Jenn31MA

The first week i was advised to drink water, crystal light, proteins drinks, SF popcicles, SF jello and chicken broth. When is your follow up with the NUT? I was given a packet that outlined my diet but the first week you will lose the most since its all clear liquids mostly. The 2nd week i was able to add in greek yogurt, and SF pudding. You do need to get some protein in as you cant just be drinking water. Try adding broth's and check out different protein drinks..ive been drinking Isopure Zero Carb (40 g of protein a bottle), Good luck!

I was told i could go back to the gym next week and resume my normal routine. As women we aren't heavy lifting really so i can go back to doing my weights like i normally do. i cant wait..walking is boring. I was sleeved on 9/5 so its just 3 weeks for me not working out in the gym...3 months seems a tad long?

I would try adding FF or LF mayo to the canned chicken and/or tuna as it will keep it moist and should sit easier and go down easier. I was moved to soft proteins on Wednesday as well and both of those have worked great. I was also told i could have ground turkey and to mix it with a little marinara and ricotta cheese or melt some cheese over it. I am finding i can eat about 3oz a meal, although tonight for dinner I had 2 scrambled eggs with a little FF cheese melted on top -- soooo good!

haha i hear ya. I love to bake and i made red velvet cheesecake brownies the day before surgery to bring into work and i didnt even try anything i was very proud of myself. I was extremely sick of clear liquids myself and even started crying the night before my 1 week post op appt because nothing was satisfying me. The next day i was cleared to add in yogurt and pudding and it was the best thing since sliced bread to me! haha Wednesday i was cleared for stage three foods and i can finally feel full and on maybe 3 oz of food. You will progress soon dont worry. as a side note...i think the smell of baking choc chip Cookies is one of my fav smells :wub:

That is great (about the weight loss not the back issue). I only lost 8 lbs the first week and then 3 the 2nd. I was able to start adding in real food today..woohoo. Tuna/egg/chicken salad, cottage cheese, cheese in general and ground turkey. I couldn't tell when i was full either until today. I can eat about 3oz of food at a time and i am SO over the Protein shakes. I am drinking the Isopure zero carb to help with protein but i refuse to drink the milky ones anymore they are so gross post op anyways.

Im glad everything went good for your surgery. I will admit i had NO gas pains..hopefully you wont either!

I wish i could have added fruit to my pre op liquid diet..would have helped a ton!..i added SF pudding mix instead and actually made them into puddings but i at least had variety. Ill have to try these syrups as a lot of people talk about them!

I am 2 weeks out today and i have to say i cannot wait for my 2 week follow up with the NUT today as i should be graduating to stage three food. Stage three for me includes chicken/tuna/egg salad (in light mayo), soft cheeses, refried beans, eggs of any kind etc. I am sooooooooooooo sick of yogurt, pudding, SF jello, SF popsicles etc. Its hard to tell when your full on liquids and like an idiot last night i found out the hard way. I figured i would try some chicken a day early...i was fine until i realized i was eating too fast and by then it was too late. I didnt vomit but i was super uncomfortable for like 45 min and somewhat freaking out that i might have done something. I think I am fine but im pretty sure it aggrivated my stomach so ill stick to liquids today. Other than my stupidity I am doing great...i am going to have to work on the eating thing obviously.

Dont freak out. I am 2 weeks out today and the first week i lost 8lbs and then this week i have lost 3...every 2 to 3 days i lost a pound and a half over night. I need to stop weighing myself everyday and go back to once a week.

My NUT said to stay away from those ...she said what Butterthebean said. Have you tried the Isopure Zero carb drinks? Those have 40g of protein a bottle and it will help get liquids in too so you dont get dehydrated. Your best bet is to dilute those and ive heard on here people add a little crystal light. My fav is the alpine punch. I hope you figure something out and starting feeling better!

I could never drink it out of the bottle...so i put lots and lots of ice and drink it in a glass and its not bad actually. My fav is the Alpine punch so far (only tried the Grape and Blue Raspberry besides). I do agree with diluting it which is why i put lots of ice! Cant really complain its way better than the milky protien drinks and 40g of protein per bottle. Speaking of I need to get some more this weekend

My surgery was on a Wednesday (9/5) and went back to work yesterday (9/17) and I am fine. Some people are good for a week and some needs several weeks...depends on the person.

I grew up in Nashua but ive lived in Dover (went to UNH) and manchester as well. I know both places and congrats on the house! House are WICKED expensive down here around Boston so I will have to wait until i get married or something. Its crazy that a 1 bedroom condo around here is about $200k (crappy one) and yet i could buy a three bedroom single family up in NH for that. Oh well thats what i get for living outside of Boston

haha Tekara..I am originally from NH but i think we have the east coast thing going for us! I remember when i hit the under 100lb mark i was super excited too...so ocngrats! I need to start being more active now that i have my energy back mostly.My goal is also 160 lbs...dont remember being below 200 as an adult so it will be interesting to say the least.

i love to cook and bake as well...id be interested in what you came up with!

I am so sorry. Hopefully you wont be back in there long!

I tried cheddar broccoli soup the other day (minus the big chunks of broccoli) and boy do i regret that! I think it was way too rich for my stomach and i felt sick for about 5 minutes but i do find that some dairy based products (specifically pudding) give me that gurgly feeling. Its kinda weird...i hope it goes away. I actually am experiencing this right now lol Does yours hurt? Mine just feels weird.

I also feel like I am doing something wrong that I have only lost 11 lbs since 9/5 haha I am jealous of all your bigger loses. I will concur about the incisions being itchy and the tape was giving me a rash so they said i could take it off after about 4 days. The stitches were all internal so it wasn't a problem and they look really good. I have noticed that some people had much worse experiences than I did and i do find that sometimes their attitudes to be annoying. Just because someones experience was horrible doesn't mean that the people who had good experiences cant do certain things earlier than most and especially if its cleared by their drs. I am following the food aspect of it but i honestly am less than 2 weeks out and i feel like I never had surgery. Other than not being at 100% (maybe 95%)energy wise I feel great and with pre-op diet I am down 33lbs! I also am back to work full time as of today. Every doctor gives different guidelines and especially regarding the sex..i was told to wait until i felt up to it..a week or two after surgery was fine. I don't feel I am going to rip a staple line because I had sex. This is just my opinion and to anyone who might get offended...just stating the facts! I am sure this will ruffle a few feathers lol I am glad to hear that most everyone is doing great!!

i cant wait to have eggs..should be able to on Wednesday..as far as the sex is...i was sleeved on 9/5 and was fine a week later..and did lol

2 nights for me

I cheated a few times..once in pizza and another time on roasted chicken and mashed potatoes. If i did cheat...i only did it once during the day and didn't have an entire cheat day. Not that i recommend you cheat on pre-op but mine was all liquids for two weeks and i was having a hard time. Still managed to lose 12 lbs and had surgery a week ago. Post op i haven't cheated because i am afraid to do damage to the staple line. Good luck!

I am glad everyone is doing so good so far!

i am 8 days out and everyday is the same....liquid

haha as gross as it is i found that out last night!!

you have no idea how much i agree with the being over shakes...i am getting my Protein in with the greek yogurt and Isopure Zero Carb (has 40g).