July 2013 Sleevers

[sundownunder 1]

I had my sleeve July 29, 2013. So I'm only in my second week post-op. I'm really struggling. I feel hungry nearly all the time, which is not at all what I thought I would feel. Help! What's your secret words of wisdom??

[flower22879 3]

i eat egg /Turkey/cheeses

i really like fat free milk crazy i no

but chicken is a problem upsets my stomach ever time

[sundownunder 1]

So I am 12 days post op ... Sleeved July 22. Can anyone else give me a run down of a typical day what are you eating/ drinking?? I feel like maybe I am eating too often ? Or too much? My dr told me to ease into solid foods so tonight I had probably 1/4 of a can of progreso minestrone Soup for dinner but also had a little bit of puréed potatoes with finely chopped turkey deli meat for lunch and 1/2 can of Tomato bisque for Breakfast - somewhere in there I also had a Protein Drink ... Just wondering where others are at?

I was sleeved on July 29th. I'm really struggling, I feel hungry all the time. My typical day is a broken down into 6 x 1/2 cup of smoothies or pureed Soups. With cups of tea in between. I'm not having any Protein. My doc never mentioned...perhaps this is why I'm so hungry? I also have an odd pain in the middle of my chest almost like an air bubble coming up or something? Anyone else? I'm so glad I've joined this forum and really looking forward to helpful hints!

[JSCRIMPSHIRE 56]

I was sleeved on July 29th. I'm really struggling' date=' I feel hungry all the time. My typical day is a broken down into 6 x 1/2 cup of smoothies or pureed Soups. With cups of tea in between. I'm not having any Protein. My doc never mentioned...perhaps this is why I'm so hungry? I also have an odd pain in the middle of my chest almost like an air bubble coming up or something? Anyone else? I'm so glad I've joined this forum and really looking forward to helpful hints![/quote']

I had the same pain. Dr said it was esophageal spasms. Drink smaller sips- even smaller than you think. It will go away. I was sleeved 07/01.

[kw2walker 211]

I had my sleeve July 29' date=' 2013. So I'm only in my second week post-op. I'm really struggling. I feel hungry nearly all the time, which is not at all what I thought I would feel. Help! What's your secret words of wisdom??[/quote']

Sip, sip, sip. The sleeve is healing. I tried a Protein shake a few days earlier than I should, the sleeve like it but my taste buds did not. Now both are in alignment and all is well.

[kw2walker 211]

i eat egg /Turkey/cheeses

i really like fat free milk crazy i no

but chicken is a problem upsets my stomach ever time

I've had skim milk and was so surprised how the sleeve liked it; 8oz of skim is 8g of Protein.

I tried a home made turkey salad, used my mini chopper to prepare it, sleeve. Approved.

The sleeve likes grits too! Not so much the sting cheese.

Wonton Soup is approved.

Enjoy your new discoveries.

Keep up the great work.

[Alys3129 24]

Hi! I was sleeved on the 25th and still on liquids... You mentioned that your 'sleeve' liked certain things and not others. What do you mean? How did you feel when it didn't like something? Not quite sure what to expect when I eventually move into puréed foods in about a week...

[Patti K 98]

Thank you' date=' I don't think they intentionly tried to hurt me either however my sister had been up visiting feom texas when I had my surgery with my nieces & nephews & everyone went out for Breakfast the day b4 she left which was on tuesday 2 days b4 my daughters birthday & I was asked to go & I did go & had my protien shake so I don't understand why I was left out the next time they went out. My daughter had asked while out at breakfast if we were going to take her out for hwr birthday & I had told her I believed that her graduation/birthday party plus her gifts which came to over 2, 000 for the party & all was more than enough & that we would not be doing anything else. Well she went behind my back & re-asked everyone but me & they left me out. I was only asked again after I had a melt down & got into an argument with everyone. Maybe I was the one in the wrong I dont know.[/quote']

You were not in the wrong! Your daughter was! She received all of that for your birthday and STILL went behind your back asking for MORE? I know we all have times in our lives where our kids are less than stellar. You should sit her down and let her know how disappointed you are that she could be this selfish, AND to leave you out as a punishment it seems for your not wanting to do the dinner after everything else? Do what mom's do best and make her feel so guilty she never tries THAT maneuver again! Lol sorry this happened. I could see my fam not inviting me while I am on liquids. But right now I suffer the opposite. My bf cooks dinner in front of me eats in front of me and leaves it out like he is wanting me to have some. Tempting me with no regards for how I feel.

[GoneRogue 23]

Hi I had my gastric sleeve july 18th. The first 2 days were the worst for me with the gas pains. I am doing very well now & I am 15lbs down since friday when I came home from the hospital. It may be more then that but I forgot to weigh myself before just going in & my scale & the hospital scale is off by 7lbs. At home I weighed 321lbs when I came home but at the hospital I weighed 314lbs... I am able to get in my 3 protien shakes they told me to drink but I know I do not get in as much Water & other fluids as I should. Next week I start the pureed food & was wondering what did many of you eat during that stage? I am thinking baby food may be the easiest on my belly but would love any suggestions for all of you <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

my surgery was the 24th... I used baby gas drops the first week and it was a life saver and now I always carry around the chewable anti gas/simethicone .... I'm sure it will be part of my life from here out its a lifesaver and can relieve the pressure in your chest plus it's on 88 cents at Walmart

[farmer49 11]

So I am 12 days post op ... Sleeved July 22. Can anyone else give me a run down of a typical day what are you eating/ drinking?? I feel like maybe I am eating too often ? Or too much? My dr told me to ease into solid foods so tonight I had probably 1/4 of a can of progreso minestrone Soup for dinner but also had a little bit of puréed potatoes with finely chopped turkey deli meat for lunch and 1/2 can of Tomato bisque for breakfast - somewhere in there I also had a Protein drink ... Just wondering where others are at?

I had my surgery on July 11th, I can eat anything I want but I eat vey small amounts and I try just a bite of what ever I want and if it agress with me then I have a little more. I have had pizza, hamburgers, bar b-q, steak, chicken. But one thing is not everyone is the same, I had a Iron stomach before surgery. Now bread has given me a proble a couple times when I eat to fast. Good luck with your journey.

[flyme_places 99]

Reading all the posts about eating different foods, I guess I need to experiment more. I guess I'm just afraid to eat something and get sick. I'm eating the usual chicken, eggs, cheese. I haven't tried veggies or fruits. Breads are ok but depends on the bread. And when I eat chicken the sauces don't seem to bother me. I'm going to be adventurous and try more things :-)

[farmer49 11]

Reading all the posts about eating different foods' date=' I guess I need to experiment more. I guess I'm just afraid to eat something and get sick. I'm eating the usual chicken, eggs, cheese. I haven't tried veggies or fruits. Breads are ok but depends on the bread. And when I eat chicken the sauces don't seem to bother me. I'm going to be adventurous and try more things :-)[/quote']

Good luck, I just had cantaloupe this morning. Be adventuris

[cherbear33 288]

You were not in the wrong! Your daughter was! She received all of that for your birthday and STILL went behind your back asking for MORE? I know we all have times in our lives where our kids are less than stellar. You should sit her down and let her know how disappointed you are that she could be this selfish' date=' AND to leave you out as a punishment it seems for your not wanting to do the dinner after everything else? Do what mom's do best and make her feel so guilty she never tries THAT maneuver again! Lol sorry this happened. I could see my fam not inviting me while I am on liquids. But right now I suffer the opposite. My bf cooks dinner in front of me eats in front of me and leaves it out like he is wanting me to have some. Tempting me with no regards for how I feel.[/quote']

Thank you very much. However that very same night after dinner she moved out to go live with her boyfriend for a month & then will be starting college from there, so no time to do anything about it. I will never forget it though that is for sure. She has always been sneaky like that & has always played people especially her father & my mother against me to get her way so that was nothing new, just her usual selfish ways. J have tried to teach her better thwn that but she would just go farther into being selfish & rude. That is part of the reason many of her friends stop hanging iut with her bwcause she is very selfish & never cared about her friends feeling either. She will learn the hard way is all I can say. It is very sad. Even the day I came home she never once asked how I was feeling or if I was okay. Never came to the hospital to see me nor even called. Just sad is all I can say

[JSCRIMPSHIRE 56]

Reading all the posts about eating different foods' date=' I guess I need to experiment more. I guess I'm just afraid to eat something and get sick. I'm eating the usual chicken, eggs, cheese. I haven't tried veggies or fruits. Breads are ok but depends on the bread. And when I eat chicken the sauces don't seem to bother me. I'm going to be adventurous and try more things :-)[/quote']

I am afraid to eat bread- afraid it will expand and hurt my staple line or something....

[kimberlyu 12]

Sleeved July 24. Trying different foods when I feel bored with my usual. Ate a Lunchable with turkey and cheddar. Took me two meals to finish it but it worked. Cottage cheese, eggs, Swai, American singles and refried Beans have helped spice up my Protein shake diet. All in 1/4 cup servings. Getting in Water is a struggle. I take chewable Centrum Silver. Curious about trying liquid multi Vitamins and adding to my shakes. Anyone try that? Heartburn every day-Dr put me on Prilosec. Pre-op 231. Today 216. Slow and steady it goes I guess.

KimberlyU sleeved 7/24/13