ladylaura

thanks for the suggestions! I'll clear it with the NUT....maybe I wont have to puree everything lol

Oh that sounds good! So I don't have to puree tuna? I can just make it how I normally do?

BariWise makes really good hot chocolate! It tastes better than some of the regular ones I think

I'm at 9 days post op right now and having some issues with my tummy not appreciating certain foods LOL My question is...did any of you experience this in the beginning and can now eat what you couldn't stomach then? Are you able to eat pretty much anything now? Or is this something I will have to live with for the rest of my life?

I'm also 12 days out and having the same problem with the shakes and such. It just makes me run to the bathroom now. I've been trying to sip the Isopure fruity ones from GNC (with Mio or some flavoring put in...) slowly, but that doesn't always work either. I'm having trouble getting all my protien in some days too.. One thing I did found that I LOVE is Bariwise hot chocolate. It comes in different chocolate flavors and it's really good! It's only 15 grams of Protein, but that's better than none in a drink right?

Please let us know if it helped you with the gas now. I'll try anything lol

*gasps* where do you get those??? They look good! hehe

Yep, I'm 12 days post-op and have it. I noticed it's better for me though when I'm not drinking the protien shakes or having any Soup with heavy cream (like cream of tomato, which of course, is my favorite lol). But, it still happens. I hope it stops soon I'm not on puree until Monday. The doc an NUT wanted me to stay on full liquids for 2 weeks..

I was told using my heating pad wasn't a good idea (that the heat can radiate toward the belly...or something of the sort lol).... Does anyone know anything about this?

Potatoes aren't part of the whole "no bread/starch" thing for a few months, are they? Im confused lol

maybe try some toast with scrambled eggs on top? (damn that sounds good right now....I'm still on liquids LOL)

I've discovered the frozen Yoplat greek yogurt...it's really good! I'll have to try some chocolate frozen yogurt (from a place like fro yo) at some point They have the fat free kind you can get too..

I totally understand and relate. The first week is horrible (I'm only on day 10 myself, so it's getting better...just not quite there yet). I had growling and though it may be hunger too. Just be sure to try to get your Protein in if you can and walk. Even small steps pacing back and forth if you need to. Crushing meds is awful! I tried that too and just could NOT get them down LOL So, I cut them really small and swallow them. It takes a few times through out the day to get them all down, but at least they are getting in. If you're sleepy then sleep! Your body is healing and needs the rest to recover. Just remember "This too shall pass..." Hang in there! *hugs*

oh cool! It looks like you have some experience with the sleeve at this point too Can I ask questions along the way? hehe

If you have an Xbox Kinect, the "Just dance" and such videos are SO much fun! I used to take Jazz dancing (11 years....not as limber anymore lol), and it's a lot like that and hip hop. Best part...nobody can see you doing it

I've been drinking some tea too...with some Splenda

I relate. I'm 10 days post op now and sooo tired of the full liquids LOL But...there's a saying I keep having run through my mind, "Don't give up what you want most for what you want now." It helps me stay on track

Hmmm...that's one for the whey and one not for it. Guess I'll just try it LOL Ertlandia, that's a lot that you can't tolerate still! That's my worry. I'm hoping down the line my stomach will be able to tolerate more and I won't end up regretting getting it...

Has anyone tried New Whey protein? The one that comes in the tube? Do you dilute that or pour it over ice? How does it taste?

Thanks for the suggestions! I have the Premier since it's 30 grams in one little carton, but that has me running to the bathroom too. I guess I'll just keep trying different ones...

I'm still on full liquids until Monday when I start the puree stage. I have my Soup, pudding and Jello too. My stomach seems to not like the Protein shakes..and I'm thinking the creamy Soups are a problem. Thank God I'm not vomiting, but I am "dumping". I'm not sure what to do about the Protein Drink issue...not sure how else to get the Proteins in? It's good to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel...

It happens after my Protein shakes too. What do you do to get your protein if you can't stomach the shakes?

Yeah I'm thinking maybe it's the cream soups. That sucks because my food is so limited for now. I'll try a day without it and see how it goes...*fingers crossed*

Hi all, Today and yesterday I've been having some problems. Not terrible, but never fun. I guess it's what you call "dumping" syndrome, the only thing is I haven't introduced anything new to the diet yet and I've hardly had much to "eat". In the morning, I'll have some yogurt or pudding...maybe a little bit of a Protein shake. Then, I take my meds all cut up (the same ones I took before the surgery). I have been getting nauseous after that. I'm guessing it may be better now to spread out the meds through out the day instead of all at once. But, it didn't do this last week (I had my surgery June 10th....8 days ago). Has anyone else had 'dumping' issues while on the full Fluid diet? Could I just be getting sick of the same fluids? LOL I don't know what it is...

I'm on day 9 post-op and been on full liquid since I had the sleeve done. I guess each doctor is different, so I would call and ask them, or contact your nutritionist and ask...