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Just banded Aug 13 and have a question!
LollyMoe replied to chris9plus1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on 8/11/09 and have now moved to full-liquids. I can have a protein shake with skim milk, tea, strained cream soups, broths, plain yogurt and of course water, water, water. Feeling good. Just one site that is still tender. Not walking much except in house from room to room and back. Will have to lose some more to make my legs work again, I guess. Lots of pre-surgery problems with them but looking forward to getting better. Huge amount of gas gurgling..... -
So I had my band placed on August 30. I am still feeling horrible and I was wondering if anyone felt the same way or if I should be concerned. Everytime I drink one of my protein shakes (which I had for 2 weeks pre-op with no problems) my stomach gets really upset and I start to cramp and then it seems to go right through me. I have gotten to the point where I don't even want to drink them because I am afraid of what will happen. I have tried immodium, mylanta, tums, and gas-x. I am getting so fatigued and frustrated. I broke down and had a yogurt last night and it went down really well and my stomach felt ok. At this point I am totally regretting having this band placed. Please help!
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How did you get past the liquid stage? Feeling hopeless
lauraellen80 replied to cuchas's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Not yet! My surgeon's phase diet doesn't allow for raw fruits & veggies until after 6 weeks. Your new tummy will not tolerate raw fruits right now, especially ones with seeds like strawberries. What Protein shakes have you tried? My favorites are Unjury's Vanilla and chocolate Splendor flavors, and Syntrax Nectar's "Sweets" flavors, especially Double-Stuffed Cookie. Syntrax offers a sample pack of their Nectars, including a bunch of fruity ones (not my thing, but lots of people like them). My surgery was the same day as yours, and right now I'm doing 1/3 c. of a protein shake at a time, finishing 1 shake per day. My surgeon's PA said I could use soy or almond milk during the first week, when I'm not supposed to have dairy. I'm using unsweetened vanilla almond milk, and it's good. Edited to add: I do have to admit that I'm also tired of Clear Liquids already, too! I am going to be so excited to have pudding and yogurt and strained Soups next week! And I'm already fantasizing about refried Beans and scrambled eggs on the soft foods phase... -
Preparing for after surgery
5McK replied to peacequeen's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can't stand the Protein shakes post op! The first 10 days I lived on gatorade and chicken broth. Once on pureed foods it was mashed potatoes and gravy and scrambled eggs. And everything had to be room temperature. I couldn't stand hot or cold in my stomach. Now that I'm on mushy foods, I'm trying to broaden my palate, but its not easy. My stomach can't stand yogurt, sour cream, Protein drinks and my Vitamins. I literally get nauseas and sometimes even heave. I hope you have someone who can run to the store for you for the first week or so after surgery. I was lucky in that even though I had stocked up on those protein drinks, my husband understood and would run to the store for more Gatorade and broth when I ran out. Just listen to your body and good luck! -
PostOp Diet... what can I have?
gaudjosl replied to mrsaizsha_101's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Pudding is my fav lol. I am on day 8 as surgery was Oct 16. I have oatmeal and creamy soups with mushed carrots. I'll do rutabaga tomorrow. Greek yogurt I tried again today. It has been giving me the runs. Trying to balance getting 60 to 80 grams of protein ( seems impossible) and drinking water. I love this sleeve! -
Ruby Reds are a GREAT invention, they give you a full day serving of fruits & vegtables in a small scoopful and they taste great. They were a gift to me and they've lasted quite well through my on again off again healthy fads/trends. You can put the RubyReds in anything, water, juice, etc.. I've noticed it's especially good with Berry Propel and the Healthy Balance Brand Pomergrante/blueberry/Acai blend juice. I originally found the Healthy Balance juices as an alternative for my diabetic mother, but quickly found out they taste great. Even my 9 yr old nephew likes them and has for last 2 years we've been buying them. That being said today I made my best shake yet, it tasted just like a smooth from Planet Smoothie or someplace like that... 2oz vanilla lowfat yogurt 1 scoop designer whey french vanilla protein powder 1 scoop ruby reds 4oz Healthy Balance Pomergrante, blueberry, acai blend juice. Handful of ice Stir or blend either way is delicious. If you try the shake let me know what you think.
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I couldn't do the protein drinks either. Try plain lowfat Greek yogurt; add fruit flavored protein powder (I like Jay Robb pina colada from GNC) to fruit jello mix and prepare the normal way; add some vanilla or chocolate protein powder to vanilla or chocolate pudding mix and prepare the normal way.
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(Late Nov Early Dec Surgeries) - About 6 Weeks Post Op...
ginsyn76 replied to worm2872's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm in my six week out and I usually get 50-60 grams of protein daily all from food sources. I do not like the powders or liquid additives. I mostly eat shrimp tuna fish chicken or soft roast beef. I eat yogurt, cottage cheese and still some chicken baby food. I'm so busy rating these things that i can't eat any vegetables or other things. I'm still stuffed after 3-4 ozs. I average around 500 calories a day and usually burn 200/300 with exercise daily. I walk 1-2 miles a day. Fluid has been a real burden I'm not much of a drinker so I get about 24-32 oz daily. At four weeks I had lost 35 lbs I don't feel like I've lost hardly anymore the last couple weeks since kicking up the exercise but I haven't weighed just my clothes don't seem to fit differently. Hoping its just some PMS bloating! -
Don't worry about exercise right now until your cleared and feel good. I used to go out around 9 pm and walk my neighborhood but only a little at a time and increased as I felt better. Just a little walk will help... I walked at night bc it hurt to wear a bra with my incisions lol Go online.. You can get some great recipes for each stage. A lot of the recipes use yogurt in them to help with protein. My problem was and is I don't like yogurt either ???? I have some recipes if you need
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What types of food can you enjoy down the road?
playlikeworldchamps replied to jjyogalove's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
I am 20 months out from VSG and can eat anything pretty much but a lot less. Went to Carrabbas monday night and got the small portion of the rose chicken. It was so delicious and even the broccoli was great. And the warm bread first. Wow! The good and bad news was that I could only fit one small piece of warm bread, 2 bites of my daughters Soup, half the small piece of chicken and 2 pieces of broccoli. I wanted it all! If I wasn't staying in a hotel I would have kept the rest for leftovers. Considering the small portion is under 600 calories and I ate half, I was very very full for less than 400 calories. In fact I rarely have that much in one meal because it makes me too full and I can't drink for a couple hours. So bottom line. Yes normal food in small portions is enjoyable. Do I eat like that normally. No I don't. I was on vacation. Today I was back to greek yogurt, cheese and crackers, and dense Protein as first food choice. Also I am one of the rare sleevers that have dumping syndrome if too much sweet stuff I can't tolerate more that 2 bites of ice cream. And dumping limits my addiction to sweets. Sometimes makes me sad but then I remember the 140 pounds I lost and can live with less sugar. -
I only wore a gown, but have had several surgerys and 3 babies, and didn't find that to be a problem. I always have a problem with diarrhea. If your question is will you have to worry about that in the hospital, the answer was no, even for me. Once I was home and doing full liquids, I had occasional loose stools rather then regular BM's. Nothing major, each day was better and I was told before hand that I could take Imodium if it was a problem. Imodium makes my stomach hurt terribly so they said they could give me something else, but I never asked for anything, it wasn't bad enough. Like I said, diarrhea is a fact of life for me, so if I didn't have an accident, chances are you won't have any trouble at all. One more thing, my daughter is a nurse, and she would not have a problem with any kind of bowel "accident". To her it is just a natural function and does not "gross her out" at all if she helps clean someone up. She is only 23, so I would imagine almost all nurses feel the same way. My own family knows to leave the bathroom door unlocked at all times if I'm having a "bad" day, but even that wasn't necessary after the surgery. I know questions can be embarrasing, but once asked and answered, much of the embarrasment is gone. Push yourself to do this, even if you start with "I'm so embarrased to ask this" or "this is hard for me to ask, but..." You will feel SO much better, and be much more informed. IT helps your relationship with your bariatric center so you feel easier about calling with questions. My face has burned on more then one occasion, but I always left feeling relieved. Don't forget to stock up on yogurt. It's often forgotten as help when you recieve antibiotics with your surgery. Once you are on full liquids, a couple of spoonfuls of yogurt will help also. Good luck!
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hi there, i have been banded since october of 2009. to date i have lost 99pounds. i am feeling great. had a fill in january and still in a sweet spot. so i get blood work done and my regular doctor is upset at my cholesteral numbers. it is only 30 points high. my lap band doctor wasn't concerned about it. my regular doctor says i should try a vegan diet for a month and see.... i was like a deer in the headlights. WHAT THE HECK!!! she said since i love cooking that i would do ok with this Engine 2 diet. it is pretty strickly vegan. and i am so not into that. i like cheeses and creams and yogurts and milks, etc.... my husband said no way. i eat about a cup and half total per day. i squeek by, with getting all my required items in. i eat about 700 calories a day. get most of my proteinin. but if i switch to all veggies, i will cut my calories by almost 300.. that will surely send me into starvation mode, as i have been told. has anyone had an issue similar? everyone else i talk to says that the 30 points may have been from something i ate before my tests. i do take red rice yeast as a natural cholesteral helper....any suggestions would be appreciated. waiting for that last pound so i can hit the big 100 loss... and then only 19 to go.. thanks in advance for any help or ideas.... sorry to any vegans reading this,, i get where you are coming from,, but it just isn't for me.. thanks again everyone
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For sleevers that are a year+ out..
thinoneday replied to suez1105's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
and for me, i'm 18 months out and as with tiffy i eat whatever i want. . . but this is how today looks Breakfast 2 eggs and 2 oz cheese coffee snack either fruit, or pork rinds lunch: bagel thin with tuna snack: light and fit yogurt diet soda dinner: spa lean cuisine bedtime snack: 2 oz cheese fruit juice sometimes if the carb monster is really bad i'll indulge in a yummy, but very seldom . . . -
living with the lap band
Kimberly Henson Edwards replied to browneyedgoddes's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hello, My name is Kim need to update my signature I'm over 3 months post op. Like you for the first several days I felt winded. It is a normal occurance with being put to sleep. When you are put to sleep the machine breathes for you and your lungs don't expand like normal so for awhile you will get short of breath. Practice pursed lip breathing breath in your nose for 5 seconds, hold 5 seconds, then crunch your lips together and push the air out of your mouth for 5 seconds. Do that over and over 4-5 times a day for a week you will feel better. I was nauseated after my surgery for a few weeks, I did feel full at first with just drinking water. As time passes you will not feel as full. You seem to be doing fine. Gas is expected and walking, lots of walking is the only cure I found to help. I also got fed up of clear liquids and went to full liquids a little bit ahead of schedule. I was eating pudding by the 4th day and making yogurt smoothies, my tummy didn't like all the protein shakes I would throw them up! -
Too tight or just need to learn to eat again???
Maybeme replied to sp70's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Same problem here,, had my second fill on Wednesday, and now protein shakes give me that gurgling feeling, and have only been able to eat pudding and yogurt without getting discomfort.....only have 4cc in band, maybe band still irritated from Mondays fill? I have no idea -
"Shaking" things up with those protein shakes ...
sharcorb replied to corgiqueen's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I use Isopures protein, and like to add a yogurt to it. It creams it up (I mix w/ water) and adds an interesting flavor combination. Lately been using Activia, and that's been a life saver - if you know what I mean . -
Is anyone eating 60-70g of SOLID protein AND meeting other requirements?
Band_Groupie replied to Band_Groupie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
OK, glad to see others are working this out. I've got some new ideas of things I didn't think of; have been doing the greek yogurt, but hadn't thought about it as a sauce! ...and I'm going to have to look up canellini Beans (what are they?)...but I've been looking for different beans to add. Bought some chick peas/edamame...anyone have a hummus recipe that's not spicy? I just started adding 3T of soy Protein to my morning oatmeal 1/2 sv. It's now more protein than oatmeal...blech! I need another trip to GNC- good powder additions to solids, thanks! Lots of good ideas here...keep 'em coming! I've been reading the 'what I ate today' thread for awhile and it was just depressing me and wasn't helping with my needs, thanks so much all (SweetZ- doc says if you wanted to go on a Liquid Protein diet you should have done that and not gotten the band LOL....defeats the purpose of the band. Yeah, my sis lost a lot of wt. on a liquid protein diet...gained it back...doesn't teach you how to live.) -
Is anyone eating 60-70g of SOLID protein AND meeting other requirements?
SweetZ replied to Band_Groupie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Its hard... really hard. Especially with the limited amount of food you can eat. Because of my weight I was told to get 84 grams a day, 64 at bare minimum. I try and do it with solid food and if I haven't gotten in half by lunch then I turn to supplements. And by solid I mean non-supplements. I know a really good source is dairy and soy so I try to make sure thats what my Snacks consist of to fit in more Protein. Here's an example of a really good day I had this week. Breakfast (16g) 2 oz turkey sausage-8 1 egg-6 Decaf with cream- 2 snack(7) Gensoy Soy Crisps- (7) lunch (25) veggie lasagna- 15 Over the moon skim milk- 10 snack (4) Sargento cheese stick- 4 dinner (24.5) Morning Star "chicken Nuggets"-15 yogurt-7 granola-2.5 Total- 76.5g -
I'm 3 days post op now. Discharged yesterday and I'm home. I'm focused on staying hydrated and keeping the water moving. I'm on full liquids for the next two weeks and I'm not even blinking at it. I have NO HUNGER at all. It's a bit shocking. To not be hungry. No cravings.... My mom stopped by a burger joint on my way home to get my boys some lunch and I didn't even salivate at the smells of french fries and bacon burgers! It phased me not one bit. (My mom was hesitant about stopping to get burgers because of my condition, but I told her to let the boys be boys for now. They eat pretty well most of the time). I tried plain yogurt and it didn't go down well at all. I used to love yogurt with a little bit of lemon juice. I've been able to tolerate creamy of chicken soup pretty well. I tried chicken broth with a little bit of spice and it did not go down well. Vegetable broth is a winner! I'm pretty sure I will not be able to do spice for a while. I thought I'd be really leaning on the sugar-free popsicles, but I find them a bit too sweet. I"m going to try SF jello today. Right now it's all about the crystal light and water. A sip every 15 minutes! I do not want to get dehydrated and that's my biggest obstacle for now. I'm also doing deep breathing exercises every two hours to ensure I don't develop pneumonia. That's a challenge, but I'm staying on course. I also have a little machine to work on my legs. It does compressions on my calfs when I'm idle to prevent blood clots. I also have a 10 day regimen of blood thinners in the form of shots in my tummy. It seems like a lot, but my doctor is very thorough and I truly LOVE the office for that. I feel well taken care of. I'm staying away from the scales until my follow-up. Initial consult weigh was 339 lbs, Day of surgery I registered 325 lbs. At discharge I was 326 lbs (mainly due all the water they were pumping into me). My follow-up is next Thursday. So we'll see where I land. Taking it day by day.... GOALS: WALK WALK WALK. DRINK DRINK DRINK.
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Members speak-- whats in your fridge??
malinda1229 replied to THEMAXWELLFAMILY's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Fridge EAS Protein shakes chicken broth Butternut squash soup Fresh Veg from our garden lemons and limes (for flavor in canned meats) Mayo hummus Home made greek yogurt Freezer Orgainic Pork, Chicken Swordfish steaks Salmon Talipia home grown raspberries (for the yogurt) sugar free popsicles Pantry unjury unflavored protein powder crystal lite canned tuna, sardiens, salmon, chicken, crab SPICES SPICES SPICES (keeps everything from bland city) olive oil vinegar different salts this is what I keep on hand for me....then there are the rest of the people inthe house thats another list!! LOL! -
Good Bye...
PatientEleventyBillion replied to shan0520's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Barring my taste buds changing to dislike them there is no way in hell I am parting with foods I can't get in Canada that I used to have back in the states: - Round Table Pizza (California and a few other states) - In N Out Burger (California and a few other states) - Jamba Juice (numerous states) - Premier Pizza (San Jose area, California) - Tacos El Grullense (Bay Area, California) - Wienerschnitzel (California and a few other states) - Jack in the Box (numerous states) - Hormel Chili (No Beans, Turkey No Beans) - Armour Chili - Yoplait Yogurt (different than the Yoplait in Canada) - It's It Ice Cream Sandwiches - Japaleno Cheddar Dip (Fritos?) and Fritos Scoops Things I have ditched due to taste buds changing during weight management program: - Pizza Rolls - Hot Pockets - 99% of chips and other related snacks - Soda (I will miss you soda, but you taste like crap now and you helped eff up my liver ) - Any and all alcohol (didn't drink much anyways, but if and only if my liver completely resolves the fibrosis issue will I ever touch alcohol again, pretty sad since I've never had an alcohol problem to begin with) The difference is with the foods I will still eat, is that 1) I almost never have them as my trips back to the US lately have been few and far between (only a few times a year), 2) I will maintain the tiny portions and caloric/carb restrictions, meaning for things like the Super Burrito from El Grullense.. I might be paying 5 bucks, eat a few bites, save more for later, or if wife/daughter don't want it, throw it away. Still plan on stocking up on the chili (Hormel/Armour) from US trips for days like Super Bowl Sunday.. one of my fav SB dips are Fritos Scoops with Jalapeno Cheddar dip and chili. Of course, my portion size will be minuscule compared to everyone else's, but don't care. -
protein powder in sugar free jello?
S@ssen@ch replied to loridee11's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did it. It was a little "different", but not unpalatable by any means. 1 word of caution: many protein powders may curdle at high temperatures. Make sure your jello is cool enough for your protein powder before adding it. I agree with the others. Protein powders do better when mixed with dairy like milk, yogurt, puddings. BUT, if you're trying to achieve a protein supplement for your clear liquids phase, protein jello works: Here's a recipe (substitute SF jello): https://unjury.com/recipes/jell-o-high-protein-high-calorie/ -
How many carbohydrates a day to be considered "low-carb"?
Erin Marie replied to melmarlem's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
If I want to stay in the 15-20 carb range, I'm screwed. My 12 ounces of daily required milk is 17g. My yogurt had a lot of carbs too. And here I thought I was doing pretty good in the 50-75 range . -
I am 3 weeks post op. Just got into my pureed foods stage. I just tried grits tonight but they felt like they were sitting in my esophagus for a long time. I thought for a minute that I might have to get sick. Ugh! Not a good feeling. I have had good success with baby oatmeal (not regular oatmeal), mashed potatoes, greek yogurt (without fruit chunks), fat free pudding, scrambled eggs. I also put parmesan cheese on my mashed potatoes and eggs for extra protein. I tried some peanut butter but it also made me sick with lots of heartburn. I'm still relying heavily on the protein shakes. Good luck to you!
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I would say 1 yogurt, some refried beans and 1/4 c cottage cheese. It was difficult to eat still.
