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Summer 2018 Surgery Buddies: POST-OP Discussion



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On 07/30/2018 at 16:58, mercmerc said:

I need help, so this happened to me just now

So I took a teaspoon of Jello (dulece de leche) and just licked the spoon... few mintues later I was in pain so much I cried and then I felt like throwing up, when I finally did it was like a foamy/ slimy substance .. WHAT IS THIS?? Is it normal??
My dr did tell me that if I ate too fast, I would throw up and described it as foam. Since then, I have thrown up a few times and it was foamy and lots of mucus. 🤢

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On 07/30/2018 at 18:08, brandnewashley said:

My dr did tell me that if I ate too fast, I would throw up and described it as foam. Since then, I have thrown up a few times and it was foamy and lots of mucus. 🤢
It was so painful still in a bit of pain feel bloated kinda like gas pains

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On 07/30/2018 at 11:57, Ylime said:



Hey - question for all of you that in your post-op phase. One of the items I can have in Weeks 1 & 2 are "Strained Low Fat Cream Soup". What type of Soup would that be exactly? I'm assuming Cream of chicken would be ok. No way I'm eating Cream of Mushroom by itself. :P What else is there? Is there a Cream of Potato?? What about a bisque like Tomato Bisque?






Hey YLime, the physicians assistant in my surgeon’s office (who was sleeved a few years ago) recommended Soups by Imagine Foods. I found them at Whole Foods, but I imagine they’re available many places.
She particularly loved the potato leek (pictured below) which I found to be pretty tasty! There are lots of flavors though! Hope this suggestion helps a bit 🙃

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3 hours ago, CourtsinPDX said:

Hey YLime, the physicians assistant in my surgeon’s office (who was sleeved a few years ago) recommended Soups by Imagine Foods. I found them at Whole Foods, but I imagine they’re available many places.
She particularly loved the potato leek (pictured below) which I found to be pretty tasty! There are lots of flavors though! Hope this suggestion helps a bit 🙃

Oh thanks - I'll check that out!

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hey guys- all day today i’ve had a hard time getting down any food. after about 3 bites i feel incredibly full, as if i over ate. has anyone else experienced this? i’m doing fine on Water so i’m not terribly worried, it’s just strange

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Just started my 2nd week post op! July 23rd.

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Most surgeons regard Tomato as too acidic. Probably strained cream of chicken , mushroom, celery and maybe broccoli, although the last produces gas in some people. as does cream of asparagus. Good luck, my RnY scheduled September 5th so getting ready to start my own pre-diet. Good luck to YOU, Good luck to ME!😛👣😛

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On 07/31/2018 at 20:20, piacovetto@gmail.com said:



Sleeve scheduled for 8-22. Still seems far off. Sure have been enjoying all your posts! Thank you all👍.




Is Cream of Tomato Soup ok post op?


Usually tomatoes Soup is too acidic and it's high in sugar.. at least the one from panera is 🙄

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Ohhh☹️Ok. So glad you told me. I really like Tomato Soup and would have made a BIG mistake by eating it. Thank you very much for setting me straight 👍

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On 07/31/2018 at 20:20, piacovetto@gmail.com said:



Sleeve scheduled for 8-22. Still seems far off. Sure have been enjoying all your posts! Thank you all👍.




Is Cream of Tomato Soup ok post op?


Hi!!! I like 🍅 Soup too... big mistake... too acidic... I got healthy choice but still too acidic and worded reflux.. which makes since.. it did taste good though.. I did cream of chicken a lot and didn’t eat the chicken and did creams of mushroom too!!! I also go the bariatric Protein soup.. watered it down... I’m having some problems against Protein Drinks all the sudden...

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On 07/31/2018 at 20:31, Frustr8 said:

Most surgeons regard Tomato as too acidic. Probably strained cream of chicken , mushroom, celery and maybe broccoli, although the last produces gas in some people. as does cream of asparagus. Good luck, my RnY scheduled September 5th so getting ready to start my own pre-diet. Good luck to YOU, Good luck to ME!😛👣😛
Hey had my 2 week post op appt today and my Dr.. told me to hold of on broccoli and gas producing vegetables since it can stretch sleeve or pouch... I’m like wow I love broccoli 🥦 I thought it was good information to share!!!

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8 days post-op today. Doing well!!

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I had progression creamy Tomato and I added about 1 tablespoon of low fat ricotta cheese to it. Cut the acidity and added a little more protien and substance to it. My surgeon had no problem with Tomato Soup. 😊

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