geminhi

Something about September.. I too hit the stall early on...but today saw a one pound loss..hoping it's not a fluke I'm crossing my fingers for us all!

I agree mnbsleeve. I juiced during the liquid phase but used a cheese cloth and a strainer to make sure there was no sediment or fibrous materials. I also cleared it with my doctor first.

So happy to hear that! Congratulations! I stopped smoking 6 years ago when too many people I knew died from smoking related diseases. Even to this day I might have a craving every once in awhile for a cigarette. That's how powerful the addiction can be! but it truly is not worth it. We owe it to ourselves and to those who love us to not hurt ourselves..be it with food or with smoking. Maybe try to figure out healthy snacks that satisfy certain cravings but fit into your eating plan. Good luck. It really does suck the first couple of weeks and gets better day by day..kind of like getting this surgery..

I have juiced during liquids and have tolerated it great. I add flavorless protein and it is a nice, refreshing change from shakes and smoothies. My sleeve is less than a month old so I haven't gotten too adventurous with the veggies yet. I think dark greens might be a bit too much right now so I stick with cucumbers, squash, celery, carrots, beets, apples, mangoes, pears, bell peppers and sometimes will add a splash of spinach or kale. It is so nice to taste fresh produce in my drinks instead of powders and milk! I've had my share of really yucky tasting juices but experimenting is part of the fun and most of the time you get some great tasting juices.

I think a big part of the dietary requirements doctor's provide is for you to grow accustomed to the quantity and the texture of the food our new stomachs need... so in the beginning we have pure liquids to allow our stomachs to heal and become less swollen. This stage also give us an idea of how our stomachs feel and how full they become. The mushy stage shows us the texture of how food should be prior to swallowing it and also helps us understand how much is too much per bite and per meal. Once you have mushy food down then you move on to solid foods but now we've been accustomed to the mushy texture and quantities so we naturally chew to mushy texture (or force ourselves to do so) and are more in tune with how much we are consuming per bite and per meal. I don't think the diet progression is completely based on damaging or not damaging our new stomachs as it is on creating new eating habits which is why there is probably such a large disparity from doctor to doctor. If there was any real scientific evidence regarding mushy foods or solid foods at 2 weeks out vs 6 weeks out then I think there would be more consistency between recommendations.

Same here Shalon! I'm 3 weeks post op and lost 10 pounds and have been stalled for about 2 weeks going on 3 27 pounds is great! I walk every day and get in my proteins and most of my liquids...everyone's body is different.

One of the many diets I tried was Lindora. Although successful the results were not long term. However, the food products they sell are pretty tasty and full of protein and usually a good dose of fiber included. Maybe a little on the pricey side but worth a try for those looking for alternatives and on the go type foods!

Bettyboop..i was sleeved by Dr. Mun and he is awesome and definitely one of the best in the country. No issues whatsoever just make sure you listen and follow his directions. He knows what he is talking about. good luck!

I like Isopure flavorless or flavored because it dissolves easily...

I'm a pescetarian so the only meat I eat is fish. In the liquid stage I used my juicer to make veggie and fruit juices with flavorless protein. I use Isopure because it dissolves so easily. Also made my own protein shakes with almond milk and fruits. I'm in the mushy stage and found some high protein tofu at Trader Joe's..14 g per 3 oz. Polenta is a good mushy, hummus, egg salad, cooked spinach..once you get to mushy choices are endless. Clear liquid is limited no matter what. I was only on clears in the hospital and drank broth, mint tea, and water only...hopefully this clear stage passes fast for you!

Isopure flavorless with some frozen fruits and yogurt and skim milk or almond milk works well. Haven't tried Unjury yet but I'm sure it works just fine. I never really liked the flavored protein drinks anyway. Also, watch out for meal replacement shakes or powders since they seem to fill way faster and are much thicker. I also juice veggies and fruits and add flavorless protein for a very refreshing protein juice...it's a welcome change from the milky drinks and full of nutrients.

prayers for both of you...hope she feels better soon.

it is amazing how we all heal so differently! I am 11 days out and yesterday was my first mushie day..woohoo. I was able to eat 2 oz of refried beans and later on 4 oz of salmon with hummus puree...i eat suuuper slow and take tiny tiny bites though and have had no problems so far. my doctor said to eat as much and as often as I can tolerate it and let my body tell me when it is too much or when it is satisfied. Try eating really slow and make sure there are no chunks in your food and take small baby bites. good luck

try calorieking.com they show nutrition content by slice by gram and by ounce

So curious as to how everyone is doing! First of all congratulations to everyone I had my surgery on Monday, two days ago and I feel like crap..but this too shall pass. I just feel bad because of the incisions and the drain site. I can't sit down or get up without some help so it's hard to sleep and move around in general. I didn't think this part would be the worst part. In the hospital I was getting up and walking around with minimal assistance from day one but since I've got home I've figured out that that was probably due to the anti-inflammatory medication I was given. Since I've been home I've just been sore all over like after overdoing it at the gym. Other than that I've been fine. Thanks to the walking around I've been able to get rid of some of the gas. I tolerate a good amount of water and protein shakes and I JUST CAN"T WAIT TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN! do the staples at the incision sites get removed or fall out? should I expect bowel movements this first week? when will it get easier to move around and not feel tightness at the incisions/drain sites? how do you know when full is full and not gas? I think I could drink more but stop myself because I'm not sure if I am full or gassy! I was told to drink at least 64 ounces of fluid including protein shakes. don't feel pain in my stomach so should I take the pain med that was prescribed for the general muscle soreness in my body? Thanks everyone!

If no one knows about you then I would guess she meant that she worked out and ate right instead of starving herself or using diet pills like so many women I know! I agree there is a lot of stigma associated with surgery but as you know this is really not the "easy" way...there are no easy ways!

Hi all..I was sleeved on the 26th and had a bit of a self pity party for a couple of days! I knew it would be bad but I didn't expect so much abdominal discomfort from the actual cuts.. my sleeve feels fine and has from the beginning. I've been able to get liquids in all along with some gassy discomfort but yesterday on day 6 I took a turn for the better. What a difference a week makes! I feel almost normal again and will try sleeping in the bed tonight! Coughing was torture and every sneeze I felt come on I'd force away Every day is better and every day I feel happier about the decision...

Same here! just got severely scolded by my surgeon today and ordered to get on a liquid diet asap in preparation for the surgery on 9/26. I knew it was coming but just lost all self control lately. He told me that I would help determine whether the surgery went smoothly or whether I would create a situation where complications were more likely by arriving with an enlarged liver on surgery day. That's all I really needed to hear. Liquids here I come, ready or not.....

I keep reading random comments about drains coming out and catheters and I was hoping to get some clarity. I've never had any kind of surgery whatsoever. Do you get intubated (breathing tube) and for how long? where are the drains and what do they do and how long are they in? does the catheter hurt and how long does it stay in? what other tubes or bags can I expect? Having some insight into these things would go a long way in relieving some of the surgery anxiety I'm having. Thanks everyone!

Also a Kaiser So Cal patient and I started out wanting the band but my surgeon advised against it and recommended VSG instead. After researching this I too decided it was the best choice. RNY was never an option I would consider...ultimately it is your decision. You know yourself best.

geminhi on 9/26/11 in L.A.

Hello Fellow Fearless Sleevers!!! I will be sleeved in September and am really excited/nervous/curious/scared did I say excited!? I've been overweight my entire life and although never had difficulty losing weight I have never been able to keep it off. After years and years and years of yo-yo dieting I decided I needed a tool to help me keep it off for good. My surgery will be with Dr. Mun in Harbor City. I would love to hear feedback about this doctor. My experience so far with Kaiser has been outstanding. I completed my classes in Kaiser Hollywood/ Los Angeles a few months ago. I have had no roadblocks and total cooperation with all who are involved in this process. I couldn't be happier with my experience. I just wish I had made the decision earlier. I have started a more serious diet and exercise program now because I want to be in the best condition possible for surgery in a couple of months. I can't wait to live my new life and I am grateful that you all are here posting your experiences and words of encouragement. I know this is one of the forums I've looked to for advice and for encouragement when making my decision. Thank You