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I was wondering if anyone could answer this for me: My trainer told me to check with my Dr about extra protein since I'm training with him 3X a week now ( on top of my regular cardio at the gym). Do I need extra protein? My Dr (or nurses, staff etc) do not answer questions over the phone. I was just there last week for a fill, and honestly don't want to have to pay yet another expensive copay to go ask him this question. Any input would be GREATLY appreciated!! Thanks everyone!
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A Month And Half Post-Op, I Need A Guide
jen_1381 replied to TiffanySeacrest's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Welcome! I'm not post-op yet but I've already found a ton of good resources. First of all, your nutritionist could be your best friend. Did you see one pre-op? If not, find one! If you're feeling like you may fail, get back in touch with your surgeon. THEY don't want to see you fail either! Protein is key and now is the time to focus on giving your body what it needs over what your mind is telling you that you want. Did you go through a program to get the band? Most programs out there are pretty structured to prevent people from failing. Dig down deep, find that motivation, and check this website often! The people here are so helpful and so inspirational! -
Hi, I was banded on April 18. I lost weight right away and have lost a total of 21 pounds. That was the first month. I have not lost any since. My usual diet for the day is breakfeast - Quest Protein bar or 2/3 c cottage cheese or a scramble egg with peppers. lunch I usually eat 3-4 ounces of turkery or chicken breast or 2/3 c cottage cheese. dinner is 3-4 ounces of protein ( pork chop, turkey burger, chicken or fish) and 1/2 c .I even weigh and measure my food.
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Good news? A Date! Bad News?Not when I thought...
iegal replied to meggiep's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
NONE of us had a date as soon as we wanted. As LilDiva said, once you make up your mind...... Good news is that you don't have to wait months. I am excited for you. Now you can read posts of what you will need and try some Proteins to see what you like (and don't.) I am excited for you! Congrats. -
I FINALLY HAVE A SURGERY DATE!!!!!!
legnarevocrednu replied to Liliana Arleen's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have mine on the 21st...so we will both be sipping protein for Thanksgiving...yum!!! Yay us! Good luck! -
Other sources of protein
Pittbull29 replied to Pittbull29's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Had to laugh. I hadn't heard of hemp protein but I work in nuclear power and have security clearances and drug screens all of the time. That would be so funny to try to explain that! Thanks for the input. -
I am having anxiety about my upcoming surgery
Rett replied to suefwd's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi, I know how you feel, my surgery is Tuesday 6/6/06 and I'm up and so excited one day and then, like last night, I'm scared to tears and sobbing all over the place. I'm 57, 5'1" tall and over a hundred pounds too heavy and like you have been suffering for a long time with back problems and foot problems and sleeping problems and pain, pain, pain. I can't keep up with my housework I'm no fun and of course I look terrible feel terrible and can't really do anything so I eat which just makes it worse and then... well you know the story. I guess there are no garantees in life, except I think we are pretty much garenteed more of the same and worse if we don't lose weight, and if we go on another diet we know we will end up another 10-20 lbs. heavier, so the band gives us HOPE and I think it's the best option we have. Once a person puts on 100 or more pounds it doesn't matter how hard you work to take it off or keep it off, your body hates the empty fat cells and is constantly trying to fill them up. Bummer!!I'm cared t be able to handle the new life style because everything in life seems to revolve around food. All my husband and I seem to do together is go out to lunch. Now we'll have to find something else..... or have nothing. After all our strugglings, which have been in vain, I believe there remains within us, a last, effectual struggle to be made. Good Luck !!! This is going to take a major leap of faith, but what do we have to lose, except say, 100lbs.? Rett -
5 Weeks Out And Had 5 Almonds... So Good.
PerfectlyImperfect replied to Strangefruit's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My nut and dr approved nuts of all kinds after 6 weeks. They are a great source of protein. As long as you chewed really well you will be fine. -
Its been 5 weeks post op.. I have lost 14 lbs, and gained 7 back. I don't know where to put that weight ticker thing…. on here. I suppose I will put it on her later. I am getting frusterated. I have gained 7 lbs. and Went in for my first fill. I have been hungry all the time. 3 weeks after surgery it started to happen. Now I am one day fill, and still hungry. If I wanted to diet and starve i think I could have done that without dropping $18,000. This band is supposed to restrict food intake and give me a satisfied feeling. I did at first.. now I am feeling just like I did before I even had it. When it was put in, it was empty. I mean a fancy diet of liquids and shakes and mushed up food … i could have lost weight without the band if I wanted to go that route. I got the band because I wanted a long term solution for a never ending hunger. I eat protein and I am hungry 3 hours later. I am not an emotional eater, I do love the taste of food. So restricting the food i love would be a great way to lose the weight that Is slowly killing me. I am just frusterated… i think it should get better. I was told that It takes a few days for me to feel the tightning of the band.. wierd. i think it should be immediate. Oh and I got this weight tracker thing… and cant figure out how to have it by my name when i comment on blogs.. so i guess i will try it on here… later when i figure it out
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New Life - Needs Support
themis replied to NewLife807's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Well, I'm assuming your cheating concern is the kit-kat... my concern is that a kit-kat is not a soft food. Be very careful about cheating with foods after surgery that your system may not be ready for.. this not only applies now, but in the future when you get fills. I just got my second fill and learned why you are to sip your water, for which I never had an issue with drinking water until this fill. Can you imagine if I didn't chew correctly? Much less have foods that I shouldn't eat? You're still swollen and just like with fills, need time to adjust to foods. If you're missing a kit-kat, try grinding it up, I'm sure after going through all the trouble you won't find it as appetizing or eat as much... it's best though if you find an alternative food. You may also want to try a delay. When you want a candy, don't give in on the same day you want it... tell yourself to wait a couple of days and try something else instead. I think Jiffy makes a sugar free peanut butter, eat a spoon of that instead. You'll find that later you'll want something else. I know when I get fills I always want a steak or something I can't have yet... by the time I can have a steak, I don't want it anymore. Try some Oatmeal or Cream of Wheat or applesauce.. sugar free ice pops, puddings etc while you're on soft foods. I hope this helps and gives you some options. -
50lbs Between 2wk Pre Op and 2wks Post... Now NOTHING
measureofme replied to measureofme's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Good morning carroll. I was pretty low when I wrote this and now, two weeks later, things are better for me. I knew when I posted it that time and experimentation would be the key, but it's no less discouraging when it feels like all you see are folks doing better than you. First, five pounds a week is nothing to sneeze at! I don't know you stats like starting weight or if you've lost nothing in a while, but even so, 20lbs is good for most folks! Regarding gagging... this is something you will have to watch. At 4 weeks out, what does your Doctor have you eating? I developed a true tolerance issue with protien drinks at three weeks post op. They went down fine, but made me miserable for hours later. I discovered at about 7 weeks post op that they went down better if in a milk base, rather than just Water. But if "everything" is making you gag, you might want to follow up with your surgeon's office. If it's solid food making you gag, your new sleeve may not be ready for the hard stuff yet. Go back to the slider semi-solids and sip sip sip! Don't pressure yourself above all. You're still healing. My stall seems to have broken but I had to overcome my aversion to the Protein drinks to make it happen... I need more than DOUBLE the "60g" goal to get my body moving. This may not be a key for you, but it surprised me that "more was better". I hope that today is brighter for you. -
50lbs Between 2wk Pre Op and 2wks Post... Now NOTHING
measureofme replied to measureofme's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Oh thank you, everyone. This was exactly the balm I needed. Since I posted this morning, I've also taken some time to make a basic daily check sheet for myself to put up in my office... something I can put stars on when I complete the goal. Vitamins, Water, Protein, max calories, exercise calories. Maybe that visual of what I AM doing right will help and encourage me over the last little bump to compliance each day? What each of you writes is true... so true... This IS a process, not a race. Following the "rules" is paramount for success and long-term health. Keep the support system. It's not just pounds lost, other changes are there too. SO... okay. If I'm feeling low about what the scale isn't doing... what can I count otherwise? The jeans I wore to Mexico fall off me now. Litterally. The shirt I'm wearing used to not cover my belly. It does and then some today. My fourth chin is nearly neck once more. My wedding rings need to be resized. My knee is not in constant pain any longer... it's a tolerable ache. Stamina IS improving, if not as fast as I want it to. Yes, posting this was probably the smartest thing I've done in days other than talking to my surgeon's staff. THANK YOU for the positive statements, encouragement and advice. -
Hungry when drinking enough
Savedbygrace22 replied to squeaker31's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
You are not alone. I just finished the last of my 64 oz. I am in bed. I feel like I could raid the kitchen and eat another meal. I was perfectly full when I still needed 30 more gms of protein. Well, I struggled and met that goal. I was relieved to not have to eat again; just needed to finish drinking. I finished drinking and sure enough here comes the hungries. Perhaps we should get our 64 oz in early and make our protein last in our stomach to keep us from being hungry. It makes sense to go to bed with the feeling of satiation. -
Hi, My name is Deb and I am 58 years old (soon-to-be 59), physically disabled with spinal muscular atrophy (I cannot walk), and have just been greenlighted by my psychiatrist for the gastric bypass. I had been thinking of getting the vertical sleeve surgery but my medical doctor told me today that the gastric bypass would be better for me since my main reason for having surgery is to put my diabetes in remission. (Kidneys leaking Proteins from my diabetes and I don't want to lose my kidneys.) So here I am facing gastric bypass surgery. I look forward to meeting you, fellow-members of the forum. I will try my best to be an active participant in this forum. By the way, my surgery should be sometime in July. Any other July surgeries out there? Deb
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Feeling bad
☠carolinagirl☠ replied to sweetpea_2007's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
dont know about the band h*** phase but you should be eating your allotted amount and a complete taco salad is way over the recommended cup.....just because we can eat more doesnt mean we should....its over and done...eat more Protein to fill you up and eat fruit and veggies...much better than fast foods.........and def keep drinking and exercising -
When my stomach doesn't like something, it feels like it is coming up my throat. I feel a little hot, my heart beats faster, and my chest gets red when I eat sugar, however when I eat oils, fats, cheeses, or anything else remotely unhealthy I just feel like the food is sitting right in the middle of my throat and slowly working its way back out my mouth. Then I puke and feel better. Also,sometimes with dense Protein my throat starts to slime...thick, gooey, clear slime that coats the food and makes you barf. At 5 weeks out you're close to being healed, so soon you will be able to have a better idea of what works for you and what doesn't.
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Still Have Until Nov 7Th But So Excited
Bluejean replied to AngelEyesInNJ's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My surgery date has been set to Nov 5th! I totally understand what you mean. I'm excited AND nervous! I've been spending my days looking up protein shakes. Good luck on your surgery. -
Congrats on your loss thus far. Great work! How much more do you feel you need to lose? (Your weight is not shown in your info.) Are you getting in your Protein? Are you tracking your food intake? Are you getting in your fluids?
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I've worked in healthcare and you don't have anything to worry about. You can clearly coordinate your diet with the hospital and bring things with you. They are legally required to work within the parameters of your diet so as long as you fill them in ahead of time, bring with you everything you can (Vitamins, non-refrigerated Protein drinks, protein that doesn't need refrigeration (Jerky, PB2, protein bars) you can have it all with you in your room. Don't expect the hospital to go out of their way to make you special food...that isn't part of the deal, however, you are more than able to bring enough food with you to be just fine in the hospital for a few days. If you have family, they can also bring you hot meals or cold Protein shakes throughout the duration of your stay. A knee surgery should not have any restrictions on what you eat afterward, so as long as your surgeon and the doctors are informed about the food you have with you and the fact that you will be keeping it in your room, it should be smooth sailing. Also, they don't have the option to not listen to your doctor regardless of whether or not your sleeve surgeon is in another state. Either they do what they are supposed to do (within reason as agreed upon ahead of time) or you sue them. Hospitals know the score. Bring what you need with you and be fully ready to do as you damn well please while you are in the hospital. You are a patient and a customer, not a victim or a prisoner...remember that and you will be fine.
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My Cash Pay Journey
nikkiblueyes replied to nikkiblueyes's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Can I have some suggestions on post op protein shakes? I know I have to start out with clear liquids so my question is can I drink the unjury shakes or should I stick with the isopure ones? -
Drinking water; long term prognosis.
BlessedBeyondMeasure2012 replied to Butterflyhigh's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
When I went in for my two week post op visit I was actually instructed NOT to sip anymore. I was told to drink in large quantities at a time. I can get down a 16-20 oz bottle of Water in less than 20 min easy. I usually have 32 oz in the mornings while I'm getting ready for work over about two hours and that is really taking my time with it (sometimes even forgetting to drink for 30-45 min at a time). Yes you will be able to eat fruit and veggies before getting in 60 gm of Protein in first. I haven't been released to eat red meat yet so I'll let someone with more experience than me answer that one. And I was told to stay away from alcohol for at least the first year. I do know that my NUT does not want me eating and drinking at the same time again, ever. So I'm guessing that would be a no to the wine with dinner but you could have one before dinner after you are far enough out -
I agree with John - you know you went off plan, now it's time to get your act back together. No more junk/slender foods, track on myfitnesspal and start your day with a protein shake. Try to stay busy, you just had surgery try to remember you didn't do this for nothing!
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Questions about mushies
luluc replied to travelinsnorkel's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i would add hummus to tuna salad, cottage cheese or eat alone...now i eat it w/veggies greek yogurt has more protein than the regular kind, no fat as well - you can find it at most stores & walmart now carries. -
I have been looking around Pintrest for high Protein recipes for my new life and I came across this recipe for a chicken pizza crust. cheese. Well Enjoy and let us know if you try it!!!
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5 weeks post-op with nausea
DanaInNewOrleans posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've had a very smooth post-op. No pain, no nausea, no throwing up (except once when I made myself throw up) and could tolerate all liquids and puree or mushy food that I tried. In the last two weeks I started with a deep gnawing empty feeling, almost like hunger but not quite. It was almost constant. I also had an almost constant feeling of slight nausea, especially when drinking Water or flavored water (not my Protein shakes). When I would have my Protein shake I would get some relief from both the nausea and gnawing feeling. I'm guessing ulcer and I remembered the beginning of it coincided with my taking Advil (3 is my normal dose) 2 days in a row on an empty stomach ( I just wasn't thinking). The gnawing empty feeling has pretty much disappeared but the nausea is a little worse. I'm avoiding drinking because drinking makes it worse. I did call the doc's office and they gave me Zofran, which I don't see helping very much. I'm just wondering if anybody on here has developed nausea weeks after surgery (I'm 5 weeks out) and if so, did it resolve on it's own? I'm not getting in my liquids and I also don't feel like eating... I'm on Prevacid 2x daily. Thanks for any insight... ~Dana
