slimbunny

How long did it take your stomach to be able to handle this? I just made one scrambled egg and even eating half of it feels like a task - struggling to get my protein in unless I do shakes (which I am so tired of)

This was me for the first week - to a T. I ended up improving a lot.... I am now 19 days post op and feeling awesome. The 2nd week is when I really started to improve honestly. Just do what you can and rest!

It gets easier post op… but harder in other ways. Soon you’ll be grateful to be able to get liquid down real slow!

Thank you - this response was very helpful!

Heat pad, and hot baths helped me! Lots more walking than you think you need. I promise it gets better I’m day 14 post op and no longer in pain.

Yes I believe they will - you'll likely lose it.

You look incredible! So inspiring - thanks for sharing.

Excited to see what kind of ink you're getting! Pics please!

I am a pretty low carb/low sugar eater anyway (years of paleo). I tend to dislike sugary drinks and always water them down. However - I've never been into juice :(. I tried making a smoothie with half a banana yesterday and my breath does seem to smell less so I think you're right about ketosis!

Does it get any better?

I am experiencing terrible breath (I brush my teeth and have great oral hygiene) but my breath is absolutely rancid. I am 13 days post-op! Any advice on this?

This sounds really good! I am going to get some supplies and try it out!

PS - we have the same "surgiversary" hi sleeve sister!

Even pre-op and most of my life for the last 2 years (thanks to paleo low carb eating) I avoid bananas like the plague but I think in small increments they're nutritionally dense and easy on the tummy. I know people love them so I figured this would be a great recipe to share. This felt awesome on my Day 13 post op tummy. 1/2 banana 1/2 C. VANILLA GREEK YOGURT (I used 2 Good) A dash of nutmeg A dash of cinnamon 1/3 C. Fair Life Fat Free Milk 1/3 C. Filtered Water 1 Scoop Whey Protein (I use MyProgressMD - in Vanilla recommended by my surgery program) 🍌Nutrition Facts 283kcal 21g carb (normally I'd consider this high but while I am recovering I'm good with it) I aim for under 50g per day 4g fat 41g protein 🎉 2g fiber 11g sugar 87mg sodium Blend until everything is smooth! I am ending my full liquids soon but was getting really tired of chocolate. I think PB2 would probably also taste great in this recipe but I didn't feel like peanut butter today. You could also add cocoa, etc or any other flavors you like!

My surgery program says to wait until day 30 post-op so I have been but I am right there with you I so miss my daily coffee. Excited to try out "profee" which I have seen a lot of the people in the bariatric community make.