FEBRUARY SLEEVERS 2013....how you doing after you've been Sleeved

[PhilyNurse 119]

I was instructed 2 weeks full liquid' date=' 2 weeks of pureed/blended, 2 weeks soft, then try foods and eat as tolerated.[/quote']

I have the same instructions.

[SMO 193]

It amuses me how many different post op diets there are. I was on 2 weeks of very limited liquids - Protein, Water, clear broth, crystal light and Tomato juice - followed by three months of "soft", followed by the lifting of all restrictions.

[Tstorm1070 192]

Just like the differences in the pre liquid diet every surgeon is going to tell patients something different. I think as long as we follow what they tell each of us we are good (:

I am doing well tolerating pureed foods 1 day out. I was sleeved on the 14th. So I guess it all works out in the end. Best of luck on out journey.

[May2013 11]

It amuses me how many different post op diets there are. I was on 2 weeks of very limited liquids - Protein, Water, clear broth, crystal light and Tomato juice - followed by three months of "soft", followed by the lifting of all restrictions.

It seems that every doctor has patients on a different diet whether pre or post op. My friend had her surgery and had post op of 4 weeks clear liquid. I had no where near that. Another one of my friends is pre op and is on a month long pre op diet of liquids but I was on low carb for two weeks then given a free day the night before surgery. It's all over the board. I don't understand why there isn't a more across the board standard.

[Tstorm1070 192]

It seems that every doctor has patients on a different diet whether pre or post op. My friend had her surgery and had post op of 4 weeks clear liquid. I had no where near that. Another one of my friends is pre op and is on a month long pre op diet of liquids but I was on low carb for two weeks then given a free day the night before surgery. It's all over the board. I don't understand why there isn't a more across the board standard.

You would think it would be more consistent that is for sure!

[JackieV 246]

Morning my favorite month of sleevers. Back to work this morning. 2 weeks post op and feeling pretty good. I woke up a little worse today, I am guess it's a combo of not enough fluids and going back to work.

Starting today I plan to only track my weight weekly.

5'6 ( on a good day)

Starting weight: 315 (316 highest)

Surgery- 294

2 weeks-279

I've slowed the last 3-4 days but I've increased my fluids a lot. I have no doubts I was/am dehydrated.

[maharet111 544]

It seems that every doctor has patients on a different diet whether pre or post op. My friend had her surgery and had post op of 4 weeks clear liquid. I had no where near that. Another one of my friends is pre op and is on a month long pre op diet of liquids but I was on low carb for two weeks then given a free day the night before surgery. It's all over the board. I don't understand why there isn't a more across the board standard.

I think the pre-op should be varied as everyone will need different things come surgery day..such as a less fatty liver. It is the post op that I would think should be more consistent.

[Tstorm1070 192]

Morning my favorite month of sleevers. Back to work this morning. 2 weeks post op and feeling pretty good. I woke up a little worse today' date=' I am guess it's a combo of not enough fluids and going back to work.

Starting today I plan to only track my weight weekly.

5'6 ( on a good day)

Starting weight: 315 (316 highest)

Surgery- 294

2 weeks-279

I've slowed the last 3-4 days but I've increased my fluids a lot. I have no doubts I was/am dehydrated.[/quote']

You are doing awesome!!! I too 5'6 /319

Lowest was day after surgery 294 then I got home and weighed 315? Then on Sat 310 and today 301. So I'm not sure what happened but as long as it keeps going down (:

Good luck back at work!

[toylitpapr 50]

You are doing awesome!!! I too 5'6 /319

Lowest was day after surgery 294 then I got home and weighed 315? Then on Sat 310 and today 301. So I'm not sure what happened but as long as it keeps going down (:

Good luck back at work!

Not sure if you saw one of my previous posts but I gained 6 lbs while in the hospital. That really threw me for a loop! But 5 days later it is all back to normal. No where to go but down from here!! Fluids while in the hospital? Gas?

[toylitpapr 50]

Morning my favorite month of sleevers. Back to work this morning. 2 weeks post op and feeling pretty good. I woke up a little worse today' date=' I am guess it's a combo of not enough fluids and going back to work.

Starting today I plan to only track my weight weekly.

5'6 ( on a good day)

Starting weight: 315 (316 highest)

Surgery- 294

2 weeks-279

I've slowed the last 3-4 days but I've increased my fluids a lot. I have no doubts I was/am dehydrated.[/quote']

Great stats!! Good luck today. Take it easy!

[Tstorm1070 192]

Not sure if you saw one of my previous posts but I gained 6 lbs while in the hospital. That really threw me for a loop! But 5 days later it is all back to normal. No where to go but down from here!! Fluids while in the hospital? Gas?

Yeah I have seen people say they have gained. It definitely is frustrating but like you said no where to go but down! (: I will do weigh ins on Thursdays. I just needed a piece of mind since coming home lol

[TES 858]

I was sleeved on Feb. 5 and gained 18 pounds in Fluid in the hospital. I lost most of that within a week or so. Since then, I have lost another 10 pounds. scale hasn't moved in a few days, but I'll take it since previously, it took me at least 2 months to lose 10 pounds. I am on a similar regimen as others--2 weeks of full liquids (no yogurt/refried beans), a few days of thin purees, 2.5 weeks of puree, a week or so of transitional/soft foods, and then full diet. So full diet about a month from now. I'm really looking forward to my 2-week post op appointment so that I can try some thinned out cream of wheat or oatmeal. I'm not physically hungry but went back to work within a few days (desk job) and sometimes that low blood sugar/weak feeling makes it a bit difficult to concentrate on complex tasks (less complex ones aren't an issue).

[triciavr77 32]

Day 3 post op. All I do is sip, burp & sleep. I'm having a hard time getting fluids in because I fall sleep so much. When I'm awake I can do a sip every 15 min. Still working on my 42g Protein bullet from this morning. Any suggestions as far as what I should be doing ? I have an app on the phone I could use. But when does the fatigue wear off ?

[TES 858]

Tricia, I would just listen to your body and sip as much as you can. Are you taking something like Propel or G2? Are you stil on pain meds?

[nsquared 232]

Question-has anyone not been given the 2 week pre op diet and only given 4 to 7 days that is a lower BMI? My surgery is Tuesday afternoon and I start on all liquids tomorrow. The nurse told me since I am at a lower weight that I didn't need to do the entire 2 weeks because it had to do with the size of my liver. I tried to start yesterday and I have no control. Has anyone HONESTLY not followed the pre-op diet?

I followed the diet pretty closely, but I only had to do it for 1 week. The first part of the week was replacing 1 meal with Protein Shake and staying under 1200 calories. Then three days before surgery liquid only, that included Protein Shakes. Problem is, surgery got delayed by 4 days after I started the liquid only part...made the liquids a little lengthy, but it work out in the end.