel pretty positive about this whole experience- I do get hungry- but my wife pureed a cream of chicken soup which filled me up and I had a protein shake later in the evening, so I feel like I can get through this--I won't be able to do much gym work for a while- I like lifting weights. I go back to the surgeon on the 20th, so I'll see what he says on that score. Walking here is fine, except it gets really hot- I'm in Texas now and the heat is a beating. But, otherwise, I wanna get into shape to be more active. Appreciate the note. Regards to you.
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Post Op Week 4 Anxiety (long but a great read!! Lol)
Arabesque replied to sleevedbaddie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think everyone at some point worries if they’re doing the right thing, if they’ll work it all out or if it will get easier so you’re not alone. I found drinking during the night helped get me to my fluid goal. I still do it. I drink when I get into bed & when get out & when I wake during the night. The more we drink the more we pee so I drink before & after I pee too. Also I found it easier to drink warm/hot drinks. And yes switch up your variety of fluids & flavours. May be pick up some baby food. Protein content often isn’t high but it’s better than nothing & gives you some choices for a meal. I was allowed instant rolled oats made very thin & on milk. Took me days to eat a portion of course but if you’re allowed it’s a great addition to your food options on purées. Try mashing a runny/soft egg too. -
Does Eating really get easier?
ms.sss replied to Phish_Monkey's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
if there is one single piece of advice i could dile out to the newly wls-ed, it would be not to sweat what u can or can't do first couple weeks. you just had major surgery and recovering from it, try to to expect to go running straight out of the gate, it'll come eventually. i didn't meet my water goals for the first two weeks. i didn't make my protein goals until well after a month or two post op. in fact, i couldn't even reach my DAILY protein goal amount in an entire WEEK of eating the first 2-3 weeks. like u, i also had serious food aversion and just didn't want to eat anything. at all. it was really bad the first couple months but still persisted on and off throughout weight loss phase. even now, at over 4.5 years post op, i still turn up my nose to eating every now and then. not as often as before, but still. despite all that, all my labs came back just fine (and still do) and i lost all the weight i wanted, and did NOT end up underweight nor mal-nourished. as for when i started eating "normal" food, it was probably after maintenance...and not because i couldn't, it was a conscious choice cuz i was prioritizing weight loss. speaking of "normal"...others would probably see how i eat and think its NOT normal (volume and amount-wise), but its a (new) normal for me. so yeah, many of us went through what u are going through now and turned out just fine. hang in there and know this is not forever, and u'll be alright ❤️ -
I'm 1 week and 3 days post op from VGS. My whole first week after coming home from the hospital I struggled really bad with my water and protien goals. I didn't meet them not a single day. Only now am I feeling like I am meeting my goals. I found it hard to drink that much in one day as my stomach healing directly after surgery. I'm on day two off of my liquid diet and on my pureed diet. I have tried a scrambled egg (could only eat half) and peanut butter (1.5 tbsp) but I find that eating food is hard. I feels hard on my stomach and takes a while after eating that I even feel comfortable enough to go back to drinking. (45 min to an hr). I feel like I've only just now starting to get comfortable with drinking protein shakes and rely on them for my protein. But, when I look at food right now that I can have, it just look un appealing and feels like it's more work than it's worth to try to eat. Is what I'm experiencing normal? I know someone else who had surgery on the same day as me and they're getting along just fine with eating and had no issues meeting their fluid and protein goals as soon as they got home from the hospital. At what point do people start to feel "normal" when eating food?
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Now that I am strictly on liquid three days out from my operation I'm only using two protein shakes 11 oz of chicken broth twice a day unlimited water jello, popsicles, pudding. but that's cuz they told me yesterday that we are only supposed to have 60 grams of protein on this liquid diet that's why I cut it down to two protein shakes.
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Post Op Week 4 Anxiety (long but a great read!! Lol)
sleevedbaddie replied to sleevedbaddie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you. My panic just kinda came on suddenly last night. I think I’ve just been ignoring it the past couple weeks. I should celebrate making it this far but it’s been a strain mentally. I’ll try to focus on just drinking when I can. Protein is pretty easy because I have a routine. The water is just the drain
