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Newbie to Vertical Sleeve Website!!
LilMissDiva Irene replied to ShyL8y's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi shy and welcome to VST!! I'm just wondering, you mentioned you are already feeling hunger... because TG I did not during the post op diet phase. Are you on any kind of Acid reducer or blocker? I think this helps a great deal with feeling hollow or hungry inside. I rarely even feel hunger to this day. I only eat because my brain reminds me it's time. Once in awhile my stomach will gurgle and feel empty, but really is not often. In fact that happened just right now. It's 10 AM and I'm just now finishing my oatmeal. I totally forgot to eat at my normal 8AM. Talk to your surgeon about this. I'm curious why not all Doctors prescribe this for post op Sleeve patients. If you are, then it could be you are curbing your hunger with mostly carbohydrates. You will get hungrier and much faster doing this. If you eat carbs, make sure they are high in Fiber. It does fill you up good and it will stick with you much longer. Either that or snack on Protein filled foods. Also, be very careful with eating foods that are not on your allowed foods yet. Your stomach is still healing and needs a chance to scar. You could very well get food particles stuck in your staple line. I hope this helps!! You have received some great info and help above too. Keep reading and posting on here. The advice and experience is truly invaluable. -
Newbie to Vertical Sleeve Website!!
MistyB replied to ShyL8y's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am 17 days post op and I deal with hunger. Although, I must say that 3 or 4 bites of something and I am full. I want to move a little quicker with the things that I eat and I do. I just see how some of the other people on here were able to have mushies on their 3rd day post op. I am on the mushy stage and I struggle with what to eat. I can not have meat yet. I made a cauiflower Soup and mashed cauiflower (like potatoes...less carbs). It was good, by 2 days of eatng that and I am bored. I also made 15 bean soup in my crock pot and cooked it all day so it's mushy. Then I added alittle bit of greek yogurt to it and that was good. I get about 40 grams of Protein a day, but I need to get more in. I HATE protein shakes! They all taste yucky.....but I have to get them down. I get about 2 down a day....not enough. What are you eating in a day? Fluids, Protein shakes, Soups??? I am struggling with some heart burn and that sucks too. Good luck! We will be eating more foods each week. I do too cheat. I've had some hersey kisses...maybe 4 since surgery...bad I know, but I'm getting sick of pudding -
A lot of programs provide their patients with binders or handbooks that detail all this info. If the program you choose does not, you can make your own with a binder from the dollar store. You can separate it by Vitamins, Protein supplements, and food/diet/recipes. Google online for bariatric handbooks to give you an idea. Mine was my bible for those first few months.
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Pre surgery is to prep you so they want you to start Vitamin regiment. I am now starting month 4. Vitamins consist of daily Multivitamin (women's one a day has iron), B12 (every other day), B1 (every other day), Calcium (3 x 500 mg daily), Vitamin C (every other day). For first two weeks post you will not get fruits in except what you can do is on Protein shakes add some banana. Avoid things with seeds for 4 weeks (you don't want seeds getting into the staple area until it mends). Weeks 3 and 4 you will have mushies including smashed peas, mashed potatoes, pureed soup (yes puree the chunky Soups that have vegetables). Fruits in Protein Shakes. It is easier once you get going, you will find lots of things to eat.
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MHP power pak chocolate pudding
Forensikchic replied to Forensikchic's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
Thanks! I made some pudding at home with 2 cups of milk and added some Protein powder in. Turned out fine! THanks for sparing me the money of trying these! -
I had my surgery July 10 and not one has been a good day for me even after taking all my protein and water. I feel lazy, sore, and hungry all the time. When I try to watch tv I see blurry. If I walk to much I get a headache. At night I get bad acid reflux. I have pills that I take for that but it doesn't seem to work as great. So now I bought tums. As far as eating all I have is broth. I'm starting to get stress that I will ALWAYS feel this way. I see different post from ppl out of surgery the same day and they are doing so great. I just keep prayer I'll have a normal day where I just feel good the worse part is I wish at times I never got the procedure. Also I take b12 and a multi vitamin
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I did pack my Protein shakes and some bars....ate only fish at the restaurants with veggies...and swam and walked for exercise .
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Thank you so much. I will try adding more Protein as a snack and see if it will help. Thanks again. Alisa
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Different types of protein
Tiffykins replied to jenn20's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
Whey Protein isolate is the preferred. On the main page of the forum, look at the food/nutrition section, there is a thread that has tons of links in one place for ordering samples. Here's the link actually: http://verticalsleevetalk.com/protein-drinks-powders/1325-places-get-liquid-protein-samples.html Also here's a link for protein recipes for the mixes if you get tired of the plain old flavors. http://verticalsleevetalk.com/protein-drinks-powders/6006-huge-list-protein-drink-recipes.html If you find you can't tolerate the whey Proteins, you can try soy based proteins. I developed lactose intolerance post-sleeve, and whey is a milk product. Shakes/drinks were a no go for me. -
11 days out 14.5lbs down but having some problems
The redhead replied to The redhead's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
regardless of the problems and growing pains I am having I want you to know That I in NO way regret my decision and am happier everyday. I know it is hard for the people who care about us to accept this as an option for a variety of reasons, but we have to live in these bodies and we know whats best for them. The sleeve was very hard for me to decided but I believe it has the most pros and least cons of all options available. -
Thank you. Nut told me to try out some different protein shakes for breakfast now. Which proton shakes have you tried pre op? And did you like them after surgery?
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Taylee, Yes, I have a facebook. Do you? The coordinator did say they have a Protein drink there for $60. My friend just had a gastric bypass but with the sleeve. I think it's dual something lol. She bought chewable Vitamins from Wal-Mart. I think I'll call my surgeons office tomorrow to verify what exactly she means by a protein diet.
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Hey everyone! Hope you all are doing great post op. I am 6 weeks post op and doing well so far. Except I am really bad in having my protein shakes. I'm supposed to have 1 scoop everyday but I probably have it just thrice a week???? I've lost a total of 24 lbs. wondering if that's ok and will the amount of protein I take it, affect my weight loss? I'm a vegetarian and have beans, lentils etc but there's only this much I can have of it. Should I be losing more? I haven't lost any weight since 10 days???? Suggestions welcome
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As someone who's four days post-op and having a textbook/easy recovery, let me share a nugget with you: If you are not currently a Water drinker, START NOW! My body started handling fluids well a couple of days into my recovery, but it is a full time job getting in my minimum 64oz. of liquid every day. Yes, my stomach is healing. Yes, that means that my stomach is somewhat restricted in how quickly it allows things to get through. Yes, I'm being very careful and going through the post-op food phases with my NUT by my side. The habit of always having something to drink nearby, and choosing to constantly drink throughout the day, is NOT a habit I had practiced pre-op. Fortunately, I'm learning that habit now (and 30 days of doing something makes a habit, right?!). I don't mind the taste of water, nor do I mind the taste of Crystal Light, Protein shakes, iced tea, etc. I'm just not used to drinking fluids all of the time. No matter how soon or far away your surgery is, get in that habit now. The habit will be of great benefit post-op and for the rest of your life! Damn. How dehydrated was I pre-op?!
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So bad with my protein intake
Ms skinniness replied to mrsmsp's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Start being more diligent about getting your protein in...... If you don't get your protein in, your body will start breaking down the muscle mass you have and cause a lot of deficencies in different areas. I am 18 months out and I drink a protein shake everyday and eat about 90gms of protein a day...... Now you are 6 weeks post opt so it will be harder to get in all your recommended proteins so get as much protein as you can. You can do this..... Premier Chocolate shakes are really good too....... -
2nd fill and still no restriction (or so I think, HELP PLEASE!!)
cowgirl1314 replied to jacbro's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I go for my 2nd fill in 2 weeks, still looking for my sweet spot. Just don't like the $300+ cost each time. But starting to like these protein shakes. And a stick of string cheese in microwave, 12 seconds. Yum! -
I agree with Lbeauty. Just hang in there make sure you are drinking enough fluids, protein and walking. It will start back up again.
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its been 15 days since surgery ...and pounds are comin off but really slow. i would say about 7 pounds so far. i had hoped for alot more.....considering im eating like 600 or 700 calories a day! but, ill take what i can get ....and its a hell of alot better than gaining 7 pounds! i ahve been starting softs..but have experimented with solids. chicken is a no no...but fish goes down really easy. i think full liwuids was easier cuz i didnt have to think bout protein...it was all there. im gonna continue my sjake for breakfast and yogurts as snacks...tons of protein that will help me lose fat and not muscle( according to my doctor). speak to you guys in a week or so and let you know my progress. jc
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What kind of Vegetables do you eat???
sherilynn replied to Gaychris72's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I too love salads. But our rule is to eat proteins first. I'm afraid if I do salad at my meal, I may not get in my requirements. I'm just now released into week 5 diet - whatever I want. lol So I'm being cautious. Just finished 1/2 tomatoe with some tuna salad. -
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FRED1977 replied to Madam Reverie's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I hate yogurt and it taste like sour ass mush......... I never did eat it on my pre op because of this an dI still don't like it. I was so tired of protein shakes and powerade zero at 4 weeks that I just couldn't go on with them. Now I'm able to tolerate and like drinking 1 protein shake a day when I do drink them. Other than that I just eat the real food. -
I know how you feel. Be strong, don't cheat! Head hunger is craving food but not because you're truly hungry but because your taste buds are craving...This is all a process, we are all getting used to a new lifestyle. We're learning not to eat from boredom and/or stress. I know I am thinking about food constantly these days...cravings all sorts of foods, even foods I've never tried before. The good news is that because we cannot hold large amounts of foods, our bodies will teach us just how much to eat. This will take time. You may not be drinking enough or getting enough protein also. You can always drink every time you feel that head hunger just to keep yourself occupied almost like trickong your taste buds. Crystal Light fruit punch works for me because it's very flavorful tastes just like Hawaiin Punch. Don't cheat because you don't want to get sick or stretch your pouch. Good Luck!
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I am 3 weeks out going from band to sleeve. Still have pain under left rib cage. Just started pureed and hurts under shoulder. Have no energy. Trying to get everything in(protein, fluids) but makes me uncomfortable. Also, still have nausea issuse. Anyone else have this at 3 weeks?
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Hi , I just had surgery about a week an a half now , I'm a little sceard , noing that theirs staples in my stomach , my belly feels heavy evry time I drink my protein shakes or drink water, why is that? Well I'm just happy to say that after one week after my first ck up I have lost 20 lbs .. ????
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Sleeved in Seattle replied to Madam Reverie's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
This too shall pass. :-) I've actually regained my tolerance for chocolate Protein powder, which I thought would never happen. I may have broken up with Fage yogurt tho ... -
vacation after surgery..
DallasSleeve replied to pjsmith222's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think it depends on where you're going and what you're doing- About 3 weeks post-op I went to Chicago with my husband on business. They were having beautiful weather and we really had no formal plans. I was able to relax during the day while he worked and then we went sight-seeing in the late afternoons and evenings. I had no problems (other than being extremely jealous of all the great foods he was eating- I was still on liquids). Then 6 weeks out, I went to San Antonio on a family vacation. It was pretty bad! The heat index was 107-110, so I could not stay hydrated which meant I did not participate in all the fun stuff. Because I was so dehydrated and drinking constantly, I was nauseous and never hungry so I got in almost no Protein. It was really tough! So I would say, if you are expecting to do something really physical, I would re-schedule. If you can relax and take it easy then go and have fun!
