pintsizedmallrat

I'm only doing what I was instructed to do by my surgeon's office. So far it has prevented problems for me so I am going to continue to do it. I've had so many issues getting enough food in my system until now that I'm really not looking to rock the boat by doing anything contrary to their instructions.

I'm not entirely sure it's just lactose intolerance; I took lactaid with a dairy product the other night and almost immediately started getting symptoms so I'm sort of not too hyped on trying it again--A big part of this process is supposed to be "listening to your body" and I feel like that was a pretty loud, clear message not to try it again. I'm getting some coconut yogurt today to try and if it works i'm going to do that with vegan protein powder to get some additional nutrients.

The cheese is going to be a problem for me in this instance and my current diet plan doesn't allow for any cured meats but that's definitely an idea for later.

Is it weird having to chew them up that fine, though? Every time I think about eating a hard boiled egg the idea of having to chew each bite 30 times kinda weirds me out.

Kick him out before he's been there long enough to have to be evicted. Even if you have to call his mommy to get him an uber and a plane ticket.

I live in one of those states with really strict, short prescribing limits on opioids so I got enough vicodin to last me about 5 days. At the time I didn't feel like it was enough. If you are in a situation like mine, once you've taken half of the pills, start breaking them in half, because the drop from a whole vicodin to just Tylenol is pretty rough.

That's all healthy, real food that is full of nutrients and protein. I wouldn't beat yourself up about eating that at all.

When I decided to have the surgery I was a "50% quit, but I vape as a replacement" smoker, and over the 6 months leading up to the surgery I was able to completely quit combustable cigarettes and was on 100% nicotine replacement (which my surgeon was fine with in my case, just no burning tobacco)...it was worth it. I have since went from an all-day chain vaper to a "couple puffs a few times a day" person. Any kind of inhalable nicotine is going to be putting additional stress on your esophagus and the sphincter that separates it from your stomach which can make things like acid reflux worse. You need to quit and be ok with quitting before you proceed with the surgery.

I take the Bariatric Advantage Chewy Bites multi and calcium citrate---they're very palatable, like a Starburst, and come in a ton of flavors. The only drawback is they don't have iron, but I take a dissolving, easily digestible iron tablet from BariMelts and those are fairly easy to handle and don't upset my tummy. Give those a shot; you really need to be taking vitamins, especially iron if you menstruate.

I know what you're talking about--that sudden pain when you go to lower yourself down into bed or something and you tweak one of those muscles that was cut into in the wrong way and it feels like you're being stabbed. I think that only lasted about 2 weeks for me, and you get better over time at avoiding those positions while you're healing.

Introduce new foods slowly--as you may have already found out, things you were able to eat with no problem before may be trouble for you now (as I found out when I tried to eat an avocado a week ago and felt horrible for two days).

My small dalliances with anything containing wheat flour have been enough to think I'm one of those people that can't handle it after surgery. I'm not really bothered by it because I shouldn't be eating pasta or noodles anyway, and rice noodles are a thing if I must

Bone broth can be really tasty and good for you, it offers some protein. Swanson makes them in little sippy cups you put in the microwave.

I've found bottles with "sports tops" make it easier for me to reliably make tiny sips without feeling like I'm swallowing too much air. I have been finishing 3 750 ml bottles of water a day since I started using those (even if it's just a Smart Water bottle from the gas station that I refill a few times.)

I chose to do the surgery because I was tired of being held back, energy-wise, by carrying two of me around everywhere. I'm an aspiring filmmaker and photographer. I've been at this for 3 years, and my weight was holding me back because I would go into a shoot knowing that I had a finite amount of energy to work with and I better make it count. I had to tap out early from a once-in-a-lifetime shoot over the summer because after I had dragged all my gear up the stairs I was too tired and sore to keep going for much longer. I fainted while taking a friend's wedding photos over the summer because I overheated. Additionally, my content is on YouTube and I was constantly worried that someone would discover my "dirty secret"--that the "Betty Badass" urban explorer they were watching was morbidly obese. I'd go out of my way to edit around portions of my footage where you could see my reflection in shop windows, etc, because I didn't want to be made fun of. My fear of my own camera kept me from connecting with my audience. I decided to appear on camera for the first time two weeks after my surgery--I told myself it was time to be fearless and if someone had something to say, they can watch me shrink over the next year and eat their words. I managed to accumulate about 3-4 months of content before my surgery that I'll be putting together while I'm recovering, and I can't wait to hit the road again. I can't wait to be able to actually ride my motorcycle. I can't wait to not get winded going up stairs. If I can survive this process, I can survive anything. There have been moments since the surgery I've felt like I was walking barefoot through hell, but I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I know how indestructible I am now.

I have. They're aware of what's going on and while they're ok with me going at my own pace to build confidence, they set a reasonable goal for me to try to get 500 calories a day. I get there maybe once or twice a week. I have had a lot of issues with air bubbles/acid reflux, and it kind of spooked me around week 3. Unfortunately sometimes I feel full all day long. I've found a few "safe" things that are rich in nutrients that I try to get down every day, even if it's 2 oz at a time.

I've heard really great things about peptides (namely, The Ordinary's Buffet serum, which is shockingly affordable) for increasing collagen in the skin. the first thing I've noticed is the bags under my eyes and the same brand of caffeine gel fixed them right up. I can fool myself into think I'm well-rested!

I have, and I'm trying. They set a manageable goal for me to try to make it to 500 a day so it didn't feel like climbing a mountain, and I've made it a few times, but I've had some issues with acid reflux/air bubbles and sometimes I can't eat a single bite. At least I finally found some protein shakes that don't gross me out.

Once your heart rate has slowed a little and you've calmed down, drink water very slowly. It will make you feel worlds better. I had the same thing happen to me a couple weeks after my surgery and it scared me half to death. The good news is that now that you know what that feels like, it will be easier not to panic. I hope you feel better!

I had surgery a week before you and I'm still struggling to pass 200 calories a day. I'm not hungry. I have to force myself to eat. I'm happy with the weight I'm losing, I'm taking a multivitamin, iron, and calcium every day, but I feel sooooo weak all the time.

I had three sushi rolls and an avocado and crab salad for dinner, with a Hendricks Gin and Tonic for dessert.

I'm running into this and I only had my surgery 3h away in an adjacent state.

I have PCOS and C-PTSD which results in a lot of anxiety--I didn't really have issues with feeling anxious following my surgery but I did go through a couple weeks right after the surgery where EVERYTHING (and I mean EVERYTHING) was making me cry (even things that made me happy!). The tea tastes really good? Cry. My fiance has been gone for five minutes longer than he said? Cry. I see a cute dog on YouTube? Cry. It's resolved itself pretty quickly, but your system is kind of going to be all over the place and it's probably important to make sure the people surrounding you the first couple weeks know that's normal, and you're not really losing it.

This is a hard pill to swallow but part of relearning how to eat is going to be rethinking what a "meal" looks like--there are lower-carb breads out there, but when your stomach can only hold 1/4 cup or so for the first while, you're going to want to prioritize things that are higher in protein and vitamins than bread. You may find it more productive to find things you like as well as you like sandwiches. Ditto on fries--I don't know that anyone on here will tell you that you can NEVER have them again but for your health, it's important to focus on making sure your meals over the first 6-12 months are protein-dominant and nutrient rich.

Per my own surgeon's guidelines it is as long as it's cut very small, and is very moist, but review your own personal instructions from your own clinic as they can vary. I'm lucky that my mom has NAILED how to keep a bird from being super dry, but if your turkey is dry I recommend mixing gravy into it or maybe mixing into your mashed potatoes. As far as things to avoid, I'd stay away from whole cranberry sauce, anything with nuts in it, anything with undercooked fibrous vegetables (which could include things like green bean casserole or stuffing depending on the "chef"), overly dry meats, salads, raw veggies, raw fruits, and alcohol.