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I'm using the Livestrong MyPlate app to track my food and the Happy Scale app to track my weight. MyPlate is pretty simple and gives you a pie chart of your macros on the front page.
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First day of puree diet! I blended together four small pre-cooked meatballs with a couple tablespoons of marinara sauce and some Italian seasoning, and it was better than I expected. I also mashed some canned carrots, but I could only eat about six or seven bites of the meatballs before I could feel myself getting full.
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That's awesome! I should have done something like that. I survived on soups. My first food in the soft stage was meatloaf and I went at 12:01am to a 24/7 deli... I was so impatient. I tried to puree some rotisserie chicken with gravy... omg... that was a nightmare!
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New sleevers: Anyone else simply exhausted and napping?
sleevedinschool replied to lionsofmercy's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Are you still taking any pain meds that make you drowsy? I did nothing but sleep and sip water for a few days after surgery, but once I started weaning off the hydrocodone, it started to become easier to stay awake. -
Anyone else HATE Protein Water?
sleevedinschool replied to Snapple's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I only suffered through protein water the first week after surgery. I poured a Premier Protein clear drink into my 32 oz jug and filled the rest with water to dilute it, and it wasn't too bad. -
What is everyone “eating”post op liquid phase?
sleevedinschool replied to cheesefiend's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I tried Premier Protein, but it just absolutely doesn't work for me, so I've been having a lot of the Oikos Triple Zero Greek yogurt, cream soups, sugar free pudding, and a lot of water. -
Any June 2018 Sleevers in Here?!
sleevedinschool replied to BurpeeZombie's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
From what other people have said on the forum, we don't really feel restriction until the soft food phase, when we're actually putting solids into our stomachs. -
Today is the big day!!!
sleevedinschool replied to Alagunas's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck! -
Vitamins post op- how soon?
sleevedinschool replied to foxcblue's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It definitely depends on your surgeon. Yesterday was one week post op, and they said I could start the chewable multivitamin and not worry about any of the additional supplements for now. -
Any June 2018 Sleevers in Here?!
sleevedinschool replied to BurpeeZombie's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I started full liquids yesterday and I haven't had any trouble drinking an 11 oz protein shake or eating 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt, so I think we're both doing fine. -
15 days post op and can drink 11oz of Protien Shake
sleevedinschool replied to AdiosAnnie300's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I came on here with the exact same question as OP, and this is just what I needed to hear. I was worried about not feeling much restriction with full liquids like Premier Protein or yogurt. Thanks! -
Congrats on the surgery!
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Is it too easy to drink my water?
sleevedinschool posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
A lot of people on the forum say that it's taken them weeks or months to reach 64 oz of water in a day, but I'm four days post-op and I'm having no problem reaching it. Is this normal? I guess I'm just going through the phase where I'm paranoid about stretching my stomach out, but I just want some reassurance! -
Is it too easy to drink my water?
sleevedinschool replied to sleevedinschool's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm not using the camelback yet, I'm just using the 32 oz jug I got from the hospital. -
Is it too easy to drink my water?
sleevedinschool replied to sleevedinschool's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Four days post-op now, and the funniest part of all of this is that every night, I've dreamt about eating...
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i am glad i am one of those that never remembers my dreams. i will take the experts word on the fact that everyone dreams but you cant prove it by me.
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I don't think it's too bad if you stay away from food and stay hydrated. Instead of thinking about how much you might want food, think about how excited you are for the surgery and how it'll change your life. Good luck!
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8 hrs post op - NOT what I expected
sleevedinschool replied to BrookeR's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yeah, it sucks at first. I'm two days post-op though, and it gets better very quickly. Good luck! -
Hospital must haves
sleevedinschool replied to Smartbuckeye's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
MOUTHWASH!! It feels amazing after surgery when your mouth is dry and has a horrible taste stuck in it. Just don't be dumb like I was and gargle it, you'll end up swallowing some on accident. -
IT HAPPENED!!!!
sleevedinschool replied to Down South Aussie's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm feeling pretty good now! I'm definitely low on energy, so I'm getting plenty of sleep, but I'm in little pain and I'm able to stay hydrated. I hope you're doing well! -
Thank you! I was able to start walking the same day as my surgery, but I was having some trouble keeping liquids down. Yesterday and today it's going much better, I can walk around my house while sipping water constantly.
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IT HAPPENED!!!!
sleevedinschool replied to Down South Aussie's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congratulations! It sounds like recovery is going amazingly well for you! My sleeve was yesterday morning, and there was no way I had enough energy to post on Bariatric Pal after it. I hope everything works out well for you! -
JUST GOT SURGERY DATE!!!
sleevedinschool replied to mav2126's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved yesterday morning. In the recovery room after surgery, I was in pretty bad pain, but it didn't last long and it got exponentially better from there. Some people have more nausea than others, and I just happen to be one of those people, but it should be easily avoidable if you don't try to walk around and sip water back-to-back or sip too much at a time. Also make sure to sip any meds they give you and you should be fine. At this point, I'm pain-free! Even if I wasn't taking the hydrocodon prescribed to me, I don't think I would be in that much pain anyway, maybe just some discomfort. Overall, there are times of pain, but you feel 10x better each day after the surgery. Good luck! P.S. bring mouthwash with you to the hospital, it's amazing for right after surgery. -
About 36 hours post-op and I'm feeling surprisingly well. My sister, who had the sleeve in December, told me that she wasn't even able to walk this soon after surgery, so I'm thinking that this is part of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery program that my surgeon is part of. Now I'm mostly worried about keeping myself hydrated tomorrow.
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Glad you are feeling better than expected! The only advice I have for the water you've probably heard before - keep water on hand and take small sips as often as possible.
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@SydneySleever Thank you! I have my 32 oz jug of water that I'm carrying around with me all day.
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One day post-op... wow I was really hurting yesterday. I dry heaved three times, so don’t try to sip water and walk around back-to-back. I’m doing better now, there’s a lot less pain and I’m able to sip without throwing it up. Surprisingly, I’ve had no problem sleeping, but I don’t know if that had anything to do with any residual anesthesia in my system. Luckily I’ll be discharged within the next hour.
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Did you only spend one night in hospital?
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I miss straws!
sleevedinschool replied to toodlerue's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
And it's good for the environment!
