I can do this too!

I always thought the size of those cups of yogurt were sort of a joke! Who could ever just eat one and be full. Now I know, sometimes I can’t even a full cup of yogurt!

I seem to have that problem too. I had my surgery 8/14/17 and I have a hard time making dinner for my husband and me. I start out thinking something would be good, but by the time I am done making it, I usually can’t eat it! My husband eats and I have a protein drink.

I am now 10 weeks post sleeve surgery. Up until 2 weeks ago, I was nauseous every day! Never threw up, but it was always right there. My surgeon put me back on a total liquid diet. I was on that for almost 3 weeks. Then I called my NUT and she said, no, you have to get some food in your stomach! She said to eat 2 or 3 triscuts. Somehow, once I got back on a bit of solid food, I did much better. Now I have only had that awful feeling once or twice in the past 2 weeks. Most days now are pretty good! Hope you are feeling better soon. I know it seems like it will never end, but it will. [emoji1]

So many questions!!! Can you have a glass of wine once in a while?How do you do when you are in a large group and everyone is eating everything? Have you gained any of your weight? I am 2 months post op and I am just starting to feel “normal” again. I am so proud of the 58 lbs I have lost, but it has been a miserable 2 months - nauseous for most of it and very constipated. The last 3 or 4 days have been the best, feeling pretty good. Would love to hear your story. Judee

I had a hiatal hernia repaired with the sleeve surgery. I wasn’t even aware I had one! I was sore for the first 2 days after surgery, but that was it. Not a big deal, and I hope it will be the same for you! Good luck

Congrats! You look wonderful. I am only 7 weeks post op and I am nauseous all the time. It doesn't matter if I eat or drink or don't eat or drink. The only time a feel good is when I am laying down. Started on soft food a few weeks ago, but now I am back on just liquids. The doctor thought that might help. So far, 2 weeks and there is no difference between food and liquid diet. Needless to say, I am mighty upset about this and don't know what to do now. Just wanted to let you know that I had my gall bladder out 2 years ago and a hernia out last year. Neither of these has helped me with the nausea, but maybe you'll be luckier than I have been. Wish you the best.

You know, it's kinda funny, but I've had friends lose 30 or 40 lbs and my thinking was "well, maybe they really weren't as heavy as I thought they were." Now that I am 7 weeks post op and have lost about 40 lbs, I don't think people notice it either. You are heading in the right direction, keep it up!

Does your stomach hurt or do you feel nauseous? I am always feeling nauseous, whether I am eating or drinking. Could I be eating too much? I don't think I am, cause I never hurt in my stomach, just nauseous.

I am also 7 weeks post op and not only do I have to force myself to eat, I am so nauseous! Anyone else feeling so nauseous? I too just try to make sure I get to protein in and my water. Any suggestions on the nausea?

I had my surgery 8/12 and I am 73. I am doing okay now, but had a few rough weeks, mostly with nausea. I saw my NUT yesterday and told her I was having a hard time getting all the liquid in, I mostly get about 40 to 50 ounces in a day. She said that if you are drinking the protein shakes, that includes as your liquid too. I never thought about that! I am still kinda weak, but I was pretty sedate before my surgery, so I think I just have to try and gradually get my strength back. I have lost 28 lbs since my surgery. Yes!!!

Where do you get these bars? I like Pure Protein bars 21 G protein and 17 carbs. Got them at Costco

How are you doing now? I am almost 4 weeks post surgery and the nausea is killing me! Are you better now? I can't figure out if it is from the 'food" or the water. Everything makes me feel nauseous. So exhausting.

`Hi, I am 73 and had the sleeve done Aug. 12. I am doing okay, but I still am very weak. I fold the laundry and I have to sit for a few minutes. I was not very active before my surgery, but this is silly. I wonder if it is my age or just me? I feel hungry a lot, and never feel full. I always stop eating as soon as my stomach just feel different. How are you doing?

Thank you for the great reminders!

Boy, I'm with you! I am 15 days post surgery and I have never felt full. Twice in the last 3 days I have thrown up (not much) but I never had a full or even almost close to full feeling. I don't know if I drank my tea and water too fast, but it came on really quick and I felt better within minutes. Today I have really tried to slow down on my drinking. I'll see if that works

Thanks for sharing your meal. I am 2 weeks post op and can't believe that someday i will be eating like this. Judee

I would try the coffee again in a few days. The first time I tried it, I couldn't do it. I tried it again the other day, and I could get some of it in, but only decaf so far.

I had my sleeve surgery Aug 12. I am having a hard time getting all the fluids and the liquid food in within the day. I am always drinking or 'eating' my liquids. Am I the only one?

What are you eating when you go out to eat?

My lifesaver once I got home were sugar-free ice pops! Ear plugs are a good idea for the hospital.

Oh, I forgot to say, I am 73

Wow, I hope you are wrong about the age thing! I just had mine 10 days ago and I certainly expect to lose more than 25 lbs in 3 years. What do your dr. and nutritionist say?

I am 8 days post op and I love hearing about the variety of food you are eating and getting full! Just being on the liquid diet does not fill me up at all. I am not hungry, but certainly not full!

Thanks, I will try both of these

I just had my surgery last Monday, so I am not as far along as you, but I wonder where you get your recipe ideas from. Right now it all sounds so good to me!