MarieLouise

I suppose I'm just looking to share with others in my shoes. I'm 6 wks out today. I hit the dreaded 3 week stall I assume because the scale hasn't moved in 3 weeks. That's a long ass stall! I just got home from a business trip in Vegas. My plan allows for crab meat and baked fish at this point and I figured I could share with my husband. It was SO much harder than I anticipated. I had the expected difficulties with wanting to eat steak and all the other wonderful things that got me to bariatric surgery. I did not expect that I couldn't eat anything!! My stomach is not ready for fish or crab. I tried two bites, chewed well and hurt for hours. I was so discouraged. I had protein bars packed and ate those, but I really struggled to get any significant protein or calories in. I wanted to cry. I was so mad at myself for having this surgery! All this and the damn scale hasn't moved in 3 weeks! How do you not lose weight on 600 calories a day max? Then I went to the spa for a massage. And for the first time in years, I was able to wear the regular robe out the locker. The attending didn't have to discreetly get me a "different robe." Such a small thing, but it made such a big difference in my attitude. I wish my sleeve was healing faster. I wish I could tolerate a larger variety of foods. But, I know its going to get better. And it's going to be worth it.

Having a kitchen should help a ton! I would have killed for a stick of string cheese lol. I hope you have a good trip!

I thought the same, but that's how it is. I can't eat a whole protein bar in one sitting however. I'm really looking forward to real food being my go to soon!

I'll be 3 weeks post-op tomorrow. I'm not able to get the damn protein in! I was drinking premiere protein and doing ok, but now they make me sick. I bought unflavored powder to mix in soup , oatmeal, etc. however I can only eat 4 bites of those at a time. It just doesn't add up to enough. I was able to try the ricotta bake tonight. Loved it but 1/8 of the recipe (one cupcake half full) was too much. I feel sick now. Obviously, I can't push purée any higher. Any suggestions? How bad is it that I'm only getting 15-20 grams a day? I'm not hungry, but it is stressing me out.

Thanks all! I'm going to try a few other brands that were mentioned. My goal right now is 40 grams. If I could just choke down a shake, I would be there. I'll keep trying.

Adding that I have only weighed in at my doctor appts, trying to avoid getting discouraged by daily fluctuations.

I've lost 20 since surgery but I'm expecting it to slow down dramatically. I am super thrilled today because I have already had 24 on of fluid. No protein yet but that's huge for me. In a month, this will all be a faint memory.

I'm two weeks post as well. Living on water, crystal light, protein shakes and a very small amount of Greek yogurt. My sleeve isn't ready for more

I'm so sorry you have had such a tough time! I hope everything is heading in the right direction now.

I had my first shift back at work yesterday and it is tough to keep sipping. I wish I could get 64oz in! My surgeon says no exercise at all until I hydrate better. That is bumming me out a little but I definitely don't want to end up needing IV fluids.

I had that day 5 and 6 after my surgery. I was only on clears obviously. Then it just went away. Hope yours goes away too. Very unpleasant experience

My surgery was the 12th too. I'm still really struggling to meet my Fluid requirements. I sip all day long but still barely hit 32 oz. I am allowed on my plan to advance to oatmeal, mashed up potatoe etc, but I haven't tried anything but Greek yogurt. My stomach just isn't ready. It takes me two days to eat one single serving size yogurt. I'm sick from the sweetness of Protein shakes and couldn't force one down today. I plan to investigate more savory options tomorrow. I only had 11 grams of protein today, waaaayyy below my target. Today was the only day I did that badly. I think it sounds like our sleeves are healing at a similar rate and we just aren't ready to advance much. It will get better. It's only been two weeks.

Thanks! I'm chugging along. No puréed foods until day 21. I can add cream soups and pudding tomorrow, which I am very happy about. I think I can do oatmeal on day 14. It's crazy how different our plans can be. My goal for fluid is only 32 oz and I really have to work to get there.

I'm 10 days out. It gets better. I was not a happy camper until 4 days out. You're almost there.

I was sleeved on 7/12. I'm still on clear liquids, just added protein shakes on Wednesday. I feel like I'm doing well, but I get really tired with minimal activity. I'm jealous of those of you with cream soup and purees already lol.

I agree....from the devil.

I had some pain between my shoulder blades. Also a little in my lower back if I slouched too much. I had surgery the same day as you. My back isn't bothering me anymore. I hope it gets better soon!

How has your post op been so far? I'm so close to my day and I'm curious since everyone seems to have such different experiences.. wI'm doing pretty good. Gas pains the first couple of days. It was shocking how hard it was to get all my Fluid in! Today I can reach my goal fairly easily. I'm still on clear liquids but can add Protein shakes tomorrow. Aside from the gas pains, I haven't really had any pain. Only took pain meds to sleep the first two night at home. I'm actually at the beach with my whole family for a long ago planned vacation. I'm not going out on the beach during the hottest parts of the day but I can go in the evenings. Of course, I'm not going in the Water etc. Good luck to you!

I also had no pre-op diet, just clears the day before as well. My surgeon said it was only important that I not be in a gaining cycle when I went into surgery. I mainly ate low carb and lost 9 lbs in the month before surgery. I'm a week post-op today.

Wow! I'm amazed at how much liquid you guys are getting in. My goal is only 32oz and I'm getting just that, maybe up to 36. No protein goal for me yet, and I'm not really getting any in. I can sleep on both sides with some creative pillow positioning since day 4. I tried Isopure clear protein drink but it's awful.

Checking in to see how everyone is doing? I've gotten better with liquids the last two days, only clears on my plan for now. Today I felt a little weak and light-headed. I ate a couple of SF Popsicles and it helped. I'm actually at the beach with my whole family for a long ago planned vacation. The heat is keeping me in the condo mostly, though I plan to walk on the beach when it cools off this evening. It's been a good learning period on true hunger vs head hunger since everyone else is snacking non-stop around me lol! But I know I'm definitely not hungry. Anyone else with lots of hiccups?

I used a straw yesterday too and felt terrible after. I'm glad you feel ok.

I'm 3 days post-op and have a couple of questions. 1. What's with this frothy foamy stuff coming up from my stomach? Does it mean I'm drinking too much, not enough, or just something that happens? 2. How long did you guys wait before taking a laxative? I don't feel like I'm constipated and have been passing gas. (TMI, sorry) But I'm afraid to let it go too long and also afraid to put a laxative into my poor abused GI tract right now. And advice? Thanks!

Yep, I swear you can hear mine three houses down.

I had my sleeve on the 12th as well. Still lots of gurgling, etc but no pain. Honestly I'm struggling to get in my liquids so much that I haven't thought of food at all yet. I'm preparing myself for the emotional attacks down the road over what I can and can't eat. The results will keep us motivated!