April 14th!

[Casie83 38]

Funny thing I was sleeved on April 14th as well and just discovered this is side of the forum...funny thing..... Last time I went to the doctor I know that I lost 20 pounds post op... Overall, I'm feeling great and know that I have probably lost a couple of pounds but I'm not sure how much since haven't weighed myself lately....What is your daily food schedule like????

I'm just now getting to where I can tolerate much of anything.

For Breakfast I have a Protein shake

Water in between

snack - boiled egg or cottage cheese (like 3 bites is all I can do)

Water

lunch - Protein Shake (usually the rest of what I couldn't finish at breakfast)

Water

Snack - today I tried edamame and it was delicious.

Water

Supper - tuna or talapia

I'm getting maybe 500-600 calories in each day.

I've been really focusing on Protein because I've had a really hard time getting in more than 35g each day. The last 2 days have been better. But then my water intake suffers because I'm so full. I have to make myself drink and/or eat. I have yet to feel hungry.

[CurvyCakes 269]

Hello everyone. Daughter and I were sleeved on the 14th. First 3-4 days was really rough but feeling pretty normal these days. Was working from home but physically went into the office on Tuesday and boy did I feel a difference then peddling around at home at my own pace. We did a nice family walk today but for some reason I felt excessively tired and drained. Didn't get much in today in terms of food maybe that was the culprit but all in all I'm happy we embarked on this VSG journey. This new tiny tummy took some getting use to and I'm still learning to use it. It's like 3 bites and I'm stuffed. Hope everyone is doing well.

[rhoste 21]

Funny thing I was sleeved on April 14th as well and just discovered this is side of the forum...funny thing..... Last time I went to the doctor I know that I lost 20 pounds post op... Overall, I'm feeling great and know that I have probably lost a couple of pounds but I'm not sure how much since haven't weighed myself lately....What is your daily food schedule like????

I'm just now getting to where I can tolerate much of anything.

For Breakfast I have a Protein shake

Water in between

snack - boiled egg or cottage cheese (like 3 bites is all I can do)

Water

lunch - Protein Shake (usually the rest of what I couldn't finish at breakfast)

Water

Snack - today I tried edamame and it was delicious.

Water

Supper - tuna or talapia

I'm getting maybe 500-600 calories in each day.

I've been really focusing on Protein because I've had a really hard time getting in more than 35g each day. The last 2 days have been better. But then my water intake suffers because I'm so full. I have to make myself drink and/or eat. I have yet to feel hungry.

My check in report is that I am doing really well overall! Learning to eat small bites and chew slower is the hardest part. Never had a bit of nausea, and very little pain overall. I'm able to eat small amounts of soft food and mix it up with at least one 30g Protein Drink a day. So for me it's been runny oatmeal with Protein powder mixed in, Soups, stews, eggs, soft cooked veggies etc...I feel good and was back to work day 7 post op. Work keeps me busy and mind off food, and I find head hunger is much harder on the weekend.I'm loosing slowly and other than rashes from the incision steri strip glue, I've had no big issues.I'm so grateful for the opportunity to finally have a fighting chance to shed the extra pounds for good! Let's hear from the rest of the 14ers

[Erin414 34]

Hey guys, well tomorrow is my day April21st.. I'm Beyond anxious. Wondering is my house clean enough the the hubby ok taking over my usually duties. Dear god I hope he feeds the dog. Etc I'm shakey and anxious yet excited and impatient. I just want to do it already and start healing. Any last tips?? My anxiety is so high I feel like I am about to pass out I know I am being a baby but I can't help it. Starting weight was 273lbs but now I'm weighing in at 253.2lbs after the preop diet... I really want to get down to 135-145lbs. Is that likely possible? I'm 24 athletic flexible etc... Sorry I'm rambling. Good luck fellow 21st sleeves!!

How are you doing post op?

I'm 10 days post op just tried Greek yogurt for the first time it made me stomach grumble. But today I got on the scale and I'm .4 lbs heavier.... What's going on with me?!! I've lost 28.5 lbs so far. I'm in such a down mood today I was so hoping to be closer to 30lbs today.

[Erin414 34]

Hi everyone well I am 15 days post op on stage 3 diet pureed foods which my nut has me eating ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, chobani plain yogurt and isopure... I am down exactly 30 lbs today I started at 269 I'm at 239 today but I am really discouraged I miss eating dinners with my family and not feeling like I need to avoid things. I have absolutely no hunger at all but I'm pushing myself to get 70 Protein I'm lucky if I get 50 now. I'm 24 and I just want to cry because I knew this was hard but I never expected it to be this emotionally difficult. I feel like I spent my life eating when I wasn't hungry which is why I had to have this surgery but now I'm not hungry and don't want food and I have to push this food down. I never really ate dairy because it made me sick now everything is dairy and I'm struggling.

Please help I don't know what to do..

[Biggy 7]

Hi everyone well I am 15 days post op on stage 3 diet pureed foods which my nut has me eating ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, chobani plain yogurt and Isopure... I am down exactly 30 lbs today I started at 269 I'm at 239 today but I am really discouraged I miss eating dinners with my family and not feeling like I need to avoid things. I have absolutely no hunger at all but I'm pushing myself to get 70 Protein I'm lucky if I get 50 now. I'm 24 and I just want to cry because I knew this was hard but I never expected it to be this emotionally difficult. I feel like I spent my life eating when I wasn't hungry which is why I had to have this surgery but now I'm not hungry and don't want food and I have to push this food down. I never really ate dairy because it made me sick now everything is dairy and I'm struggling.

Please help I don't know what to do..

First and foremost sorry for the late response since i haven't logged in, in a while..... 30 pounds sounds great to me and that's no reason to get discouraged... I know that you can see the difference b/c I can and that's what motivates me... please try and not to feel bad. I'm 27 and was thinking about how much I miss to go out and eat with my family. I know how it's much harder for a woman if you have feed kids. In terms of your daily Protein, have you tried the pure Protein shake that they in both Walmart and shoprite? They have 23 grams of protein and I try to take 2 of those but what really helps me out a lot is a protein chicken Soup by unsure. The Soup tastes just like chicken soup and has 20 grams of protein, which brings the protein count to 66 grams plus a greek yogurt 12 more to a whopping total of 78 grams......(takes obviously 2 sittings since we only do 3 oz at a time)... In terms of Water I'm never able to take down all of the Water required and I was told by a friend that I should my best to do it since it helps with the weight loss. I began exercising this week and the days that I do I find myself drinking more than often. I hope that this helped a little Erin.......

*I know that it is difficult but stay strong and remember we're doing this for ourselves and for our family and we can it.....keep your head up..

Oscar

8-)