Post Op September Sleevers, Roll Call

[For-me-and-only-me 27]

I've tried cheese its and wheat thin, no problems at all. I tried a sip of diet coke at 4 weeks but it didn't taste good, I'm almost 6 weeks now and had a sip yesterday and it tasted a lot better. Craving a diet coke right now :-/

I just tried salad for the first time today, I've seen on other posts that we can't have lettuce until 6 months, was anyone told that by their NUT?

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The food plan that i was given by the bariatric dept at kaiser states that 30days and beyond for vegetables all vegetables including salad with low fat dressing. You can check out www.kp.org/misg for info if you want. It is really good information.

[caldrich001 11]

Hi Sept Sleevers!

I'm 5 weeks today and still on soft food for one more week. I'm having heartburn between meals. Seems to kick in when my stomach is empty. I don't feel hunger. I'm not eating anything spicy and it happens with virtually between every meal.

Anyone having the same issue? If so, what are you doing about it? Are you taking anything?

Thanks!

Cat

[Getting There 198]

I've had plain old Nabisco Saltine crackers. Not many because like Mom of Things, I prefer to use what "space" I have for other foods.

I haven't tried soda or beer - never was a beer drinker and could take soda or leave it. What about using one of the soda flavors they sell for the "make your own soda" at places like Bed, Bath & Beyond or Target?

i did find something at the store that I LOVE LOVE LOVE! They are ZERO calorie/ZERO carb/ZERO sugar dressings by Walden Farms. There are 20 varieties of Salad Dressing. They also have sauces and other yummy items. I use the salad dressings as dips for otherwise plain, boring grilled chicken, put it on turkey burgers, veggie burgers, etc. AWESOME was to add flavor! I found them in the diabetic section at the grocery store - also at a health food store. You can order on-line as well.

[Getting There 198]

Hi Sept Sleevers!

I'm 5 weeks today and still on soft food for one more week. I'm having heartburn between meals. Seems to kick in when my stomach is empty. I don't feel hunger. I'm not eating anything spicy and it happens with virtually between every meal.

Anyone having the same issue? If so, what are you doing about it? Are you taking anything?

Thanks!

Cat

Are you taking an antiacid every morning? What about a PPI? I was initially just taking a Prevacid Complete every morning (surgeon's guide calls for 1/day for 6 months). I was feeling what seemed to be hunger (and at time still is!) but adding the PPI reduced the feeling. I also started eating 3 meals/day with 2-3 small Snacks in between (at recommendation of the PA at my surgeon's office). That has helped too.

[momto3girls 61]

I also do the Premium Mini saltine crackers in my Soup and chili. On my birthday the other day, I had a rum & diet coke but my husband made the soda flat for me ahead of time. It went down fine. BTW, the drink was approved by my surgeons office with the caution of remembering the empty calories and to not make it a habit.

@Nick'sMom: Do you feel like that Rum and Diet made you buzzed/drunk very quickly. I have been told that I will get drunk off like two sips (I drink Crown&Diet). My husband says I will now be a cheap date! LOL! But to me that is just plain no fun.

[mandymay 31]

kashi makes crackers and they are 7 grained and yummy. 15 crackers is 120 calories and even has 4g of protein... If ur gonna eat a carb... I stay away from anything that says "enriched"... Or if the first ingredient is white flour. Been working out for me thus far.

[caldrich001 11]

Are you taking an antiacid every morning? What about a PPI? I was initially just taking a Prevacid Complete every morning (surgeon's guide calls for 1/day for 6 months). I was feeling what seemed to be hunger (and at time still is!) but adding the PPI reduced the feeling. I also started eating 3 meals/day with 2-3 small Snacks in between (at recommendation of the PA at my surgeon's office). That has helped too.

I'm not taking any antiacid or PPI regularly. Tums have been it periodically. I'll ask my DR on Monday. I have been eating 3meals + 2snacks, so I'm in sync on that.

Thanks!

[momto3girls 61]

Holy moly! I think I may have just experienced my first "dumping" episode in my 5 weeks since surgery. I grabbed a pudding snack from the refrigerator drawer and purposely grabbed the butterscotch flavored one over the vanilla or chocolate because my kids don't like the butterscotch. Well, within about 20 minutes of eating it my stomach began grumbling and I felt the need to go sit on the throne. Geez! That was the worst episode of diarrhea to date including all the clear liquid diet episodes I had the first week. My stomach is still crampy but yet feels hungry. But no cold sweats, dizziness or anything like that. So anyway, I went out to the kitchen trash can to look at the pudding snack label and it appears it was the last of the "non sugar free" pudding. All the chocolate and vanilla ones specifically say on the label sugar free but this one did not. Hmmmm.....

[Nick'sMom 54]

@Nick'sMom: Do you feel like that Rum and Diet made you buzzed/drunk very quickly. I have been told that I will get drunk off like two sips (I drink Crown&Diet). My husband says I will now be a cheap date! LOL! But to me that is just plain no fun.

[Nick'sMom 54]

I did feel a little buzzed but not overly buzzed when I finished...it felt warm going down even though it was on ice, if that makes sense...I read a bunch of threads stating that people are getting drunk faster, etc. It might be that it was a drink at home so it was not as strong as if I had gotten it at a bar. I could have had another and not been drunk. My hubby said the same thing about being a cheap date!

[mommeof3 58]

Guys I am sick..... Not from the surgery but I have gone back to work (I teach) and I have caught a bad cold bug. My throat is on fire and my head hurts... What can we take for colds? I am so weak from this I can barely eat and when i get home i don't eat i just drink my hot tea and go to bed, Please Help!

[Nick'sMom 54]

kashi makes crackers and they are 7 grained and yummy. 15 crackers is 120 calories and even has 4g of protein... If ur gonna eat a carb... I stay away from anything that says "enriched"... Or if the first ingredient is white flour. Been working out for me thus far.

How long ago were you sleeved? You are so right about the 'enriched' white flour pre sleeved. However my bariatric nurse advised me to stay away from high Fiber foods, breads, rice, noodles (not including beans) because they are harder to digest and the extra fiber might make me sick. That is why I've been eating the saltines and when I'm brave enough for toast, I'm going to toast white bread. Goes against everything I've done in the past but if it keeps my tummy happy, I'm game. They have not steered me wrong yet and I have had little to no pain so far..and haven't gotten sick either When I'm brave enough down the road, I'll try them..love kashi!

[mandymay 31]

How long ago were you sleeved? You are so right about the 'enriched' white flour pre sleeved. However my bariatric nurse advised me to stay away from high fiber foods' date=' breads, rice, noodles (not including beans) because they are harder to digest and the extra fiber might make me sick. That is why I've been eating the saltines and when I'm brave enough for toast, I'm going to toast white bread. Goes against everything I've done in the past but if it keeps my tummy happy, I'm game. They have not steered me wrong yet and I have had little to no pain so far..and haven't gotten sick either <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> When I'm brave enough down the road, I'll try them..love kashi![/quote']

I was sleeved on Sept. 5th... Ya know... My nut and I discussed this and the fiber does not bother me. I think it's trial and error.... Some ppl on can eat Beans and oatmeal...those 2 things haven't settled with me... But the crackers... Even Kashi cereal... The Go Lean Protein one... Those sit well with me and they do have protein. Last week I was at a point where I could not fathom the thought of eating another egg for Breakfast lol and so I tried the go lean cereal... It has 13 grams of protein!! Better than a dang egg... Those crackers are awesome with a laughing cow wedge or some fat free cream cheese with pepper jelly on top... Yum.

[For-me-and-only-me 27]

Hi Sept Sleevers!

I'm 5 weeks today and still on soft food for one more week. I'm having heartburn between meals. Seems to kick in when my stomach is empty. I don't feel hunger. I'm not eating anything spicy and it happens with virtually between every meal.

Anyone having the same issue? If so, what are you doing about it? Are you taking anything?

Thanks!

Cat

I take an acid reducer daily 2x a day before breakfast and before bed.

[newgrandmother 725]

momto i like miltans whole grain crackers. 2 of those have 10 carbs and they are good i normally have them with my 2 oz tuna salad. as far as soda i was told its a no no i think it has something to do with the carbonation and strectching the sleeve, thats what i heard.