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Not affected by alcohol
Pandemonium replied to LAJ23's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Addiction transfer is a very real risk and one that should be kept in mind. As an anecdote, my best friend is able to drink tequila like water with very little intoxication. It's kind of fascinating. Give her one shot of rum and she's nearly three sheets to the wind. Please do be careful, though. As @MsMocie said, bariatric programs almost universally say to limit alcohol consumption to 3-6 months post-op and likely for very good reasons, regardless of type of surgery. -
Just the thought of it makes me barf
James Marusek replied to mrshenry's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
tarotcardreader and Pandemonium This site is for the benefit of bariatric patients not to wage your own personal war. This thread is now closed. -
Just the thought of it makes me barf
James Marusek replied to mrshenry's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
There are several different types of bariatric surgeries. The requirement for protein shakes will vary by the type of surgery. I had RNY and dropped 120 pounds in around 7 months. Weight loss is a function of meal volume control. Right after surgery I was limited to 2 ounces of food per meal. It was impossible for me to get in enough protein from my meals alone. Thus I began using protein shakes. I didn't like them but I drank them. And I figured ways to improve the taste. So the first comment is do not be too concerned if you fail to meet your protein and fluid requirements in the beginning. During the first few weeks your body is in a major heal mode. Just keep working towards your goals and eventually you will get there. In the following article, I discussed my approach to protein. As far as protein shakes are concerned, I found that by blending in a half a banana into the shake helped improve its taste substantially. There are many different types of protein shakes, experiment and try the various types until you find one that you can tolerate. You do not have to like them, just tolerate them. And there are many different tricks to enhance the flavor. How I Survived Bariatric Surgery -
Favorite Grocery Products
Pandemonium replied to ChubRub's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Look what showed up on my doorstep this morning!!! So they are only 4 inch tortillas, so pretty much street taco size...but also a great bariatric size. They smell great, but I won't be able to do a taste test until dinner, but am already adjust my dinner planning to be able to include them. Instead of chicken salad in a ramekin, I'll do a couple of wraps. I'm absolutely excited and hope that they taste as good as they look because this will be a game changer. EDIT: Okay the little recipe booklet/newsletter that came in the package has given me my new favorite food idea: -
Constipation and surgery prep
BigSue replied to SAS11's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, this a VERY common problem for post-op bariatric patients. If you search this site, you will find a lot of helpful info. Here's a recent thread that may help: I am curious, though, why you are starting your pre-op diet so very early? If I understand correctly, you started this about 3 months before your surgeon said you should? It's great that you're an overachiever and working hard to prepare yourself for the surgery, but I'm not sure it's a great idea to do the pre-op diet for so long. The purpose of the pre-op diet is to shrink the liver to make it easier for the surgeon to access your stomach, and the purpose of the post-op liquid diet is to allow the stomach to heal. Once the stomach is healed, though, most surgeons want us eating real food. My program recommends the "3-2-1" rule (3 bites protein, 2 bites non-starchy vegetables, 1 bite complex carbs), which is a pretty common thing, although some programs focus more on vegetables. I am not a medical professional, but I encourage you to discuss with your doctor the best diet to follow before you get to the pre-op diet. Eating more fruits and vegetables and fewer protein shakes may help with your problems. -
Vitamins, the good, the bad and the best
tarotcardreader replied to tahoegirl96118's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I wanted to do celebrate but the softchew made me sick from their sample bag so i went with forum and nutritionist recommendation of bariatric advantage soft chew. I did order other samples but none came in time and the strawberry bariatric advantage was actually tasty -
Vitamins, the good, the bad and the best
STLoser replied to tahoegirl96118's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I started out with Celebrate Chewables high ADEK (I had the LOOP DS), Bariatric Fusion calcium (caramel), vitamin B1 sublingual, and Bariatric Fusion cherry flavored iron chews. I didn't mind the Celebrate chewable, but the iron and the calcium tasted awful to me. My surgeon recommended Procare Bariatric vitamins. They're just one a day and they have everything I need in one capsule, except for calcium, which I now take Citracal tablets. So I only have to take the Procare and Citracal now. It's so much easier! I just had my first labs drawn today, so hopefully the results are good. I highly recommend Procare. Sent from my Nokia 7.2 using BariatricPal mobile app -
Vitamins, the good, the bad and the best
tarotcardreader replied to tahoegirl96118's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi . I use a really nasty multivitamin that only has to be taken once a day and it is what my program requires it is bariatric advantage ultrasolo. I also use really yummy calcium chews 500 from bariatric advantage. Strawberry flavor is greattt caramel second fave. I have 3 of those a day. -
Just the thought of it makes me barf
tahoegirl96118 replied to mrshenry's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Have you tried a protein broth? Bariatric Eating has a lovely broth, mostly clear, with 25g of protein per serving. It's yummy, salty, savory with no "protein shake" smell or taste. Sipping a nice warm beverage might help you get in the protein required. -
So I had my surgery out of the country about 2 years ago and am now 7 weeks pregnant! I had my first prenatal appointment, which confirmed that I’m pregnant and all is well. I am with Kaiser and they enrolled me in a program they have for people who are pregnant after bariatric surgery. They are going to make me speak to a dietician once a month. Has anyone done this? Is it useful? I don’t know if I can opt out, but I’ll try if it’s just going to be monthly phone calls where they say “Keep taking your vitamins. Eat healthy. That’ll be $200.” I don’t know if this service will be covered or how much it will cost, but once a month calls seem unnecessary. TIA for any advice!
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gastric sleeve issues
S@ssen@ch replied to calliekaine's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@calliekaine Prayers and hugs to you! Sounds like you've had a rough road. Based on your description above, you have a PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) tube, aka a feeding tube. In my understanding, this is unusual after bariatric surgery. Not unheard of, obviously, but not common. You must have had some pretty significant complications to require this kind of intervention. BTW: it's relatively normal to have no appetite or desire to eat after sleeve surgery. My experience was a lot like catwoman7's (above). I had no appetite and I ate on schedule because I knew I needed nutrition. That lasted about 6 months or so. I wish you a speedy and healthy recovery! -
Anyone had a revision to original gastric bypass?
Jsteelecat replied to Jsteelecat's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I’m in NYC. Go to NY Bariatric group. They do revision surgeries, that’s who my surgeon is through. -
Greetings! I'm new to the group and praying for some advice. My sleeve surgery was 10 days ago. My daily protein recommendations are 60g – 90g. I am struggling to get in 30g, and I do mean struggling. The only thing I can keep down is ice water. The smell and slightest taste of protein shakes, protein water, and even unflavored protein (three different brands in 10 days) make me gag. I literally cannot tolerate anything sweet since surgery. I have tried sugar free jello, sugar free popsicles, thinned sugar fee pudding, sugar free juice, Crystal Light, etc. I have tried adding protein powder to soup, protein bariatric soup, and even made my own, all with the same result. When I plug my nose to force myself to drink the protein, my body actually tries to vomit but there’s nothing to come up. Has anyone had this happen? Any suggestions? I start pureed foods in 5 more days but realize I can’t sustain on ice water alone for much longer.
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Still trying to find a post-op protein drink that I actually like. I haven't had luck with the powders as I just can't get used to them and even though I've tried the Unjury unflavored, I can still taste it and can't stand it. I came across "Isopure" and have read VERY mixed reviews. Some people say it's an amazing post-op drink, packed with protein, and tastes pretty good. However, according to the nutrition label, it's also high in sodium and calories. On one website, the reviews reflected as being BOTH an outstanding drink for weightloss/post-op bariatric surgery AND for gaining weight (bodybuilders). So, which is it? Also, any idea where it's sold in less than a 12pk? $40+ for a 12pk on Amazon for something I'm not even sure I'll like seems like a lot. For clarity - here's a pic of the product I'm talking about.
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One important piece of advice/knowledge that it seems nearly no bariatric program gives out is that stalls do happen, very commonly around the 3 week mark. If you use the search box on here and search "three week stall", you will find THOUSANDS of posts from people who had surgery and then suddenly hit a period of time (anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks) where the weight just won't come off. It is something that is very common but is almost always a temporary situation. If it happens to you, keep calm and keep to your doctor's diet plan. One of the easiest adjustments to make to help get out of that stall is to increase your physical activity a little. Stalls/plateaus are likely to happen but they do not signal the end of your weight loss. It's only temporary. Also, start exploring protein shakes/drinks/powders now, if you haven't already done so. This will be where the lion's share of your protein is going to come from post-op and you will want to find one (or two or three) options that you like before you have surgery. Otherwise, it's a miserable experience to try and find what you like immediately after surgery. If you slip up on your diet, that does not mean it is the end of the world, but it IS something to be concerned about. It is something you will want to take corrective action on right away. The surgery is only a tool and if you don't make use of that tool, then you won't see the results that you want. If you have a slip-up, communicate with your doctor right away. Seek advice and assistance from your medical team (doctor, nutritionist, counselor, etc.) so that you can stay on track. Communication is key especially in this difficult time where in-person appointments are not always easy to come by. Don't compare your weight loss to anyone else's. Every single person's physiology is unique. Your metabolism is different from mine and from everyone else on this site. As long as the numbers on the scale are going down, you are succeeding. Never forget that. Lastly, this journey is a marathon, not a sprint. It is, quite literally, a lifelong journey. Use every pillar of support that you have to achieve success. Congrats on completing your pre-op program and I hope that you get your surgery date soon!
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Just the thought of it makes me barf
Pandemonium replied to mrshenry's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No, I've lost 43.4lbs in the past 2.5 months (post-op). The other 78.3lbs were lost in the 5 months pre-surgery when I first joined my bariatric program. That total is for the entire journey. Your pace is pretty much perfect! -
Austin, Texas - how did you choose your surgeon?
DanieDutchATX replied to EB2015's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I am also an NP here in Austin and when I decided to have surgery I asked several other friends at work who they used. I chose Southwest Bariatric Surgeons - Dr Eric Atcheson who performed my outpatient robotic gastric sleeve at Seton Ascension Williamson Medical Center. Post op went smoothly and I am very happy with how I am recovering. Dr Atcheson has a wonderful bedside manner and his staff are awesome!! -
When did you notice the scale moving?
Leafy replied to Leafy's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I'm getting 60-70g of protein, Im taking all my vitamins and getting between 60-80oz of water a day. Im following my bariatric bible! -
Any special supplies I should buy before bypass surgery?
tarotcardreader replied to VRox33's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
ok i will say for bypass the big pill organizer. the 2oz disposables for things like batch making of jello. i am almost a month post op at this point and i use them to remind myself of not eating too much because full is a different feeling now and comes on slowish. you can get the tashi ones on amazon for under 10$ for 200 i believe. Also i got some cheapy warm glad containers that are 4oz for microwaving for premaking soup (walmart 3$). a water bottle is a necessity (insulated i use klean kanteen). just carry that little 12 oz with loop cap everywhere. It fits in the car too. one bag of whatever shake mix protein your program requires and a blender bottle for choking it down in the morning. the blender bottle while it doesnt keep it cold by design i seem to sip better because u can only take small swig with it. i have a magic bullet mini it was 29$. thats what im using to blend. however u can use a handheld one. get some pb2 to flavor your choc shake as peanut butter choc so you dont get burnt out on just choc. some peoples incisions open back up two of mine did. im fair skinned and the surgeon says i have baby skin though. surgeon rec palmors oil post op so using that on belly. i did use some gauze afterwords with some tape from the drug store. You might not need it but some of us did. you need to acquire a script of simethicone from surgeon in chewable (insurance pick up tab for me that way). I recommend also bentyl in case you get abdominal cramping post surgery. You need to inquire about the gallbladder med too if you still have it. Next you need to buy your multivitamin which i use bariatric advantage ultrasolo 1x a day. Its nasty and huge but my program required it. Next buy your calcium i have bariatric advantage soft chew in caramel. one 90 item bag per month. I bought three months worth of the vitamins. It would be helpful for you to have some kind of food water tracker. i use happy planner fitness for mine. Heres just some pictures to give you ideas. -
The Gastric Sleeve Bariatric Cookbook by Sarah Kent
sbmcg posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I cannot recommend this cookbook enough! My husband bought it for me and it has been immensely helpful with recipes from the liquids to the regular food stage. It has a number of smoothie recipes that are tasty and get you plenty of protein. I'm moving to pureed soon and I'll use the recipes for the pureed stage as well. Totally worthwhile purchase!- 1 reply
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Methadone and weight loss surgery
Dyna replied to emmapat14's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was wondering well I be able to get bariatric surgery pain on the low dose of methadone would that be a problem -
Need encouraging words or a buddy to help me through this wls
Morethanaprettyface22 replied to Rachael LiBengood's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
So I don’t deluge your post, If you’d like the rest of helpful info from my Bariatric Coordinator & Nutritionist just message me & I can send you pictures. -
Anyone for August 2020
Sheilzee5 replied to MotivatedMomma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, My Dr. Who is head of Bariatric program in CA. (L.A. area at least said he considers the vertical sleeve the Gold Standard now. I was asking about the sleeve compared to bypass. To tell you the truth I don't know much about the duodenal switch. I think it would depend on how overweight you are Vertical Sleeve was a good procedure for me however after about four years you can start getting your way back if you are a snacker if you are absolutely desperate to keep the weight off you might consider the other however all of my friends who had bypass are severely anemic they barf much more regularly than I do I never Barker ever I don't have any troubles like that you may really want to think about what the duodenal switch entails. I don't think any procedure is a magic pill, so to speak...but I do know that I see a lot of people that have had the bypass, and they just seem uncomfortable a lot more....or need to go be sick. The Vertical Sleeve is a tool but I feel perfectly fine I just get full when I'm eating too much so you do have to have a little bit of willpower at times push yourself away from the table. Good luck in making your decision. -
Just the thought of it makes me barf
tarotcardreader replied to mrshenry's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had this problem. So apparently the protein shakes in my program were full meal replacements with things like potassium vitamins (bariatric advantage). My intolerance to the shakes is high but my hands & feet began to tingle (potassium deficiency) and i was like “wtf am i doing drink the shake” we arent children! So now every morning i get up i fill that blender bottle and i plug my nose as it goes down. I have done this for two days in a row now. The newness of it all can really throw you off track but remember you know what to do thats what all those appointments were for they were drilling it in. I also want to add my shake flavor is orange and its much smoother going down with some diet cranberry pineapple juice mixed in. I also ordered a bag of chocolate flavor which i intend to put pb2 in (peanut butter chocolate). Plug thy nose and get it downn sometimes thats how its gotta be. I do have unflavored protein powder as well that i bought on the side of my program shakes that i use in jello. I also take bariatric advantage once a day ultra solo w iron as instructed. It might be good to watch the news or something while you are choking it down. This close out from surgery you know what you are supposed to b doing and my advice is to just do it! -
June 2020 Sleevers, how are you doing?
AmberToTheT replied to futurefinemama's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thank you! I definitely agree because it feels so good when the numbers start dropping again. I had my an appointment with my bariatric doctor and I am now down to 226! I'm over the moon.
