lachellove

My surgery date was August 13 so I completely understand what you may be going through. My biggest issue right now is the spasms after I drink my Protein. I'm told this subsides after a couple of weeks and I really hope so. Not really missing foods but I had no idea how many commercials there were on TV until now. Be grateful you have a support system.

I'm very grateful my concern is my biggest (in person) support is returning to work tomorrow he has helped ease my doubt and feelings of uncertainty since after surgery. Im not even allowed to have Protein Shakes will be calling my nut tomorrow to see what can be done as far as getting in adequate protein.

Also wishing you luck and support. You have got this, follow your plan and reach out here to friends. You are pretty much in the clear for complications. Take it easy and allow yourself time to heal and rest. We are here for you!

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement .. I pray I stay complication free and look back at the progress and smile.

I'm 27 lol almost 30 highest weight 242 day of orientation 234 day of surgery 212 I haven't weighed myself yet and I'm only few days post op if that helps

The worst is over. Once you can get on soft foods, you should feel a lot better. It made a big difference for me. Congratulations on making that decision to improve your health and quality of life. Your first year will be up in no time.

. Thank you so much .. I'm happy I made the decision as well. It was time.

Thank you so much one out of so many took the time out too encourage me. You are appreciated.

Hmm. That is strange. So how are you supposed to get Protein? Hopefully someone else who had a similar plan will weigh in. Sorry I couldn't help!

My point maybe I should call my nut and see what's going on.

You can do it! I'm wearing my cheerleader outfit, which I can wear now, waving my pom poms around. Yeah @@lachellove!

. Thank you so much .. It's been easy food wise it's just the mental. Worrying about potential complications. Risks etc.

My husband has been my rock .. He is going back to work soon. I'm looking for a sleeve buddy to keep my spirits high. I've asked may question only two answers lol but I'm not giving up there is support I'm just looking for it. Sleeve date August/12/2015

After stage two is soft food fish thing like that they haven't mentioned puréed foods yet

​This is pretty common. It's just called different things. You should be able to have Protein Shakes, right? That should make up a lot of your intake at this point. Be sure the Soups are strained / thinned out a little bit. No chunks at all (some soups have chunks). Blend them if you have to in order to get the chunks out. Otherwise, just keep doing what you have been - Protein shakes, broths, sugar free popsicles, etc. I know it is tough but it will be over soon. You just have to power through it. Pureeds will be here soon and trust me you will welcome it!

that's the thing they keep telling me no protein shakes weird right almost everyone has the protein shakes or powders added to their diet not me though..

Hey we are surgery twins ???????????????? I start modified full liquids.. Tomorrow I've been worried about Protein they haven't said much about it .. How are you healing? Are you walking a lot?

I walked at least once an hour. I also stopped the morphine quickly to avoid Constipation on top of the surgery pain. Did Tylenol or Advil instead. Good luck!

Congrats and thanks I'm only a few hours post op. How many times a day should I walk to keep clots away?

. Thank you I have been trying to move around as much as possible I haven't had any pain meds since leaving the hospital .. Tomorrow is stage to modified full liquids for to weeks then my follow up appointment .. Been having weird leg episodes no pain or tenderness just tingling and heaviness sorry so long I feel so alone I ask questions on here I get a few responses I don't have face book... It's hard

My big day is also tomorrow I thought I was the only one feel all type of different emotions ..

@@lachellove how are you feeling?

@@Gaelsmom how are you feeling?

I'm feeling okay the hardest thing for me mentally is blood clots and pneumonia haven't had time to care about not eating lol

Hi guys

I think today had been my best day. I walked about four miles and haven't taken five naps through the day or had the bad gas pain through my shoulders.

I'm having a hard time taking in fluids. I tried to eat Jello but could only do one tablespoon. I'm not hungry but my sense of smell and memories are strong. I just want to be able to drink normally, especially on a hot day.

I just can't wait til I'm weeks out so I can get active without being tired. This is a slow road to recovery ... I'm already wishing my two weeks go by fast ..

Mine is called modified fluids .. So like not clear I think .. And not purée and recipes I have a cheese a broccoli condensed Soup. And Mexican cheese condensed soup.. Black bean spicy soup cream of chicken as well.. Any other ones I have two weeks till im able to eat soft regular food looking for help

My big day is also tomorrow I thought I was the only one feel all type of different emotions ..

@@lachellove how are you feeling?

@@Gaelsmom how are you feeling?

I'm feeling okay the hardest thing for me mentally is blood clots and pneumonia haven't had time to care about not eating lol

Look under food and Nutrition. There are lots of recipes and ideas by phase.

thank you

Please

I start stage 2 tomorrow and want to be prepared for the 2 weeks ahead I see they say grits cream of wheat applesauce cream Soups any idea what I can do to these food to make them more pleasurable.. ?? Please help

Calling all sleeve veterans.. I have a few questions .. How many times a day should I walk and cough to prevent clots and pneumonia.. Also could I rest without getting a clot sheesh they've scared me I've been up coughing walking deep breathing none stop

Congrats and thanks I'm only a few hours post op. How many times a day should I walk to keep clots away?

Have you tried the chewy bites from Bariatric Advantage

@@lachellove Hoping your surgery went well! Can't wait to hear from you!! xo

Hey everything is going well right now. Just got home. Just a little tired.

My day is tomorrow..... emotions are all over the place. I just want it to be done

that's how I felt as well now I'm on the look out for after surgery complications

Thanks ladies I was like sheesh my is 40 or 44 ... Scary. No pain though.

How's it going guys..

. Pretty good my heart rate is low .. But they saying its normal.. Chest pain but it's from gas I assume over all I feel okay ...