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+1 about the protein issues. I had my surgery a month ago and now I am on to normal foods. But my nutritionist wants me to maintain a high protein diet. I don't eat a lot of meat, so it's really difficult.
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How long should it take to eat 1/4 cup of pudding?
dskg posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 3 days out of surgery and on protein liquids. I can't figure out how fast or slow to be eating in order to satisfy my hunger and make sure I don't stretch out my new pouch. I ate a 1/4 cup of pudding in about 10 minutes and am feeling guilty that it was too fast. My stomach gurgled and I felt it stretch. Am I damaging the pouch? How do you all eat slowly and satisfy the hunger? -
How long should it take to eat 1/4 cup of pudding?
dskg replied to dskg's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you for all the information, the tips and especially the reassurance. I'll be coming back to this post from time to time to remind myself these things. I think I have been having a lot of head hunger and that's a great point. Does the head hunger pass? I've seriously been craving pizza and Cheetos and lasagna. Maybe that's because I am already tired of sweet protein shakes. -
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I think it's possible but I wouldn't recommend it. If you could get an extra couple days off at least, that would be ideal imo.
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Oh GasX works. Being ambulatory is also critical. Be careful not to dissuade people from real, doctor-recommended aids. It would be a shame for someone to suffer needlessly because they took this advice only.
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The best thing would be to ask your doctor. I had the lap sleeve and I was told I could start taking GasX that same day. It has been a huge help.
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GasX!
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Congrats! The hardest part is over.
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I did it! Had my lap sleeve surgery yesterday and can proudly say that I survived. I did feel nauseous afterward and until I went to sleep last night. But today the nausea does seem to be gone. Also, since they inflate the belly for the laparoscopic work, the gas pains were insufferable. I sent my husband out to get GasX and it was a lifesaver. Highly recommend those getting the lap sleeve to make sure you have GasX too. Good luck!
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I hear. My headache went away on day 10. Gatorade was a lifesaver.
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Tomorrow is the big day! I am ready!
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A few of us are on the 5th. Welcome, partner!
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We're twinsies! I am getting really excited! And can't wait to end this low carb diet.
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I am so happy to hear that. I'm on day 7 of the keto preop diet and although it has gotten easier exhaustion-wise and foggy-wise, the headaches are still not gone. I agree about the higher energy levels though and am also so excited for my body to change. Keep up the good work. Happy to be on this journey together!
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Thanks. All I see are protein powders. Would you mind sharing a link to the product you recommend?
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Thanks! Which exact product? Is that the protein powder or something else?
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I'm doing that as we speak.
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Mine is April 5. I'm also excited. Do you only have to follow one week of pre-op diet or have you already done a week and have one week left? Veggie-wise, I've been having a lot of salad greens, mushrooms and some canned green beans. My biggest struggle has been with the headaches, fatigue and fogginess from the low carb diet. I'm having a hard time working.
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April 5th! I started my low carb pre-op diet a few days ago and have been having the worst headaches. Anyone else have that happen? Will it go away?
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