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Food Before and After Photos
ms.sss replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
we were out doing errands and were super hungry so we went to the first fast food place we could agree on: a tex mex chain neither of has ever been to. was pleasantly surprised with my chicken taco. yes, this is a taco! but it was so overloaded that it basically eats like a salad, lol. ate about a 1/3 of it...i estimated the whole thing at 551 calories. will definitely be visiting it again later tonight for dinner! -
Protein Shakes Too Foamy
Big Matty replied to GrannyMaggie's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
I buy Muscle Milk off of Amazon in a 5lb bag. 25g Protein, 130 calories, 3g carbs, 2g fat. I mix up two servings with 16oz Water in a Blender Bottle and bring it with me to work. I don't really notice any foam when drinking it. I'm also not using an electric blender to mix it. -
Did I eat too much?
Arabesque replied to pamelacoa@yahoo.com's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Ask your team to recommend a dietician/nutritionalist @PennyinAL especially one with some experience with supporting wls patients. My surgeon recommended mine. And don’t be afraid to ask for as much guidance & information as you think you need to keep you on track. Also be very honest with them. They can’t offer you the best advice & information if they only know part of the story. I was only given protein & water goals & portion size recommendations from my surgeon, wasn’t even advised to track my food but I was ok with that (though I did randomly check my calories for my own information). I’m someone who does a lot of their own research so I think my dietician was confident in what I was doing & also by the questions I asked her. Dieticians/nutritionalist can sometimes fall into a one size fits all advice cycle. Ask for alternative food suggestions & other options if the plan or their advice doesn’t fit your food preferences, eating style, food sensitivities, post surgery food intolerances (when your taste buds temporarily change making certain foods disgusting), activity levels & lifestyle. -
Did I eat too much?
SleeveToBypass2023 replied to pamelacoa@yahoo.com's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Every plan is different. My first 2 months, I'm not to go over 400 calories. From 2 months to 4 months, I can go up to 500 calories. 4 months to 6 months, I can go up to 600 calories. And from 6 months on I can go up to 900 on days I'm not working out and 1100 calories on days that I do. My protein stays between 70-100, my net carbs always stay 30 or under, my sugar stays at 10 or less, and my fats are always between 35-45. I avoid all carbonated drinks (it stretches out the pouch, and upsets my stomach), I stay away from coffee but if I really need caffeine, I drink a glass of green tea in the morning (or black tea if I'm out of green). This is daily, not per meal. It's just how I've done it since my original surgery and I feel my best. And while my nutritionist would like me to eat a little more carbs, she approves of my eating habits because I'm healthy and my blood work always comes back great. Just talk with your nutritionist, follow whatever plan they have for you, exercise and move your body, and you'll do great. -
Did I eat too much?
ChunkCat replied to pamelacoa@yahoo.com's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@PennyinAL I highly suggest you hire a nutritionist that specializes in bariatric care. You can find someone who will do telehealth appointments and you can see if you can find someone who takes your insurance! At least a few sessions to get a much better diet plan structured. 500 calories seems too low once you are out of the liquid phase. The surgery (in my understanding) resets your metabolism so you don't want to crash it with going too low on your calories. What used to apply for you for weight loss pre surgery may not apply post surgery because of the change in hormones. You really want professional guidance on this, everyone here varies in their macros because there is no standardization in the field at the moment. -
Did I eat too much?
PennyinAL replied to pamelacoa@yahoo.com's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Does everyone get a "nutritionist" with their surgery? I'm in a small town in Alabama, my surgeon doesn't have one on staff that I am aware of. He has a nurse that gives you the "plan" which is a pretty basic low carb plan where they want you to eat less than 4 oz, give you a little 4 oz measuring cup, say protein first, then veg then carb if allowed after you have eaten your protein but basically tell you that no carbs are allowed i,e., no cereals or grains. When I asked the dr about it, he said that since I was familiar with whole grains I was probably allowed those later on as most of his patients don't understand the more complicated diets. I noticed that most surgeons in the larger cities have nutritionists on staff. When I went to the only one at our local hospital a few years ago for a "class" about diabetes, she and I didn't exactly get on. I'm concerned that the plan isn't really a great plan, gives me no guidance on amount of carbs allowed per day, I know mine should be low. I also know that my body refuses to give up a pound unless I drop below 700 calories in a day. My goal is less than 500 calories per day. I'm seeing different amounts for the required protein amounts, some say as low as 45-50 and I see some suggesting as high as 80-120 which seems like a LOT of protein and calories to reach that amount. And can someone tell me where you found your suggested goal weight? Again, seems all the charts are different. I'm 5'9" larger frame 233 lb. I'm aiming for around 145-150? not sure if that is a good goal? I'm having the lap band removed and replaced with a gastric bypass on 08/01/23 so Tuesday! Hopeful but a bit worried in a small town here. -
August 2023 Surgery Buddies!
BeanitoDiego replied to kayhay0714's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery date is August 9th, and I'm on day 3 of my pre-op diet. Less than 1000 calories, 2 protein shakes and two low carb snacks, and 1 low carb meal at supper. Days 10-13 will be liquid diet only. I've been able to lose 30 pounds before surgery with the help of injectables, increasing exercise, and modifying diet. Off of the injectables now and have had to limit exercise. I've been struggling with the feelings of hunger. -
Did I eat too much?
NCL04321 replied to pamelacoa@yahoo.com's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I agree with Bariatric Master, go to your nutritionist and ask her the question. There are too many opinions on here and your nutritionist is different than mine. For instance, at 3 mos out of sleeve surgery, my dietician said i should be eating about 600-700 calories a day. I know that answer is probably different for many people on this forum. Don't sweat it, you are doing great! -
You will likely not use a lot of what you are buying. Just follow the meal plan your dietician has given you after surgery. A lot of those "electrolyte" water items have tons of sugar. Get into the habit of reading labels. Get with your dietician to find out what your numbers are going to be. For example what is the total grams of suger PER DAY to target. While you are prepping for your surgery start logging in your food into an app or diary of sorts. Speak to you dietician about the macros (calories, total fat, carbs, sugars etc) you need to focus on and practice do this. I bout a bunch of stuff I ended up given to a food bank because 1. the site of it made me nauseated (your reaction to food changes after surgery) 2. I stocked up on popsicles because I am not very good with water. glad I did that.
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High protein meal/snack ideas, Hair loss, overeating
ShooterInTheSix replied to Erin18's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've been very specifically told that all carbonated beverages after surgery are completely off the table for a number of reasons including the high risk of stretching of the stomach pouch, suppression of nutrient absorption, bloating, irritation of the stomach lining, and especially in the case of regular sugared versions, they're 100% empty calories. There is also a study that was done by the University of Wisconsin that found soda and other carbonated drinks decrease weight loss after bariatric surgery and that they heavily impacted how much weight patients lost. Over 80% of patients who quit drinking soda after surgery achieved their weight loss goals while almost 50% of those who continued their drinking habits had unsatisfactory results. University of Wisconsin predictors of weight loss after gastric bypass study The section that addresses soda consumption is 3.3.1 with the breakdown in Table 3 Edited to insert this section quoted from the study; "Patients who did not drink soda preoperatively or quit by the surgery date were more likely to experience successful weight loss compared with those who drank soda preoperatively and were not able to quit. Given that all soda drinkers were counseled by our dieticians to quit soda consumption preoperatively, this variable may be a proxy for postoperative dietary compliance. Those who were unable to quit soda consumption preoperatively may have been less likely to comply with our dietary recommendations postoperatively. Furthermore, given that consuming liquid carbohydrates such as soda leads to poorer satiety compared with eating solid foods, caloric intake may have been significantly higher in patients who continued to drink soda postoperatively [34,35]. Given these findings, cessation of soda consumption preoperatively continues to be an important part of our preoperative bariatric patient evaluation process." -
Pre-Surgery Liquid Diet
BigSexyTequila replied to LewiB's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The pre-op diet may have been the hardest thing during this entire process. It took me about 6 days before those hunger pains and desire to eat literally everything I saw to go away. My pre-op diet consisted of (2) protein shakes and (1) frozen meal under 300 calories and under 700mg of sodium each day. I was allowed to eat all the broccoli and cucumber I wanted though. It's tough, but stick with it. You'll need that discipline post-op. I lost 15 lbs on the pre-op diet. My RnY was on May 15th. I started losing weight on my own on Jan 18th in preparation for this and I'm proud to say I'm down 90 lbs! I started at 380 and weighed in today at 290! The difference in energy is amazing, not to mention I'm wearing clothes I haven't worn in many, many years. Even lacing up my work boots can be done sitting down. I'm sitting closer to the steering wheel in the car and stupid things like putting the seatbelt on are so much easier. It's also amazing how hard it is to meet the 60 grams of protein each day without relying on a shake. I've been released to introduce all foods. I've got what I refer to as good eating days and bad eating days. Today happens to be a bad day. Can't find any rhyme or reason to it either. But I'm celebrating many more wins than that! Stick with it - you got this! You'll be on that liquid diet for a few weeks out of the hospital too. -
Did I eat too much?
Arabesque replied to pamelacoa@yahoo.com's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Relax. You haven’t necessarily affected your weight loss as you will still lose eating 963 calories. Though whether it is right for you at this time is another question. Have a chat with your dietician to review what you’re eating & what is an appropriate caloric goal for you & your needs. -
Is 8oz / 220gm food too much? 5 years post op
Arabesque replied to molliemaggot's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I agree with @catwoman7 & @CarmenG. Every food is different so you can’t rely solely on a weight measure or only on a cup measure. When I reached maintenance, I began checking the recommended portion sizes of different foods and then from there I worked out what I could physically eat of that food. Also considered the calories too which also influenced how much I could eat. It’s not perfect but a good place to begin. I eat about a recommended portion size of most foods. For example I eat a little more of vegetables but only about a half a portion of rolled oats. As you likely know, it can differ day to day - some days I can eat my portion & then another I can’t. Have you checked your BMR? Again a good place to start to give you an idea of the calories your body needs based on age, heigh, weight, gender & activity levels. I’d also go back to tracking all your food for a while just to ensure you’re getting in the nutrients & calories you need. I don’t measure & weigh religiously anymore but do random checks to ensure I’m still on track & of course I check any new food I introduce. It can be easy to let things slide or over/under estimate. I was never given calorie goals by my surgeon or dietician only pretty general portion requirements. My surgeon told me to start with 1/4 - 1/3 cup from purée & slowly increase to about a cup by when I reached maintenance. He also drew a picture of a side plate & sectioned off two other circles: protein & vegetables (interestingly no carbs) & said that’s what a meal should look like for me in the future in maintenance. It’s funny that picture really stuck with me & I often think of it when I’m serving a meal or eating out. And using recommended portion sizes as my reference actually does mean my plate looks much like his drawing. -
Not Allowed To Gain Weight
pintsizedmallrat replied to ChunkCat's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Pickles are great for that; not many calories, pretty filling, so once the salt washes out it's a net loss! -
August 2023 Surgery Buddies!
Melody57 replied to kayhay0714's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Most of my questions are on food. For pre-op I’m allowed one meal of 4 oz of protein and 1/2 cup of veggies. So right now I’m not sure if I can use a sugar free salad dressing as part of that or is it ok since it’s barely any calories and no sugar. I can email them so that helps. -
August 2023 Surgery Buddies!
Melody57 replied to kayhay0714's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Most of my questions are on food. For pre-op I’m allowed one meal of 4 oz of protein and 1/2 cup of veggies. So right now I’m not sure if I can use a sugar free salad dressing as part of that or is it ok since it’s barely any calories and no sugar. I can email them so that helps. -
Hydration is a full time job!
DandelionSun replied to DandelionSun's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
It is hard to balance the water/food ratio! As we go from liquids to solids we have to adapt. When the nutritionist told me to get 800 calories a day I was like, “where am I going to put it?” I feel most comfortable around 600 calories and 50oz of water, but she said I have to get the calories up in order to keep my metabolism going! It’s definitely a balancing act and we have to listen to our bodies! -
Hydration is a full time job!
DandelionSun replied to DandelionSun's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
It is hard to balance the water/food ratio! As we go from liquids to solids we have to adapt. When the nutritionist told me to get 800 calories a day I was like, “where am I going to put it?” I feel most comfortable around 600 calories and 50oz of water, but she said I have to get the calories up in order to keep my metabolism going! It’s definitely a balancing act and we have to listen to our bodies! -
Is 8oz / 220gm food too much? 5 years post op
CarmenG replied to molliemaggot's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
This past Monday, my PA told me I should probably be consuming 1,000 calories a day. Ta loco! (He's crazy). I reminded him I'm only 35 days out of surgery. I said I was consuming about 600 cals a day now, 60g protein, and 41 carbs (because 21 of my carbs and 60 calories come from my chewable vitamins and fiber supplements). He said I should up my cals. I told him, I'd up them to 700, but that was it. I'm not saying the kid doesn't know his stuff, but this isn't my first bariatric surgery. We know our bodies better than our docs, PAs, and nutritionists. Unfortunately, we know our bodies because we learn through trial and error. That's how we figure out when too much it TOO MUCH, or what foods our particular stomachs will reject or be fine with. "Since grams can be used to measure both solid and liquid ingredients, both types of ingredients can also be measured in a cup. However, while liquid ingredients are always the same weight in grams, solid and dry ingredients are not. Remember that grams are a measurement of weight or mass." Solid food is more dense than liquid. You'll need less solid to fill you up. Liquids will go though faster and easier. Listen to your tummy. Grams only measure the weight of something, not how bulky or dense it is. Also, everyone's tolerance, hunger, and nutritional needs will vary from person to person. The medical teams can give us guidelines, but even if they've personally had bariatric surgery themselves, ever body is different. I don't think that 1 cup of food is too much at 5 years out. However, only your stomach can decide that. -
Hydration is a full time job!
DandelionSun posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
When they said eating and drinking would be your full time job, they weren’t kidding! I am 43 days PO and starting my soft/solid stage. Last week the bariatric nutritionist wanted me to start eating 800 calories a day and it really interferes with getting my fluids in every day since we have to wait 30 minutes prior to eating and 30 minutes after to be able to drink again. I have to wake up at 6:30 am to start my day of eating and drinking and don’t finish until 10 or 10:30 at night - and I rarely get to 750 or 800 calories. I know as time goes on my stomach size will improve in order to take more in at one time but for now I try to listen to my body and be patient! Has anyone else felt like this and how did you deal with it? Hugs to all!! -
Is 8oz / 220gm food too much? 5 years post op
catwoman7 replied to molliemaggot's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
depends on what it is. I eat that much yogurt almost every morning (I make my own - thus, it's not a typical 5.3 oz container). Eight ounces of meat, on the other hand, is way too much for most people (I could never eat that much anymore). I go by calories more than by volume now (and have for awhile - I'm eight years out). Plus I stop eating when I'm feeling satisfied (or when I'm feeling discomfort - but I try to stop before I reach that point) -
Since you’ve started maybe just keep to one or two shakes a day & have a meal of portion & calorie controlled protein & vegetables/salads for the other meal/s. You’ve started to break some of your sugar & carb dependencies & it seems a waste to throw that away. A two week pre surgery diet is pretty common though some are only on a one or two diet. They can take the form of an all liquid (protein shakes) or two protein shakes & one meal of protein & vegetables or a specific diet of solid food (I was on keto). Just depends on your surgeon. Mine gives different patients different diets depending on several factors including starting weight, weight loss/gain history & medical status. All the best what ever you choose to do.
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Hello @LibrarianErin, you’re not a failure, you are trying your best. This is a major surgery and it is going to take time for both mind and body to adjust! You got this!! :)) I also struggle to get my liquids for the day and I recommend Nectar daily hydration water packets as adding it to a water bottle multiplies the intake (1 oz is 2; 2oz is 4 etc) which has helped me reach my water goal without having to drink that much to where my stomach feels uncomfortable! It also helps with that dry mouth feeling as it works fast in terms of hydration. (I added it to my gatorade on days I couldn’t stomach water) There are other brands but this brand is 0 calories and sugar free which I find to be very bariatric friendly! And they have a variety pack so you can try different flavors. May you have brighter days ahead! ☀️
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Food Before and After Photos
ms.sss replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
afternoon snack: a bunch of stuff from the fridge: clockwise from top: - seasoned dried squid - king oyster mushrooms - snow pea sprouts - honey sesame braised cabbage - fried fish cake - black beans 361 calories for the bowl -
Pre-Surgery Liquid Diet
Fred in Pa replied to LewiB's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Like you pointed out, it will get a little better after day three. Your body starts to acclimate to the reduced calories. The bad news is, well, it sucks. There’s no getting around it and it’s one of the harder parts of the journey. I tried to find distractions around the house and tried to stay as busy as possible. Use this time also to rest for your upcoming surgery. Get lots of sleep. Hang in there!
