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Band to sleeve conversion 9/12. I know this is a silly question and was probably a topic in the past. I have a wedding this weekend with a reception party after. I am planing on bringing my Water and will also bring a Protein shake since I'm still on all liquids for the next couple of weeks. I know everyone will be drinking and having fun which is completely fine. My question is I wonder if it would be completely crazy to have a single vodka tonic. Has anyone had a drink this early post op and if so, how was it? My fear is a tummy that feels like it's on fire. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sounds like you're speaking from experience Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks everyone. For the most part I already knew the answer. Just needed some backup replies to confirm. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I also had my surgery on the 12th. My surgeon has me on low to no calories for 4 weeks post op. Liquids only and not even required to drink Protein shakes. I can have a couple ounces of protein if I want, but he's more concerned with hydration. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all. I was a band to sleeve conversion on 9/12. I am feeling great. Didn't feel much pain at all post surgery. The only issue I felt on day 2 and 3 was discomfort in my chest and shoulders from the gas. I notice that a lot of people on this site have completely different instructions than what my surgeon uses. Example, the first 4 weeks post op is strictly hydration period and working on getting clear fluids into my body. I see others who are 1 week post op talking about already eating puréed foods. Is there anybody on the same regimen as me and if so, are you hungry at all? Actually I'm not really hungry I'm just having mad cravings for solid food. Any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Awesome, thank you. I'm going to google that now. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So funny that you mentioned this. I've already been making the miso broth. I'm going to check Amazon for the red miso paste and give that a try. Being married to a Filipino for 20 plus years I would go crazy without some sort of Asian based soup. I have made a couple of his favorite tamarind based soup dishes (broth only for me) and it's helping a bit. Also I have individual servings of hot and sour soup made by Mishima. I just have to strain the goodies out, but it does seem to help with the head hunger. Does the sodium have any negative effect on you? I would think all the Water we consume would just flush it out. Going to try creamed soups next as mentioned above. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App hehe cool. I love a good sinigang soup . It's actually my favorite soup of all time! Re: Sodium I track the sodium in my fitday.com and the miso soup isn't too salty at all. With one soup a day, I rarely even hit 100% RDA daily sodium. Like you said, we drink a lot a lot of water so that should also offset it as well. No longer do we consume tons of salt through chips (cry lol) and all those salty goodies. Also, since most of us are low carbers (at least during the liquid phases), the higher salt is actually a good thing since low-carb diets lower insulin levels, it forces our kidneys to excrete excess sodium and if you don't intake enough, you can get a sodium deficiency. https://authoritynutrition.com/5-most-common-low-carb-mistakes/ lol I actually typed sinigang, but changed it to tamarind because not a lot of people know what sinigang is. I'm currently in the process of making nilagang baka right now. Hehehe Is Fit Day like My Fitness Pal? That's the app I use. I'm also at the point where I can't even watch regular television. I can't stand all of the food commercials. They are non-stop! Needless to say, I'm finally getting my money's worth from Netflix. Ha! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Hehe. I've been using fitday for more than 10 years, it's why I don't change, all my stats/history/graphs are there. I don't think they have a great so app yet like fitnesspal does, so unfortunately one has to use it on your laptop instead. I like it because of the stats and graphs... Etc. If you want to check it out, it's fitday.com, and it's free but not sure if it's superior to anything out there these days to be honest. I saw your other question about creamed soups. I don't know, you can ask your doctor but the majority of liquid post op diets allow them. ^^ Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App You are a lifesaver!!! I just had some Campbell's cream of potato soup. (Probably not the best choice lol) Instead of using the 1 cup of milk, I used water. I actually used a little more than a can of water. Sure it wasn't "as" thick but still perfect texture after I put it through the strainer. OH I also got a can of Campbell's cheddar soup and put a tiny scoop of the cheddar (straight out of the can) into the cooking cream of potato soup. It was delicious and highly filling. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I get the diet Snapple from our local grocery store which is Stater Bros and I think Albertsons carries it too. I haven't had Powerade, but I have had G2. Honestly, that stuff is too sweet tasting for me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Crystal light, diet Snapple, propel Water, homemade cucumber water, no sugar added apple juice and G2. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This is a great idea. You can bet I'm doing this next time I'm at Stator Bros! Hehe Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This is actually pretty genius!! LOL Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So funny that you mentioned this. I've already been making the miso broth. I'm going to check Amazon for the red miso paste and give that a try. Being married to a Filipino for 20 plus years I would go crazy without some sort of Asian based soup. I have made a couple of his favorite tamarind based soup dishes (broth only for me) and it's helping a bit. Also I have individual servings of hot and sour soup made by Mishima. I just have to strain the goodies out, but it does seem to help with the head hunger. Does the sodium have any negative effect on you? I would think all the Water we consume would just flush it out. Going to try creamed soups next as mentioned above. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App hehe cool. I love a good sinigang soup . It's actually my favorite soup of all time! Re: Sodium I track the sodium in my fitday.com and the miso soup isn't too salty at all. With one soup a day, I rarely even hit 100% RDA daily sodium. Like you said, we drink a lot a lot of water so that should also offset it as well. No longer do we consume tons of salt through chips (cry lol) and all those salty goodies. Also, since most of us are low carbers (at least during the liquid phases), the higher salt is actually a good thing since low-carb diets lower insulin levels, it forces our kidneys to excrete excess sodium and if you don't intake enough, you can get a sodium deficiency. https://authoritynutrition.com/5-most-common-low-carb-mistakes/ lol I actually typed sinigang, but changed it to tamarind because not a lot of people know what sinigang is. I'm currently in the process of making nilagang baka right now. Hehehe Is Fit Day like My Fitness Pal? That's the app I use. I'm also at the point where I can't even watch regular television. I can't stand all of the food commercials. They are non-stop! Needless to say, I'm finally getting my money's worth from Netflix. Ha! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Hehe. I've been using fitday for more than 10 years, it's why I don't change, all my stats/history/graphs are there. I don't think they have a great so app yet like fitnesspal does, so unfortunately one has to use it on your laptop instead. I like it because of the stats and graphs... Etc. If you want to check it out, it's fitday.com, and it's free but not sure if it's superior to anything out there these days to be honest. I saw your other question about creamed soups. I don't know, you can ask your doctor but the majority of liquid post op diets allow them. ^^ Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App I will check it out. Thanks a bunch and it was nice chatting with you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! You are 5 days ahead of me. There are several great suggestions above. There's no way I would have be able to stick with just store bought broth either. These are the moments when the creative side of our minds are put to work. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So funny that you mentioned this. I've already been making the miso broth. I'm going to check Amazon for the red miso paste and give that a try. Being married to a Filipino for 20 plus years I would go crazy without some sort of Asian based soup. I have made a couple of his favorite tamarind based soup dishes (broth only for me) and it's helping a bit. Also I have individual servings of hot and sour soup made by Mishima. I just have to strain the goodies out, but it does seem to help with the head hunger. Does the sodium have any negative effect on you? I would think all the Water we consume would just flush it out. Going to try creamed soups next as mentioned above. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App hehe cool. I love a good sinigang soup . It's actually my favorite soup of all time! Re: Sodium I track the sodium in my fitday.com and the miso soup isn't too salty at all. With one soup a day, I rarely even hit 100% RDA daily sodium. Like you said, we drink a lot a lot of water so that should also offset it as well. No longer do we consume tons of salt through chips (cry lol) and all those salty goodies. Also, since most of us are low carbers (at least during the liquid phases), the higher salt is actually a good thing since low-carb diets lower insulin levels, it forces our kidneys to excrete excess sodium and if you don't intake enough, you can get a sodium deficiency. https://authoritynutrition.com/5-most-common-low-carb-mistakes/ lol I actually typed sinigang, but changed it to tamarind because not a lot of people know what sinigang is. I'm currently in the process of making nilagang baka right now. Hehehe Is Fit Day like My Fitness Pal? That's the app I use. I'm also at the point where I can't even watch regular television. I can't stand all of the food commercials. They are non-stop! Needless to say, I'm finally getting my money's worth from Netflix. Ha! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I know the feeling. I've been practically living in my bedroom far away from the kitchen. lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

When you mentioned creamed soups, are you talking about the Campbell's cream of mushroom and creamed of chicken types of soups? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Yuppers, and then put them through a strainer to make sure all the little bits and pieces are strained out. Many say preferably the fat free soups but I have no issue with fat, well, not as much as carbs anyway hehe. Campell's Soup to Go has no lumps or bumps, and gets ready in 1:15 min in a microwave. Those are pretty good. Perfect! Thank you so much. My only other question is like you, I'm on a 4 week all clear liquid diet. Do these creamed soups fall under that category? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sounds delicious and definitely going to make this within the next couple of days. Thank you for sharing. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So funny that you mentioned this. I've already been making the miso broth. I'm going to check Amazon for the red miso paste and give that a try. Being married to a Filipino for 20 plus years I would go crazy without some sort of Asian based soup. I have made a couple of his favorite tamarind based soup dishes (broth only for me) and it's helping a bit. Also I have individual servings of hot and sour soup made by Mishima. I just have to strain the goodies out, but it does seem to help with the head hunger. Does the sodium have any negative effect on you? I would think all the Water we consume would just flush it out. Going to try creamed soups next as mentioned above. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

When you mentioned creamed soups, are you talking about the Campbell's cream of mushroom and creamed of chicken types of soups? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I completely agree. Not everyone gets a second chance like us and personally, I'm going to do my best to not screw up. This is actually my 3rd chance already (band to sleeve conversion) It's sites like these that keep me motivated. I love sharing, learning and reading other individuals stories. Best wishes to all of us!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My doc said our "pouches" cannot be stretched because the elastic portion of the stomach had been removed. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Really? That's completely opposite from what my surgeon told me. I have a friend who had the sleeve and after a year or so her pouched stretched due to over eating and she gained all of her weight back. I guess different surgeons have their own views on the pouch topic. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App As things in the stomach heal and relax, you can naturally eat more over time. A tiny bit of stretching may be involved, but as a rule sleeves do not stretch. Your friend gained her weight back because she found a way to eat around the sleeve and was probably not eating the right things. She definitely was not eating the right things. Went back to her old habits. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sleeve patients don't have a pouch. Bypass patients do. And that's correct, it's very hard to stretch a sleeve because the fundus is removed. A little Water won't stretch it. It really takes years of systematic overeating to the point of sickness to stretch a sleeve. I'm 2+ years out, and I still adhere to the no drinking rule pretty well. It's hard sometimes, but you do actually get used to it. I also drink right up until I eat, but never during (except maybe a sip if something is super dry) and always wait 15-30 minutes after. It's served me well, as I've been maintaining my weight within 4 pounds for a year now. Awwww yes. You are absolutely correct about the pouch because it was gastric bypass that my friend had and her pouch stretched. On the same token my NUT did say that the sleeve can stretch just as easily and more likely to stretch over time when combining food and beverage. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App And congratulations on your achievement. Your story inspires me to stay strong on my journey. Thank you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sleeve patients don't have a pouch. Bypass patients do. And that's correct, it's very hard to stretch a sleeve because the fundus is removed. A little Water won't stretch it. It really takes years of systematic overeating to the point of sickness to stretch a sleeve. I'm 2+ years out, and I still adhere to the no drinking rule pretty well. It's hard sometimes, but you do actually get used to it. I also drink right up until I eat, but never during (except maybe a sip if something is super dry) and always wait 15-30 minutes after. It's served me well, as I've been maintaining my weight within 4 pounds for a year now. Awwww yes. You are absolutely correct about the pouch because it was gastric bypass that my friend had and her pouch stretched. On the same token my NUT did say that the sleeve can stretch just as easily and more likely to stretch over time when combining food and beverage. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My doc said our "pouches" cannot be stretched because the elastic portion of the stomach had been removed. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Really? That's completely opposite from what my surgeon told me. I have a friend who had the sleeve and after a year or so her pouched stretched due to over eating and she gained all of her weight back. I guess different surgeons have their own views on the pouch topic. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sounds delicious! I'm going to try this. Thanks for sharing. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App