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!

10 minutes ago, Megan Sadler said:

How do I get over the head hunger it’s one thing after another with me. Mexican, Chinese omg those veggie spring rolls I want so bad! And enchiladas!! And so on.

I have to remind myself to listen to my stomach and not my head. In the hospital my nurse said I will still see or think about foods because I will remember how good they are. But the cravings and desire for them go away so those cravings are all in your head. Only your stomach will tell you when to eat. I think the biggest challenge is fighting those desires when you are truly hungry. I don't want to go back to the same foods that got me here in the first place.

When I was first post op it seemed no matter what I was doing there was some kind of food related commercial, add or whatever taunting me. I would sip water to get that full feeling and it helped. Now 7 weeks out it's still there but not as extreme. I know I wouldn't be able to eat much of whatever looked so delicious so it discourages the cravings.

Those two paleo sites look like they have some great recipes. Thanks for the links.

20 minutes ago, J San said:

When I was first post op it seemed no matter what I was doing there was some kind of food related commercial, add or whatever taunting me. I would sip Water to get that full feeling and it helped. Now 7 weeks out it's still there but not as extreme. I know I wouldn't be able to eat much of whatever looked so delicious so it discourages the cravings.

Those two paleo sites look like they have some great recipes. Thanks for the links.

When I woke up from surgery my husband had the tv on. The very first thing I saw was a Burger King commercial. lol

On my way home my husband picked up chicken nuggets. The kids had pizza it smelled amazing

Thank you everyone. Good luck to everyone. We will conquer?

I am extremely iron sensitive I will have cramps round the clock, even with vitamins C. So u have to get iron elsewhere, food. I got this recipe from my mother. It’s for spinach, which I love anyway but have always eaten it raw. It is really delicious and I’ve puréed it too. You can use raw, frozen or canned. Just try to get out as much extra liquid as possible. In your pan add a little olive oil and butter. You will add minced garlic and chopped onion. Cook this till the onions are about halfway done. Then add your spinach and stir it all together. Cook until there is hardly and liquid left. Don’t cover it. Then add a little grated Parmesan cheese and you are in business. I hope this helps anyone with iron sensitivity.

Can someone advise where to purchase the protein powder many of you add to your food?

Can someone advise where to purchase the Protein Powder many of you add to your food?

@letsgetgoing2018 Unjury unflavored is the one my nutritionist says most of her clients like
https://www.unjury.com/unjury-unflavored-protein-container.html

12 minutes ago, rs said:

@letsgetgoing2018 Unjury unflavored is the one my nutritionist says most of her clients like
https://www.unjury.com/unjury-unflavored-protein-container.html

12 minutes ago, rs said:

@letsgetgoing2018 Unjury unflavored is the one my nutritionist says most of her clients like
https://www.unjury.com/unjury-unflavored-protein-container.html

Thank you!

Help. 9 days post op rny and I’m starving!!!! Can’t stand optisource and clear liquids, I don’t know how I can do another 12 days of this before progressing! I want to feel satisfied. With healthy food, not even bad stuff! I’m just depleted. Why why why do post op diets vary so much!??? Anyone else on 3 weeks clear liquids???? When could you eat and what did you start with?

Hangry.

I’m 11 days post op. I’m not starving in fact I don’t feel hungry at all. I’m living on water only at the moment but I’m allowed broths, strained soups, protein shakes etc. I’m just dehydrated so I’m focusing on getting my 32 oz in. I’m almost there for the day. Im dealing more with head hunger. Picked up a pizza out of the freezer section at the grocery store today for the kids because it’s pizza night (can’t wait to have my portabella pizzas in the future.) and all I could think was I horribly messed up. I could still be eating whatever I want. On my mind lately are potatos, lasagna, enchiladas, veggetable spring rolls, and Chinese dumplings... which is hard. I love all these things and I can’t have them ???

1 minute ago, Megan Sadler said:

I’m 11 days post op. I’m not starving in fact I don’t feel hungry at all. I’m living on Water only at the moment but I’m allowed broths, strained Soups, Protein Shakes etc. I’m just dehydrated so I’m focusing on getting my 32 oz in. I’m almost there for the day. Im dealing more with head hunger. Picked up a pizza out of the freezer section at the grocery store today for the kids because it’s pizza night (can’t wait to have my portabella pizzas in the future.) and all I could think was I horribly messed up. I could still be eating whatever I want. On my mind lately are potatos, lasagna, enchiladas, veggetable spring rolls, and Chinese dumplings... which is hard. I love all these things and I can’t have them ???

Are you Sleeve or RNY? With my Sleeve I was not hangry. This RNY stuff is different

Rny

It’s Friday and yes... I miss Friday dinner with family. I’m almost not looking forward to the weekend full of painful reminders of all the things I can’t enjoy

Hmmm... well enjoy your lack of hunger for sure! Maybe mine is head hunger? Idk how to even tell. All I can think about is food right now.