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C diff and newly sleeved:( TMI and lengthy. ..
Kindle replied to Staycee Vanshel's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I feel your pain. I got a C. diff infection, also from clindamycin for a tooth infection. It just so happened to be 6 weeks after my VSG. Uncontrollable diarrhea with about a 10 second warning via severe cramping. No stopping it, no preventing it. At first they put me on metronidazole for 10 days, diarrhea cleared up, all was fine but then came back within 2 days of stopping meds. Another two weeks of metronidazole. Same thing, cleared up but came back as soon as I stopped. The worst part was that the metronidazole made me extremely nauseous and I could barely eat or drink anything....I was seriously having to spit out my own saliva cause swallowing it made me gag. I ended up needing IV fluids for dehydration 3 times. Plan B....vancomycin for three weeks. This is normally insanely expensive. $800-$1000 for the course but my gastroenterologist has a pharmacy that makes a vancomycin elixir for like $150. Vanco worked great....cleared up the diarrhea and didn't make me sick. But once again, 5 days after stopping the diarrhea came back. Oh, BTW, I had been drinking/eating yogurt and taking OTC probiotics since day 3 postop. I was also taking a 22 strain 50,000CFU probiotic and Sacromyces supplements once I was diagnosed with C.diff. Obviously didn't matter. So restarted Vanco and made plans for a fecal transplant. My insurance insurance wouldn't pay for it but I wasn't about to go through months and months of an ineffective antibiotIc regimen. Normal poop was worth the $$$ I had to pay. My gastroenterologist had done about 35 of them with a 100% cure rate. So I recruited a friend to be my donor.( my PCP's wife, actually), we went through all the blood and fecal tests to make sure she wasn't going to give me any other transmissible diseases and went ahead with the fecal transplant. It was super easy...just a glorified colonoscopy and it was an INSTANT CURE! Never had an issue since, and that was 20 months ago. BTW, I now list all of the C diff risk antibiotics as allergies so no one ever administers them again. In fact, I don't plan on ever taking any antibiotics ever again unless it's life or death. I just had my gallbladder removed and I let them give me ONE injection of ampicillin periop but refused the postop prophylaxis. Good luck! -
Week 2 post op sample diet
Catherine707 replied to readytobehealthy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Week 2 was still liquids for me, but when I was able to add more solid food, I started with Greek Yogurt and cottage cheese then progressed to scrambled eggs and canned corned beef hash. -
Ever Feel Like your stomach was a big ball?
IAmGrace posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think I had too much for supper last evening. I had 5 ounces of greek yogurt and about 1/2 hour later I had a protein shake. About 1/2 hour after that my stomach felt too full. It felt hard and distended. That happened to be once before about a week ago and it went away fairly quickly. However I woke up this morning still feeling like my stomach was too full (again hard and distended). I have a call into the doctor but haven't heard back yet. Has anyone ever felt this way? -
Total carbs verses net carbs
2goldengirl replied to csawesome's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm in the early days with veggies, so my fiber has come from a daily serving of Beans, usually refried. I am not carb-phobic. What @@rickm said is spot-on. Carbs aren't evil, but highly processed foods are problematic on several levels. First, their glycemic effect (which is mitigated to some extent when eaten with protein), second their nearly complete lack of nutrition, and third their lack of satiety. I have always done better with food I can recognize as food, as it's come out of the ground, so to speak. I do make exceptions for yogurt and cottage cheese, as their nutritional value is huge. I don't worry about the carbs in dairy. My daily carbs hover in the 40-60 range and it hasn't slowed me down. -
Tomorrow is my day! I have to be there at 5 AM surgery at 7. I am prepping my food for the week. I will be on full liquids when I leave the hospital Tuesday. I have tomato Soup, black bean soup, Greek yogurt and Protein pudding and protein pudding pops. I also have grits and malto meal for Breakfast. I have a lot of sugar free titanic syrups to flavor the yogurt and maybe the malto meal. I'm ready to go! My journey has begun!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Newbie in Phase 2 needing help/opinions...please?!?
Teachamy replied to court2180's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Our stage 2 includes applesauce, cream of wheat, an egg, yogurt, cottage cheese, etc. But very small quantities. Weeks 1-2 are liquid only with 3-4 tablespoons of food, relying mainly on protein shakes for nutrients, but exercising your pouch with very small amounts of food. Also, we were told to stop as soon as you feel full, even if it's only 1 TBL. So I don't think you need to feel like you are forcing yourself to finish the food. I am still pre-op, but have been required to make meal plans for the 3 stages after surgery. Do you have a dietician you could work with to come up with some meal plans? I hope this helps. Best of luck! Amy -
Questions about Dumping and over-eating
LindafromFlorida replied to Bobby Smith's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Happy to post..... When did you have surgery? I had surgery 11/18 and have felt like a new woman since, I had no problem eating and drinking whatsoever!!! Well, I hit a snag 2 nights ago ready for the 5-week phase, and had some crockpot chicken with mushroom sauce. Moist and mushy. Problem, I ATE TOO FAST AND DID NOT CHEW WELL. Got a little lax. It sat in the middle of my chest, making me uncomfortable til 3 pm yesterday, when I finally decided to eat 4 bites of yogurt. The yogurt apparently got stuck on the chicken lodged some where in there. After 5 minutes of scary running around cant breathe panic call rescue mode, I felt it slide on down. I learned tonight at a meeting at the hospital this is common. So let my experience help you to eat slowly and know why you are eating slowly, and chew chew chew. My doctor said today we should be eating one meal a day and eat only when hungry. I have been overeating. Because I have been doing so well. Stay by the rules!!!!!!! Merry Christmas..... -
7 wks. post-op not enough protein
kradtke5 replied to jennylew's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My NUT has me on 60g of protein a day. So in my eyes, you're doing great. I started to water down my Greek yogurt with a little milk, works great. -
My FOOD ADDICTION! I want REAL FOOD!
BLAKQUEEN replied to Gr8fulMiniMe's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi I am 11 days out and although I am not a food addict I do understand how you feel. I read some articles on head hunger and that helped, I really wasn't that hungry but the clear liquid stage was really really hard. I am at my mom's house and she has all my favorite foods in the fig and cabinets, but the kicker is all the food commercials they really drive me crazy. I could not wait for full liquids because you can eat Soup and yogurt. Hang in there it gets better remember what you did this for, drinking something usually gets rit of that hunger feeling. good luck -
Don't ever want to gain weight again
Bobby46 replied to VGB's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That was a while ago but I still eat about the same types of foods. I ate pretty much what I wanted, just really small servings. I started out at about 1/4 to 1/2 cup but am now up to 3/4 to 1 cup. Meatloaf, salmon patties, fish, chicken, meatballs. A little high Protein whole wheat Pasta, very little, it gets gummy and fills me up still. I love minute made whole grain bowls....I add shredded cheese and salsa to them. Soup...so many to choose from. I don't eat the "lite" ones. We eat so little I haven't felt the need to be that picky. Mashed potatoes with cheese....every now and again, not very often Hormel turkey chili Refried Beans with cheese. Egg with laughing cow and spinach. Taco meat with lettuce, tomato, onion and cheese. Turkey or Roastbeef with light creamcheese or laughing cow cheese spread on them and rolled up. Imitation crab with lite mayo. I eat that, tuna salad, chicken salad or egg salad and peanutbutter and jelly on special k cracker crisps. Triskets with humus. sugar free Jello and pudding. Cheese sticks. Greek yogurt with a little honey or trailmix if I want crunch. oatmeal with dried cranberries. Sauteed mushrooms and onions with turkey lunch slices So many things.....just eat what you like. Freeze what you cant finish. : ) -
How long does it take you to eat? How long SHOULD it take? Water?
nicblake posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi all, About 6 mo out now. I'm finding pacing myself while eating is difficult, esp. in college when you're always short on time. In general though, I haven't seen my capacity change since the beginning to now, it can take me five, ten or fifteen, thirty minutes, I'm still only going to be able to fit half a cheesestick, or half a container of yogurt in or x amount of other things. If anything, these days, my capacity is less. How long do you usually take to eat? Tips for eating slower? I also find myself eating a bit quicker because food is just... good, and I don't really think about eating super slow anymore. Although I'm not eating unhealthy and mostly Protein based, I worry I will stretch my sleeve (I did over eat a few times since leaving home but thats MOSTLY subsided) and sometimes eating at the rate I've been at has made me not feel very well physically and/or emotionally. Should I stop eating right before I'm full, or until I'm COMFORTABLY full? I just feel stress and guilt because I honestly don't know. I've had a harder time since leaving home and I'm honestly doing my best while struggling to get protein in which will lead to "I need another bite of this chicken" and then feeling awful for it. I don't chug but I kind of gulp Water, too. Could a negative effect come from this? -
7 days Post op cravings and tiredness
autumn23242 replied to Gauge'sMom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 11 days post op and my diet is also similar to gauge'smom. I also find that there is not much restriction for soups and liquids. Makes it super easy to get my liquids in but it is a real reminder that this is a tool and I have to choose what I have. I am pretty sure if I went and got a 600 calorie drink at starbucks my stomach would tolerate it with no problem....all the more reason for me to remember all the hard work and time I have invested in this journey!! I do find though with yogurt or blended foods that I start feeling full barter 2 to 3 ounces. The drier the food the less I can have. If it has a high moisture content then about 3 ounces. Definitely feel lucky though that when I am full I get a hiccup and heavy feeling. No vomiting so far...fingers crossed it stays that way!!! -
I cant believe how happy I am with phase 3
donaboss posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am beyond happy and pleased. Last night I had my first meal which included a piece of thin deli meat and a slice of cheese and it was delicious. Today for lunch I made a tuna salad which included dice onions, light mayo and lemon and pepper and I LOvED it. It tasted sooo delicious and my sleeve loved it and accepted it. I was so scared that I was never going to be able to eat again but that was not the case. I took care of my sleeve though and I ate by my doctors rules and ate very slowly. I was so scared to eat the tuna but I felt normal again. I could cry from happiness. Only my mom, 2 sisters and 3 closest friends knew of my surgery and now that I am eating more "healthy" food the rest of the family are not suspicious. I try to eat every 4 hours just like I am told too but sometimes every 3 hours because I do get hungry. I also work out so for 4 weeks I ate between 300-420 calories and yesterday was the first day I ate 690 calories and I did burn 390 at the gym. This is my phase 3 so not sure how much calories I should be eating. I make sure each of my meal had lots of Protein and low carbs. Just a week ago I was barely getting 20g of protein and yesterday it was 63g I was beyond happy. I also take my Vitamins everyday it's part of me now and I don't want to get sick. I drink lots of Water especially at night I have a bottle next to my night stand and I am surprised how much I drink. I used to love sweet food but I am starting to hate them a lot. Like I loved my yogurt in the morning which is light and fit Greek yogurt and now I am finding it to be really sweet lol. Not complaining because sweets are the reason why I got into this place. I have a lot of energy. I work full time and I am a full time student taking 6 classes and I still make time to go to the gym 3 times per week and I walk everyday during my lunch. Knock on wood, I have to gas or acid problem at all. I wish I could use the bathroom more often but I will get there soon enough. Sometimes I think I did not have the sleeve at all haha. I remember the first 2 weeks were hard and everyone told me how it will get better to hang in there and I would say to myself no this will never get better but it's true it does get better. Just have patience and you won't believe how fast time flys. Ok going to do homework now, I just wanted to share something positive. -
Anyine try baby food during pureeds?
T'snewstart replied to Jen40's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi I did try baby food (fruit) only. Eh, it was OK. However, I seemed to enjoy apple sauce and would mix in some unflavored protein powder with it. Or I would have some cottage cheese or yogurt with it. Small amounts of course. I was never worried too much about the sugar content as the amount I was eating was so small... This might sound gross but it worked for me. I would get sugar free pudding and peanut butter and mix those together. Made sure I was getting in some protein with the peanut butter. Again, not real worried about the fat content either .. As I was eating such small amounts. Good stuff!! ( Please make sure these items are on your Dr.'s list of foods to eat) every Dr. Is different... Best Wishes Tina -
7 weeks out and can barely eat anything!
JennyBeth posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 7 weeks out (on Wednesday) and I still have so much restriction that I can barely eat anything! I am cleared for regular food at this point, but I still stick with soft foods because many foods don't always agree with me. I'm lactose intolerant (which has gotten worse since surgery) so I can't do milk, yogurt or ice cream and had a very difficult time finding a protein drink in the beginning that didn't make me sick. I had no idea whey protein is milk protein. Isopure was the only thing I could somewhat tolerate and now it makes me gag. Even drinking can be difficult. Last night I took one too many sips of my Gatorade G2 and threw it all up. I'm drained all the time because my calories are too low. I work full-time and eating makes me nervous now because I never know if it will make me sick. My surgeon said this is normal for the first few months. I had hoped it would get easier at this point, but I feel stuck where I'm at. -
I start mine on Wednesday. Mine is two weeks. First week I get one pack of oatmeal then 6 servings of liquid (protein drinks, soups). Second week, no oatmeal, just the liquids. I can add in a light greek yogurt and some jello if needed. Sadly no veges for me. Not sure how I'm going to manage!
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CLEARED TO MOVE TO PUREE STAGE!!!
Sullie06 replied to ThickGirl5683's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Pureed stage was 2 weeks for me so I get wanting to change things up. Some of the meals I did was refried beans and a little salsa whizzed up. Tuna or Chicken, shredded, in the blender with some plain greek yogurt or a little low fat mayo (my NUT said low fat mayo was fine), cottage cheese, scrambled eggs, cream or blended soups, ricotta bake, cream of wheat. -
Looking for a Buddy. I don't care where you live.
LeanMeanFightinMachine replied to Kristin Davina's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I bought a few cases of Premier Protein shakes in chocolate flavor. They taste good, best really cold and have 30g protein in each 11oz carton. I also bought a container of unflavored Unjury protein powder to throw into recipes for added protein. I tried experimenting with the unjury powder and like hot chocolate sugar free, ice,Greek yogurt, half a banana, and almond milk. Yum! -
19 days later after surgery and this liquid diet sucks
jerz replied to mrsb12's topic in Food and Nutrition
I'm 2 weeks post op and my surgeon is not so strict. One week clear liquid. 2nd weeks is shakes, pudding and yogurt. 3 rd week is puréed food like chili, tuna etc. 4th week is solid. I think every doc and nut is different. -
I know, I know! Everyone goes through stalls and everyone posts about it..but......I'm eating 600 calories a day, doing light weights 2 times a week, but only for the last 2 weeks and getting 60 mins of cardio at least 3 times a week....and I am still at only 30 lbs lost. Actually, I just got on the scale a little bit ago and it says I gained a pound, WTH? So its only 29lbs. I am so frustrated. Even though I know its normal, its making me so discouraged. I'm making a conscious effort to eat one more meal a day since I was only eating 3 before, and still nothing. This has been going on since I was 3 weeks out. Im only a little over 6 weeks now. I lost 28lbs in 3 weeks and then 2 in 3 weeks. I barely eat any carbs, mostly chicken and cheese. The only "treat" I allow myself is frozen yogurt, but only a couple times a week. I keep waiting to pass this "3 week stall", but its not MOVING!
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What is a typical meal like for someone with the sleeve 4-5 months after surgery?
Bufflehead replied to Savannah Lee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine was 2 oz lean meat + 1 oz green veggies (soft), or a poached egg over a couple tablespoons of refried beans, something like that. Or 3oz yogurt or cottage cheese. -
I'm feeling good! I can do the stairs to and from my apartment pretty comfortably now. I'm living off of water, crystal light, protein shakes (which I'm getting really sick of), and greek yogurt. Tonight, I'm having cream of tomato soup! My mothing in law made it for me and she said she took special care blending it to make sure there are no chunks.
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Post Op Food Services or Recommendations
TheMoxieMama replied to newyorklady20's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree, the early stages were quite easy. I also ate a lot of the same things every day, including protein broth, yogurt, eggs (never finished in one meal) and protein shakes. Since then, it's been trial and error. Some foods sit well, and others do not. I could not stand Premiere shakes anymore post-op for example. -
Today is my first day start to 4 weeks...
AZhiker replied to Isabelmonster's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
at 4 weeks I was on soft proteins = cott cheese, yogurt, tofu, egg, beans, protein shakes, soft fish. No carbs. No veggies until 8 weeks. I was eating about 500 cal/day. -
I use All One Original Vitamin & Mineral formula. It is a powder. I add it to my yogurt, juice, latte or whatever I'm having for Breakfast and lunch. I love it! You can see all the nutrients in it here: http://store.nexternal.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=allone&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=277294337&Count2=194434762&ProductID=4&Target=products.asp
