I honestly found the post op lifestyle to be easier than I expected. I think think the hardest part is going out to eat because I'm scared to get sick so I just take my own snack or food! I'm staring to get sick of that though!! Anyone else run into this problem?

Edited June 28, 201511 yr by maxinee

My surgeon wrote a book for us patients and it's everything and anything you'd want to or need to know for post op life!! It's my bible

I don't eat any bread either lol none!

What's the name of the book @@maxinee

It's just for his practice like it's not published for others! I think all surgeons should do the same. You can look him up if you want, check his site there's so many good things on it. Dr. Monash, Tucson Bariatric

Hubby likes to eat out a lot and over a 20plus year marriage it has added to the weight gaining for me. Not now. He orders ala carte grilled shrimp at longhorn (I get the veggie he doesn't want or we share), or I order soup or we share his meal. I have been blessed with NOT having a waiter/waitress make a big deal about me not ordering. Last night I decided to quit getting water for my drink, I got a look. I explained when she made sure I didn't want anything to drink that I am not suppose to drink because I had WLS. If I have a drink I tend to sip - when my mouth gets dry from chewing some foods. To stop over drinking before and after I will just NOT get a drink. I will steal a sip (if desperate) from hubbys drink ;D

@@maxinee my surgeon did the same thing. He created a nutrition book with all the diet stages, pre-op and post-op way of life and a chapter of questions and answers that have come up in the past. It is my Bible too!

It's the best thing! I think all docs should do it! It makes life so easy

It's harder early on, and by early on, I mean for at least the first six months to a year. Early on, I was still figuring our what I tolerated and how much. Today it's less about WHAT than how much. I tolerate everything pretty well unless it's massive amounts of sugar and sometimes red wine. In self defense I tend to eat smaller when I'm out than I do at home when I'm more clear on the content of what I'm putting in. My trouble almost always comes in the form of too much volume and as long as I take it slowly, I can typically stop before I create big problems.

It's actually gone super easy Hahahah it's easier than I thought so when I hear everyone's complaints on how hard and painful it is I wana laugh because it's so much easier when you follow all the instructions

If at all possible, plan ahead. Find out what restaurant you're going too and then go online and check out their healthy options. It scared me at first too as I ate out a lot with friends pre-surgery. I had my surgery April 27, 2015. I personally love Cheesecake Factory because of their skinnylicious menu. It's really good, really healthy and super cheap compared to regular meals. And you can check online to find the lower fat and lower sugar options. You can always ask places to prepare veggies steamed instead of with oil or butter. When you go, take a bite... Wait a few min to see how your tummy reacts before taking another bite. I also carry a protein bar with me when I'm gonna be out for a long time, especially on days when you can tell that you shouldn't be too adventurous with your stomach. Hope this helps.

That's a good idea, Ryan

Im 4 weeks post op and i can eat anything apart from anything breaded or battered which doesnt bother me. Ate out at Red Lobster at the weekend and even though it says for under 12`s only they let me order off the kids menu, tried garlic shrimp and it went down a treat and a small cup of lobster bisque, was awesome. last night i had a small salad with chicken, it had raw peppers, onion, lettuce and spinach... it was a delight. Needless to say eating out is not an issue luckily

Glad to hear you are doing well EnglishDan! ????

I also have a sleeve of steel, there is very little that bothers me at three months out. My restriction is what limits my eatting. I am rarely hungry and have had to get used to wasting food! It is awkward in restaurants at times but I always say it was great I'm just full. As far as straws I was allowed to begin using them after the first month. I've had no problem with them as long as I don't drink with my meals, I will occasionally sip if I have dry mouth.

That's good! I just stick to what works Hahahah someone is always willing to eat my left overs

I feel like my not eating makes the people I am with uncomfortable

3.5 weeks post op and my sleeve is made of stainless steel titanium straight from the veins of Superman himself. No joke.

Damn thing doesn't reject anything. The only good thing is, I usually feel full quite quickly so I stop eating.

In reply to the straw comment, straws are the only way I can drink my fluids and my dr actually encourages their use.

Lets remember that all drs are different and they each have their own instructions; what works for me may not work for you...and that is totally ok