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need words of encouragement on day 4 pre op diet
PJ384 replied to changing4me's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't start mine till the 15 but I have been working towards it already I do a protein shake for breakfast and one for dinner and eat a normal lunch so Iam hoping that by monday I will not miss the solid food so much when I start doing broth or a shake for lunch also I think the trick will be mixing it up if your tummy is complaining give it something else like the broth or some jello Jello may be good because it have some body to it and will give your tummy something to do for a while Iam going shopping this weekend and stocking up on Broth and Jello and skim milk for my shakes .And yes do try the activities thing keep yourself busy now is a good time to tackle that closet you never wanted to clean out or learn a new hobby like knitting Iam going to organize my home office that should keep me busy all week beside going to work I keep a gallon bottle of water on my desk all day with a straw in it and I challenge myself to have it all drank by the time I get off at 3pm and that keeps my tummy full as well But I know water is boring after a while so if you need distraction you can come here and type or get in the chat rooms and talk to people who are going through the same things you are. Wishing you all the best of luck and hoping to see us all fit and thin in 2012 PJ384 -
I know I'm only hurting myself but i just cannot do this 2 week protein shake diet. 1 week down and there has not been one day that i have gotten completely through. What is wrong with me? I need to buckle down and get through it surgery is only a week away.
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Day 3 and feeling much better. Incision is feeling a lot better. I took a pain pill last night but probably didn't really need it. Last night was a bit hard. Kept wanting to eat something that crunched in my mouth. I kept hearing the pretzel sticks calling my name from the kitchen! I finally had a whole Odwalla protein drink (12 oz.) and felt better. Probably more than I should have had, but it was that or the pretzels! Dropped another 2 pounds! Very exciting and motivating! I keep picturing the fat "melting" off of me! Great feeling! Found a lot of recipes for protein shakes on one of the forums. I'm going to try a couple of the more liquid ones and save the mushie ones for after Tuesday. Going to a wedding this weekend and the nurse said I could have a couple spoonfuls of mashed potatoes! Sounds like filet mignon, at this point! Hanging in and hanging on--ODAT!
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Aww you can do it connie, this is the worst part, nothing compares to that pre op diet, i felt just the same, i was constantly in the bathroom too my bowels wouldnt agree with the pre op diet, i was also so emotional i cried every day. If it was a normal fad diet id have given up but look at what your going to gain from it a whole new and healthier lifestyle. How long do you have to do the pre op diet for? I only had to do it for 2 weeks and was banded 3rd july. I use to phone my dietician every day in tears and by day number 10 she was pretty harsh and said 'you have 2 options.... 1 - get on with it and do it and 2 - dont have the band...simple. those were the exact words i needed to give me a kick up the bum lol. So after that i kept repeating those words in my head xxx
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Sorry you're feeling bad! As the others said, it's probably your body saying "WTH!" Just push through it, drink plenty of water and get those protein drinks in. For me, the pre-op diet was a huge mental challenge! The end result will be worth it. Hang in there girl, you got this.
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1st day of my pre-op diet
WendieBryant replied to trulyamazingtoo's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
What kind of protein shakes are you using ? -
My surgeon and nutritionist have had me eating 5 Oz of food every 4 hours. It has worked very well for me. However everyone is different. What did your surgeon suggest? @@BandedMi And of course as you start to get adjustment the food intake will go down even more. I make sure that 3 Oz of each meal consist of Protein. Also I drink a lot of Water in between all day it helps as you will become very hungry until adjustments start happening for you.
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Aim for at least 1/2 cup to 1 cup. I was told make sure the protein is 1st. I was also told to be careful of soups and stews. It also depends on where u are in your recovery
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Hi...I'm being banded Sept.30th & today I received paperwork for my diet prep. Adkins/SouthBeach diet with small modifications; 2 weeks before surgery I do 2 protein shakes & 1 lowcarb/lowfat meal a day; day before surgery its' clear liquids only with minimum 8 hr. fast. My DS who is a very big Adkins fan is going to help me with recipes for survival. Since I am looking at this whole process as a total lifestyle change, I'm thinking my food will probably be SB phase 2/3 & thats ok I do know my simple carbs are probably a thing of the past.
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I hear ya with the protein shakes! I can't drink them anymore. I am able to get in 1/2 bottle of Isopure over the course of one hour though. I need more protein. I started having creamed soups and yogurt before I supposed to also - but my stomach revolted. So I waited a few days and tried it again - a little less pain this time. This a.m. I made plain cream of wheat really thinned out and was able to have about 6-8 teaspoons before feeling really full. I have only lost 9lbs since day of surgery (11 days ago). I thought it would be more - but I'll take that loss. I also am able to eat a whole square of laughing cow cheese. I think I'm going to try cottage cheese today and see what happens.
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Powdered Protein for Clear Phase
ginger61 replied to Ninababy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My personal favorite that I used was the UnJury unflavored protein mix -
I was banded on the 24th of August and I'm doing well. I'm hardly in any pain anymore and I also have lost 12lbs. (woohoo voodoo kitty!) I am having great difficult with my protein shakes. I've been only getting 1 in for the past couple of days. I have soup or water. On the 7th I make the switch to mushies, I can't wait!! Cottage cheese will be my savior. I also bought (and drank) a special k protein water. It has 50 cal. and 5 gms. of protein, it wasn't bad. I am also addicted to lapbandtalk, I am learning so much! It's like I have personal medical advice when ever I want, it's great. :eek: :mad:
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NOT ADAPTING TO PHASE 2...HELP!
Unbesleeveable posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
OK, I am 6 days post op and I have been following the restrictions for the clear liquid phase these past 5 days...my post op instructions indicate that I should be starting the full liquid phase and incorporating the proteins into my "meals". Wanting to adhere, I proceeded this morning to make a 1/4 cup of thin and soupy cream of wheat(using skim milk and a whisk). After consuming 4 baby spoons full, I got COMPLETELY ILL!! DIZZY, NAUSEA, FEELING THAT THE FOOD WAS STUCK AND EVENTUALLY VOMITTING. UGH! This is a feeling that I do not want to experience again. Has anyone else had a similar effect when transitioning between phases? I left a message with the nurse, but I am waiting for the return call. I am thinking that I was not ready for something so "heavy" I have tried the sugar free pudding, Jell-O, popsicles and I can even drink 11oz of premier protein over a 3 hr. time span...Am I doing something wrong here? Any input would be appreciated -
Well I was about to say pancakes are one of my "i can't" foods but when you said eggs, oatmeal and protein powder I just wanted to go ahead and vomit anyway! Gross! Lol! To each their own though!
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Two Years Out And Still Struggling With A Bit Of Head Hunger
Supersweetums replied to Brian66's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
First of all, congratulations on your loss and your maintenance. I had my surgery in November of the same year that you did. I do struggle with it sometimes too, feeling cheated because I can't eat more. Sometimes I enjoy the taste so much, that I do wish I could have a little more. You did a great thing leaving the table, it is a testament to your success. Most of the time, I stop, I know my limits. There have been times where I have taken that extra couple of bites and then paid for it afterward. I do not think you are alone with that feeling. The one thing that has helped me with those situations is something a fellow sleeve patient who was a few more years out than me said. She said that when she feels like that she tells herself, "If I could, I would, and that is how I got here in the first place". Unfortunately, I think emotional eating is something that is very difficult to overcome. I know that I haven't, but I do my best to set up my world that I just can't eat a whole bunch of food that is not as good for me. I don't keep anything in my house that will tempt me...and boy does it suck when I just want some chips because I think they will make me feel better, and there are none. So what do I do, I end up eating a Protein ice cream pop (homemade), or an apple with a little natural Peanut Butter and honey because that is all I have. So I am still eating because I am stressed? Emotional? Whatever the reason which is not real hunger, but I am not sabotaging myself in the process. Make sense?? I should quit rambling, but I appreciate you posting this with honest feelings. It does get harder the further out you are, but to me, it really sounds like you know how to manage your diet in a healthy way. You didn't eat more pizza, you didn't eat the second taco, you made the right choices and you know your bodies limits. -
Hey Shelligirl....My family is concerned as well....I'm just like you feel sick after I try to eat a "meal"....I've decided there's no sense in fixing a big meal because I can't eat it anyway...I have been eating WW Smart Ones or Lean Cuisine's, of course I have a few bites then I get up and walk around then come back have a few more, get up walk around or go outside....Someone on here made that suggestion because I was hurting and feeling stuffed when I ate and this helps for that end of things....Hell, I never know how my stomach is going to react so I just get up and walk outside, leave my "tv dinner" sit there and when I get back it's cold, and I feel sickish....I'm not sure how you get all the protein in you when shakes make you puke 'cuz they're too sweet and you can't finish a little frozen dinner....I know I choose high protein foods when I do eat but I just don't see how it can be enough....I will ask when I see my doc in a few weeks....If I learn anything i will deffinately share.... Take care-kim
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On day 3 of my pre op surgery diet and getting meals planned ahead of time and ideas for foods I will be able to eat. The problem is, it is hard to think about the pureed foods I will be able to eat because right now anything sounds better than a Protein shake. What I wouldn't do for some low fat refried Beans or some low fat cottage cheese.
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I remember feeling like I was going to die if I had one more protein shake! Someone told me to get instant decaf coffee crystals and throw it in the shake. Made all the difference. Not so clawingly sweet. Also, try heating a chocolate shake. Its like cocoa but with protein. Hang in there!
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Im def tired of shakes...im tryin to get it in,with clear protein the isopure is nasty
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FYI my liquid diet friends
FocusOnMeNow replied to rebecca wills's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Bone broth has WAY more protein. You can get some pacific bone broth and bone stock on Amazon. -
Sleeved august 8th and still hurting to drink?
jen14 replied to jen14's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can have 2-3 tbs protein shake 5 times a day but the rest clear liquids .. I said the same thing I think every other tv commercial is a food one ! Trying to stay positive already down 14 pounds ! -
Sleeved august 8th and still hurting to drink?
JerseyGirl68 replied to jen14's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations on your surgery! Head hunger.. .no surgical option for it. I remember being home from the hospital and thinking "oh my god. . is every commercial about food????" I was lucky in the fact I didn't have to watch anyone else eat my first few days home. I focused on me. Water didnt' sit well for me for a while. I tried Vitamin water Zero and it was so much better. Also warm liquids went down easier. If you are allowed full liquids, you can try heating your milk with chocolate Protein powder for a "hot cocoa" It was much easier for me to tolerate the first week. It will get easier, be well! -
I am getting so discouraged. I can't break this stall. I have been between 216 and 218 for TEN WEEKS. WTF?? WTF??? WTF?? I am exercising daily---10,000 steps even if I have to march before bed. I am eating about 1100 calories a day with my carbs around 100 and Protein around 100. I just don't have a clue what to do anymore...... I told my hubby I am tempted to do a liquid diet for a week but is that really the answer?? I am at 7.25cc and I am not hungry all the time but my body doesn't make me stop eating...I have to be mindful of every bite. I even am beginning to wonder if I should cut out dairy. I just want to cry.
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Still trying to figure this out myself. Sleeved September 13th. Breakfast-hard boiled egg. Lunch -1.5 oz. Chicken, lettuce, 2 teaspoon salsa, snack- hard boiled egg. Dinner - chili 1/2 cup. Snack 8 oz protein drink. I just figured out through my Fitness Pal that this is only about 600 calories therefore I think I should be eating more I have lost a lot of weight but find myself scared to increase my food intake therefore I would consider myself struggling with trying to figure it out
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I think at 9 weeks you can definitely leave your beans unmashed. And eat pretty much anything on plan at the restaurant--protein first. But yeah I don't think I would try something new just in case.
