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1 week post op & HUNGRY ! Help!
FinchLips replied to AXR313's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was/am a picky eater too. most whey shakes upset my stomach, so I used pre-made vegan shakes as well as made my own. Honestly I hated every minute of that phase. The protein water made things better, I use them even now. So it was hydrating and full of protein, but not thick and heavy like the shakes. 38yo F/ 5'10"/Heaviest:275/ SW:259/ CW:235 -
1 week post op & HUNGRY ! Help!
FinchLips replied to AXR313's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Stick to the plan! I feel your pain, I felt the e act same way! I broadened out to include Greek yogurt (watered down with almond milk) and bone broth and gatorade protein/Whey2O were my best friend during this time. Higher protein absolutely helped me feel full and stay satisfied longer. Sent from my SM-G998U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Just some advise from someone 2 years out of Sleeve Surgery
catwoman7 replied to skinny_me_1970's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I didn't lose much hair at all I barely noticed it, let alone anyone else (I didn't take anything for it - i just kept on top of my protein and vitamins). You may be lucky as well... -
That's really good to know! I was thinking more "it's important for me to finish this so I meet my protein goals so I should wait to I can eat everything" but I will stick to the recommended portions/no more than 30 minutes from now on.
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That's absolutely my motivation as well - trying to meet my protein goals! I have my first post-op meeting with my nutritionist tomorrow (kind of wish it had been earlier...) but I will do better about sticking to the recommended portions. This morning I had 1/4 c of oatmeal as outlined in my meal plan and didn't get the tightness at all.
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Yes, once you feel that tightness - that's your restriction. Meals should not take more than 30 minutes to consume and not be more than 2 ounces in portion. I was forcing myself to eat a full cup of yogurt around 3 weeks because I was trying to get all my protein in and my nutritionist strongly advised that was way too much (a cup of yogurt is typically about 5 oz) But you lose the most weight in the beginning and also don't have that hungry feeling so take advantage of it! Stay disciplined through the beginning and it will pay off! The first 4 weeks is the hardest but it gets better! Good luck!
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September surgery buddies!!
qtdoll replied to Slwhurst's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Super embarrassed by what happened yesterday. I had 4 viles of blood drawn, ate a small protein bar & went to Walmart to exchange a sweater. Guess who was laying on a bench halfway passed out about 20mins later. I should have gone straight home after getting my blood but during my pre-op days a quick snack was enough to give me an hour or 2 of energy. Not anymore. Thankfully I wasn't alone & my brother brought me an electric wheelchair bc I couldn't walk. My vision & feeling in my hands came back & I was able to walk to the car. Not doing that again -
Have you tried the clear protein drinks. I found them to be a little less sweet. They haze them in so many brands. I did the premiere protein ones from Amazon. But since you are pressed for time I would try convenience stores and pick up a few to try.
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Formula for logging fluids & proteins
Arabesque replied to Sully143's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just log it when you have finished drinking all you made. Or if you don’t finish it, just record what you did drink. So if you drank 3/4 of your shake that’s 6ozs of fluids & 3/4 (or 75%) of the total protein content of the protein powder you added plus the protein in the milk). Keep it simple when you can. There’s enough to be thinking about & working out in the beginning without complicating aspects. 😀 -
November 2022 surgery support!
R2twobees replied to feisty one's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My Resleeve was on Nov. 16th. Next to zero pain and each day I can consume more water. I was discharged on Phase two diet which included cream soups, protein shakes, Greek yogurt, and everything else from Phase one. I'm now eleven days post-op and having crazy cravings for popcorn. I allowed myself to have a half cup. I chewed it well and it went down with no issue, which scares me that I was able to eat it. I haven't cheated other than that. I cooked an entire Thanksgiving dinner, but none of that for me....instead 3 oz cream of chicken soup. I'm able to get my 64ozs of water in. I'm a slow loser though....before the preop liquid diet 244, sw 237 today 231....i feel like i should've lost more by now 11 days post-op and only 13lbs? -
I think my surgery failed
Spinoza replied to Honeyme's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Yes I agree - if you can tell us a little bit more about yourself then people may be more able to help. Particularly what you mean when you say you've stuck to your diet. What does that entail? Protein and water goals only? Calorie goals? Please let us help you!!! -
Formula for logging fluids & proteins
Sully143 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Is there a formula for logging the fluids and proteins for stage 3? Example, if you do 2 scoops powder with 8 oz milk but are drinking out of little 2oz cups every 15-30 mins? How are we logging this? Thanks. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app -
I have been on the two week liquid diet since Nov 14th surgery is the 28th and I agree its hell. Not so much because of the no food, i have adjusted to that pretty much but he sweetness of the shakes geez, i couldn't do it anymore so i go the unflavored protein powder and am just mixing it with water. I cannot do another sweet shake ughhhh. I m so grateful surgery date is in two days.
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1 week post of and severe diarrhea
Leo segovia replied to switchwitch's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Reading labels and becoming a ninja at ingredient understanding is my new thing. Yougert should just be active bacterial culture and milk. Nothing else. Any additional thing is just filler. I have and try to make my own with my one pot. It is so easy it is ridiculous . And will add some chopped fruit or some of my protein powder to it when I take a portion. Reading deceptive packing is important and will make you a more effective fat burning machine . Wishing you continued success. -
I'm sorry your going thru this. Sadly, I can relate. One of the reasons I got WLS was because of back issues and sciatica. It took me 18+ months of complaining to get an MRI ordered thru my doctor. If you want one I would suggest taking your chances with the emergency room as they are usually more willing to do expensive tests. I can't help but wonder if some of my back problems could've been prevented had my doctor found the herniated discs, bulging discs and stenosis sooner. Pain management hasn't been terribly helpful for me either. Noone will prescribe me anything since my condition is chronic. Surgery isn't likely to help, so my only options are PT and epidurals. The first one didn't help much. I hope you get answers and help sooner. Do not assume it will heal on it's own. You may need to switch to a different doctors office altogether. Sent from my SM-G991U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Hey yall, I had vsg on Halloween. Lost weight fairly easily the first 3 weeks. But that 3rd week and now the 4th week the scale has not moved. I know from what I read it is normal but it's been 2 weeks now and I am worried. I have tried different things to restart it like okay maybe I need to count every thing that I eat and did that then, okay maybe I need to eat more so my body will stop freaking out and tried that. However, nothing worked haha. I am getting all required protein and water and keep it low carb. I was eating like 250 calories and day then bumped it up to around 500 for a couple days. And when I added more carb still nothing happened. So, today I decided I'd try to walk for 30 mins which I did. Hoping the scale moves. Any suggestions?!!! I really want to succeed...
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Questions about MMJ use.
liveaboard15 replied to beaglegirl2's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I smoke almost everyday a joint. I got my medical card here in Florida. So edibles hit different now. So i would go low and slow with that. But no issues with using MJ. Yes they cause the munchies. So i try to keep some good snacks to help with those cravings. my local gas station has a lot of protein snacks now especially chips so i grab those, some Quest protein peanut butter cups, slim jims stuff like that. and i get full very quickly so 2 slim jims and i am full. i stayed off the MJ for the first 2 months after surgery. I wanted to make sure i was good on regular solid foods without issue. -
They had us begin replacing one meal with protein shake, create protein focused meals and limit our carb serving to half a cup whole grains a day, when I started the process. I am a born rule follower so I was approved to surgery after my first month on this but the nutritionist gave me the impression she doesn’t clear people for surgery until she’s confident they are following it. Maybe that’s in part why they didn’t do they liquid dirt either.
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September surgery buddies!!
nymisc replied to Slwhurst's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It is weird for me. I can almost eat anything, just in super small amounts. I had turkey, yam and potatoes (about 1 tbsp of each) and even a bit of pecan pie without the crust. However, I made a keto rum cake to take with me, and I took a small taste of that the day before. I was trying out the recipe. I got the foamies for the first time, from just a small taste. At this point I think my stomach just has a mind of its own and I just have to listen. Most days I just eat eggs, tuna fish, protein shakes, protein water. I had a meatball for dinner yesterday. -
September surgery buddies!!
Hope4NewMe replied to Slwhurst's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well I gave myself that day as a cheat day and I wasn't even going to track my food but I couldn't stop myself and tracked anyway. I ate more calories then I thought that I could which was 1114 calories. Most of the issue was cheese looking at the breakdown. So many calories in a little amount of food so I'll have to be careful with cheese in the future I think. I did eat a little of everything and didn't worry about carbs and ended up eating 77. The sad thing was that when I just eat what I want to eat, I didn't eat enough protein and only hit 50. I did have an issue with the turkey itself which I guess is the same as chicken. I just can't eat it very well, it feels like I'm eating rocks and makes my stomach sore. I was worried that it would hurt my mental ability to stick to the diet after giving myself free rein but so far so good. I think it basically got it out of my system and has actually helped my carb cravings and head hunger issues at least temporarily. So I think I did ok and I can see where I need to watch myself and calories but everything is still a learning curve at this point and I learned a lot and got to celebrate with my family, so it was a good day -
I totally understand what's going all day and not peeing... I was told to get at least 32 oz of water as long as I was getting 32 oz of liquids through protein shakes etc... But when I go to the bathroom, it's a really dark almost orange color... So clearly I'm not drinking enough water... I have a highly demanding job and don't have time to go to the bathroom during the day, but the concern isn't just that. It's that I don't have time to drink water and I honestly don't have to go to the bathroom all day. Any suggestions? I am right where you are girl week seven after surgery too... Sent from my Pixel 6 using BariatricPal mobile app
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Its up to your surgeon. Mine specifically said not to give up caffeine during this time because of how rough it can be on the liquid diet that they dont want to cause more stress lol. but they did say no sugar, and for creamers to use sugar free creamers only. for sugar i used TRUVIA which is what i still use everyday now post op. But yes using protein shakes for creamers is a great way to get in that protein and coffee at the same time. My nutritionist highly recommended that.
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November 2022 surgery support!
monmarie replied to feisty one's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Had bypass the 22nd. … yesterday was the worst of it didn’t want to drink anything only sleep. Today not feeling pain or nausea. Really paying attention to my liquids and intake to get my fluid goal. Hiccups woke me up the middle of the night. Adding ice to my protein shakes to water down since they are to thick. -
Here we go! Today I start my liquid diet. Can I have coffee on this? I forgot to ask my doctor, if so what can we use for creamer? Right now I'm using fairlife protein but it it's kind of weird Sent from my moto g stylus 5G using BariatricPal mobile app
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Weirdest None-Scale-Victory - I'll go first
BigSue replied to chiquitatummy's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Torrid is a plus-size store, so their size 0 is equivalent to a large in non-plus sizing. It was weird for me to size out of plus-size stores. For my entire adult life, I was limited to a handful of stores that made clothes in my size, and now that I can find clothes in my size almost anywhere, the options are overwhelming and I have no idea where to shop!
