Got my surgery date: October 22, 2018....and now the wait... Would love to gather a cohort here to go through this with!!!

I've been hearing about these ricotta bakes I would the recipe from some one to try it out myself.

So yesterday I tried a fat free sugar free vanilla pudding and in a matter of 10 minutes I had the worst BM ever! I was glad because I hadn't had a BM for 7 days but till this morning I still had bad diarrhea and am wondering if any of you had the same issue with puddings or jello.

I had my surgery 10/15 so I will be on soft foods for Thanksgiving. I'm going to my aunt's house and I told her about my surgery because she's nice and non judgemental. I may eat a yogurt, whatever, I don't really care what I eat, I just want to see her.

I'm having a weird experience today. This is the start of my week 4 and I feel very cold and weak. Like maybe I am in ketosis or need more calories? I'm having some Isopure water now.

12 minutes ago, Yvonne47 said:

I've been hearing about these ricotta bakes I would the recipe from some one to try it out myself.

This is the one I used pre surgery and loved it!

https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/shellys-baked-ricotta-324036

They have some really yummy recipes for each stage.

Oh great tbanks

I had a bad bm after I had a very sweet protein shake I think my stomach wasn't ready for. Lean shake cookie butter flavor but I think its more for down the line not right after surgery. Great taste tho and its a limited edition flavor so ill just save it.

I was the same way after a fairlife chocolate milk. I thought my belly was never going to recover.

If I ever drink again, I’ll mix it with plain fairlife, but for now I’ve had my “sweet” fix

I’m trying to get enough protein and water in but if I over sip I get a sharp pain. Is that happening to you too?

I get like a crampy feeling if I over sip I just wait a few minutes before I sip again

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6 hours ago, Chrissy C said:

FlyAwayFree I had my surgery on 10/29 as well. I was on an emotional rollercoaster for the past 2 days. I got out the hospital on the 31st. I was fine but I couldn't get the 64 fl ozs of liquid in. I felt like a failure. I thought I was getting dehydrated and I was going to need to go back to the hospital. I didn't want to tell anyone how I was feeling because I didn't want them to look at me as a failure as well. So yesterday I had a talk with myself that I know I got this and I know I can do it.

After my last drink of Water before bed last night i drank 81.5 fl ozs of water......yay. Hopefully the talk with myself fixed me. And hopefully my emotions are back in check.

Did you get nausea medications? I wasn't taking mine but I did yesterday. No nausea now. It's so hard for me to drink just water. I made myself drink 1.5 bottles because my urine was getting so dark.

This group is such a life saver. I love it. So don't ever feel alone just bring it to the group. We can all help each other.

You got this FlyAwayFree. You are amazing for taking the 1st step to change the rest of your life

Thank you so much, that was so kind. I started spotting last night, though nothing today so far (am premenopausal) so I am sure combined with my rollercoaster of emotions right now about food, surgery, and this crazy fatigue, pms hasn't been my friend... as if it ever is lol.

Yesterday, I had this crazy day where my stomach felt hollow... like I was starving and needed food so much. I am still on all liquids as per my surgeon and ended up drinking 128 oz. My nausea has cleared up quite a lot though I still hiccup a lot and feel that "stuck" feeling at first when I eat or drink anything.

I have been feeling super weird since surgery, disconnected or something. Like I am just going thru motions and not really in my brain. Today I felt a lil more connected finally than I have since surgery Monday, but its still weird. I don't wanna talk to anyone, be around anyone, or do anything.

At this point though, I am feeling physically a little better and just mostly struggle with feeling sooooo tired. Sometimes I can barely walk to the bathroom and back to my recliner without just dropping from exhaustion. I have to go back to work Thursday, so that should be interesting to see how I handle that.

Thanks for being here, I really appreciate you.

On 11/04/2018 at 12:12, Freiabr said:

This is the one I used pre surgery and loved it!

https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/shellys-baked-ricotta-324036

They have some really yummy recipes for each stage.

Thank you!! Just made it and it’s delicious :)

On 11/04/2018 at 15:27, FlyAwayFree said:

Thank you so much, that was so kind. I started spotting last night, though nothing today so far (am premenopausal) so I am sure combined with my rollercoaster of emotions right now about food, surgery, and this crazy fatigue, pms hasn't been my friend... as if it ever is lol.

Yesterday, I had this crazy day where my stomach felt hollow... like I was starving and needed food so much. I am still on all liquids as per my surgeon and ended up drinking 128 oz. My nausea has cleared up quite a lot though I still hiccup a lot and feel that "stuck" feeling at first when I eat or drink anything.

I have been feeling super weird since surgery, disconnected or something. Like I am just going thru motions and not really in my brain. Today I felt a lil more connected finally than I have since surgery Monday, but its still weird. I don't wanna talk to anyone, be around anyone, or do anything.

At this point though, I am feeling physically a little better and just mostly struggle with feeling sooooo tired. Sometimes I can barely walk to the bathroom and back to my recliner without just dropping from exhaustion. I have to go back to work Thursday, so that should be interesting to see how I handle that.

Thanks for being here, I really appreciate you.

I was sleeved 10/2 and Work actually helped me to feel more human again. My brain became focused on other things rather then drinking, eating, etc. it gave me the mental boost I needed because I to felt withdrawn at times. Stay positive I promise it all gets easier! :)

1 hour ago, julesmiele said:

I’m trying to get enough Protein and Water in but if I over sip I get a sharp pain. Is that happening to you too?

I do get a sharp pain right around the diaphragm and beginning of stomach every time I take big sips. It feels like a knot but it goes away fairly quickly.

I usually get 4-8 oz of water every hour or so and also drink 3 protein shakes which equals the 60 grams of protein I need. I end up with 64-80 oz of fluids everyday and that's good for me. Whenever I feel eating a little something, I have a sugar free 15-calorie popsicle or jello and it does the trick.

11 minutes ago, KayKels said:

3 hours ago, Freiabr said:

This is the one I used pre surgery and loved it!

https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/shellys-baked-ricotta-324036

They have some really yummy recipes for each stage.

Thank you!! Just made it and it’s delicious

Very good right? I am thinking that for Thanksgiving since everyone would love it! I can't wait for next stage food and be able to eat eggs and cottage cheese though

On 11/3/2018 at 11:47 AM, notmyname said:

Sleeve 10/29. lunch today - 4 oz TJ's tomato/feta Soup with 4 oz Water. Put in a blender, then strained through a sieve and heated up. Yum! Unfortunately, the first time I tried this, I tried to add a little Protein powder and it clumped. Anyone know how to incorporate protein powder into soup without it becoming a gross clumpy mess?

Question - I'm walking a couple times a day. I was measuring by the laps around my row of townhomes. I've now put on my fitbit, but not sure if I should set step goals or what they should be. How is everyone setting their walking goals after surgery (I'm not yet a week out). Thanks!

Hiya, add your scoop of protein to a little bit of cold water, mix it till it dissolves then add it to your food otherwise it will clump in warm food.