Jenny881

I had my surgery 9/17 and I was 264 and 5'7" now I'm 228. I feel like its coming off so slow this last month I am getting discouraged. I would love to know how others are doing.

I know for me I only go about once a week. I called my doctor and he said that's normal because we are eating such a small portion of food it's gonna take the body a while to push out the old. I know. Sounds gross. BUT... You SHOULD call your doctor to make sure there isn't a bowel obstruction. Also, my doctor recommended Miralax. But defiantly call doctor and just left them know what's going on. I work in the medical field and patients call all the time with questions. That's what we're here for. Good luck!

Are you able to eat salad when your on purée or soft foods. Or even regular diet??? I forgot to ask my nutritionist.

As anyone tried the Slim fast protein drink creamy chocolate? 15 grams of protein and only 190 calories. I'm interested but want to see how it taste. I can't drink too many protein drinks. Most taste like crap. anyone?

I'm 5 weeks post op and I'm still in phase 3 (soft food) and I have a party to go to. Am I allowed to have a drink. I know not a beer because of the carbonation but what about like southern comfort n lime? Anyone know what I am able to have. Not looking to get drunk.

When was your first glass of wine?

Does this happen this soon? I lost 28lbs in 2 1/2 weeks but I stopped loosing when I started purée. I'm not doing any protein shakes yet. My dr said its ok. Just heal but it's discouraging. I am still only having around 600 calories a day. Shouldn't I be losing with that alone? So frustrated. 2 weeks no weight loss

Had bow tie pasta today and I tolerated it well but I'm just wondering if that's part of a soft food diet? I'm on that stage but I was confused. It Sunday and my Nut is out of office til Monday.

I cant stand my chewable vitamin and haven't started taking my calcium. I'm horrible with meds. Any suggestions on things that might not be bad to take. My dr said no chewy vitamins

I am almost 4 weeks post op. Call your doctor. I am not getting 4 ounces in and I fell nauseous a lot. I went to ER and I had pancreatitis and was dehydrated. You have to check on it. You had major surgery and there usually is complications with some people. Good luck

Please help me with some purée ideas. I don't eat vegetables and am picky with food but I am so sick of pudding, yogurt, cream of wheat, eggs and Mashed potatoes! My doctor said no oatmeal. What else can I have???? Please help.

Oh man! I was looking forward to that

How did you know you had a leak? In the hospital???

I was waiting for this phase also but after a week it sucks. Lol. I've been on it since last Monday. 6 more days to go.

I started last Monday. I have to do purée for 2 weeks. I don't do beans either. I suck. Lol.

Get rid of crackers and chip and don't weigh yourself. You'll drive yourself crazy. I only weighed myself at dr appts. I also was sleeved on the 17th and I'm still on purée. Ask your nutritionist what foods would help you along. But seriously don't stress. You'll do great! Good luck

Yeah.... I don't do fish either. Lol. Thanks anyway

First day back to work and I'm still lacking energy. Having a hard time getting enough protein down but my doctor says its ok while I'm on phase 2 (full liquid/purée) any suggestions on how to gain some energy for work?

I'm 2 1/2 weeks out n I just went back to work last night. I work in the ER. Haven't been taking vitamins. Just took one b12 yesterday and my multi vitamin is chewable n gross! I take it about once every other day. I know I need to do better but I feel like a little kid when I taste it. Ewwww.

My nutritionist said most people have that shoulder pain. It's part of the gas that's still inside. Something about the nerve that's by the stomach. I really wasn't paying too much attention because I was lucky not to have it but it's normal. Part of the healing process. Good luck!

Just started phase 2 full/purée foods. I had a protein water, water melon, scrambled eggs and a pudding. All together I've had about 16grams of protein. My dietitian said I should be taking in about 70! What do I do? All the protein shakes are discusting to me. Even my chewable multi vitamin makes me gag. I don't know what to do. Is there a protein pill I can take or something. I'm only 14 days post op. help please.

My doctor said my stomach should hold 4 ounces (about 1/2 a cup) he said it will stretch if I eat more than that at a time. I've seen every doctor says something different but I'm happy with it. What does your doctor say?

Yesterday was my first post op doctor appt. I was so surprised when I stepped on the scale. 21 pounds in 10 days! What an amazing feeling. That makes me even more motivated! My doctor said I am ahead of schedule and everything looks good. Got my steri strips removed and I'm finally starting to feel better.... I don't want to get on a scale again until my next appt in 3 weeks. Good luck to my other sleevers!

Have always been big chested and I am hoping that I will lose most of my boobs. I am a 38G. Yes not a mistype and whenever I lose weight it's never from there. My butt goes first. Does anyone else have a problem similar to this because I am hoping they go away. Don't want to do a breast reduction. The scars are horrible. Did anyone have this surgery and lose their boobs???