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[Dfidelman 16]

So I progressed to soft foods today. I noticed that I stay fuller way longer, yay! I am a lot happier. But I also noticed I can sometimes seem to eat a lot. Like 1/2 a cup or more and then other times just 2 tbs depending on what it eat. I guess why I bring this up is because my doctors guidelines leave me so damn hungry. I get 65g of Protein per day but nowhere near calories to function and I'm always tired. If I eat til I'm happy and content with no pains I feel wonderful. 😌 did anybody else have this problem? What did the doctor say? Whats a fave cheat recipe during this phase?

[Carol Memaw 4]

I am on day 4 after bypass and tried my Decaf coffee with coffee mate and threw it up. Then for lunch I tried some strawberry Protein Shake and threw it up. I have kept down chicken broth, clear Protein drin, hot tea, Water with crystal light and sugar free Jello, I am think maybe the coffee mate and the protein shake is too rich yet. Afraid to try the greek yogurt or pudding yet. Did anyone else have this

[Dfidelman 16]

2 hours ago, Carol Memaw said:

I am on day 4 after bypass and tried my Decaf coffee with coffee mate and threw it up. Then for lunch I tried some strawberry Protein Shake and threw it up. I have kept down chicken broth, clear Protein drin, hot tea, Water with crystal light and sugar free Jello, I am think maybe the coffee mate and the Protein shake is too rich yet. Afraid to try the greek yogurt or pudding yet. Did anyone else have this

The only thing I can think of (and this is based on my diet) is that you are not ready to be at this much yet. When I got out I was clear liquid only. This was: coffee black. Tea, Water, broth, protein waters, Bai juices, etc no milk or shakes until next phase. Contact your physician of course to make sure everything is OK and find out if there is any adjustments that need to be made.

[Carol Memaw 4]

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Thanks so much. I have a zoom with the nurse and group on Tuesday. We all had surgery the same few days so I will ask

[Dfidelman 16]

7 minutes ago, Carol Memaw said:

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Thanks so much. I have a zoom with the nurse and group on Tuesday. We all had surgery the same few days so I will ask

Good luck my friend I hope it gets better for you. Please feel free to ask anything. We are here to support all and make it a safe space.

[sanram64 17]

04/16/2023 03:02 PM, Carol Memaw said:

I am on day 4 after bypass and tried my Decaf coffee with coffee mate and threw it up. Then for lunch I tried some strawberry Protein Shake and threw it up. I have kept down chicken broth, clear Protein drin, hot tea, Water with crystal light and sugar free Jello, I am think maybe the coffee mate and the Protein shake is too rich yet. Afraid to try the greek yogurt or pudding yet. Did anyone else have this

There is some Gatorade Protein Water. I’m in the Preop diet phase. My surgery is 4/20 but I’ve been drinking these Gatorade Protein Water and they’re awesome. My doctor said these were fine and they have 10grams of Protein in each bottle.

[Dfidelman 16]

Hello Everyone,

Been awhile. I am here today to talk about a mental health update. It has gone bad tbh. I am always isolating and not wanting to be around anyone and stupidly sad all the time. I am just over the 2 month mark. Ive done edibles a few times just to deal with all the emotions of life, but isnt smart to do long term. Any suggestions on how to shake the funk before my mind gets intrusive? (not going to self harm)

[BabySpoons 632]

I can relate. I became a recluse the last few years of my life. Rarely left my home and found excuses to avoid any type of social events. Now, 6 weeks out from surgery, I have a new sense of hope. So I'm trying to change my mindset.

Not sure if you exercise but doing so will help increase endorphins. The feel good chemicals in the brain. I made myself leave the house and walk outdoors in the sunshine today. First time in years.. Only a little over a mile around a lake at a local park. It was a first for my little Rat Terrier too. I think she loved it even more than I did. When done... tired but felt like a million bucks.

I have a few edibles lying around too and my vape but saving those for a future rainy day;)

Hope you get to feeling better soon!!! {{hugs}}

[Dfidelman 16]

On 5/16/2023 at 7:01 PM, BabySpoons said:

I can relate. I became a recluse the last few years of my life. Rarely left my home and found excuses to avoid any type of social events. Now, 6 weeks out from surgery, I have a new sense of hope. So I'm trying to change my mindset.

Not sure if you exercise but doing so will help increase endorphins. The feel good chemicals in the brain. I made myself leave the house and walk outdoors in the sunshine today. First time in years.. Only a little over a mile around a lake at a local park. It was a first for my little Rat Terrier too. I think she loved it even more than I did. When done... tired but felt like a million bucks.

I have a few edibles lying around too and my vape but saving those for a future rainy day;)

Hope you get to feeling better soon!!! {{hugs}}

yeah i think I am going to try that. I have a fitness gym at work that I can do and maybe this will get me up going enough so I am not upset or at least let me get some of those negative emotions out. I just feel stuck as a whole with life and just wanted to let go in not the best ways like get high all the time or depression sleep or whatever. its just a bigger sad spike than im used to recently. I thank you for the support my friend. *hugs*