A continuation of our Summer 2018 Check-In thread...

Welcome all Summer 2018 Surgery Post-Op Patients! As we make our way into the Post-Op zone, let’s carry on the conversation and support.

Everyone is welcome, if you had surgery in the summer of 2018 jump right in!

The Ponies applaud your Post-Op Arrival!

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

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. 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 ?

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!

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

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

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?

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!???

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 ?

Try Campbell's Healthy Choice commercially, otherwise my other advice? Check out,the ones from Bariatric Pal Store or maybe Injury, they are crafted with Bariatric patients in mind. I keep putting off buying my Box of Month for Bariatric Pal and the only,one,being punished is ME! When you add up all the varieties of items you receive it IT IS,A GOOD VALUE!

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 ?

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...

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!!!

8 days post-op today. Doing well!!

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. ?

Hi friends! Tonight is my first night home from the hospital and I feel really crappy. I’ve been getting down the water ok but haven’t been able to pass any gas and there’s still a lot of pain even with meds.

Any suggestions or glimmers of hope for those father along than I am? Surgery was yesterday morning...