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

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By sars, in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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Lexy    8

Lexy
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Does anyone have an uncomfortable feeling when you drink to fast and not sip your drink ?

Well I normally do but , I just had some Water and I did not sip it and I did not have any pain . So I guess that means my body is healing

Oh yes, I have had that. It is hard to get used to drinking more slowly or sipping. It is much better than it was the first 3 weeks.

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rholt35    32

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@ Lexy thanks so much I am happy to know that I am not the only one that has had that issue.

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terravue    18

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Does anyone have an uncomfortable feeling when you drink to fast and not sip your drink ?

Well I normally do but , I just had some Water and I did not sip it and I did not have any pain . So I guess that means my body is healing

Yes, I do still have an uncomfortable feeling when I don't sip, I also had a hiatal hernia repair so that is healing as well, I had a bad day with food yesterday too. I ate some canned fish for Breakfast too fast because I was going to meet my friend for a walk, I didn't eat much but what I had decided to come back up. I also hadn't mixed it with mayo or anything because it seemed moist enough, canned in oil but now I am thinking it was too dry. then it happened with some shredded chicken later in the day. This is the first time this has happened to me so it was a wake up call to sit and eat slowly no matter how small the amount. The pain and pressure in my chest was really bad.

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Lexy    8

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Yes, I do still have an uncomfortable feeling when I don't sip, I also had a hiatal hernia repair so that is healing as well, I had a bad day with food yesterday too. I ate some canned fish for breakfast too fast because I was going to meet my friend for a walk, I didn't eat much but what I had decided to come back up. I also hadn't mixed it with mayo or anything because it seemed moist enough, canned in oil but now I am thinking it was too dry. then it happened with some shredded chicken later in the day. This is the first time this has happened to me so it was a wake up call to sit and eat slowly no matter how small the amount. The pain and pressure in my chest was really bad.

I too had a food problem yesterday. Went out with friends for dinner at a Hawaiian restaurant and ordered chicken wings, planning to eat only 1 or 2. Someone gave me their Tomato basil Soup and I ate about 1/4 cup of that while waiting for the chicken. I did well with the first wing but then felt full and should have stopped. After about 10 min. I picked up another and had two bites. That was "all she wrote" as I was rushing into the bathroom to immediately lose everything. Glad I made it to the restroom! That is the first vomiting episode I have had since surgery 4 weeks ago. I chalk it up to the need to remember to listen to my body and stop when I am full. Also, the chicken was deep fried and covered with a bready coating and thai peanut sauce - probably much too rich. This is like learning to eat and what to eat all over again:-)

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terravue    18

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I too had a food problem yesterday. Went out with friends for dinner at a Hawaiian restaurant and ordered chicken wings, planning to eat only 1 or 2. Someone gave me their Tomato basil Soup and I ate about 1/4 cup of that while waiting for the chicken. I did well with the first wing but then felt full and should have stopped. After about 10 min. I picked up another and had two bites. That was "all she wrote" as I was rushing into the bathroom to immediately lose everything. Glad I made it to the restroom! That is the first vomiting episode I have had since surgery 4 weeks ago. I chalk it up to the need to remember to listen to my body and stop when I am full. Also, the chicken was deep fried and covered with a bready coating and thai peanut sauce - probably much too rich. This is like learning to eat and what to eat all over again:-)

Phew! we do have a lot to learn here. I think too as we heal and feel better it is easier to not think of this stuff. We both got a wake up call. I am starting to get my schedule filled up more again and I really need to make the time for my food program in it. eating cottage cheese verrry slowly this morning.

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Gourt    8

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Well, happy one month anniversary to all of us 12/17 sleevers! I also had a food problem yesterday. I went home from work and started prepping for dinner. I was completely on auto pilot and fixed myself a snack - one that is allowed on my plan (square of graham cracker with a spoon of peanut butter). I ate it the way I used to - OMG, why????? I ate it too fast and spent the next hour wishing I hadn't. Lesson learned - do not eat Snacks while doing other things. I think the only time I can do that is when swigging a Protein Drink.< /p>

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Alabamasleever    58

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Well' date=' happy one month anniversary to all of us 12/17 sleevers! I also had a food problem yesterday. I went home from work and started prepping for dinner. I was completely on auto pilot and fixed myself a snack - one that is allowed on my plan (square of graham cracker with a spoon of peanut butter). I ate it the way I used to - OMG, why????? I ate it too fast and spent the next hour wishing I hadn't. Lesson learned - do not eat Snacks while doing other things. I think the only time I can do that is when swigging a Protein drink.[/quote']

I'm jealous of the 'swigging a protein drink'. I have tried all the recommended drinks on here and have yet to find one that I can get more than a couple of sips in before gagging because of the smell/taste. I just have up and an trying to get protein in with food. Haven't succeeded yet but trying. Out of curiosity, which kind do you swig?

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Gourt    8

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Alabamasleever - my favorite Protein Drinks come from my surgeon's office. They are 100 calories and 15g Protein. Not sure the name of them, I'll check when I'm home and can examine the box. Sometimes I add some PB2 Peanut Butter powder to the vanilla flavor to boost the flavor and protein.

I also like the Premier Protein pre made shakes at costco, although they sometimes can taste too sweet. Muscle Milk Light are OK and I have those in the fridge when I'm in a pinch.

I don't care for the "juice" type drinks like nectar, those are too thin for me. I also didn't like Jay Robb, About Time, or a couple of others that some sleevers have recommended. To each his/her own!

I am relying on Protein Shakes right now to get enough protein!!

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Alabamasleever    58

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Ok, the only one I haven't tried is the premier which I've seen a few others mention. Muscle milk light...gag, just tried that one yesterday. It's something with the smell. Sweet doesn't seem to bother me so...off to costco I'll go. Man, wish I had bought stock in Protein drinks before surgery, lol

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Lexy    8

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Ok, the only one I haven't tried is the premier which I've seen a few others mention. Muscle milk light...gag, just tried that one yesterday. It's something with the smell. Sweet doesn't seem to bother me so...off to costco I'll go. Man, wish I had bought stock in Protein drinks before surgery, lol

Have you tried the Unjury powders? My dr. office gave me samples and said they were a favorite. I use Premier sometimes, but I do like the taste of Unjury better. The only thing is I have to order it online and it seems to take a long time to get here. I love the chocolate mixed with skim milk and that gives me 186 cal. with 28 gm. protein. The powder packet is 100 cal and 20 gm. pro. on its own. I also like to mix the chocolate, vanilla or unflavored with coffee and they all taste good that way - like a mocha or latte, esp. if you add some milk too. They also have a very good chicken broth that actually tastes like regular chicken broth.You have to be careful not to use Water hotter than 145 deg. though because the whey will turn into little pieces of egg:-) I also love the strawberry sorbet flavor mixed with lemonade Crystal Light. If you haven't tried these, you can order a starter sample supply that comes with a shaker jar from http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/. Good luck!

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finallyFree    9

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If you like Peanut Butter try a product called PB2 its powdered peanut butter with 85% less calories and fat. I found it at Heinins. But i know you can get it online @amazon. Health food stores may have it. I add it to my shakes and it geta rid of that whey taste.

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doreen70    268

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I used the PB2 powder, and it didn't dissolve. So I had a bunch of sludge at the bottom of my cup.

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