Hey everyone! Just started this thread for the post op octosleevers of 2012. I had my surgery yesterday and all is well. Gas pain is terrible but I've been walking around. Full fluid dinner tonight. Sippin on my oh, cream soup and pudding. They saline locked my IV, catheter is out and I love walking around. Nausea and pain are so far under control. I'm giving myself 3 hours to finish this meal

Even after resting for a few hours' date=' my stomach is burning and feels "full". I feel like I would feel better if I could throw up, but I certainly didn't overheat!

I have a headache, too. I'm hurting under my right shoulder blade and down my right side. Blah. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

It sounds like gas. Try walking and drinking warm tea or warm water with lemon. Nothing else. Walking is the best tho. Feel better

Anyone on a long stall? Frustrating! Preop 255......surgery 235......3 weeks out 219.......stuck there for a week! Any suggestions?

Anyone on a long stall? Frustrating! Preop 255......surgery 235......3 weeks out 219.......stuck there for a week! Any suggestions?

U have lost an average of 5lbs a week that's pretty good... maybe up your fluid intake and protein. Don't worry it will start to come off.

I had my sleeve done Oct 15th' date=' still struggling getting enough fluid and protein. I am having a hard time with the taste of the protein shakes, I can't stand them and I'm currently on the soft mechanical foods right now, I just don't have an urge to eat. Any helpful suggestions for fluid intake and protein intake?[/quote']

I tried one called Protein Blitz (ready made fruity drink) from Vitamin Shop and it was good. There are definitely some nasty ones.

I was sleeved on 10/22. I am down 27 pounds including pre-op weight loss. Everyone cannot believe my progress thus far and how much I have changed! Been having a hard time getting in my water because I live in Nj and damn sandy took my electricity. But doing my best! Keep up the great work everyone!!!!

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Glad to hear that you are doing well.

Anyone on a long stall? Frustrating! Preop 255......surgery 235......3 weeks out 219.......stuck there for a week! Any suggestions?

I feel ur pain. Pre op 280. Day of surgery oct 2 I was 260. Came home 265. For 2 weeks I have been bouncing back and forth from 245-247. Don't know what to do. I've been getting 60gm+ protein a day and 2 liters of water every day..

Hey everyone! Just started this thread for the post op octosleevers of 2012. I had my surgery yesterday and all is well. Gas pain is terrible but I've been walking around. Full fluid dinner tonight. Sippin on my oh' date=' cream soup and pudding. They saline locked my IV, catheter is out and I love walking around. Nausea and pain are so far under control. I'm giving myself 3 hours to finish this meal[/quote']

How are you doing now? I had surgery oct 29th. Doing ok I think.... Not really sure if cramps and fullness in the chest is ok. Doing my best to get anything in.

How are you doing now? I had surgery oct 29th. Doing ok I think.... Not really sure if cramps and fullness in the chest is ok. Doing my best to get anything in.

Hey I'm doing well, weight loss has been slower than expected but I haven't been as active as I should be. The cramps and fullness will go aways at this time I don't even feel like I had anything done:) one day at a time!

Hey I'm doing well' date=' weight loss has been slower than expected but I haven't been as active as I should be. The cramps and fullness will go aways at this time I don't even feel like I had anything done:) one day at a time![/quote']

What r ur meals like. I have ran out of ideas. Plus i dont do shakes anymore and need more ideas to make my protein goal. Im still on soft foods. I am also loosing very slowly, its been about two weeks now since i have lost anything

Hey I'm doing well' date=' weight loss has been slower than expected but I haven't been as active as I should be. The cramps and fullness will go aways at this time I don't even feel like I had anything done:) one day at a time![/quote']

Oh i was sleeved oct 2 and only have lost 16lb post op

My meals are protein shake 8 oz is my max and very hard. Today I only had water and 2 oz of applesauce. Very crampy

I tried one called Protein Blitz (ready made fruity drink) from Vitamin Shop and it was good. There are definitely some nasty ones.

I found the brand OHYEAH! It comes in strawberry, cookies and cream, vanilla, chocolate and banana. It's by far the bet tasting protein shakes. The vitamin shoppe carries it.

What r ur meals like. I have ran out of ideas. Plus i dont do shakes anymore and need more ideas to make my protein goal. Im still on soft foods. I am also loosing very slowly' date=' its been about two weeks now since i have lost anything[/quote']

I do a protein shake powder in unsweetened almond milk first the morning. That gives me like 25gms of protein

I use cheese strings or babybell as snacks. 2 of those give me 12gms of protein.

Then I have some sort of protein packed food (seafood, taco meat, fish, chicken or cottage cheese). Depending on what I have I can get 20-25gms of protein. Making sure it's purée consistency.

Before I go to bed I make myself a nice latte style warm beverage. 1 cup of skim milk with a sweetener and decaf tea bag (my fave is apple cinnamon) warmed up and I get 9gms of protein in that!

I do a protein shake powder in unsweetened almond milk first the morning. That gives me like 25gms of protein

I use cheese strings or babybell as snacks. 2 of those give me 12gms of protein.

Then I have some sort of protein packed food (seafood' date=' taco meat, fish, chicken or cottage cheese). Depending on what I have I can get 20-25gms of protein. Making sure it's purée consistency.

Before I go to bed I make myself a nice latte style warm beverage. 1 cup of skim milk with a sweetener and decaf tea bag (my fave is apple cinnamon) warmed up and I get 9gms of protein in that![/quote']

I also found muscle milk ready to drink to be quite yummy although most people don't like the taste. But it has 20gms of protein in a small shake.

I still have diabetic boost left over from pre op. 16gms of protein and very low calories and low carbs

What about Greek yogurt? If u like it sweet add some mio or crystal light powder. If you like is salty add some taco seasoning mix or ranch powder. Would take like a dip for veggies.

Low fat cheese is a really good options. How about some ricotta cheese with some pasta sauce?

Thanks everyone. I'm going to vitamin shop tomorrow.