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I am still researching doctors in Mexico. I self pay and my only option. Cancan would be the most ideal but everyone on here seem to like the Doctors in Tijuana. I am tring to see if I should go alone. My mom said she would go but I hate to put her through this. Is alone okay??? What ate the added expenses if I Did bring someone.

I haven't smoked a cig since April I do however vap call it my puffer vaporize nicotine as for the pre op my doc doesn't require u to do all that they say do to protein shakes n one small meal a day in whatever order u like just as long as u don't gain any weight u have to be sane weight or less than your first visit n weigh in so I wouldn't freak out over a salad that's not high in fat just calm down n start again tomrw

Hey Shelby. I am 4 weeks post-op. I am doing very well. Right after surgery and the 1st week out I was really struggling. When I went to see the team. I told them I felt like I was going to puke all the time. Well they forgot 2 meds when I left hospital. Carafate helps with healing of tummy and staple line. Also I am on omeprazole for 3 months. Controls stomach acid. These 2 things helped me 100% I just started protein in regular consistency. Actually had 4 bites of a burger today. Did you or are you taking either of these items? Hope things get better for you. Stay positive. Lots of support on this site.

I'm so happy for you. A fill, water, protein and exercise is the winning combination.

I will be banded on May 4th I'm so excited. I wish you the best of luck . What kind of Protein drink have you found that you like?

I did about three weeks of pre-op diet, but mine was a mixture of shakes & protein bars. Think I had like 5 small shakes & 4 small protein bars per day.

Thats what i've heard as well... Just wing it afterwards... or hope you like what you buy.... Im goimng to buy a sample pack of protein mix up front.

I found that I could not eat tuna, but I do bring egg salad. It's high in protein and I allow myself a few crackers to go with it. For snack I eat a Atkins caramel chocolate protein bar. It tastes great and it satisfies my afternoon sweets craving.

When I went to my Bariatric classes, I was told that this is not a problem with gastric surgeries ( Roux n y, gastric sleeve and lap band) because in part of all the fluid we have to drink ( 64 oz) and the body's need for extra protein to heal and maintain now that be eat less. I don't think the grams of protein will be a problem, but, you should ask you doctor. You will be monitored though with blood lab work and one of the labs measures the amount of protein. Kidney function is also monitored. If either is too high, your doctor would and should know and adjust your diet accordingly.

Yes, I travel overseas most of the year (I'm only in the US 3 months during the year). I bring in my luggage or have my preferred protein powder shipped. Other than post-workout shakes I get the rest of my nutrition from regular food.

Really really focus on getting your protein in. You are less than a month out, so bread should NOT be an option right now. If you focus on your protein, you shouldn't have room for carbs at this stage.

I go through plateaus, do you? I have found that when I "wake up" and increase my protein, it helps. Also, I notice that when I palteau on weight, Imy clothes get looser. Anyone else?

Hello there! I'm actually from around DuBois and went to McGee for my surgery. I see Dr. Gisele Hamad, she and her team are awesome. I'm 9 months out and have lost about 120 lbs since I started my diet, about 90 since surgery in May. I too wanted to have the sleeve but Dr. Hamad felt that the bypass would be the best option for me. I had a lot to lose plus I had GERD. With the sleeve there is no guarantee that I wouldn't continue to have issues. I am so happy with my decision and feel awesome! It definately is a lifestyle change and I exercise like there's no tomorrow. I go to spin classes, zumba and toning several 4-5 days a week, sometimes double classes. I would have never thought that I could do these activities. I hope that you have the same success and ability to feel awesome.!

It gets easier. After day 2 I was fine. I'm on day 8 today! My favorite is premier chocolate with pb2 with a couple cubes of ice blended. I also do decaf coffee with a protein powder. Sugar free coffee syrups like caramel added in are good or extracts. I made a vanilla shake with maple extract the other day that was good. My go to has been broth, sf jello and occasionally a sf popsicle but try to limit those because it's 4g carbs per popsicle!

Wow I am 6days out and I am over the sugar free popsicles the chicken broth and the protein drinks. I dont no what to do I no the frist 2 weeks is the hardest but OMG it is

Since I follow a Dr S group on FB, I read ALOT about people's experiences with plastics. A couple of things, most of us don't have that much skin removed. Seems like 20# but for me, it was only 5.5# Then, you DO generally have swelling.. often for months. I didn't swell too bad, but did have some. Extensive plastics take alot of calories to heal (especially protein!). I was HUNGRY I mean really hungry during the healing phase. I had to focus hard to not overeat. It wasn't destructive, it was my body telling me I needed the nutrients to heal. I stayed high Protein and really monitored my intake so i didn't gain weight ... but I didn't lose any either. Others on the PS forum (private FB page) have LOST weight due to the "afterburn" I just described. I am not sure why - but many say they have no appetite. I don't think that is necessarily better as I want my overall health to be as good as possible and if I need nutrients to heal - I would rather feed the healing process than lose a few pounds. So for me, I stayed the same but could have easily gained. I do NOT think it was sabatoge, it was genuine physical hunger that declined approx 4-6 weeks post plastics. Remember, i had alot done at once too (LBL, breast, arm lift and a small thigh lift)

What works for me at lunchtime is a little tuna salad with some pita chips. This way I get my Protein and it's not too terrible. I also pack a yogurt in case the tuna isn't enough but it typically is. I also bring a bottle of Isopure to work every day to sip on. That's the only way I'd hit my 60 grams of protein/day goal. There really isn't much variety in my diet yet. I like hummus too, and canned chicken isn't bad either. Take care!

I'm a little confused about the protein powder/shakes for after surgery. I see one of the more common ones is Unjury, which is very low in calories. Since from my understanding I will be only able to (or only want to because of lack of appetite) consume a teaspoon or two at a time and am only getting a few teaspoons a day (? correct)...shouldn't I need something that contains higher calories to keep me from becoming weak/fatigued until I'm able to eat actual food?

i had that when i took whey protein, i changed over to soy and i don,t get the cramps and diaherria with it. maybe you are sensitive to it

I drank half of the whey Protein shot (2oz)and about 45 minutes later I had the most violent bodily function. Has this happened to anyone else? I was sleeved 10/24, and honestly have not been regular, but this was extreme. Just wondering if this was a fluke or the shots....... Sleeved 10/24/12 Sent from my iPad using VST

Just to add what my typical day looks like now: I ALWAYS have breakfast. Weekdays I have an individual package of oatmeal (either low sugar or weight control). On weekends I will have 1/4 to 1/2 cup of egg whites scrambled, with some parmesan cheese on 1-2 slices of weight watchers toast. Occasionally I will have real eggs. Lunch: some kind of protein - either turkey or chicken or lean ham,tuna or cottage cheese or cheese (usually about 2 oz), some kind of carbohydrate (crackers, or weight wathcher's bread), 100 g of fat free yogurt and a piece of fruit (I might save the fruit and yogurt for a snack). I may also have some raw veggies (although I am not very fond of raw veggies, so mostly not). Dinner: protein (usually 3-4 oz) and lots of veggies. I love cooked veggies - some favorites: asparagus, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, brocoli, spinach, edamame beans, green beens. I don't use a lot of sauces, but I do use extra virgin olive oil, and parmesan cheese and some sauces (ie stir fry or salad dressing). I can still eat pasta and I will have pasta about once a week. Evening snack: 100 calorie packs (popcorn is a favorite), turkey pepperoni (only 45-50 calories per stick :wub:), fruit, suagr free pudding (about 60-100 calories per 1/2 cup), homemade high fiber, low fat, muffin (under 100 calories each), or a vita muffin (around 100 calories). I always plan an evening snack, even though I don't snack much during the day, because my real weakness is evening eating. If I am going to have cookies, or cake, usually it is on the weekend and I have it and enjoy it immensely. Despite my horrible eating patterns of the past, I am finding this way of eating pretty easy to maintain. I have been eating this way consistently for 9 months now (some slips - we won't talk about my trip to Europe last summer). I have never done this in my ENTIRE life for this long. I started this way of eating pre-band, but it is much easier to maintain since the band. Most of the time I actually have to plan to eat, to make sure I am eating enough nutritious stuff. That said, I still want to eat in the evenings, even when full :frown: Sorry for the long post, but I just wanted to let you know that I am probably the poster child for dysfunctional eating and letting food control me (please note my highest ever known weight). I just want to let people know that if you are willing to commit yourself, you can and will be successul, but it is a lot of hard work that you have to do for yourself. I read on a post in the last couple of days that someone said she looked at the band as a maintenance tool, but the actual weight loss was up to her. That statement really spoke to me and, in my case, I 100% agree. Good luck and know that you CAN do it!:frown:

As Others have said you are most likely just in the normal stall that occurs around 1 month post op. It is very important to try to get enough fluid and protein in, without those 2 primary things your weight loss will slow down. Good Luck.

Congratulations on your date. I am scheduled for November the 10h @ 9:30. I know the feeling of being overwhelmed because I feel the same way it seems like alot. Have you tried wal-mart for your protein shakes they are pretty reasonable. Good luck.

Have you tried Liquacel? Had it in the hospital and now I'm addicted...you just add it to water and its 16 grams of protein. It's hard to find...target pharmacy can special order it for you or its on Amazon....so good!

Always do proteins first, but all veggies are good and easy to eat just make them real soft..