AllForMy4

Ok I will be 3 weeks out on Wednesday. I went through something similar and I believe that's what caused my stall at a week and a half out. I wasn't eating crackers but I was making really cheesy dips that included chicken,velveeta cheese,etc. And I was eating snacks with my husband like a couple bites of cheesecake off his plate,a couple pieces of chex mix muddy buddy,etc. I had no room for the healthy stuff! At my one week post op appt my dr told me I was free to eat whatever(healthy) as long as I chewed it thoroughly and went slow. I started eating a bit of ice cream,a lil while later a couple bites of pudding,a while after that some of the velveeta dip stuff and so on...While I don't believe there is enough calories and or fat in the little bitty amounts I was sticking in my sleeve to make you gain a bunch of weight,I do believe all of this and the scale showed it with a 1 lb gain and then stall at a week and a half out: 1-Not eating planned out meals and just grazing throughout the day was getting in the way of my fluid intake. I had it in my mind that I could not tolerate protein shakes so that was being sabotoged as well,and none of these things are healthy. I was not coming to terms with the fact that my sleeve is still too small and new for me to be eating these things and still getting in the nutrition that I need. If I'm not getting in enough liquids or protein,my body is in starvation mode and will hang onto any little bit of fat it can to store for energy,I will feel weak and fatigued like I was,my hair will start falling out(one of my biggest fears). I gave my scale to my mom and made SURE to put lean protein foods first,and that's about all I can fit in my sleeve. My rule of thumb now is NO food goes into my mouth when I wake up until I have had at least 20 ozs of liquids,I follow that with a muscle milk light which has 20 grams of protein and my sleeve loves it compared to a protein shake. Then I have to have 10 more ounces of liquids b4 lunch. I can only stomach 1.5 ounces of chicken with hot sauce and a dab of blue cheese on it then I'm full. Wait about an hour and make myself finish off 10 more ounces of fluids before dinner. I then eat tuna,salmon,cheese,or chicken,something with protein for dinner. By then I have had more than 40 grams of protein and 40 ounces of liquids. I am free for the rest of the evening to drink liquids,eat a couple bites of SF pudding (I usually sprinkle some unflavored protein in it) or even eat a SF fruit bar-only 25 calories and soooo good! The reason I am saying all this is bc this: Since I put my foot down and started doing what I know I should be,my stall ended quickly and I have lost 3 more lbs in 3 days! I had to realize that I will eventually get to enjoy these things in moderation,but the whole reason I got the sleeve is so I can fill it with healthy,protein rich foods,vitamins and liquids consistently until my excess weight is gone. I will from now on save the junk food till I am farther out. That 1 lb gain and stall was enough to snap me out of it and remember what I was blessed with. Now,that being said it's just my opinion and I do believe everyone's body is different and everyone can handle things differently. I just kinda wanted to let u in on my experience thus far out and hope I can help in someway. ((HUGS)) and stay strong,we will get through this!

I am SOOO glad you do not have a leak. Try to rest and heal!! Girl let them pump you full of antibiotics to get that infection outta there and fluids to help you get back to where you need to be. Praying for you!!! ((HUGS))

Are u drinking plenty of water? I am almost 3 weeks out and I get hungry,although I thought the removal of Grehlin was taking care of hungry.. :/ I have found that if I don't drink enough fluids I get hungry more often. When I wake up in the morning,I require myself to drink 20 ozs of clear liquids before I put any food in my mouth,10 more ozs before lunch and at least 10 more ounces before dinner. This keeps me full and works on getting the required amounts of liquid in too.

I'm glad!! =) I have found,like many other ppl, that Greek yogurt is easy on my sleeve but I needed to kick it up bc I just can't eat it plain. I am now also eating very soft meats like really tender chicken. I can barely get in an ounce but I still try.lol I use the greek yogurt as a dip. I mix a lil seasoning or even some of the ranch dips seasoning into it and dip the chicken in it. It's great to give the meat more moisture and of course,more protein! =)

Ohhhh I just posted the link to the video recipes I found on youtube and it made the actual video pop up!! HA! Hope yall enjoy,they look sooo yummy!!

Sorry noone helped you b4!! Here is the link to the recipes.

Yummy,thank you!!

Can someone please post the link to lilmissdivas boot camp? Thanks! =)

Sounds so yummy!!! Can I pleaseeeee have the recipe and directions??? I am a horrible cook but gotta try this!!!!

Agreeing with clk,ya gotta lose the scale for now. I am 2 and a half weeks out. I dropped 14 lbs in my first week then stopped. Had to make my mom take my scale home with her the day b4 yesterday bc I was driving everyone,including myself crazy! My doctor quickly moved me to soft foods and I stalled at a week and a half out! But I am only getting like 350 calories a day and about 40-50 grams of protein,maybe 30-40 ounces of liquids. The weight has got to come off sooner or later! Just keep doin what you're doing girl. We will get there! Btw,I love my warm teas! So soothing to my sleeve! Love Chamomile. =)

I don't think you're being overly cautious at all!! I think you're doin great! 40 ounces of fluids in 8 hours is good. If you have had a problem with vomiting I would def take it slow. As slow as you want to go,baby your sleeve. Congrats to you and I'm glad you're not getting sick anymore. You should try some greek yogurt,it is awesome and great for protein. I put a lil sugar free Torani syrup and sugar free strawberry preserves in mine and it is heavenly!

What is sliming? Is it like when you take one bite too many and then the food like starts coming back up your throat,sorry tmi but this happens to me after eating less than an ounce of food and it sickens me! I am 2 and a half weeks out.

I'm 2 weeks and 3 days out and I have eaten cheese. Yummm lol. I get the low fat weight watchers string cheese. It's so yummy. I just take small little bitty peices and chew it like a million times. Good source of protein too. I also love Babybel cheeses as well as laughing cow. They are really soft and easy to get down.

I so agree on the Isopure but for heavens sake DO NOT get the orange or yellow they are AWFUL!! LOL It is a great way to stay hydrated,keep full,while getting a great amount of protein.

I think it may be spasms. Try drinking room temperature or warm things and see if it still happens. I've heard alot of ppl say they can't tolerate cold drinks at first.

Hm could be. I've heard of some ppl having a bit of spasms in their sleeves,especially when they drink cold stuff.

Congrats on your sleeve!!!! Glad you are sipping and up walking today!

I think if you listen to your sleeve for cues of fullness,you will be fine. I'm sure you're drinking slowly,yea? I was VERY worried about a leak when I could drink alot. I had a bit of pain too so I freaked out and had my surgeon order xrays and a ct scan lol. I was fine

I've found that herbal tea was great for me in the first week. It was so warm and soothing to my sleeve. Chamomile is my fave. =)

Welcome to the site!!! CONGRATS!!! Excited for you! I was sleeved on Jan 25th, 2 weeks ago. I have lost 14 lbs so far. =)

Congrats on your sleeve!! Your taste buds def can change! Your stomach may be a lil swollen still. I was sleeved on Jan 25th and a few days out could drink alot. You should be able to eat yogurt but call your doc to make sure. =)