Attention ! Australian Sleevers

[*Dean* 1,594]

How strange - we have both gone to opposite foods! Managed to refrain today so that is my first step to getting back on track with the healthy eating!

Back in the zone!

[Swift Kate 72]

Sara and Lila I'm sorry you both had the same problem but it makes me feel better to know I'm not alone.

Deano, yeah I'm in a dilemma re work. I actually feel ok but I'm a teacher and I was going to work for the next few days to work with my co teacher re planning etc. I have to be back next Thursday and Friday and my boss is not that sympathetic to people taking time off. That is 15 days post op so hopefully everything will be settled by then. I just re-read what I wrote and it sounds pathetic I know. If I'm not up to going back the first few days then I won't. I have heaps of sick leave and if I have to take it I will. How assertive is that?

[*Dean* 1,594]

Nothing pathetic about trying to do the right thing by work, but your health comes first

[Scotty75 68]

Hi all, just been reading through the posts and wow u guys are rocking it. Me on the other hand,struggling....... Im finding it real hard to eat. Yesterday I had 3/4 toast ( which came back up) bout 100g fish, Iced tea 500ml, 1ltr Water. I am always feeling run down but cant force myself to eat anything. I am around the 11 weeks (i think). I am having a multi every day. I have been back training on my days off but you can guess I am drained start to finish. Been stalling all the time lost around 27kgs so pretty happy with that still another 15-20 to go. My only naughty thing is I have a rum n coke about 3 days a week. I try and eat mainly Protein ( when I am eating), cant really stomach the shakes anymore. Just lately always feeling run down and off. Really struggle with the Water but iced tea goes down well, cant even stand diet cordial or other flavourings. Any hoo that was my wo is me whinge. Glad ur all doing well.

Scotty

[sueoco 509]

Hi all' date=' just been reading through the posts and wow u guys are rocking it. Me on the other hand,struggling....... Im finding it real hard to eat. Yesterday I had 3/4 toast ( which came back up) bout 100g fish, Iced tea 500ml, 1ltr Water. I am always feeling run down but cant force myself to eat anything. I am around the 11 weeks (i think). I am having a multi every day. I have been back training on my days off but you can guess I am drained start to finish. Been stalling all the time lost around 27kgs so pretty happy with that still another 15-20 to go. My only naughty thing is I have a rum n coke about 3 days a week. I try and eat mainly Protein ( when I am eating), cant really stomach the shakes anymore. Just lately always feeling run down and off. Really struggle with the Water but iced tea goes down well, cant even stand diet cordial or other flavourings. Any hoo that was my wo is me whinge. Glad ur all doing well.

Scotty[/quote']

Hi Scotty - Sorry you aren't feeling top of your game. I felt exactly the same way and can honestly say that I have only felt normal at the 6 month mark! I found that my problems related to not eating enough because I just couldn't get the amount of calories down in only 3 meals a day. I changed my eating to 6 times a day so eating every 2-3 hours - sticking to Protein for main meals and veges/nuts and fruit for in between meals - as you have probably read in my last few posts I haven't exactly been very good lately!

Anyway, prior to eating more often, I felt that I had no energy, felt generally off colour and then therefore felt like I didn't want to eat - viscous circle! I also couldn't imagine exercising! I also found the time frame between drinking before food is a real issue for me - I have to wait at least half an hour after drinking to be able to eat properly and the same time if not longer to wait to drink after I have eaten.

I don't know if this will work for you but hope it helps! :-)

[*Dean* 1,594]

That's rough dude!

Must be really hard to train on those calories.

Have you always had toast for Breakfast? I know I find bread really hard. Tried it once, haven't gone back.

A guy at work whose son is a pro Thai boxer put me onto 'cold porridge'. 30 or 40 grams of porridge oats in a bowl. Pour milk until it's covered well. Cling wrap and put in the fridge over night. I stir it up in the morning and add a little more milk, like a tablespoon. Some times I'll put 3 slices of banana (kids eat the rest on their weet bix) or slice up a strawberry. Some times I'll add a dash of sugar free maple flavoured Syrup (tastes nothing like maple syrup, but it's alright).

The oats are a really clean Breakfast and without being cooked have a heap of natural sweetness (I was surprised).

From memory I thing 40g of oats is 152 cals 6 gm Protein.

Having that an hour before you train might help? Just a suggestion,

Deano

[kelliv 659]

Hi all' date=' just been reading through the posts and wow u guys are rocking it. Me on the other hand,struggling....... Im finding it real hard to eat. Yesterday I had 3/4 toast ( which came back up) bout 100g fish, Iced tea 500ml, 1ltr Water. I am always feeling run down but cant force myself to eat anything. I am around the 11 weeks (i think). I am having a multi every day. I have been back training on my days off but you can guess I am drained start to finish. Been stalling all the time lost around 27kgs so pretty happy with that still another 15-20 to go. My only naughty thing is I have a rum n coke about 3 days a week. I try and eat mainly Protein ( when I am eating), cant really stomach the shakes anymore. Just lately always feeling run down and off. Really struggle with the Water but iced tea goes down well, cant even stand diet cordial or other flavourings. Any hoo that was my wo is me whinge. Glad ur all doing well.

Scotty[/quote']

Hi Scotty, sorry to hear you ate struggling, but congratulations on your weight loss to date. If you haven't seen a dietician lately it sounds like you may benefit from doing so as it doesn't sound as though you are eating enough and obviously that is impacting your energy levels etc.

[kelliv 659]

Hi Scotty - Sorry you aren't feeling top of your game. I felt exactly the same way and can honestly say that I have only felt normal at the 6 month mark! I found that my problems related to not eating enough because I just couldn't get the amount of calories down in only 3 meals a day. I changed my eating to 6 times a day so eating every 2-3 hours - sticking to Protein for main meals and veges/nuts and fruit for in between meals - as you have probably read in my last few posts I haven't exactly been very good lately!

Anyway' date=' prior to eating more often, I felt that I had no energy, felt generally off colour and then therefore felt like I didn't want to eat - viscous circle! I also couldn't imagine exercising! I also found the time frame between drinking before food is a real issue for me - I have to wait at least half an hour after drinking to be able to eat properly and the same time if not longer to wait to drink after I have eaten.

I don't know if this will work for you but hope it helps! :-)[/quote']

DITTO!!! What Sue said

[Scotty75 68]

Thanks guys for the posts, I might try those oats Dean. I was only eating toast as I thought it might be light enough to stay down. I had to reschedule my dieticians appt. I'm sure it'll get better.

Scotty

[cookie2012 44]

Hi Everyone

Before my sleeve I used to be a toast and cup of tea for Breakfast girl would still like to be but Protein is a priority now. I am having difficulties with food also having nausea etc so my stall at 80kg and having fairly constant diarrhoea for the last few months(sorry to gross you all out)has propelled my weight loss to 72kg now so I am almost at my goal of 65kg. I'm having a colonoscopy tomorrow(won't that be fun!)but to be honest I don't care what they do to me as long as I feel well again. The B12 injections have cleared some of the fog but I'm still very lethargic. I will be going back to the dietitian and seeing a naturopath after tomorrow to get back to health again. It's so important to eat nutrient dense food after our type of surgery. It's time for some more professional advice I think. Scotty have you thought about going back to basics again with a Soup. I made some chicken, leek, carrot, and potato Soup and it went down really well and has not made me feel like I want to vomit. Are you still taking the Nexium or equivalent? I hope you are feeling better soon. This is a great place for support and words of wisdom.

[Mel-sleever 16]

Hi Scotty

Sorry to hear that, but keep up the great attitude. By week 12 you should be on "almost" free diet. So unless there is something that you new little tummy dosnt like (such as creamy food or starchy food) you should be on all foods. I agree with everyone above about a quick visit with your dietitian. I know I felt 100% better off the mushies and on a normal diet. More energy and less blah!

[Aussiegirl 580]

Scotty I echo what the others have said, definitely speak to a nutritionist. I would also see your GP and do blood work, see if you are low on things like B12 and Iron which help with energy levels. I know I had B12 issues and got the shot/s and started to feel better.

I also started out eatting toast for breakky, which left me with a queasy feeling...now I have greek yoghurt and some Cereal or muesli. When I felt ill in the morning it made the rest of the day just feel off.

Good luck and i hope you are able to get it sorted soon.

SwiftKate, hope you are doing better. From memory the runs were part of the first few weeks purely because of the liquid diet, things are a bit freer...for me it did get better after moving to more solid food.

Today has been one of those days were I realise how much things have changed for me since the surgery, confidence wise. I am actually shocked/surprised this happened. Long story short cause of the ankle I have been home more frequently and last week ran into this really (seems really nice guy) in my lift and we had some chats. Anyway I was always with some carer so it didnt go any further. But I didnt know what apartment he lived in, just his floor. So I wrote a note and put it in all the apartments on his floor, saying you know would you like to have a coffee or something. Did this Sunday and really didnt think anything would come of it...anyway today I got a text message from him wanting to know if I wanted to get lunch with him. Which was sad cause I was actually at work so couldnt, anyway we have agreed to try another day....

But if nothing comes of it, fine, but 1. I had the confidence to put myself out there 2. I was engaging enough (broken ankle and all) that he remembered me and was interested enough to get in touch.

Maybe this ankle thing was for the best......Sorry I was just so excited it happened I had to share

[sueoco 509]

Hi Everyone

Before my sleeve I used to be a toast and cup of tea for Breakfast girl would still like to be but Protein is a priority now. I am having difficulties with food also having nausea etc so my stall at 80kg and having fairly constant diarrhoea for the last few months(sorry to gross you all out)has propelled my weight loss to 72kg now so I am almost at my goal of 65kg. I'm having a colonoscopy tomorrow(won't that be fun!)but to be honest I don't care what they do to me as long as I feel well again. The B12 injections have cleared some of the fog but I'm still very lethargic. I will be going back to the dietitian and seeing a naturopath after tomorrow to get back to health again. It's so important to eat nutrient dense food after our type of surgery. It's time for some more professional advice I think. Scotty have you thought about going back to basics again with a Soup. I made some chicken' date=' leek, carrot, and potato Soup and it went down really well and has not made me feel like I want to vomit. Are you still taking the Nexium or equivalent? I hope you are feeling better soon. This is a great place for support and words of wisdom.[/quote']

Hope all goes well with the colonoscopy - I hate the prep for those with a passion!

[sueoco 509]

Scotty I echo what the others have said' date=' definitely speak to a nutritionist. I would also see your GP and do blood work, see if you are low on things like B12 and Iron which help with energy levels. I know I had B12 issues and got the shot/s and started to feel better.

I also started out eatting toast for breakky, which left me with a queasy feeling...now I have greek yoghurt and some Cereal or muesli. When I felt ill in the morning it made the rest of the day just feel off.

Good luck and i hope you are able to get it sorted soon.

SwiftKate, hope you are doing better. From memory the runs were part of the first few weeks purely because of the liquid diet, things are a bit freer...for me it did get better after moving to more solid food.

Today has been one of those days were I realise how much things have changed for me since the surgery, confidence wise. I am actually shocked/surprised this happened. Long story short cause of the ankle I have been home more frequently and last week ran into this really (seems really nice guy) in my lift and we had some chats. Anyway I was always with some carer so it didnt go any further. But I didnt know what apartment he lived in, just his floor. So I wrote a note and put it in all the apartments on his floor, saying you know would you like to have a coffee or something. Did this Sunday and really didnt think anything would come of it...anyway today I got a text message from him wanting to know if I wanted to get lunch with him. Which was sad cause I was actually at work so couldnt, anyway we have agreed to try another day....

But if nothing comes of it, fine, but 1. I had the confidence to put myself out there 2. I was engaging enough (broken ankle and all) that he remembered me and was interested enough to get in touch.

Maybe this ankle thing was for the best......Sorry I was just so excited it happened I had to share <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

How exciting! Well done!

[Aussiegirl 580]

Thanks Sue, so scary but better than regret not doing it, besides its not bad to get to know your neighbours.