Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
$99 Yearly Supply Alert! 🌈 "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins

My new life begins in 36 hours!

Lainey3074

Recommended Posts

thicvik    50

thicvik
Posted

Ohhhh I'm getting even nervous now I have a very low tolerance for pain especially after having 2 c - sections, I am still my 1 meal and along with my liquid and Protein Shakes on Monday to prepare me for my surgery.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Lainey3074    98

Lainey3074
Posted

Thicvick, you'll do fine! I'm not going to lie and say its easy because it isn't! But I will say you will do fine! I'm at day 3. I got up, dressed and headed out with hubby. I even made the bed! After his appointment, we're gonna run by Target and Redbox and it's back to bed for me. You have to take it easy!

thicvik reacted to this

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

slvrsax    301

slvrsax
Posted

Good luck thicvic, you'll do great!

thicvik reacted to this

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Lainey3074    98

Lainey3074
Posted

After getting sick time after time, I now realize that I can't eat chicken! Can't imagine my life without chicken but that's the way it's gonna be! But, I am down 22lbs post-op and 40lbs overall!!!

BeeLee37 and MzGee reacted to this

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Lainey3074    98

Lainey3074
Posted

Ok....it may not be the chicken....it's probably my swollen tummy. I'll give it a couple weeks then try the chicken again.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

E2013    31

E2013
Posted

You were sleeved day before me. It will be a while yet before I can eat chicken. So I'd say wait a few weeks and try again.

Lainey3074 reacted to this

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

sarsar    824

sarsar
Posted

My advice to you is to stay away from the chicken for now. Let your sleeve heal, it needs time. I know all surgeons have different rules but mine said not to start chicken or meat until the 5th week post op. Before that it was liquids, soft foods, mushy foods, stuff like that. That being said, even at 5 weeks out, chicken was hard. I'm 2.5 years out now and chicken still fills me up quickly.

I would suggest waiting a while and when you are ready for solids then start with softer Proteins like tilapia or tuna. Chicken and steak are very dense and are hard on the sleeve. It could be a few months before you are comfortable with them.

gourmetone and Lainey3074 reacted to this

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Lainey3074    98

Lainey3074
Posted

I sincerely appreciate the advice. The meal plan for this stage from my NUT includes soft, juicy meats (chicken salad, egg salad, juicy lean meats, moist fish, etc.). I don't know how things are going to go from meal to meal. Last night, I had baked Swai and it went down fine. I had the exact same fish for lunch and it wasn't so good. It's all definitely a learning experience!

sarsar reacted to this

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

sarsar    824

sarsar
Posted (edited)

Yup, welcome to the life of a sleever. There are still days that I can eat one thing and the next day it makes me feel gross.

All diet plans are so different. Just remember to give yourself time. If it doesn't feel right, don't eat it again for a while. Eventually, you really will be able to eat most things again. I know it seems like forever from now but it will happen.

Edited by sarsar
Lainey3074 reacted to this

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

CurvyCakes    269

CurvyCakes
Posted

Lainey so glad all went well and your coming along just fine. Are you on YouTube or planning to document your journey in a similar fashion? My 21 year old daughter is being sleeved in March as well my poor hubby will be pulling his hair out caring for us both lol but she's planning to do the YouTube thing. I love watching everyone else's progress but not sure about doing one myself.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Lainey3074    98

Lainey3074
Posted

Lainey so glad all went well and your coming along just fine. Are you on YouTube or planning to document your journey in a similar fashion? My 21 year old daughter is being sleeved in March as well my poor hubby will be pulling his hair out caring for us both lol but she's planning to do the YouTube thing. I love watching everyone else's progress but not sure about doing one myself.

Hi Curvy! I think I'm gonna keep journaling here! There's a bit of comfort amongst a like-minded community. YT would be too much of an audience for me.

gourmetone reacted to this

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

CurvyCakes    269

CurvyCakes
Posted

I hear that! Not sure what I will do just yet I don't even have Facebook but I enjoy the forums and watching the videos on YouTube. seeing others transformations right before my eyes is so motivating just not sure I can do them.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Lainey3074    98

Lainey3074
Posted

Just do what's comfortable. One thing I'm doing is logging my measurements. I stay away from the scale!!! LOL!!!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

thicvik    50

thicvik
Posted

Post op day 5 and I am doing great.. Im still on my full liquid diet so today I made a Lima bean & corn Soup took the broth of that and stored it away for me later. It was really good. I am 13lb down pre op and 4lb post op.. I cant wait to get these staples out they are a little irritating.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

CurvyCakes    269

CurvyCakes
Posted

Girl I was a slave to the scale and it controlled if I would have a good day or would I be depressed seeing a higher number.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
Go To Topic Listing PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

      CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • KimBaxleyWilson

      KimBaxleyWilson

      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • bellaamey

      bellaamey

      https://alluniqueguide.com/java-burn-coffee-reviews/
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    Bariatric Forums

    For Patients

    Health Professionals

    Search Surgeons

    Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? Enter their last name below to start!

    ×