Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Newbie looking for Oct sleevers!



Recommended Posts

@@chellede you might want to check out a blog called the world according to eggface. She has lots of recipes and I hear she's famous for her ricotta bake.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

checking in..now 20 days since surgery and down over 30! wow!

started some solids this weekend. i bought a salmon steak at whole foods and it took me hours just to eat half of it.

just wow.

already fitting different size jeans and shirts feeling better. it's been such a long time since i could say that. good luck to new sleevers this week, it's worth it so far!

That must feel so great! Congrats!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks VSG !!!! I"ll check it out !!

Susan - if you're on full liquids you can have them now :) Susan, I get them at my local grocer called HEB.

Here's a store locator on their website. Also check out their products ! I like them because they are not that sweet !

http://siggisdairy.com/store-locator/

Okay Sleevers.... Even though my post doesn't reflect it today, I'm having one of those moments were I'm just feeling overwhelmed.... laundry needs to be done, work needs to be done, walking needs to be done, blah blah needs to be done ;) ........ fast forward 10 minutes after I typed that. Just talked my husband he told me not to worry about anything ... everything can wait .. I just had major surgery and I need to focus on myself and do what makes me happy. I think that was a wise comment.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Chelle, u r too funny. As women we r just used to taking care of most things ourselves. Definitely rest your body while you can. When someone else has to take over for a while, they ready appreciate us more :-)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@chellede the world according to eggface blog is from August 27,2007 and is labeled puréed foods. Also may I recommend , bake off some peeled and chopped onions potato and peeled Apple with garlic season, onion powder etc when everything is nice and soft throw in blender with some pumpkin purée and some Water. Yummy. Creamy with no dairy. May toss some olive oil in while baking potato etc.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@chellede

Thanks for the info and your husband sounds like a wise man. :D

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Has anyone tried the New Whey liquid Protien ? If so how did you do with it? I had my sleeve done on the 16th I have doing pretty good with everything thing until today. When I tried the liquid protein... It did not agree with me at all.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey guys surgery was Friday, I was not one of the lucky ones w/an easy recovery. I had Lots of pain. I Stayed in the hospital two days because of my intense pain & my inability to walk more than twice.

Pain is not as severe today, suprisingly I never had gas pain, just surgerical pain.But I do feel I still need pain meds. I prefer to use natural means so I've tried ice packs on my belly (helped some) ) but feeling like I need my pain med.

3 days since surgery, how long were you guys on pain meds?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey guys surgery was Friday, I was not one of the lucky ones w/an easy recovery. I had Lots of pain. I Stayed in the hospital two days because of my intense pain & my inability to walk more than twice.

Pain is not as severe today, suprisingly I never had gas pain, just surgerical pain.But I do feel I still need pain meds. I prefer to use natural means so I've tried ice packs on my belly (helped some) ) but feeling like I need my pain med.

3 days since surgery, how long were you guys on pain meds?

My surgery was Thursday and I am still on pain meds.. Will start taking lower dosage starting tomorrow..

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey guys surgery was Friday, I was not one of the lucky ones w/an easy recovery. I had Lots of pain. I Stayed in the hospital two days because of my intense pain & my inability to walk more than twice.

Pain is not as severe today, suprisingly I never had gas pain, just surgerical pain.But I do feel I still need pain meds. I prefer to use natural means so I've tried ice packs on my belly (helped some) ) but feeling like I need my pain med.

3 days since surgery, how long were you guys on pain meds?

I'm sorry you had such a horrible time with surgical pain. I'm glad you were finally feeling better enough to come home!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Kathy

my pain the little bit of pain that I had, was surgical also. I took pain medication while in the hospital once because I don't do very well with pain medication. I ended up having to take pain medication two more times maybe day four and a five and then that was it the soreness went down and the swelling went down some and I was much better. I hope you feel better soon.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

OK so I just checked and of course there is no siggis yogurt to be found in my area. I'm still on the road in Texas and heading home tomorrow. I'm so ready to get home... I'm tired of unjury skim milk and Protein Water. I'm ready to play with some recipes. I need a little flavor in my life. Everything has gone as well as it could have. I continue to feel blessed with my recovery and the process in general. I haven't weighed since before my surgery so I'm excited to see if I've lost any weight or if I'm hanging onto it like I have in the past. As excited as I am to continue this journey at home I must confess that I am more excited to see, hold,kiss and sleep beside the wonderful man that is My Better Half!!

Best Wishes to all who are about to embark on this journey!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Kathy, I also had a hiatal hernia repaired that I didn't know I had.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Athomas, I havent tried the new whey Liquid Protein but it sounds yucky. I have tried the plain powered whey in and hate that too :-)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@Kathy812

Mine wasn't as smooth either. Tuesday was my surgery. I didn't go home till friday. Took my last pain med friday. Felt so much better once I was home. Hope it gets better! Take care.

And good luck to everyone getting ready to make the journey.

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

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Prdgrdma

      So I guess after gastric bypass surgery, I cant eat flock chips because they are fried???  They sell them on here so I thought I could have them. So high in protein and no carbs.  They don't bother me at all.  Help. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        It's possible for a very high fat meal to cause dumping in some (30% or so) gastric bypass patients, although it's more likely to be triggered by high sugar, or by the high fat/high sugar combo (think ice cream, donuts). Dietitians will tell you to never do anything that isn't 100% healthy ever again. Realistically, you should aim for a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat each day. Should you eat fried foods every day? No. Is it possible they will make you sick? Maybe. Is it okay to eat some to see what happens and have them for a treat every now and again? Yes.

    • NovelTee

      I'm not at all hungry on this liquid pre-op diet, but I miss the sensation of chewing. It's been about two weeks––surgery is in two days––and I can't imagine how I'll feel a couple of weeks post-op. Tonight, I randomly stumbled upon a mukbang channel on YouTube, and it was strangely soothing... is it just me, or is this a thing? 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        I actually watched cooking shows during my pre-op, like Great British Baking Show. It was a little bizarre, but didn't make me hungry. I think it was also soothing in a way.

    • Clueless_girl

      How do you figure out what your ideal weight should be? I've had a figure in my head for years, but after 3 mths of recovery I'm already almost there. So maybe my goal should be lower?
      · 3 replies
      1. NickelChip

        Well, there is actually a formula for "Ideal Body Weight" and you can use a calculator to figure it out for you. This one also does an adjusted weight for a person who starts out overweight or obese. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/68/ideal-body-weight-adjusted-body-weight

        I would use that as a starting point, and then just see how you feel as you lose. How you look and feel is more important than a number.

      2. Clueless_girl

        I did find different calculators but I couldn't find any that accounted for body frame. But you're right, it is just a number. It was just disheartening to see that although I lost 60% of my excess weight, it's still not in the "normal/healthy" range..

      3. NickelChip

        I think it's important to remember that the weight charts and BMI ranges were developed a very long time ago and only intended to be applied to people who have never been overweight or obese. Those numbers aren't for us. When you are larger, especially for a long time, your body develops extra bone to support the weight. Your organs get a little bigger to handle the extra mass. Your entire infrastructure increases so you can support and function with the extra weight. That doesn't all go away just because you burn off the excess fat. If you still had a pair of jeans from your skinniest point in life and then lost weight to get to the exact number on the scale you were when those jeans fit you, chances are they would be a little baggy now because you would actually be thinner than you were, even though the scale and the BMI chart disagree. When in doubt, listen to the jeans, not the scale!

    • Aunty Mamo

      Tomorrow marks two weeks since surgery day and while I'm feeling remarkably well and going about just about every normal activity, I did wind up with a surface abscess on on of my incision sights and was put on an antibiotic that made me so impacted that it took me more than two hours to eliminate yesterday and scared the hell out of me. Now there's Miralax in all my beverages that aren't Smooth Move tea. I cannot experience that again. I shouldn't have to take Ativan to go to the lady's. I really looking forward to my body getting with the program again. 
      I'm in day three of the "puree" stage of eating and despite the strange textures, all of the savory flavors seem decadent. 
      I timed this surgery so that I'd be recovering during my spring break. That was a good plan. Today is a state holiday and the final day of break. I feel really strong to return to school tomorrow. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Now that I'm in maintenance mode, I'm getting a into a routine for my meals. Every day, I start out with 8-16 ounces of water, and then a proffee, which I have come to look forward to even the night before. My proffees are simply a black coffee with a protein powder added. There are three products that I cycle through: Premier Vanilla, Orgain Vanilla, and Dymatize Vanilla.
      For second breakfast on workdays, I will have a low-fat yogurt with two tablespoons of PBFit and two teaspoons of no sugar added dried cherries. I will have ingested 35-45 grams of protein at this point between the two breakfasts, with 250-285 calories, and about 20 carbs.
      For second breakfast on non-workdays, I will prepare two servings of plain, instant oatmeal with a tablespoon of an olive oil-based spread. This means I will have had 34 grams of protein, 365 calories, and 38 carbs. Non-workdays are when I am being very active with training sessions, so I allow myself more carbohydrate fuel.
      Snacks on any day are always mixed nuts, even when I am travelling. I will have 0.2 cups of a blend that I make myself. It consists of dry roasted peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, and Brazil nuts. This is 5 grams of protein, 163 calories, and 7 carbs.
      Breakfast and snacks have been the easiest to nail down. Lunch and dinner have more variables, and I prepare enough for leftovers. I concentrate on protein first, and then add vegetables. Typically tempeh, tofu, or Field Roast products with roasted or sautéed vegetables. Today, I will be eating leftovers from last night. Two ounces of tempeh with four ounces of roasted vegetables that consist of red and yellow sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, small purple potatoes, zucchini, and carrots. I will add a tablespoon of olive oil-based spread, break up 3 walnuts to sprinkle of top, and garnish with two tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. This particular meal will be 19 grams of protein, 377 calories, and 28 grams of carbs. Bear in mind that I do eat more carbs when I am not working, and I focus on ingesting healthy carbs instead of breads/crackers/chips/crisps.
      It's a helluva journey and I'm thankful to be on it!
       
      · 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

    ×