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Hi fellow teachers. It is good for me to read your posts. I have told no one at school and don't intend to. Our school environment is very toxic. . I am one week post op and trying to figure everything out as to classroom eating. ( it will mostly be protein drinks, so that won't be an issue) this is my retirement year and I am already going through withdrawal. Lots of life changes. Thanks for listening.

Congrats on getting your date set ! ! ! My advice is always the same: 1) Start cutting your portions now, eat off a smaller plate, put your fork down in between in bites 2) Don't buy a bunch of Protein stuff because there is no telling if you'll be able to tolerate them post-op, buy samples 3) Face your food issues now, they operate on our tummies, not our brains. 4) Set small goals to achieve along the way 5) Stay positive 6) Stick to your post-op dietary guidelines, your tummy will thank you. 7) Don't beat yourself up for bad days, they happen, and the next day is a brand new start 8) Stop drinking with your meals now (this is a hard habit to break) and wait 30 minutes after your meal to start drinking again Again, congrats on your date, you'll love the sleeve.

Ah okay... that makes more sense to me now.... i was wondering why a surgeon would allow Protein shakes and not milk... Try the broth.. the warmer temp might be easier... and itll help keep you hydrated... keep us posted on what the doc says

Just wanting to know what are some more options for meal plans for day 3-21. Just starting out and so far it's been painfully but I'm looking forward to my weight loss

Eat and drink SLOWLY Get your Protein in daily Get plenty of rest so your body can heal.

I always have some almonds handy, but I like a good Quest protein bar or some Greek yogurt with a scoop of vanilla protein.

I fell you on this one... I now can't wait to buy a new coat and winter boots. I've always wanted to invest in really good quality coat and boots. Because of my plus size I was always limited on what I can buy, let's say the options were not appeasing to the eye.

So today, still sore in abdominal area, get sick everytime I eat anything, feels like it gets caught up in my chest, like ive been punched. Trying to drink plenty of fluids, but very hard to do. Who drinks that much? I have to try and incorperate some protein today, really dreading that. Big sigh. This is a full time job.

It's normal when you start eating to gain a little don't worry. As long as it's not a ton of weight! The liquid diet wasn't intended necessarily to make you lose weight, it's Water weight, and your body is healing. Just make sure you are watching your diet. Fill up on things that are low in calories if you can, eat protein! and drink all your water. What are you eating?

It's a medically-supervised "crash" diet... It is NOT a sustainable weight-loss option. having said that, I lost 40 lbs in my first 30 days (pre-surgery diet and 2+ weeks post-surgery). Then I halted for a week as I reintroduced food

It means your burning fat, which is fabulous! I know the taste is horrible. I'm always happy when I wake up with it, that means I'm doing something right! Usually very low carbs higher protein

Ditto what Gene said, you will have your stalls just make sure you are getting in as much of your fluids and Proteins. That is the most important thing and walk

Thank you so much! I think you're right, it is my body, and I am doing this to get healthy! I don't know if it's that healthy to go 3 weeks with 1 grams of protein each day. I think I'm going to start drinking my shakes at least. You know, we trust our doctors. I just assume that she's telling me not to eat or a reason, you know. I assumed that having the shakes would somehow compromise my surgery, but it hasn't hurt anyone else. to have protein shakes. I'm so confused about her reasoning behind it.

Thank you! And I hope so! The RD has me on Atkins Protein Shakes, I think I might switch to clear liquid just to be safe? Did u exercise as well or was it just your diet? The dietician didn't even mention exercise...?

My surgery is schedule for May 6. Very nervous about the mental aspects after the surgery. Doing this with my wife hope all goes well. I will be starting my protein shakes on April 29 wish me luck.

I was thinking about putting my EAS in the microwave and going for a hot-chocolate type of drink. Warm liquids are working better for me today than cold. Anyone ever try this? TIA ~ CathyB

I had some issues with pureed. I did tuna with lowfat mayo and onion powder and celery salt. I used the magic bullet and I thought it was moist enough and it wasn't. It was still to hard and it didn't puree well. I tried canned chicken, again too dry. I did a lot of Healthy Request Bean and Bacon. The best way to do this is blend the bean & bacon Soup with very little Water, then add your can of water. The best thing I had was rotisserie Chicken. I didn't use the magic bullet though, I put it in the food processor with real celery (I made sure to cut the sides of it down so there was no strings, and I added real onion. It was almost like a thick dip consistency. It slid down easily and didn't hurt. Some people don't have an issue with their esophagus into the tummy and some of us struggle. You won't know which you are until you get to that point. I'm on soft foods now and I actually cooked three bone in chicken breasts today in the crock pot (it tasted like rotisserie chicken and I had about 1/2 ounce and decided it would be better as chicken salad and I shredded it and did it lightly in the food processor (not as fine as I did for the pureed stage - that I made mushy) and it's a whole lot of Protein, very little carbs and it's great for lunch, a snack or dinner. Make sure your meat is moist and until you see how you do, make sure it's really pureed. I dreamed about the day I would get tuna and it was rough on me. Below also is the Pureed List the doctor gave me, I retyped the list and I posted it in another section. I didn't do any of these but the Tuna & Canned Chicken and again, I didn't puree it enough so it was rough on me. BTW I do not follow this diet suggestion and examples. I'm at 7 weeks and still at 425-475 calories a day and don't snack. PUREED DIET - SUGGESTIONS AND EXAMPLES Breakfast 1/4 cup high protein cooked Cereal 1/4 cup pureed low sodium/low fat meat 1 chewable sugar-free complete Vitamin Snack 1/2 cup pureed fruit Lunch 1/4 cup cottage cheese (lowfat) 1/4 cup pureed fruit snack 1 cup High Protein shake Dinner 1/2 cup mashed potatoes with low fat gravy 1/2 cup broth 1 chewable sugar free complete vitamin snack 1 sugar-free fudgiscle This sample menu provides approximately 80 grams of protein and 885 caloires - SIP water throughout the day ------ High Protein pureed Diet recipes Cheeseburger 3 oz. lean chicken or turkey 1 slice fat-free cheese 2 tbs.p warm beef broth 1/2 hamburger bun Cook meat and drain fat. Add all ingredients except broth to blender and puree on high. Gradually add broth to desired consistency Yield 1 serving Calories 309 Protein 27.0 grams Chicken Stew 1 Cup Chicken, cooked and cubed 1/4 cup rice, cooked 1/4 cup mixed vegetables, cooked 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup skim milk 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk Blend together Yield 3 servings Calories (per serving) 120 Protein (per serving) 15.0 grams Fish 4oz. Whitefish fillet 4 tsp. nonfat tarter sauce Warm skim milk (as needed) Cook fish by baking or broiling. Place fish and nonfat tarter sauce in blender. Puree on high speed. Gradually add milk to make mashed potato consistency. Yield: 2 servings Calories (per serving) 116 Protein (per serving) 15.0 grams French Toast 1 slice frozen French Toast "I can't believe it's not butter!" spray 3 tbsp. warm sugar-free syrup Warm French toast according to package. Spray with I can't believe it's not butter. Cut into quarters. Place all ingredients in blender. Puree on high until smooth consistency is achieved. Yield 1 serving Calories: 171 Protein 4.0 grams Grilled Cheese 1 slice whole wheat/high Fiber bread 2 slices fat-free American cheese I can't believe its not butter spray 3 tbsp warm skim milk Heat non-stick pan over medium heat. Spray one side of bread with I can't believe it's not butter side down on pan, top with cheese and heat until cheese melts and bread istoasted brown. Fold sandwich in half and cut into four pieces. Place in blender and puree on high, adding milk until smooth. Adjust the amount of milk used for thicker or thinner consistency. Yield 1 serving Calories 146 Protein: 12.0 grams High Protein Breakfast Shake 1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt 1/4 cup skim milk 1/2 small banana 1/4 cup non-fat dry milk Mix all ingredients together in blender Yield 1 serving Calories 125 per serving Protein 12.0 grams per serving High Protein Mashed Potatoes 2 tbsp mashed potato mix 1/2 cup hot skim milk 2 tbsp. nonfat dry milk Mix nonfat dry mil with skim milk and heat to a boil. Add mashed potato mix. Mix well with a wire wisk. Mix thickens as it stands Use Butter buds or fat-free gravy to add flavor Yield 1 serving Calories 148 Protein 10.0 grams Chicken/Fish/Turkey 4oz meat cooked 6 tbsp. low fat gravy Chop meat into small pieces, blend on high speed, gradually adding gravy until desired consistency Yield 2 servings Calories (per serving) 126 Protein (per serving) 16.0 grams Tuna Salad 1 6 oz. can light tuna in spring water, drained 2 tbsp. fat-free Miracle Whip 1tsp mustard 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/4 tsp. celery salt Add all ingredients to blender. Puree on high until smooth. Refrigerate Note: May substitute canned chicken for tuna Yield: 3 servings Calories (per serving): 60 Protein (per serving) 11.0 grams

Learn to eat slow and chew a lot. With smaller tummy you have to spread meal out. Start taking Vitamins and exercising, you will want muscle to replace lost fat, at least in arms and legs. The doctors I have recommends a good Multivitamin, B-1, B-12, Calcium in certain amounts for the week. While you may save some money by going south of border, you need to prepare for post surgery. With Kaiser they have a two week and four week follow up appointments. They arrange meeting with dietician in month 3-4, you go through routine testing for vitamins... After the surgery you will want the follow up to make sure you are not hurting yourself by not eating right. It is not just reducing calories but getting enough Protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals so you don't hurt your muscles or central nervous system. Count calories and protein in what you eat, read labels for calories, protein, carbohydrates, trans fat. And most important, find shortest route to Salvation Army to donate all those oversized clothes. Good luck!

Good-luck! Just like CarrieP said you may have a rough 1st week, I unfortunately had a harder time, but hang in there no matter what it does get easier. Hopefully you will just have a smooth recovery! I wish I would have had Unjury Chicken soup, unflavored and strawberry sorbet protein powders during my 1st month. The protein powders I use to love prior to surgery, I could not stand them after.

Hi, I got banded last week Wednesday and am currently on liquids. I will see my surgeon, Dr, Ramiro Cavazos from San Antonio on Thursday. Has anyone replaced two meals with protein shakes and is that even a good idea? Please help.

I am so afraid that I am going to stretch out my stomach I do not think I am eating enough. So I am seeking advise on how much at once should I be worried about eating before this would happen. At this point in my journey I just this week advanced to soft foods. Fortunately, my surgery went well and I've not had any complications. Everly thing I've read said 2 to 3 oz at a time so up until today It has been work to just get in 300 calories a day. I am only drinking 1/2 Protein drink like twice a day. Yesterday I ate 1/2 hot dog ( because am so hungry and it made my stomach sing like a canary) I eat 1/2 of a potato as large as kiwi and it takes me about 15 minutes to get it down. Today I ate it a bit to fast. Today I was so hungry I managed to get a 6 oz glass of milk drank in 10 minutes but it did not make me sick, just very full. I do not want to develop a eating disorder, so any advise is greatly appreciated.

Welcome!! How exciting for you. Take your time and weigh out your options. I wish you the best in what ever your decision.

At 2 months I had soft baked fish 4 times a day and maybe 1 protein shake.

I just think you're lucky you get mushies at 10 days! LOL I got clear liquids week one, and then got to add in .... protein shakes! (oh wow) but no I agree with the others; if it didn't hurt and it was per your doc's dietary guidelines, then you're fine.

Ive seen about adding the unflavored protein to jello and such, but I have never heard of drinking it before it sets! Its a Nice change from broth and protein shakes, and the like. good advice, thanks!