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Most surgeons and dietitians agree that "pouch resets" are just crash diets. They don't actually reset your pouch (and nothing will, its an organ, its doing what its supposed to and doesn't need to be "reset") or do anything for long term weight loss. What WILL help, is tracking what you eat and staying in a calorie deficit, hitting your protein goal, ensuring you are getting in plenty of water and staying hydrated, and moving your body regularly. Go back to the habits that helped you lose the weight to begin with. Additionally, some amount of regain is completely normal. Most WLS patients find that their lowest weight isn't their healthiest weight long term. If possible, maybe check in with your surgeon's office and get their insight as well.
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if you've stopped tracking your intake, start with that. See how much you're eating. If it's too much, go back to the basics (not all the way back to liquids or purees, but the whole deal with protein first, then non-starchy vegetables, and then, if you have room, a piece of fruit or small serving of complex carbs). And yes, as sillykitty said, there are drugs that can give you a jump start to help you get back on track again, but I"d probably start first with tracking and then going back to the way you were eating the first year or two and see if that solves it.
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November 2022 surgery support!
NP_WIP replied to feisty one's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Had my 1 week post op appointment, everything went well. I have been doing good with my fluid almost at 55oz and I'm taking in about 40g of protein. Pain is small on that incision and only when I do certain movements. I'm cleared to start pureed on Monday. -
November 2022 Surgery Buddies
NP_WIP replied to Crystal Leifheit's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Had my 1 week post op appointment, everything went well. I have been doing good with my fluid almost at 55oz and I'm taking in about 40g of protein. Pain is small on that incision and only when I do certain movements. I'm cleared to start pureed on Monday. -
You have to just keep reminding yourself that it's temporary. Plug your nose while you drink it, you won't taste it as much. Have you tried adding unflavored protein powder to your broth?
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The thought of my protein shakes and electrolytes makes me sick. Even just looking at them. I know I need to get my protein in as well as liquids but idk how. I can tolerate brother and water but I get nauseous just thinking of protein shakes.
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First, there is no amount of weight one "should" lose by now. Everyone is different. If you are on plan you are doing great. Focus on your plan not on your scale. Get rid of your scale, it will make like much easier. On to plan. Again, each of our plans are different. Some are better or worse but it's probably more important to learn the discipline of following a plan than the particulars of the plan. By 3 months I was at my "forever" plan, which was 3 meals per day consisting of 3oz protein, 1oz veggies. I can't always manage the whole meal. If I can't get past one or two bites I may try again in an hour or so. I dump on sugar and fats, so I learned pretty quickly to avoid those. Otherwise I could eat anything. Some foods, like most snack foods, anything potato, I could eat easily and in volume. For the first two or three years I avoided such foods completely until I could master moderation, which for me was a new concept. Surgery doesn't deal with 100% of our issues. What goes into our mouths is still a choice. @liveaboard15 I've commented before that your pictured food would be a perfect meal and it looks delicious. The great aspect of them is that even if one is eating the chicken (as an example) for 4 or 5 meals in a row, adding and changing the sauce can still create quite a variety of flavors. BBQ, Asian, Italian, Italian, Curry... Yum. Good luck, Tek
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Nov 16 surgery date, bored of protein shakes
queensdaughter2 replied to SageIce's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You may also want to try the protein water as well as a different brand of protein shake. I personally liked the fairlife brand of shake. Some of them had 42 grams of protein. Sent from my SM-N981U using BariatricPal mobile app -
1 week post op & HUNGRY ! Help!
AXR313 replied to AXR313's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I seen people have the protein water I need to see where I can find them I'm sure it will be way better then these shakes lol Sent from my SM-N970U using BariatricPal mobile app -
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...
