NewChiGirl

I met with my surgeon today. He is very satisfied with the results. I did not meet with the dietician today, (have an appt on 6/20) but his post-op nurse recommended purees like cottage cheese, eggs, chicken blended up with some low fat mayo or mustard to make it easier to go down. Since I won't be able to get in all the protein from food yet they recommended staying on protein shakes in between meals. They said to exercise as much as I can tolerate. Surgeon did recommend not to force food, if I am having a hard time with a specific food he said to pull back and go to full liquids. He doesn't think forcing food and being in pain is worth it. Sometimes we just need more time to progress to the next stage. Hope that helps!! VSG:5/23/17 HW: 315 Pre-op: 294 SW: 283 CW:268.7 GW: 175

Yesterday was my 2 week anniversary. From the day I left hospital until now 14lbs, all of that was in the first 8or 9 days. Starting purees today and have my post-op appt with doctor. I'm going to contact my dietician for some guidance on how often I should be eating. Had some soft boiled egg with mustard this morning and it was amazing! I could only eat about 1/2. VSG:5/23/17 HW: 315 Pre-op: 294 SW: 283 CW:268.7 GW: 175

I hear you sister!! Started putting PB in my shake bc I can't stand the flavor anymore. So sick of soups too. Today I'm allowed to start purees and have my first follow up with surgeon. Cannot wait! How've you been doing as far as losing? I feel like I've stalled, was losing about 1lb a day and it just stopped when I began adding in full liquids. Feeling frustrated. VSG:5/23/17 HW: 315 Pre-op: 294 SW: 283 CW:268.7 GW: 175

Floradix liquid iron can be bought at Whole Foods, it is gross but it gets the job done. VSG:5/23/17 HW: 315 Pre-op: 294 SW: 283 CW:270 GW: 175

Just got a call from surgical scheduling, arrival time is 6:15 am, they will start shortly thereafter. I'm the first one of the day. Please say a prayer everything goes well and doctor is able to so the revision. So excited and nervous. Thank you all!

What is everyone "eating" or what did you eat during full liquids? What did "full" feel like? VSG:5/23/17 HW: 315 Pre-op: 294 SW: 283 CW:270 GW: 175

My bffs have been homemade broth, Kirkland VitaRainZero, SF jello and a bit of Fage. VSG:5/23/17 HW: 315 Pre-op: 294 SW: 283 CW:270 GW: 175

I don't feel hunger either. I have some reflux. I feel a fullness after a few sips. My stomach feels sick when I drink Premier. I'm looking for something else. VSG:5/23/17 HW: 315 Pre-op: 294 SW: 283 CW:270 GW: 175

I'm 2 days put. I don't know what I'm feeling. It comes up every so often, pressure and what seems like burning right in the middle of my chest. Started Prevacid today.

I'll have to up the anti gas meds then.

Thanks!! Sipping, sipping, sipping. My biggest fear is dehydration. Seem to be on top of it so far. How are you feeling, doing?

Had a rough surgery. So much scar tissue from the band. Took doctor 3 hours. I'm in quite a bit of pain, tons of gas and I'm walking when I can. Sipping water is hard, pressure when it gets to my tummy.!

Congratulations!! Rest up.

Good luck! Just keep busy and follow your doctor's instructions.

How did it go? How are you feeling? I hope you are well!!

I'm on day 4 of 5 Premier Shakes a day, low sodium broth twice a day and all the crystal light/mio/sf drinks I want. That's 800 calories a day, 25g carbs and 150 g protein. Vigorous walking. I haven't lost but 1 pound. What's am I doing wrong?

I'm on 5/23 too! Band to sleeve revision. I've lost about 8 pounds as well. 5 protein shakes a day and sf jello. Can't wait for Tuesday. Good luck!

Best of luck!!! I'm one day behind you.

Oh wow. Did he still perform the surgery? I've heard they won't if the liver is too big.

Thanks everyone! Period always shows up when I travel or something super important.

IMG_3597.PNG I have the exact same pre-op diet and am on day 8. I've managed to stay at 800 calories.

Barium is easy, you swallow some chalky liquid and they take a bunch of xrays of the liquid going down. My EGD was under twilight sedation, no pain, a bit of gagging, the actual test part lasted less than 5-7 minutes. They give you the egd results immediately.

Does Sam's or Costco sell the Caramel Premier?

Best of luck!!!

Yes, I am on my pre-op diet. My doctor's info sheet says this Very Low Calorie Diet is to induce rapid weight loss. I worry if it doesn't induce it they will think I didn't follow the diet. I will pull back on the exercise.