March 31, Surgery Buddy

[Red0413 53]

Sunny... That sucks so bad! I'm sorry.

My follow up is next Wednesday and I'm hoping to move past Protein drinks and Clear Liquids then. Getting old but it's going to be worth it in the end.

Hey, on a side note, I feel fairly normal today. I was sitting at my desk around 4 this afternoon and realized I hadn't really been in any pain today. Most of the week it's been really uncomfortable sitting at my desk all day.

[Sunny80 58]

Sunny... That sucks so bad! I'm sorry.

My follow up is next Wednesday and I'm hoping to move past Protein drinks and Clear Liquids then. Getting old but it's going to be worth it in the end.

Hey, on a side note, I feel fairly normal today. I was sitting at my desk around 4 this afternoon and realized I hadn't really been in any pain today. Most of the week it's been really uncomfortable sitting at my desk all day.

I can have puree on Wednesday so we are in the same boat. I am sure these 4 days will go by quickly.

Congrats on feeling pain free!

[Quarter-Life RNY 33]

pureed on Wednesday for me to. Thank goodness because it's the same day I go back to work so I am going to need it!

[scarletbegonias 6]

What kinds of foods are you planning for puree/soft?

Has anyone been keeping track of food stats in myfitnesspal? I was amazeD at how many carbs that measly little half cup of refried Beans had. My doc told me to stay under 50 carbs per day and they put me over. But I don't subtract anything and use net carbs, just total carbs. Any thoughts on the net/total carbs?

[Red0413 53]

I love myfitnesspal! Been using it for years. It's a great tool.

I think I'm going to try maybe an egg and some turkey for my first meal. I've been looking up all kinds of recipes so I can get my grocery list ready for next week.

[Sunny80 58]

I was thinking eggs, refried bean (but maybe not), chicken, ricotta bake. Possibly tuna or flaky white fish. I have been using myfitnesspal everyday

[Sunny80 58]

What kinds of foods are you planning for puree/soft?

Has anyone been keeping track of food stats in myfitnesspal? I was amazeD at how many carbs that measly little half cup of refried Beans had. My doc told me to stay under 50 carbs per day and they put me over. But I don't subtract anything and use net carbs, just total carbs. Any thoughts on the net/total carbs?

Some people subtract Fiber, might be a question for the dietician. Good question.

[kcadoret 81]

I have no idea about carb quantities immediately after surgery, though I too would like to know. I found this article recently and found it interesting

http://www.bariatriceating.com/2014/01/12/recommended-levels-of-carbohydrate-after-bariatric-surgery/

[Sunny80 58]

Puree day, yay!!! I had my usually Protein Shake in the morning, puree egg salad for lunch, and puree turkey meatballs with marinara for dinner. I only got about 2 oz down of each but it was tasty. The only thing is the burping after, jeez! What did everyone have?

[Red0413 53]

Yay Sunny! So glad you got to eat today! I had my post op appointment today and got to move on to soft foods. After weeks of Protein Shakes the egg I had for dinner was amazing!!! I only ate 1/2 of the egg because I started to feel full. I think I'm going to have to keep drinking 1 shake a day until I can hold a little more food. Today is a good day!

Anyone else get to eat yet?

[scarletbegonias 6]

I am on soft foods too. I have been having a Protein Drink for Breakfast, two small thin slices of turkey and some cheese for lunch, and an egg scrambled with ham for dinner. So far, so good, although I ate my egg too fast last night and it hurt!

[Sunny80 58]

I went back to work yesterday and it was rougher than I imagined. It hurt to sit in my chair and I felt crummy overall.

Today I had off and am so fatigued, anyone else have this?

Also at work I ate a little too much egg salad and my heart raced for a couple minutes.

[Red0413 53]

Sorry you're feeling so bad. I remember it was very uncomfortable the first week or so sitting at my desk all day. I got up and walked around every chance I got. I'm still feeling weak too. It's worse if I do a lot of physical work. Hope you start feeling better soon!

[Sunny80 58]

Sorry you're feeling so bad. I remember it was very uncomfortable the first week or so sitting at my desk all day. I got up and walked around every chance I got. I'm still feeling weak too. It's worse if I do a lot of physical work. Hope you start feeling better soon!

Thanks, I'm sure with time things will get better!!!

[StenoChick 6]

How often is everyone weighing now? I was weighing everyday, but now that my weight loss has slowed down a little, if it fluctuates up at all I panic!