Dec. 17 Sleevers - How are you on week out?

[CathyA72 47]

They sell stuff in the doctors office too. I bought samples to try. So far the vanilla is the only one that is ok but I am all out of samples and the office is an hour away. They do approve of the carnation....not sure about boost though. Where do you get trader joes? Also....do you know the kind at costco? Thanks for responding. I appreciate it' date='[/quote']

The brand that I like they sale at Costco and Sam's Club is called Premier. It has 30 grams or Protein.< /p>

[firebelle10 80]

Premier is the best!!

[Sadlers1999 169]

Premier is the best!!

According to my list (from the doctor's office), Premier is a premixed Protein Drink. You say it has 30 g of Protein. The premixed Isopure I got from GNC has 40 g. of protein. Are you saying that the Premier tastes better than the isopure premixed? Because based on protein, it has less. The isopure drink is a clear liquid.< /p>

[firebelle10 80]

According to my list (from the doctor's office)' date=' Premier is a premixed Protein drink. You say it has 30 g of protein. The premixed Isopure I got from GNC has 40 g. of protein. Are you saying that the Premier tastes better than the isopure premixed? Because based on protein, it has less. The isopure drink is a clear liquid.[/quote']

Tastes the best- it tastes like chocolate milk. No chalky taste. Just my opinion. My powder has

40g of protein but I choke it down. Premier I actually enjoy. Sounds crazy but true

[BANANA PANTS! 60]

Banana pants

How long were you on full liquids ? My doctor is wanting me on full liquids for to weeks and then I can have purée foods ...

I am a little jealous of you ! lol

Reply back soon and enjoy the rest of your day

I was on full liquids starting day 2 post-op, and started puréed 13 days post-op (one day earlier than my diet plan dictated, but I did super runny eggs and tolerated well). I will be on puréed for 2 weeks-until 1/14/13. Then I go to full diet (of course starting slowly with Proteins first).

I did start puréed a day early, but it worked for me. I have had no problems with tolerating full liquids at all, and so I moved on a day early into puréed. I was wanting to try things that were no where near my diet plan so moving on a day early was a good solution.

Good luck! Let me know how it is going.

Sleeved 12/17/12 and enjoying the adventure!

[Sadlers1999 169]

I was on full liquids starting day 2 post-op' date=' and started puréed 13 days post-op (one day earlier than my diet plan dictated, but I did super runny eggs and tolerated well). I will be on puréed for 2 weeks-until 1/14/13. Then I go to full diet (of course starting slowly with Proteins first).

I did start puréed a day early, but it worked for me. I have had no problems with tolerating full liquids at all, and so I moved on a day early into puréed. I was wanting to try things that were no where near my diet plan so moving on a day early was a good solution.

Good luck! Let me know how it is going.

Sleeved 12/17/12 and enjoying the adventure![/quote']

Can you have puréed meats, etc in this phase? My doctor calls weeks 3-4 the "soft" food phase, but in reality, the food needs to be puréed some or chewed to a puréed consistency. The puréed foods I ate in weeks 1-2 had to fit through a straw..even though I wasn't allowed to use straws.

[BANANA PANTS! 60]

Yes.....my legs have had that restless feeling too. I had problems with that last spring but it went away. The past two nights it has been back. I found stretching helped some. Let me know if the postassium helps. I am taking my Vitamin like doc said....maybe there isn't enough potassium in it.

Mary - still having the restless legs. Bananas not really helping but then again I'm not getting much of them in. I have it just sitting around - which on the positive side is keeping me walking. However I'm gonna have to take ambien tonight just to try to get some sleep as I go back to work tomorrow. I have MS, so this is something I deal with occasionally, but not as persistently as it is now.

If it is still bad tomorrow I might call the nutritionist.

Sleeved 12/17/12 and enjoying the adventure!

[BANANA PANTS! 60]

Can you have puréed meats' date=' etc in this phase? My doctor calls weeks 3-4 the "soft" food phase, but in reality, the food needs to be puréed some or chewed to a puréed consistency. The puréed foods I ate in weeks 1-2 had to fit through a straw..even though I wasn't allowed to use straws.[/quote']

My puréed stage includes meats - puréed to baby food consistency. It also includes veggies puréed. The rationale for this stage (according to my NUT guidance) is to get the stomach ready for solid foods. Foods recommended: scrambled eggs, cream of wheat, mashed potatoes, puréed meats, puréed veggies and fruits.

After 2 weeks I move to a regular diet. Part of the advancing of the diet slowly is for stomach healing (first two weeks especially), and then to get the behavioral component going - picking the right foods, timing of eating and drinking, etc. this behavioral component is the reason I think a lot of docs are different with the diet plans.

I am a strong believer that each person needs an individualized diet plan. The guidelines my NUT gave are great, but listening to my body is essential. Some people need to go slower, but I think the majority of us will do well with a diet plan in stages similar to the one I was given. FYI - I have not been putting the bits of meat I am eating in the blender. I'm just chewing them until they are basically liquid. It works well, keeps me eating slowly, and is super satisfying! :-)

Sleeved 12/17/12 and enjoying the adventure!

[Sadlers1999 169]

My puréed stage includes meats - puréed to baby food consistency. It also includes veggies puréed. The rationale for this stage (according to my NUT guidance) is to get the stomach ready for solid foods. Foods recommended: scrambled eggs' date=' cream of wheat, mashed potatoes, puréed meats, puréed veggies and fruits.

After 2 weeks I move to a regular diet. Part of the advancing of the diet slowly is for stomach healing (first two weeks especially), and then to get the behavioral component going - picking the right foods, timing of eating and drinking, etc. this behavioral component is the reason I think a lot of docs are different with the diet plans.

I am a strong believer that each person needs an individualized diet plan. The guidelines my NUT gave are great, but listening to my body is essential. Some people need to go slower, but I think the majority of us will do well with a diet plan in stages similar to the one I was given. FYI - I have not been putting the bits of meat I am eating in the blender. I'm just chewing them until they are basically liquid. It works well, keeps me eating slowly, and is super satisfying! :-)

Sleeved 12/17/12 and enjoying the adventure![/quote']

So, I think some of the discrepancy may be semantics, because your puréed phase sounds a lot like my soft food phase. That comforts me on some level. :-)

[finallyFree 9]

I bought a knock-off of a bullet at Aldis for $18 and its awesome. Works great for blending 1-2 cups of food at a time. Sleeved 12/11 and on puree now. Initially lost 22lbs but at the 3 week stall now.

[FAWife 65]

Was anyone disappointed in the amount of weight they lost in two weeks? I am at the ER and just saw I have only lost 17 lbs .

[sars 7]

I think 17 is great! That's 8.5lb a week!!

[shannelle223 1]

Was anyone disappointed in the amount of weight they lost in two weeks? I am at the ER and just saw I have only lost 17 lbs .

i go for my follow up tomorrow but when o weighed myself at home it only seemed to be between 10 and 12 pounds. very disappointing:(

[Sadlers1999 169]

I keep reading about people who are not as happy with their two week weight loss. Well, I've officially only lost 7 lbs in 2 weeks and 2 days...following doctor's instructions on eating and exercise. He tried to comfort me with the magical words "everyone is different," but he admitted that typical weight loss is 15-20 lbs. it's very discouraging because I am on 600-800 calories/day which would have felt like starving before the surgery. Of course, I am not hungry now, but it's only a matter of time and we do get our appetite back...Sigh...

[shannelle223 1]

I keep reading about people who are not as happy with their two week weight loss. Well' date=' I've officially only lost 7 lbs in 2 weeks and 2 days...following doctor's instructions on eating and exercise. He tried to comfort me with the magical words "everyone is different," but he admitted that typical weight loss is 15-20 lbs. it's very discouraging because I am on 600-800 calories/day which would have felt like starving before the surgery. Of course, I am not hungry now, but it's only a matter of time and we do get our appetite back...Sigh...[/quote']

i guess we just have to be patient and hopefully things will change soon:)