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Appetite back with a vengance!
TakingABreak replied to BajanSleeve's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Clearly..... not a great attitude. I see why you are frustrated, but saying that you can't eat meat....is not indicative of whether you will succeed. There are vegetarians and vegans that have WLS and get their protein from plant based foods or soy meat. Have you tried other protein high foods besides meat? A few that comes to mind: - Greek Yogurt -Cottage Cheese -Refried Beans Your hunger isn't real hunger though. It's head hunger. Until you get a grip on your mind... you won't succeed. Like I mentioned in my first post. You have to find a replacement for boredom, stress, whatever makes you eat. Go for a walk, scrub the kitchen floor, dance in your underwear. -
Taking a sip of orange juice does not prevent gastritis or an ulcer; instead, it may just indicate a possible problem if it causes discomfort. I eat yogurt everyday too but it also doesn’t prevent reflux. I eat it because I like the taste & consistency, and it is a great protein source. My MGB surgeon did the extra step that is supposed to minimize bile reflux but it does not necessarily work. The high incidence of bile reflux is a physics issue, not a skill level of the surgeon issue.
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Thanks MarinaGirl, You are the second person mentioning Bile Reflux after MGB. That is one of my main concerns and I have been watching Dr. Rutledge videos on this. He says if the surgeon is trained, he can prevent this during surgery. He also mentions taking a sip of orange juice in the morning to test for gastritis, and yogurt at night to prevent reflux. Did you do any of those things or do you think they would be helpful in preventing Bile Reflux?
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Oh, I don't know if there is anything there worth driving 21 miles for. I buy, the above mentioned soup, boxed lentil soup, chicken and beef broth, ff greek yogurt, canned chicken (when I was in the soft food stage), various condiments like whole grain mustard, fish sauce, olive oil, vinegars, hot sauces, marinara sauce (good and super low cal), turkey meatballs, lunch meat, various cheeses (so good!), various "burgers", like mahi , lime chili chicken and masala, soy ginger cod, Kettle Cooked Chicken Soup (refrigerated section), produce like romaine lettuce, cucumbers, shredded cabbage, zucchini, nuts (like flavored pistachios), cheap but decent wine (for guest I like, not love, lol), spiralized carrots (frozen), frozen gyoza (when I get an asian craving), Green Goddess Salad dressing (refrigerated), chicken sausage. I'm sure tons of other stuff I can't think of right now. They are actually really good at less healthy food too, for your family. Their Mandarin Orange Chicken is better than any restaurant I've tried, for instance. In general their products are very high quality for a very good price, while having a lot of interesting and ethnic options.
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Coming up with a blank
Orchids&Dragons replied to Jenyp8409's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I do agree to check with your NUT, but since it's a holiday - I had the sleeve, but I believe liquids have the same requirements for both. All clear liquids, soups (strain out chunks), protein shakes, low-carb high-protein yogurt, skim milk Hope this helps and good luck! -
Diet During First 2 weeks
sillykitty replied to California joe's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
There is a huge amount of variation. I was allowed full liquids, jello, yogurt, pudding, in the first two weeks. -
Diet During First 2 weeks
BajanSleeve replied to California joe's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@California joe There is tons of information on the internet to help guide you. It seems that each doctor recommends slightly different to the next but its generally the same. Mine was liquids only for 2 weeks and then by 3 weeks I could add more things like milk, yogurt, blended vegetables in my soups, a teaspoon of peanut butter etc. I am still eating pureed only foods at 5 weeks post surgery. I cant tolerate whole meats yet only blended in soups and I can eat very little solids like pasta or rice, only about 4 spoon fulls. From what I gather you just test yourself as the weeks go on as to what your body likes and can tolerate. I can't tolerate eggs at all and they really hurt when I try to eat them. You will learn what you can eat by what your body will tell you within the guidelines of each week. Some people tend to stay in one phase for longer than others because that is what is working for them By week 2 you should be adding protein powders to your drinks. I use the unflavoured protein which mixes into any liquids - your tea, drink, soup, etc. The protein makes you feel more satisfied and gives you more energy. I posted the link to the protein powder I use. It does not change the flavor of your food or drink https://store.bariatricpal.com/products/genepro-medical-grade-protein-powder-2nd-generation -
Corn can be tricky anyway, some of our new stomachs can tolerate it and some can't to start off. I'm 11 weeks and mine says no. I get 70-90 grams per day. I almost always add a protein powder, I add beans, low-fat cheeses to eggs and whatever i can. I'm the beginning i think we all just eat our protein and try to eat some kind of veggies, I barely get them in. I eat Greek yogurt and add a scoop of protein powder to it. I have to hit 70+ and right now if I need a shake (blech) or powder, I'll do it. I'll also eat last night's chicken etc for breakfast.
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Agree w Matt - I’d blame the shepherd pie not the yogurt. Just back off, slow down, hydrate.
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June Sleevers Lets Get Excited!!!
elmatador replied to gully90's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Purple girl, lots of people here have said they struggle with eggs. Switch it up. Fat free Greek yogurt with some stevia, low fat refried beans with a little shredded cheese, fairlife milk or shakes, steel cut oatmeal with protein powder added were my staples in the early days. -
I know sleeved folks don't typically get dumping syndrome, but they can. There are 2 types of dumping, one that can occur within 30 mins, and the other that can take upwards of 3 hours. Curious if you were dumping from the first meal, or from the yogurt.
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Surgery on 6/11/18. Still on clear liquids plus shakes until I get cleared by the Doctor July 6th. My paperwork says 2 shakes per day and 1/2 cup broth, but I am drinking 3 shakes because that is not enough calories to live on. Thank god I don't work in the summer. My iron dropped after surgery, so I am taking supplements. I alternate between diarrhea and constipation. Miralax caused diarrhea so I switched to benifiber. I keep hitting the treadmill and am able to go longer, but I know I am getting weaker. I squatted down to get something and I wasn't sure I was going to make it back up. It doesn't even make sense. Maybe when I can eat some beans or yogurt it will help. Currently getting between 700-800 cal per day 100 of which is from the chewable bariatric supplements/vitamins. I don't sleep well, and take about three 30min. naps per day. Once again, super glad I am not working, because when the gas starts I don't even want to be around me!
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Is this normal post op?
TakingABreak replied to mlynn90's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What type of purres? Are you avoiding fibrous veggies? Purred meat may still be too difficult. I’d focus on things like Greek Yogurt, refried beans, cottage cheese, cream of wheat, and things that are notably easier to digest. -
Early vs Late Dumping Syndrome Although different, the symptoms of early and late dumping syndromes are very similar. They include: Nausea or vomiting Abdominal cramps Diarrhea Sweatiness Dizziness Irregular heartbeats However, late dumping syndrome can also lead to low blood sugar. Early dumping syndrome shows up 15-30 minutes after a meal. It occurs when food flushes too quickly through the gut. This could be because of eating too fast, not chewing well or drinking while eating. Late dumping syndrome, on the other hand, happens when you eat a lot of refined sugars or extremely sweet foods. These concentrated sugars absorb water from the body as they pass through the intestines. After a few hours, they lead to a spike in hormones and a drop in blood sugar, making you feel dizzy and shaky. Here are some foods that might trigger late dumping syndrome: Cookies Candy Cakes Ice-cream Fruit juices Soda drinks Sweetened breads If you are experiencing late dumping syndrome, it is best that you speak with your registered dietitian to discuss what to eat after an episode and find the best solutions for your quick recovery. How to Avoid Dumping Syndrome Distribute your meals and snacks evenly throughout the day. Don’t drink and eat at the same time. Drink 15 minutes before and 30 minutes after eating to prevent flushing. Choose foods with less than 25 grams of total carbohydrates and less than 10 grams of added sugar. This is usually shown in the nutrition facts table on food packages! Make sure to eat protein at each of your meals and snacks. Protein stops sugar from passing too quickly through the gut. Be mindful of the amount of sweet foods and refined sugars you eat in a day. An entire box of cookies is different from 1 or 2 homemade cookies. A glass of juice from concentrate is far from a fresh smoothie made with whole fruits, milk and yogurt. Dumping syndrome can seem like an inevitable evil, but many patients are able to successfully avoid it. Well distributed meals and snacks made from wholesome, protein-rich foods is the way to go! Written by: Nadeen Mekhael (Dietetic Intern) – Lisa & Monica
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Not yet. I just started the liquid stage yesterday. I had protein shakes, yogurt and cream soup with no issues. I was on clear liquids the 1st 3 days. I should start the puréed stage on 7/13 and regular foods on 7/27. Can’t wait!! I’ve been on liquids since 6/21. I’m ready for some variety.
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The liquid diet can be challenging. I am finishing up my first week and I am finally not dying of hunger pains. I am also allowed cottage cheese, cheese sticks, and yogurt each day too. So, my question for you is, have you cheated on your pre op diet? I have not but believe me, I would love a cheeseburger right about now!!
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I use the hidden valley ranch dip mix with Greek yogurt (instead of the recommended sour cream) and it tastes just as good. I also eat hummus a lot.
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Hunger or Craving?
sillykitty replied to Orchids&Dragons's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
For me home and "work" have different pitfalls. Work, I'm traveling, so I don't eat as often, but restaurant food is so much less healthy, and hard to know exactly what you're consuming. Home lately has become a smorgasbord as well. Even if it is jerky, cheese, yogurt, etc., I hate that I'm eating or thinking about food constantly. I know it is mostly head hunger, so it makes me hate that I give into it! -
Ahhh yes. Hummus is addicting haha! I also love mild guacamole....mmmm and we found superlow cal low sugar crab dip too! I am definitely going to try that greek yogurt/ranch dip idea! Thank you!
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June Sleevers Lets Get Excited!!!
Sparkle&Storm replied to gully90's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I eat yogurt pretty much every morning. Protein shakes go straight through me, if ya catch my drift 😂🙈 so those are not my fave... Cottage cheese is good, but I'm tired of it. I'm tired of soups, plus they really aren't that much protein and kind of feel pointless. I didn't think I could have red meat, but meatballs sound bomb!!! Yum I WISH I could have eggs. I love eggs. But they get stuck and I get that intense pressure in my chest whenever I try to eat them. Same goes for tuna. Maybe it will get better after my endoscopy and dilation. I go in for IV fluids tomorrow... 🙄 How long did it take everyone for the super tight inner stitch to finally dissolve or pop?! My doc said it could happen anytime, but I'm miserable!!! I just want it to happen so bad so I can get some relief!! I'm so over being in pain! And I want to sleep on my side again dang it. Right now, it is way too painful. -
187 Calorie Breakfast! See pictures.
Seahawks Fan replied to Seahawks Fan's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Vanilla Greek yogurt & pumpkin flax granola with the fruits of course. Great flavors! Most of my photos have a description below. -
June Sleevers Lets Get Excited!!!
mikealkay replied to gully90's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Sleeved 6 days ago in Mexico. Sw: 234 Cw: 221 GW: 165. Just started protein drink, and having a really hard time with fluids. Feels like a balloon blowing up in my chest every drink I take. GasX doesn’t do the trick. However, Warm fluids do a little better for me, and using a straw now and it seems to be getting a little better each day. Take 3mg of requip for my RLS and can’t crush pill, so I take a teaspoon of yogurt at bedtime right before I take my pill- get a little bit of a tummy ache but nothing like when I tried taking it without the yogurt. -
How many days/week’s post op were you when you started the Puréed stage ?
BostonWLKC replied to Nicole's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I went directly to liquids/ soft food (yogurt, pudding etc) from hospital. Maybe a week out was cleared to start trying anything else as tolerated Good luck! -
Hey all, this is a very long overdue post. My 1-year surgiversary was 5/23/18. I am down a total of 90lbs, so I'm still on my journey to my goal weight. Things are going well. I had a horrible plateau right around my surgerversary, but I have been steadily plugging away. I may not be losing as quickly as I'd hoped, but I am thrilled to be where I am now. 10lbs away from exiting obesity, which is something I didn't think I'd ever see again before having this surgery.
My sleeve still functions and provides restriction. Not as much as the first few months, but I feel it's only a slight difference. I still have to stick to high protein foods for the most satiety.
My eating plan is pretty routine:
fage yogurt for breakfast
cereal with fairlife milk for "second breakfast"
1oz almonds as a snack
1 protein bar
Dinner is usually 4oz meat with a side of veggies cooked in butter
Evening snack is a half bar of Lily's chocolate.
I exercise on my spin bike 4x/week.
Drink 2L of water every day.
The name of the game for me is routine, routine, routine. I don't feel good when I veer off my eating or exercise plan. Even though I'm not losing as quickly as I've seen others on this board, I am losing steadily which was not happening prior to surgery. I still feel reduced hunger compared to preop. The sleeve absolutely helps me every day. Even on days I fall off the wagon, I don't eat nearly as much as I used to, and then I just get right back on the wagon.
Some changes I'm still feeling since my surgery is that I still get nauseous when I drink plain water so I have to flavor it. I always drank plain water pre-op. It's not as bad as before, but if I push it and try to drink more than one glass of plan water I start getting queasy and need to add flavor. I still have difficulty tolerating vanilla. It tastes super sweet so I stay away from anything vanilla flavored. I still have to be careful with chicken breast - making sure I chew slowly and pace myself.
Plans on the horizon is to get to 100lbs lost which is also when I am officially not obese anymore. I would also like to start running when I get down to 220 as I've been having joint pain when I tried to start running at a higher weight. I am also in the middle of a cross-country move that I am excited about. Hopefully, all the activity next month with packing and running around will give me a bump in weight loss for the month.
Anyway, I thought I would drop a line with some progress. I've also noticed some wonderful progress from other members since I was last on. Congrats to you all!
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So, its been 16 days post op my NUT told me I was cleared for pureed foods at 12 days, I tried a VSG-friendly shepherds pie it went down ok I was sooo happy and proud I got full after like 2 bites. Yay, confirmation my sleeve is working! BUT THEN! I took a bit of low fat vanilla Greek yogurt, ONE BITE, My mother had to call 911 I was in so much pain I was on the toilet, pooping like crazy and gaging as if I had to throw up yet nothing came out, then I had a large amount of pressure all the way across my back between my shoulder blades. I was sweating and crying and so confused! There was at least a 2hour difference between the bite of yogurt and my dinner. Has anyone else ever experienced this? Also, any ideas for pureed foods would help! Thanks
