slimmingsteff

Hello everyone. I was sleeved on July 18th. I'm about to be a month out. My first 2 weeks post-op went really well. I was following instructions to the T and was digesting really well. A few days before week 3 (so 21 days post op) I developed an ugly rash. I ended up going to the ER for said rash, and was giving two pills to swallow. That was when I was 20 days out. On week 3, by my doctor's orders, I was allowed to have solids. Only 5 foods he approved, but nonetheless solids. I then started experiencing extreme nausea and discomfort when eating or even drinking water. I finally gave in and went to the hospital on Saturday. I was admitted for 3 days 2 nights, with the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. However, the only thing that signified this was my blood work. I had a CT scan done and an MRI (both with contrasts) and they came back normal. My tummy looked fine, there were no blockages, leaks, etc. And my pancreas was not swollen and neither was gallbladder. I was basically sent home with the diagnosis and told to follow up w a bariatric surgeon. My surgeon is from Colombia. He basically said that its very possible I hurt my stomach and that it is swollen - like how it would be when you're fresh off the operating table. So, now I'm on liquids only again. I can only have about 1 oz of liquids, before experiencing pain. Then, there's pain throughout digestion just lingering. When I press down on the middle of my tummy, I definitely feel pain. Nothing extreme and its tolerable - but it's ANNOYING! My question is, did anyone go through something similar? Is there anything I can do to soothe my stomach from inside? I'm so frustrated and this situation has made me regret the surgery, despite FIGHTING to stay positive.

So I got this weird allergy. It started on my chest as red bumps about 5 days ago. I then noticed they turned into brown patches. Then I noticed it was on my back, and really bad!!! I'm about to be 3 weeks post op on Tuesday. Should I be worried? Mom wants me to go to the hospital, I think I can wait to see my PCP. I'm just scared it's one of my organs or something lol

It won't let me attach photos -.-

So I got my sleeve surgery *yay* on July 18th. My surgeon has me on a liquid diet for 21 days, so until Tuesday. I was first allowed Ensure/Glucerna the first 3 days and then I moved onto being allowed broth, jello, & natural fruit juices as well. The whole time, I was super concerned because Ensure has a lot of carbs & sugars, and very little protein. When I went for my 1 week post op, I asked him about this and he said to trust him basically (Might I add that my mom who knows nothing about macros/micros kept talking over him) So I was doing pretty fine on the shakes. I would alternate between Ensure & broth. I did have watermelon juice (remember, all allowed) and it had too much natural sugar for me. So, I got my surgery in Colombia. I came back to the States on July 27th. On July 28th I believe, I went outside of his orders and tried Premier Protein Shakes (since I had bought some for my pre-op diet) and HOLY MOLY I ALMOST DIED. My stomach was NOT happy. I was in pain for the first time ever since surgery. Drank broth 3 hours later & was fine. Decided to give the premier shake another try, making sure I was drinking it slowly and yep... still same effects. Later that night, I also tried Crystal Light... same effects. Gave me light headedness and I felt so nauseous, dizzy, etc. So now we're in present time and I can't stomach the Ensure anymore. I don't throw up, but now it feels icky and sometimes causes pain. I can't drink anything with artificial sweeteners (sugar free jello, vitamin water, crystal light) without getting the gross dizzy feeling. I'm so frustrated! What can I do?! Did anyone struggle through this?

Thanks for that suggestion!!! I will def be trying that. I miss yogurt! I currently took the dive & having some mashed potatoes bc I have literally been getting in maybe 100-200 calories and every time I get up I get blurry vision and dizzy. Have been wanting yogurt and I was already an avid fairlife milk fan. Thank ya'll!!!! Today seems like a better day

Hello guys. Keto has never caught my attention. I've been able to lose weight eating healthy carbs. Anytime I did do carb cycling, where I would have to eat low carb, I just felt terrible. Now please don't take this as "oh wow she's unmotivated to change her lifestyle". Doing Keto literally contradicts all the knowledge I've gained on macronutrients all my life. (I also talk about this in reference of way after the 6 weeks. Maybe 6 months from post-op)

120g of protein makes you gain weight if you're sedentary anyways. (of course depending on your height/weight, but I mean in general)

This is what I have been hearing for YEARS! So it's what I feel most comfortable eating. Granted, I'm pre-op but health is health. All these low fat or sugar free items are just loaded with junk chemicals. When I'm working out like crazy, and trust me I go HARD, I eat how you described. I'm all about wholesome and balanced. I'm glad to hear someone say that bc that way is the only way I feel comfortable eating FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE

Its the struggle. I think it took me awhile for me realize, "hey, even if you don't LOOK 250, you ARE 250, so you ARE susceptible to the health problems around it"

Can you believe that they had me eating 170ish grams of protein!? Ngl my quads and calves looked phenomenal though. And YESS. All my life. I'm 5'9 and weigh 275. I've gained about 20 pounds (which is why I decided on the surgery) but when I was lifting I was 250ish. This is what I looked like at 250 ish.

I'm not your typical patient, as my doctor has described. I used to lift 5x a week. My protein was super high, but it just made me bulky. Now that I've ate less protein, I've slimmed down some. I want to lose weight and then build muscle (w high protein) Protein and carbs are actually needed for your muscles to recover. I've worked w nutritionists before deciding to have this surgery. I forget how many carbs I was allowed on high carb days but definitely more than 50 and like I said, it didn't work for me. My body is the type to put on muscle FAST!

However he does answer his emails and calls super quick. But I'd be calling him all too much ahha

I'm having my surgery done in Colombia and it's not like a "medical travel" type thing where they offer those packages. Colombia is my home country so its different.

Whole grain IS a complex carb. Oatmeal is probably one of the best complex carbs, full of fiber and starches. There's a reason every body builder raves about oatmeal, even females who cut their carbs down and calorie intake. Sweet potato is another amazing complex carb. Brown rice is another one. I guess people just gotta learn HOW to eat those foods.

60-100 seems totes doable to me! But 50 and under, no way.

I will go guide myself through this philosophy. My question was strictly about "good" or complex carbs. I've lost weight eating 200g of complex carbs and that's without surgery Anytime I tried to do low carb, I would end up binging. Since I don't have a nutritionist along the way, I depend on asking questions. I thought because of the surgery maybe carbs would be a no-no like soda. But turns out its just a preference. Thanks!

Hmm. I have never heard that. I actually heard the opposite, that carbs are so filling that they don't allow you to have room for the more important nutrients like protein.

July 13th!

I understand the order. How far out are you? And a few people have told me they eat carbs and they manage!

I lift heavy right now, and go to the gym 6x a week. Do weights + cardio. I will most definitely continue my love for the gym post op. Although sedentary or not, carbs are supposed to be ok as long as you don't eat more than your activity level. Everyone is different. I would probably fail on keto and binge on carbs. But if I keep carbs apart of my meals, no reason to binge or feel deprived I've lost 5.7 pounds in a week, and I've been eating 100+ carbs, 80g of protein and about 50g of fat.

Wow. The body is so crazy!

If you scroll up to earlier in the thread, someone explains it really well.

Yes. I definitely think you're low carb for awhile since carbs ARE filling and its a priority to get in protein.

Ah yes, paleo. When I did cross fit, that's the food style they recommended. For example, that one is something I could see myself following.

Nope. I'm not really being guided by my surgeon or a NUT since I'm getting my surgery out of the country. But from the support groups I'm on, and the recipes page, everyone seems to be following a keto diet. (Low carb, high fat, high protein) So many recipes include cheese, butter, etc. Everything is ok in moderation, but eating "sandwiches" where your bread is replace by cheese constantly just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I love healthy fats (avocado, nuts, etc) but too much fat like butter and cheese scare me :x