lexinicole2010

That's crazy!! I was on clear liquids for 3 days then super runny full liquids for 2 weeks. Now soft foods, which I've been on 1.5 weeks. I'm down 30lbs since my one week prior to surgery pre op diet. I was sleeved 3/25. Starting weight 262, current weight 232. I pretty much eat whatever I want with the exception of shrimp, hamburger meat, solid fruits (can only eat bananas and fruits in juice).

I had these same feelings for the first three days post op. I couldn't eat my liquids, didn't want Water. All I wanted to do was sleep. I was miserable. I had no energy, couldn't get anything down. Everything made me wanna vomit. It passes. I'm 2.5 weeks post op. And I feel great now. I'm on soft foods, going to school (went back one week out) struggled like hell the first week and now it's like I never even had a surgery. I feel like my regular self; there's just limitations on food intake and exercise. It does get better. I promise. Right now you're hating yourself for this. I did too. I got the Lapband and went through hell with it. Got so fed up, had it taken out and immediately swapped with the sleeve. My whole life is different now. Once you feel better you won't regret it. You'll realize how much better off you'll be in life. I'm down almost 30lbs, and my BMI is down to a 38. And it was a 42. I wish you the best of luck!

Sleeved march 25th got the all clear Friday to do light cardio walking and jogging. And then I can life no more than 10lbs. This is for the next month. Then I can lift and exercise how I see fit. Going to the rec center on campus today to get my locker for the quarter. Really excited to start working out on Monday!!!!

Well it's good to know it's not just me. Thanks guys!!!

Well it's basically puréed. He said chew it down to the consistency of Apple sauce. I do better with the Beans, the soft fruits in its juices (oranges) and the pudding. It's easier than the chicken.

I wonder how long till I can eat the amount I should. I struggle everyday to get my 900-1000 cal in. Which is what my dr wants me to get. I can only get about 450-525.

I feel like every soft food meal I have trouble getting in my four oz. my dr told me my stomach is somewhere between 4-6 oz and that's what I need to be getting in each meal. I've been weighing my food. I made some canned chicken and it weighed 3.75 oz. I cooked it and mixed it with some sauce. I could barely eat half of it before I was full. I can't figure out if it's because my stomach is still healing or what. liquid wise I can take 4-6 oz no problem. But soft foods are another story. I'm two weeks post op today. And health wise I feel fantastic. Doesn't even feel like I've had surgery. I've followed my drs orders to the T. He said stick to canned chicken, or grilled chicken breast, veggies, fruits, fat free Beans, turkey. Basically everything Protein rich. Anyone else having similar issues?

Man I am dying. I'm ten days post op and sooooo hungry. My dr still has me on clear liquids so my diet consists of protein shakes, broth, jello and Popsicles. And all I want is food. I see my dr tomorrow and I'm hoping he progresses me. I see others who get progressed quickly and I'm like why can't this be me? Lol. I feel like all these liquids aren't filling me up. Ugh

25lbs since the 17th. which is when i began my liquid diet. I was 262 at my highest. I'm now 237 been here for several days.

I'm one week post up and STILL on Clear liquids. Everywhere I go people are eating food. Just my luck. I would kill for good right about now. Seeing dr on Friday. He's putting me on full liquids or soft foods (I hope) haaa. I'm just ready to eat. Being back at school I feel like I've got less energy without food.

Anybody got issues with coughing fits? 5 days post op and today coughing fits occurred. Like the coughs u get with a bad cold. It was horrible. And I've developed a sore throat. Getting meds for that tomorrow. But I can honestly say it has gotten way better with each day. I have pain meds I'm supposed to take every four hours as needed. And about day 3- I started only taking half a pill twice daily. And that's managed my pain. I go back to school Tuesday so I don't want to be totally doped up. Just enough to help subside my pain. I'm down 24lbs since the 17th. And I couldn't be happier. Those struggling. It really does get better. I had those feelings early on, the why did I do this, I hate this, I'm miserable. But Friday I woke up, I ate jello and drank broth. And from there it just got better. I have a check up Friday where hopefully I'll move from clear liquids to full liquids or soft foods.

Well considering I've also dropped in body fat and bmi. It wasn't Water weight. You would loose weight if you tried that diet even for like a week. In the end it's up to you. Were just here for a sounding board. Something is obviously wrong in what your doing if you have gained weight and can eat that amount. That's not supposed to happen at all. Just offering up my advice.

It's basically the preop diet I was given. And I dropped 15lbs in a week.

Try this put yourself on a 900 calorie diet. That's 3 shakes and still room for 2-3 Snacks within 300 calories. don't eat foods high in carbs or fat. That will help.

Yeah I think you def stretched it out some. That's a lot of pizza for having the sleeve. Idk if u stretched it to full preop size but from what you're saying it's def stretched some