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Surgery was a week ago tomorrow. My last sore incision felt significantly better today, it had really been pinching until then (it's deeply puckered, I call it my button tuft incision). I'm able to eat between 3 & 5 tbls of food a day, depending on thickness. 2 - 3 tbls of broth, or a tbl of yogurt, pudding, or cottage cheese. About 2 tbls of a thick, strained soup. I'm not really ever feeling hungry yet, but I do feel a bit gurgly once or twice a day. The pain with drinking has almost subsided. Today I was able to take 3 very small sips with only a few seconds in between. This is the first day I've been able to drink more than one small sip at a time. I stop before there's pain, but there's still pressure. I'm still having a hard time getting more than about 25 oz of any fluid in per day - hopefully it will start getting easier soon. My first post-op is Wed. I'll know scale change then. I'm not expecting much since I'm still taking predisone (allergic reaction to meds from surgery). The meds I have to take are definitely still an obstacle to eating/drinking more. I have to take sucralfate (4x daily) to keep the predisone (2x daily) from irritating my stomach too much, plus the omeprazole (2x daily). Just my meds keep me stuffed for several hours. How is everyone else doing?
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I Learned My Lesson. Do Not Do A Strenuous Hike Without A Carb Load
Catracks replied to Catracks's topic in Fitness & Exercise
Yes congratulations on the century ride. I am so in awe of you athletes. I had a 6 oz Greek yogurt with half a dozen fresh chopped cherries this morning for Breakfast. That is pushing it with my still tiny sleeve. YUM! -
Aw man.. I was looking forward to mixing up my greek yogurt with defrosted mango chunks from Trader Joe again. Well.. I'll still give it a go when the time comes, but I'll proceed with caution.
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Anyone From Buffalo, Ny Out There?
QueenCityGal replied to chilihot59's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Oh yes Greek yogurt is good and very versatile. And it helps keep the digestive tract going! I do the Chobani Zero plain - 7g carbs and 18g protein, which is the most for a Greek yogurt I believe. I sweeten it with a little Splenda and add a few drops of vanilla or almond extract for a nice rich flavor. Or you can add in a little Crystal Light or other sugar-free drink mix and make your own flavors to keep it interesting. -
how am i supposed to consume 1500 calories a day?
megamomnj replied to angieband's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Just an idea. I started to add a scoop of unflavored Protein powder and a little bit of Special K Protein Cereal to my Greek yogurt in the morning. Boosts up my calories and protein and keeps me fuller longer. I do have to add a splash of almond milk to thin it out a little. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk -
Gluten Intolerant and Sleeve, Anyone have and advice?
mtchick replied to Mini Me Wanna~Be's topic in Food and Nutrition
I have Celiac and was sleeved 11 months ago. One of my favorite foods is Subway????. I order a turkey sub without the bread. They put it in a salad bowl for me and I eat it with a knife & fork. Greek yogurt, string cheese and turkey bites are a staple for me. I don't eat bread at all, even gluten free. Doesn't go down or sit well???? -
Well, glad you had the unfill. But, incase your surgeon's office did not say anything, you should stay on liquids for a day or 2 to let your stomach calm down. My surgeon recommends 2 days clear and 2 days full liquids after aboth a fill and unfill. Only one time did I break that rule, that was when I, also, had not had anything for a day. But, generally you need to let you swollen stomach relax. Take it easy!!!Karen PS:Even yogurt is hard to get to pass if you are swollen.
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Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor someone to help and encourage through this journey!
wannabthinagain replied to wannabthinagain's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks to all of you for checking in on me! My surgery went great. I was home before NOON yesterday! I was able to get up and walk (just around the house) my night wasn't bad at all. i was even able to lay on my side! this morning, the only times i feel any discomfort is when i stand from sitting, or when i go to sit down. Also, when i try to take deep breaths. even then, it's not bad! i feel no restriction...is that normal until my first fill? of course the only thing beside medicines (they are pills not liquid) that i have had is Water. I kinda feel like the pills are in my throat, but way up there, like i didn't have enough water to make it go down. today i can add a carnation istant Breakfast. i'm pretty sure tomorrow i can start a full liquid diet (yogurt, cream Soups thinned with milk, etc) i remember the nurse telling me i probably wouldn't be able to get even much water down, and i'm not having trouble at all. every one and again, i feel pressure in my chest and i'm burp a little and it goes away for a while. I'm so excited to start this journey!! again, thanks to all of you for the cheers and well wishes!! -
Yes, you can puree pinto Beans. You can have canned chicken or tuna on the puree stage. I would mix my chicken with a little lowfat mayo and seasonings and have it like a little chicken salad. Refried beans, hummus, yogurt, cottage cheese, scrambled eggs, ricotta bake.
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Help I need ideas PLEASE!
GwSoccermom replied to GwSoccermom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you for your replies. I am eating the right size portions, but also hungry between meals. And I do not have any ideas for weekly menu/meal planning. I can never figure out how to plan and we only shop once per week. I need some ideas for all meals during the week. I also snack once in the afternoon (fruit or yogurt) and I cant lose my after dinner sweet tooth and always want something for an evening desert. -
Help I need ideas PLEASE!
jujuvee replied to GwSoccermom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Tomato Soup or Hot broth is also an option... Are you Eating solid foods now? -Sample menu Protein drink...( my every morning choice) Other ideas for breakfast..... oatmeal with Protein powder scrambled eggs/ turkey bacon Greek yogurt with granola lunch salad w/tuna, hard boiled egg, cheese deli meat wraps chunky soups BBQ chicken in a pita pocket peanut butter/ jelly on toast dinner turkey meatloaf baked chicken burger w/lean meat chili Pasta w/ shrimp and if you have to have something sweet and you don't want fruit how about sherbert. -
Post-Op...AHHH!
project lisa replied to angelpie07's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
today was my day to move from Clear Liquids to semi liquids - for lunch I am having Panera Bread /tomato Bisque soup. Here is the list from my doctor of what to eat beginning the 3rd day up till day 15 post op broth, cream Soups, diet popsicles, watery grits or oatmeal, cream of wheat, blenderized soups ( vegetable beef, chicken noodle etc) no particle bigger than 3mm low calorie high Protein smoothies, low fat yogurt, sugar free pudding. Juices between meals Water, crystal light, unsweetened tea, coffee, propel, gatorade, juices ( count calories these add up fast) sugar free jello( let it dissolve in mouth) I like Sonic drinks and their strawberry creamslush has 7 grams of protein in 370 calories so I may try that for dinner. I hope this helps. Hang in there -- today I still have a lot of gas pain in my shoulders but I am determined not to take pain medication until at least 5 pm so I am walking all over the house. Lisa -
Newbie with pre-op protein concerns
Shelley64 replied to lookin_good_feelin_better's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Are you eating any yogurt? Greek yogurt has a ton more Protein than any others. I really like the Chobani brand. It has about 20 grams of protein. I'm not supposed to have any yogurt with fruit so I bought the plain variety and I'll just add some sweetener. I'm not crazy about the shakes either but I'm managing to get the muscle milk vanilla down. It's better when you can add frozen fruit because it makes it kinda frothy but no fruit right now. Hope the yogurt idea helps. Good Luck. Hi, all! Well, I've been through the approval process and my surgery is January 4, 2011...right around the corner!! I am both excited and terrified. The pre-op diet it kicking my butt in the worst kind of way! I cannot stand any of the Protein Shakes, and trust me, I've tried them all!! Every one of them make me sick to my stomach. I am literally living off Carnation Instant Breakfast in the morning and broth/gelatin/sugar free popsicles the rest of the day. I know I am no where near close to the 70g of protein that I was told to consume per day. I am concerned this could cause a problem during, or after surgery. Any suggestions? -
October 2010 Bandsters!!
Grams replied to Sarah71407's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's so good to hear from you I was getting a little worried. Glad to hear everything went well for you. how are you feeling today? I know what you mean about the backside I am so done with the pain and feeling down. I feel bad posting anything but good news but maybe there are others out there that aren't finding this as easy as others. Did you have a hernia repair done with your banding? I did and I'm wondering if that's why this is harder than I expected. My discomfort is getting manageable (day 10) and yesterday I went without Tylenol all day so that's an improvement. Some nights I sleep ok others not so much, I should have bought a recliner. My nutritionist gave me a day by day food plan which is helpful and seems to be dead-on. Do you have a fax # I could send you a copy of what I have. In Phase1 which she says is typically 1 day to 2 weeks after surgery she recommends: high protein liquid supplements such as Ensure, Boost, or Carnation Breakfast anytime, clear or cream soups with no noodles or chunks (strain or blend), yogurt, pudding made with skim milk, 1% or skim milk, jello, fruit juice or pureed soft fruit like applesauce. Next post I'll give you Phase 2. I'm so glad I found your post today I was feeling really down and just connecting helps. I hope I haven't scared anyone and I truly look forward to posting good news again, soon I hope. Take care my friend we will get through this. Lynne:unsure: -
2 weeks post op-what were you eating?
Paigey replied to babyk's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am now two weeks post op and just started with the mushies in the last couple of days. I am still starting my day off with a Protein shake. I think it helps me to control any hunger pangs I might get before lunchtime. I've been able to tolerate most soups, but only in small quantities. I tried some homemade mac and cheese and that did okay for me, but I should have stopped about to two spoons before I actually did. Sometimes it feels like there is a rock sitting right between my breasts in my chest. Cottage cheese with a little salt and pepper is very filling, as is the Yoplait 100 calorie yogurts. If I am still hungry or just want to eat, I either have a sugar free popsicle or sugar free Jello. I've printed out several crock pot recipes that I'd like to try this week, but I'm really just scared to eat. It feels like the band is stopping me from eating too much, but since I haven't had a fill yet, I wonder how much of it is real and how much of it is just in my head. -
Foods that keep you full?
Crossfit4Me replied to Crossfit4Me's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ok, so I get the dense proteins. And I know I need veggies and want them but not sure why I will be sorry if I don't eat them?? What other foods. Especially breakfast foods? I have been eating plain greek yogurt but it's not really working for me anymore now that I have pretty much progressed to trying to eat anything. I love the yogurt and love all the protein in it but it doesn't keep me full for long at all. So advice on breakfast foods and any other foods other than the dense proteins that you listed? -
I love that yogurt. It's got 13 to 15 g of protein per package, so it's a good bang for the calories, in my opinion. Plus you don't have to mess with it.
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Try Bolthouse Farms yogurt dressing as a mayo substitute. It comes in a lot of flavors and has only 45 calories for 2 tablespoons. It's in the refrigerated section of the produce department.
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I eat mostly yogurt, protein drinks, lean meats, cheese, chili, raw veggies
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I would say first off you aren't eating enough and you aren't meeting Protein goals. I would add at a minimum an afternoon snack something like yogurt with a bit of fruit and a tsp of flax or wheat germ sprinkled on top would also address the constipation issues you previously mentioned. I would look into something like the the Isopure nocarb drinks or Syntrax nectar to help increase your protein and Fluid intake. I would also try walking for at least 15 - 20 minutes a day. Exercise helps jump start your metabolism and appetite. I would also call the doctor. Still having trouble eating at 8 weeks out is not a good thing. ETA: If you can tolerate it. I would even add a tiny bit of spinach to that 1 egg. Spinach had Vitamin A, K, folate, Fiber, Iron and protein. I would also add a tiny bit of Protein powder to the the afternoon yogurt. That would increase your protein intake.
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I would just keep pushing through it and try to get in as much protein as possible. In some sense you have to push yourself a little bit because it is part of the healing process but just remember not to push yourself too much. I remember when I got on soft foods I would take two bites of yogurt and be full and content for the whole day. I would just continue to try your best but don't make yourself miserable.
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Picky eater need some ideas for after surgery food
summerseeker replied to Gigi G's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Tiny amounts of yogurt, cream cheese, peanut butter and banana blitzed in milk, strained soups etc -
What type of yogurt do you use?
ProudGrammy replied to Bring It On's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@playlikeworldchamps GMTA i luv luv luv my 0% plain fage greek yogurt - yum yum yum just came back from fridge with these #s (did you miss me?? ) sugar & carbs are 7 gr each - not toooo bad 18 gr Protein woo hoo i mix yogurt with one sweetener, 1/4 cup of fresh blueberries, and top it with a finger full of granola!!! its after midnight and now i want to eat the yummy yogurt see what you started!!! oh well done eating for the day going to bed now good night sweet dreams to all of you kathy -
Are you on the pureed stage yet? I am getting in most of my protein through non shakes. Starkist Tuna creations, Wonderslim shakes/pudding meal replacements, cheese sticks, cottage cheese, yogurt with ground flax (helps with fiber / constipation) - I noticed I was fuller longer with shakes but I couldn't meet my protein. Since I've switched and reduced shakes - I feel better and may eat more often but my body is definitely adjusting and liking this version better.
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I started pre-op diet today. Will have surgery in 2 weeks. I went to Trader Joe's and got Vanilla & Chocolate Soy Whey Protein Powder. Also got pure pressed Apple Juice. Pure carrot & apple Juice Mix. Also, got some non-fat yogurt and frozen fruit like mangos carrots and cherries and pineapples. What I plan to do is blend up the protein powder, frozen fruit and some juice for 2 meals out of the day. Will be eating veggie broth and tomato soup as well.
