Colleen Rothberg

WOW! I feel like a slob! I did liquid and yogurt diet 1.5 weeks post op, by week 2 i was eating scrambled eggs( very little) and yogurt. My doctor said eat what I can, but without doubt DRINK!!!! and PROTEIN!!! I eat very little at one time. I did find protein chews- peanut butter chocolate - 10mg of protein ,not to gross, from think thin. I miss salads and vegis. Lost 23 lbs - 5 weeks post op. I feel so much better!!!

Hi All! I am 4 weeks post -op tomorrow and 18 lbs lighter! I have some questions and concerns I am wondering if someone you who have been on this journey awhile will help with. I am having some struggles with eating slower, not drinking while eating, dumping (yuck) finding a protein shake ( and other products ) that doesnt make me have so much gas. There are times that I feel hunger what seems to be soon after I ate and was full. What is that? Is it just the body getting used to things or is it a mind game? Sometimes after eating I feel so full and sick to my stomach , after what I feel like is a small amount of food. I am using no butter, oils,or sugars in anything I consume but have had an issue with dumping. HAs anyone else had issues with sugar free products giving them gas or dumping ? Thanks so much for your time and sharing your experiences with me!!

I am glad we have had a chance to chat. I was feeling the same. No regrets , just having issues with the learning curve. There are times I can't believe I'm hungry . I am going back to basics, yogurt and introduce things slower. Lets keep in touch I think we can help talk each other through this tropical37@gmail.com

Yep, I get that too. I have changed Protein drink brands a few times, some are too thick. I am wondering if the sugar free things i am choosing to ingest have too much sugar alcohols. I am gassy all the time. Someone told me I maybe introducing too many different types of new food items. My doc is ok with eating pretty much anything - minus the sugar, butter and high carbs foods, he recommends to eat the Proteins first then if i want or have room for vegi. I have had this dumping for 2 days now. I am thinking it is related to this New whey Protein shake its no sugar- high protein but goes right through me. Anyway ---- food is becoming no fun right now.... I still feel tired as well. I keep thinking its the combonation of time change-diet change-no caffine/sugar - and the surgery are you taking your B12 and Vitamins?

I'm doing well. Minor set backs I would say are due to my not chewing the food enough, slowing down when I eat,I still have the "eyes are bigger than my stomach " mentality. I make sure to eat off small plates. I have a hard time remembering not to drink while eating. I had a dumping experience , sorry if that's TMI. Thank God I was home! I still have sore ribs on the left. I started the treadmill and squats last week. I have lost a total of 18 lbs since the surgery. Dr said that's good. Miss crunchy food, everything is mushy to me right now.

@beauty29@sasechick Post op 1 week today. A few questions . I am eating small portions of yogurt , cottage cheese, sliced chicken , sugar free ice pops, per my dr instructions. Also drinking high protein , low sugar drinks, I wonder how long the gassy feeling after eating and drinking lasts? And does anyone feel nausea after eating? Please add me to any emails or face book accounts Tropical37@gmail.com

Does anyone get a yucky taste in the mouth? My swelling is going down in my belly. But now I have the menstrual cycle from hell. I was going to try to go to work tomorrow , I'm thinking Wednesday maybe a better option . Keep in good spirits , there is light at the end of this tunnel

@@ssflbelle Hi ladies! I had my sleeve on Monday the 19th, with Dr. Shillingford. He is s super guy, as well as the hospital staff! I was worried for the usual pre surgical reasons. But I am very happy I finally did this for me. I have been taking it slow, walking, and eating. I have to say, from what I have read Dr. Shillingford's pt have a more liberal eating schedule post op- I have been eating yogurt, cottage cheese, Soup ( I bought the unjury Protein to add to everything) very thinly sliced chicken breast,(chew , chew chew) and Protein drinks. Sipping is hard but you only forget ONCE. Eating slower is a new one for me as well. I ws planning to go back to work on Monday , but Im thinking I was being way to ambitious thinking that .....maybe Wednesday.

Day 3 still gassy. Finding hard to drink 64 oz. did eat some Greek yogurt, sliced turkey, and cottage cheese...not all at one time and chewed a million times. No pain , just sore as hell. No pain meds anymore. Gonna try soup tonight .

FYI , read up on medical alert bracelets for sleevers. I just ordered one . Just wanted to pass it on

Day 2 HOME! Very gassy and swollen , but otherwise feeling good. Trying hard to get 64 oz of liquid in. But very glad to be home. Did I say I was GASSY.....lol!

Hi everyone so it's 24 hours after my sleeve! I am so proud of myself for taking this step and opening up my future to more possibilities. So, surgery went extremely well,I also had a hernia repaired, which he did at no extra charge. I love my Doc! Upper chest gas , more burping than anything. VERY sore, slightly nauseous . Should go home tomorrow Hope you 19th sleepers are doing well

@slvd2bfit@slvd2bfit@slvd2bfit@slvd2bfit@slvd2bfit@slvd2bfit Dr. Shillingford is my dr also. My sleeve is scheduled for tomorrow at 10 am!

Thank you for your inspirational comments. I am opening up alittle more to select people about my decision to do the sleeve. I guess there really is no way to make anyone understand the struggle it has been to get to this point. For many people I think you're right , there is a stigma attached to this surgery. I think many people equate this journey as a quick fix , or even to serving some kind of vanity issues more than health issue. I can understand where you are coming from with your daughter as well. My son as been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome 3 years ago. I have heard people say some mean things because they do not understand his behaviors and think he "looks normal" thanks for the chat!! @@♥dreamable

@@KrizzleKat Sorry to hear that. Try to stay focused and positive- think small obstacle a postponement is just that - its not a never will happen good luck