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I agree 110% with JJSMILES. We all get very frustrated with the conflicting advice everyone gets from the nutritionists and docs. In the end, it's what will work for you long term. I'm approaching my 1 year band anniversary, and have lost 70+ lbs in that time. I did this by eating as normally as my band will allow. Here's my typical menu: B: coffee w/ cream (can't do it without cream); All Bran Honey & Nut Cereal (11 g fiber); some fresh fruit and a bit of milk. S: cheese string or yogurt (don't always have a snack) L: leftovers from the night before or a Lean Cuisine meal S: All Bran Bites, yogurt or cheese string D: a meat, vegetable and a bit of starch S: a treat... usually a cookie or ice cream or chips. When I log my day on thedailyplate.com, it usually comes out at about 1000 to 1200 cals, based on my quantities. Sometimes I get high in Protein, sometimes not... but its usually pretty balanced. If I followed the "all protein only" plan, it wouldn't last long for me because I love my veggies and fruit... its what keeps me happy. Exercise is also key, which is why I haven't lost more in my first year. I haven't been exercising all that much. But that changed this last week, and now I've committed to an exercise plan. Good luck to all of the new bandsters... I love my band, and know it literally saved my life.
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I eat a lot of cottage cheese. I can eat about 4-6 ounces per meal. The nutritionist recommends 2-4 ounces 3 times a day. So, basically I am on 90 percent Protein and 10 percent complex carbs. My calorie count is probably somewhere between 600-800 right now. I use protein supplements and Multivitamins, B complex, Calcium and D Vitamin. I eat a lot of string cheese for Snacks. I eat eggs, yogurt, deli turkey slices, cheese, chicken, and I have added a whole grain Cereal to try to get more fiber. I eat Beans - refried and kidney, sausage, bacon, chili, Soups, broccoli, Protein Bars, fish and hamburgers without the bread. I use to keep a journal daily - now I just jot down notes. You are certainly eating better than I am and I need to eat more to prevent my body from shutting down the weight loss. My problem is that I am short and I cannot eat as many calories as others can. Normally, I probably can't have more than 1200 calories per day. If so, I will gain weight. It is a little depressing but that is just the way it is. If I go exercise crazy I can eat more and I have done that but it is a lot of work and maintenance - we are talking Richard Simmons. Lots of luck to you.
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3 Days Post-Op, My Experience
Finding_Stacy replied to darnlochnessmonster's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations! I had my surgery on Monday, April 24th...so I'm six days post-op today. I too have the lovenox injections, twice a day. They're not as bad as I thought. I inject them into my lower stomach, alternating sides per shot. The worse part for me is that in my main incision site, where they take the stomach, and in my case, the gallbladder too, they had to leave it open. So that means, twice a day, my husband has to pack it with gauze and the incision is probably three inches deep. I guess the doctor did this because my gallbladder was full of stones and infected and he had the hardest time trying to get it out. He was afraid of an infection, so I guess this is how they head that challenge on--packing a wound . I will say my right side where they took my gallbladder out, and where my drain was, are the two areas where I have pain, other than that, I'm pretty good. I will say, six days out is 100% better than 3 days out. It's amazing how fast the body heals itself. An hour after I got to my room they put me on clear fluids, which all I could do was sip some water here and there, and by the second day I've been on pureed foods. So, as I'm writing this, I have my quarter cup of Oikos greek yogurt that I'm working on. Everyday it's getting easier to get food down, like a quarter of a scrambled egg this morning, but I'm not hitting 64 grams of protein or anything. It's not easy getting the protein and fluids down, but our bodies need both badly to heal itself and so we have to chug along. Good luck and it only gets easier--concentrate on that!!! Oh, and edit to add that I went off my pain meds as soon as I got home. I think that was the best thing ever. I had no more nausea or mental fogginess... -
Please help! Weight stall!
Nicey2u replied to jazzypooh89's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You are going to stall we all do but even though you aren't losing weight don't lose faith cause you are losing inches!! I call it the condensing stage!! Haha the scale will move again!! Download my fitness pal!! I try keeping my calories around 800 and my protein between 60 and 90 an my carbs lower than 50!! Quest bars are great... So are pure protein bars for a quick meal... P3 by Oscar Mayer.. You find them in with the lunchables.. Are great for a grab and go meal. I like to get low sodium sandwich meat and put a slice if low fat Swiss cheese in between two slices if meat and roll it up and chow down. Maybe have some cottage cheese with it. If you are doing cardio... It's best to do it on an empty stomache!!! Then eat only protein after with a little good fats... I like to have salmon!! But egg whites work too... I have Greek yogurt on. Hand for snacks too!! Trying to think of what else I eat!! Haha I always eat protein first and then veggies and if room (rarely) carbs but stick to good carbs!! -
4 days post op...well, HELLO hunger!
Glennda replied to Seraphina Valentina's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just had my surgery yesterday, and I was a little hungry. I ate some Jello and that filled me up. I get to eat cream Soups and yogurt tomorrow. Looking forward to the next phase of my life! Did you lose 28 pounds in a month? That is incredible! -
I need a good protein recipe recipe for breakfast. Anybody know of any? I want one that I can add yogurt
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I use Vanilla labrada powder and add banana, im sure you could add yogurt aswell
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Lets talk experiences Days 1- 90 -Post Op
blessngs2rsleeve posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
HI Everyone, I'm new here...was sleeved on 9/9/13....had horrible gas the first two days post op but by morning of day three i had no more gas...I never had any pain except during coughing so after gas was gone I needed no further pain med...my food allowance and progression is 1st week-clear liquids, 2nd week full liquids, 3rd week soft/puree, 4th week regular texture no bread, pasta, for 1st 4-6 months.... so Im on full liquids which includes greek yogurt, hot cereal, pudding, milk, protein shakes,etc,,,so far so good for me, I belch way more than I ever did, and I'm finally able to drink and get at least 32 ounces and get all my protein in. taking my supplements is another story, Im having a hard time getting the pills down.. they get stuck while trying to go down and it burns and causes nausea. today was the first day I had no burning and got the pills down while taking continuous sips....I've decided to weigh myself weekly. started pre-op surgery day 237 and upon leaving hospital I was 5lbs down, one week later 10 lbs down. I'll weigh myself again. on 9/23. im excited about my journey though i must admit , I cant wait to have some textured food....please discuss your experiences...Im excited to hear about others -
I had my surgery 4 days ago and have been wanting food too. It seems to me it is just the habit of eating as I am not hungry. So far I have found anything really cold in not sitting well. This morning I had decaf coffee with cremora and was fine until 20 m later when I started sipping on a protein shake. Threw it all up. then later for lunch. threw up more protein shake. The rest of the day I have kept down, chicken broth, water with crystal light, sugar free jello and premier protein clear drink with no problem. I think maybe I need to wait another day before I start the the yogurt and pudding. Although I did drink some ensure at the hospital with no problems. I most certainly have to take small sips and I cannot imagine trying to chug anything, I was afraid to drink the cup of barium for the upper gi they did after the hospital. Dont feel bad for yourself. The first day after I was so sorry I did this but that is changing. Ive been keeping myself busy talking to family, watching TV, taking some walks around the house and yard and playing solitaire. One day at a time.
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Calling all March bypass surgery dates!
LisaMergs replied to Soexcited's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I'm now 8 days post op. Still have pain by two of my incisions but been walking over a mile each day. Today was crazy! Was up early to take my youngest to a 7 am dental appointment and walked while he was getting his teeth cleaned. Did some other errands and at 1 sat in the recliner by the fireplace and woke up at MIDNIGHT!!! Holy cow! Obviously I needed it but now 3 am and wide awake! Finding hot tea is my best friend. Tummy does NOT like cold things! Have yet to throw up, dump etc. no issues getting liquids in either but adding all the food ( that's a laugh!! 4 oz 3x a day?!?!) is more of a pain because I'm more interested in getting the Protein in. FYI- Dannon Greek yogurt has a banana cream and a toasted coconut that are unbelievably awesome!!!!! Have a great day all!!! -
I have trouble getting all my liquids and protein in. I HATE the shakes. Guess I have to go back to them tho. Most of my protein comes thru poultry and greek yogurt
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Is it normal to vomit sometimes?
hubbachubba replied to a_jap21's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have been sick 3 or 4 times in 5 weeks. I am not eating anything bad, I have mashed vegies one of the days. I think that I ate them to fast, thats all I can put it down to. 5 weeks out and I am doing two Opti a day and frozen yogurt ice block for dinner. My Doc just said to eat slow and watch the amount. -
5.5 weeks out and all of a sudden full feeling is gone!!?!
Berry78 replied to carrion's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If the change was sudden (overnight), you might mention it to your doc. And if it sounds normal to them, then that is great! Yogurt and liquids are supposed to go down smoothly. The restriction should be felt again when eating solids (presumably 8 weeks out). This is why they want you eating your meals and drinking only zero calorie beverages in maintenance. -
It's Wednesday...what's on your menu?
Desiree1972 replied to ElfiePoo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
breakfast - peach chobani yogurt lunch - few slices of sweet deli ham, a few baby carrots and a wedge of laughing cow garlic and herb light cheese dinner - cous cous sauteed with garlic, spinach and feta and a piece of baked pork snack - strawberry popsicle -
It's Wednesday...what's on your menu?
Vanilla sky replied to ElfiePoo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good idea for Today my meal plan is: Breakfast-Chobani greek peach yogurt Lunch-baked flounder with asparagus Snack-Wheat thin fiber blend crackers with a Laughing Cow cheese wedge, and half an orange. Dinner-3oz filet mignon with red white and blue potatoes, with broccolini. Yum! -
Thanks! What type of Greek yogurt did you eat? With fruit? I have chobanis here with fruit on the bottom. I've eaten Fage before too with fruit on the side
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need a little support today
abarta83 replied to abarta83's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So..the day after I posted this I purposely ate kinda different ..I wouldn't say crappy but not the usual eggs and yogurt..went to apple bees and orderd the salmon on the weight watchers menu...I also indulged in some spinich artichoke dip which I'm sure was loaded with fat..by some miracle when I weighed on Sunday morning I was down 4 pounds..I think I got my mojo back! -
Not Feeling Good
Vicki Loichinger replied to NurseTAB's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Please give your Doc a call on monday just to be sure. Miserable feeling no doubt. I am not sure what eating stage you are in. But possibly some yogurt or sf applesause. Along with the anti acids. just a thought. -
Anyone struggling with Insomnia
cindymg replied to kyleebean's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a problem with insomnia early on. I found that if I had a high-protein dairy snack before I went to bed, then I could sleep. Try cottage cheese or Greek yogurt. Something easy to digest. Also, don't exercise before bedtime. And take Calcium and magnesium before bed. They help make you sleepy. Take multi- Vitamin early in the day. If none of that works, call your primary care physician. -
It wasn't so bad for me, but my nutritionist included things like sugar free pudding, fat free yogurts and cream Soups with chunks strained out in our full liquid plan. They advanced me after one week, but I was so terrified to eat anything I even put off eating yogurt for two whole weeks and ate mostly broth!
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Anyone treated for H . pylori
Guest replied to Gripp's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, omeprazole. I had read all the stuff and how to take, I was doing all 4 at once. Now I take PPI about an hour before I eat, then take antibiotics about a half hour before I eat and it seems to help. Not going to bathroom as much, and not as much gas gurgles. 10 more days after today. I have always used yogurt/kefir (sometimes I make my own), but making sure I drink kefir and eat a yogurt daily, and continue with probiotic I have always used. I hate that antibiotics kill all the good bacteria too. -
How interesting to look back over the last 4 weeks! I can't believe how "ready" I was for a fill... not just mentally, but physically. I feel like I truly experienced restriction vs no-restriction, so-to-speak. In the beginning, I really felt what it was like to have "restriction" (induced from post-surgery swelling, but still restriction none-the-less). Small amounts filled me up and kept me full for long periods of time, liquids took longer to go down, hunger wasn't an ever-present issue, etc. But as time passed and the swelling went down, I definitely noticed a huge difference, especially in the last week! I went from being satiated after eating a yogurt (which used to take me all morning to eat), to having a yogurt and a Nutri-Grain bar; then a yogurt, Nutri-Grain bar, and a Soup... and so on. It's pretty much only been my willpower keeping me from eating everything in sight (and that willpower of mine has not proven to be a trustworthy adversary in the past). When I spoke with my doctor this morning, he just laughed at my frantic, ensuing panic. He said it's totally normal, and that it's my body's way of telling me I'm ready for a fill. So, now I'm 1 1/2 cc's fuller, for a total of 5 1/2 cc's (apparently I had a relatively substantial fill to begin with at surgery time). It's back to liquids for the next few days (boo! but worth it, lol). I'm excited to see if there's any difference, though also prepared for needing additional fills before I find my sweet-spot.
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What If This Was All For Nothing?!
john replied to the.new.cassie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You two sound like this failed and you're only a Lil bit out after surgery. When was the last time a yogurt took u 10 min to eat? Never! Get up and out and excercise!!! This isn't a miracle it's a tool so use it right! -
What If This Was All For Nothing?!
lovelygirl01 replied to the.new.cassie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi... Dont feel discouraged. I too feel the same exact way! Have had those same thoughts and keep thinking "what if i'm in that % where surgery doesnt work?". I bought a 2pz measuring cup and measure my foods, sometimes i feel i can eat a whole yogurt but stop myself. I too have tries unhealthy things to feel "normal". And it didnt hurt or kill me. But the guilt sets in and I walk it out. Hang in there! You'll get through -
Neck And Back Pain...did I Over Eat?
Cyndie B posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I may have ate a little too much...creamy soup about 2 oz., Smoothie Yogurt (4 oz.) and then I had some mushy zucchini..not all at the same time but probably within 30 minutes and all of a sudden the back of my neck and my upper back started hurting really bad...but I didn't feel stuck or anything. Does being stuck or eating too much come in different forms? I don't know it was just really strange...I'm 11 days post op...
