Ok everyone since we are getting close to December I figured I would go ahead and start us up a post op thread

Thanks Gen!! And God love you telling me to stay positive when you are going thru you're own issues! You are definitely an inspiration! How about this...I'll pray for you if you pray for me! Lol.

My surgery was 12/28 my weight doesn't seem to be coming off very quick either. And, I've had a lot of issues with nausea and textures. I can't drink any of my Crystal Light, gives me terrible stomach pain.

Y'all I am getting so depressed over this 16 day stall. I don't understand and I'm just over it. I was staying the same weight eating cake on a reGular basis.

Stay committed. You have had a few set backs from the start. Stay strong! We are here for you.

Tried Brocolli cheese Soup which I had post op on liquids. I added broccoli for extra veggies. My tummy isn't liking it at all. No broccoli for a while. I'm so hating trying new foods. Always scared my body or tummy won't like it :-(

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Hey all I found a new food product I am in LOVE with and thought I'd share. I live in Upstate NY and one of our finer grocery stores (Wegmans) came out with new vegetarian versions of chicken nuggets, patties, sausage and beef crumbles, etc. I bought the nuggets and patties and my stomach (and taste buds) loved them! They're all really high in protein and low in fat/carbs and very light breading. The serving size is 7 nuggets but only ate 2. I haven't checked on other name-brand items of meat substitute products, but maybe they have something in a store near you?

I'm not vegetarian, but it felt nice to eat a "familiar" food without all the bad nutritional values!

I've been VERY blessed that I've been able to try new foods without bad reactions.

Hey all I found a new food product I am in LOVE with and thought I'd share. I live in Upstate NY and one of our finer grocery stores (Wegmans) came out with new vegetarian versions of chicken nuggets' date=' patties, sausage and beef crumbles, etc. I bought the nuggets and patties and my stomach (and taste buds) loved them! They're all really high in protein and low in fat/carbs and very light breading. The serving size is 7 nuggets but only ate 2. I haven't checked on other name-brand items of meat substitute products, but maybe they have something in a store near you?

I'm not vegetarian, but it felt nice to eat a "familiar" food without all the bad nutritional values!

I've been VERY blessed that I've been able to try new foods without bad reactions.[/quote']

What's that brand name of the nuggets, etc.?

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Hey all I found a new food product I am in LOVE with and thought I'd share. I live in Upstate NY and one of our finer grocery stores (Wegmans) came out with new vegetarian versions of chicken nuggets' date=' patties, sausage and beef crumbles, etc. I bought the nuggets and patties and my stomach (and taste buds) loved them! They're all really high in protein and low in fat/carbs and very light breading. The serving size is 7 nuggets but only ate 2. I haven't checked on other name-brand items of meat substitute products, but maybe they have something in a store near you?

I'm not vegetarian, but it felt nice to eat a "familiar" food without all the bad nutritional values!

I've been VERY blessed that I've been able to try new foods without bad reactions.[/quote']

I just tried then today!! They are good, where in ny do you live? I live in Rochester!!

I think my tummy is rejecting the flavoring added in the water. I believe that might be why I'm feeling sick :-(

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Today I struggle some since I felt hungry most of the day, which is not the norm, I usually have to remind myself to eat. I ate my 3 meals, but then for a snack I had 3 small pretzels and 1 hershey kiss which I craved, I know bad. My stomach tolerated them, but they are not "good" for me. The hershey kiss tasted different than I remember them tasting, not as good, so strange. I am sure if I had 2 or more I would have gotten sick though.

But overall not a bad day, I actually was a lot more thirsty after the pretzels, so I drank 1 extra bottle of water than I normally did and then a big BM, yes, sorry tmi, but the water must have did it.

I also tried artifical crab meat today, I really liked it, protein is good, I just wish their wasn't so much sodium in them.

So excited to be on regular foods now, but I am finding myself still going back to previous favorites...greek yogurt, chili, refried beans and cheese, and eggs.

Thank you all for the encouraging words during this stall and for reminding me I'm not alone. I'm in a better frame of mind today.

Still praying for everyone experiencing complications.

I just tried then today!! They are good' date=' where in ny do you live? I live in Rochester!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I live in Geneva but I work and go to school in Rochester!! How fun!

What's that brand name of the nuggets' date=' etc.?

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

They were Wegmans store brand. But there are other brands of meatless substitutes out there like Morning Star Farms. I can't speak to the nutrition values though as I haven't checked them out post op, but they're tasty!

December surgery friends-- are you eating tortilla shells? (like burritos/quesadillas/wraps)

I've seen a few people on here mention eating those items but I wasn't sure we were "allowed" to. Are they considered bread?

On an unrelated note' date=' yesterday was my 1 month-aversary from surgery, yay! [/quote']

I have.....but I'm 6 weeks out and on maintenence diet.

So' date=' had my egd Thursday. I have 2 small ulcers where my pouch is connected to my bowel. I am on Prilosec twice a day and carafate four times a day and absolutely cannot be smoking! They will recheck me on 2/14, yeah, Happy Valentine's Day. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Praying that these things heal by then! This is scary. I don't like it, no, not one bit...[/quote']

I am glad you know. You can do the no smoking thing. It will be hard but worth it.

I ate something yesterday that did not agree with me! I had 2 plain chicken wings, and the came back up almost as quick as they went down. I have only thrown up a few times, but after this time I had some discomfort and pain below and between my breast (is that where my pouch is?). I also felt very nauseous for about 12hrs. Is it normal to have pain or discomfort after vomiting?

Also, I am 4 weeks post op and stalled on my weight loss too. I get 70+ protein a day. I see my nut and Dr thursday, is it possible to get to much protein?

And 1 more question. Is anyone else having trouble sleeping? I have terrible insomnia. I have tried tylenol pm, melitonin, and muscle relaxers, and I still can't sleep. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

E