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IBS-D problems?
biginjapan replied to Hoping052017's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
@Hoping052017: My surgery is a week from today! I leave Japan on Saturday for L.A., where I'll spend a few days recovering from jetlag and doing a little sightseeing and shopping (while on liquids only for the final days before surgery). My favourite "terms" are not mine - these are medical terms that my gastroenterologist(s) have used. I just remember hearing (or seeing) them for the first time and thinking - that's me! As for dairy, although I'm not lactose intolerant (I think), I cut out drinking milk a few years ago when I experimented with going gluten free (for Cereal, which was cut from my life). Although I was amazingly free of any problems, that only lasted a month. However, I never went back to drinking milk (or eating cereal). Now my only dairy really comes from yogurt or cheese, which I thought didn't give me problems, but I guess they did since I'm having no issues now. We'll see how things go once I'm post-op. (I've already bought cheese in anticipation). I'll be gutted if I can't handle cheese, since that seems to be a common item for most people pre-op due to its Protein content. Our stats are really similar - we're even the same weight at this very moment! I'm an inch taller than you though. -
Sleeved in November, just diagnosed with Malignant Melanoma
Clementine Sky replied to Kumbaice's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
*Hugs* I think most people would be riddled with anxiety and more likely to graze. You are probably doing so both out of self-comfort and a way of distracting yourself. If feasible, go on a walk, watch a TV show, take a relaxing bath, read a book, text with friends, engage in a hobby - anything to give your mind something else to do for a few moments instead of worrying. One of my colleagues began using adult coloring books as a way of coping with a distressing health diagnosis. It sounds a bit odd, but it's something that's soothing and keeps your hands busy so you're just munching away. Keep healthy food on hand that you can graze on if necessary. For me, when I'm stressed out having a good snack helps to prevent with grazing. A yogurt that is high in Protein and lower in carbs, like Siggis or plain Fage (add a few berries in) or cheese cubes and nuts can be more filling, so you're less likely to have the room in your tummy to graze. Drinking Water, Crystal Light, tea, and the like might help as well. Once you get your treatment plan I think knowing how you're going to proceed will be a comfort. Definitely talk with your oncologist about having the VSG and your concerns about your weight. Congratulations on your success thus far. You should be proud of yourself. -
I usually only eat fruit along with cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, never by itself or I add fruit to a vanilla Protein smoothie. I also like to sprinkle some nuts on my Greek yogurt & my fruit for extra protein. So no it's not good to eat fruit alone without protein but fruit eaten with protein is more satisfying. When I eat oatmeal I can't eat over a 1/2 cup of it which is a regular size serving anyhow. I know in the old days I used to eat at least 2 servings or more serving sizes like I did everything else when I over ate. Lol What helps to tolerate it even though it's a healthy carbs is add nuts to it like pecans or walnuts. If it's instant oats don't use Water to cook it in but some kind of milk & after cooked add the nuts & even a 1/2 sliced banana or fresh blueberries or strawberries. Or after the oatmeal's cooked to make it taste like a no bake cookie, I stir in a little mire milk to cool it some, then add a scoop of chocolate Protein powder, some peanut powder (9g. Protein & less fat than peanut butter) & chopped nuts of some kind. Yum! Sent from my VK700 using the BariatricPal App
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First day liver shrinking diet/ New Airfryer!
lambypie posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i would definitely just like to start off by saying I bought the airfryer today, and this thing is the coolest thing ever. Not only does it look like a Futuristic Egg incubator, but the food is delicous. So I started my liver shrinking diet today. Ive had a headache since around 1pm. but i can't help but say how my excitement makes this headache seem so small! I've taken all my measurements and i'm hype. So on the liver shrinking diet I can have 2 protein shakes, four ounces of chicken, a yogurt, and unlimited non starchy vegetables. So I wanted chicken nuggets so i cut up a four ounce raw chicken breast into little tiny pieces( and did absolutely nothing to them, no seasoning or breading or anything!) and put them in the airfryer for about fifteen minutes on 380 and those babies got so golden and crispy, but the inside was tender and delicious. This airfryer is serious so amazing, i'm so happy i got it. I saw it as a gift and investment in myself and its time i start doing that more often. but 10/10 would recommend this air fryer. so healthy and delicious, -
Fellow Plant-Based Eaters, Let's Post! (CHALLENGE)
vegbeth replied to talkingmountain's topic in Vegetarian or Vegan Eating
It seems like other micronutrients available in plant foods are completely neglected. As for protein: I don't know how much of the Protein I consume is actually absorbed with the MGB. Same for micronutrients. Since the sleeve is a restricted procedure I'm hoping I'm absorbing more of my protein and vitamins. I'm glad to be moving out of the puréed phase and into soft solids. This week I made homemade seitan and soy yogurt. Even getting a little veggies in, though that is what I miss most. I can only eat a few bites of veggies whereas before surgery veggies occupied most of my diet. I really do think once I hit the maintenance phase I'm going to cut back on protein just a bit to make sure there is enough room in my diet for veggies. -
So I'm 6 weeks post and really really dislike Protein shakes. Always have. I've found 2 favorite go-to that I have daily to get in at least 30 grams protein and actually love them. First is sugar free pistachio pudding made with fairlife milk and GENEPRO. It mixes very well since mix cold (I did not like Protein powder mixed in SF Jello personally) and makes 4 servings which I estimate I get 30-35 grams from one per day. Find your favorite flavor! Second is fage plain Greek yogurt with a scoop of Click Brand Mocha protein powder which gives me about 35 grams. I either have as a meal or a snack depending on the day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Looking for January 2017 sleevers
kar12345 replied to Destiny Vavrosky's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi! Sleeved 1/12/17. Finishing first week purée phase, 2 more to go. So far yogurt, made crockpot beef stew (just meat, onions and carrots), tried ricotta bake recipe, Protein pudding, and Panera turkey chili (a cup as take out, purée'd very nice - split into two meals). Not huge amounts, but tolerating well so far. Still 2 - 3 Protein drinks. Struggle to get enough water - it's a journey! [emoji2] -
I'm in the same boat at 4 weeks out. I don't feel full but if I eat even slightly too much it feels like a lump in my chest that won't go all the way down to my stomach. Not only that, but I even randomly throw up after eating or drinking Protein shakes from, I'm guessing, having too much. Too much is anything over 2oz. I use protein Water to sip on and I don't mind the shakes. Dannon makes a Triple 0 Oikos Greek Yogurt which has 15g protein and I can eat that without being sick. Cottage cheese and soft cooked eggs are also easy enough to get down. I'm also not getting my fluids down because they are uncomfortable and give me that sitting above my stomach feeling too:( I drink bone broth and I add collagen powder which has 6.6g protein to amp it up. For some reason I find hot beverages easier to get down than cold ones. I actually called my doctor yesterday because he wants me on stage 3 diet but I just can't seem to tolerate it. We'll see what he comes back with.
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How will meals change
fatontheinside replied to chunkymonkey123's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@chunkymonkey123 I eat a dannon light & fit greek yogurt every single morning. I put a little bit of fresh fruit in it and then I don't eat again until lunch. I drink a decaf green tea in the morning and that seems to curb hunger too...I don't actually FEEL hungry but I know I eat when I'm bored or cant find anything else better to do. -
Returning to work
LosinLiz82316 replied to vegas_mimi's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@Charisma - I saw your greek yogurt post. I will say that I can easily eat 5-6oz of yogurt (5 months post-op) but if I eat 3-4oz of chicken I am totally stuffed - like I know my limit stuffed. You will get to that full feeling but for me - yogurt never made me feel FULL. I hope that makes sense. -
So I am still a bit worried because I can eat 5.4 oz pkg of Greek Yogurt and 1/4c cream of wheat Cereal which was my dinner tonight. Do you hit like a hard stop when you try to eat too much? I really am trying to be aware of one but not really getting that full feeling at all. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App
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Really need help with advancing food
sleevinpops replied to Jazzzyjay's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You can also add Protein powder to you foods, they have both flavored and unflavored. Isopure has a zero carb, zero sugar powder and 1/2 scoop in yogurt will give 20 grams. Also Trimino has a 7 gram protein, no sugar no calorie flavored Water. You can find them on Amazon. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
6 days out and I'm able to drink a lot of water
AGreenEyedWolf replied to jovanmurphysr's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm a week post op and I'm glad you asked this question because I also don't have much restriction with most clear liquids - thicker stuff like jello & yogurt I'm done at 2 to 3 teaspoons - and my protein shakes I can't do more than 2 oz at a time (that could be the taste, though LOL)but water, tea, even tomato soup - just seem to go right down, no problem. I think most liquids move through the stomach pretty quickly (I've seen it in person on the monitor when I did my upper GI before surgery and my leak test after, LOL) but stuff with more "substance" or that is more "solid" stops in there to get digested so it's easier to drink than to eat. -
How will meals change
FindingCarrie replied to chunkymonkey123's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have 3 meals and 2 to 3 Snacks per day. However, these snacks are not the bags of chips, candy bars or other garbage I would typically snack on. Now my snacks are 2 oz of cottage cheese, or 2 oz of yogurt...things like that. My meals right now are cooked veggies, but I have not progressed to meat yet. I pretty much time every meal and snack and force myself to eat around the same time because I am actually not hungry at all since surgery. I eat only to meet my Protein goals right now, not because I am hungry. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
Anyone else doing a 5 wk liquid diet?
nfreeman610 replied to nfreeman610's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So no meals. It's 2 Protein shakes, no sugar added juice 16 oz, 1 yogurt 4 oz, sugar free Jello, sugar free popcicles, Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm on day 2 and doing great...so far!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Really need help with advancing food
JamieLogical replied to Jazzzyjay's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Here's what my soft food diet looked like: Breakfast: Protein shake Morning Snack: String cheese Lunch: scrambled egg or shredded meat (pulled chicken or tuna salad) Afternoon Snack: Greek Yogurt Dinner: same concept as lunch Evening Snack: Protein Shake In the very early stages I couldn't fit in the morning and afternoon Snacks, but I worked my way up to them. -
Post-Op Getting Protein + Liquids in
pstarf replied to magnificent2015's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am having similar issues. Sleeved 1/17. I hate the isopure but it's really all I can get down. Did you try the little propel packets in your Water? Or even crystal light? Also my nausea is better when I eat "real food". I had a very scrambled egg and some fat free yogurt (not together) and I felt better. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App -
4 mos post op: looking for fresh ideas!
Julie norton replied to The New Kel's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
Refried beans and cheese. Very soft. Can work well. Yogurt. Tofu ( some do some don't) Sugar free pudding for a big treat! -
Pureed stage 2
mylighthouse replied to sleevedviolet's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
On the pureed stage, I liked to do canned chicken mashed up real well with a fork, with either plain yogurt or low fat mayo added to make chicken salad. I also did refried Beans with a bit of light sour cream on top. And I made a recipe for ricotta bake that was awesome. You can find it here at http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/ She is a former WLS patient with a great success story and she has recipes on her website including ones for the pureed stage. -
Sorry of this question has been asked over and over. I haven't read through all the previous topics, but I'm looking for ideas. I am 4 months post op and allowed to try anything as long as it is sugar free and low carbs. I have been existing on salmon, tuna, soft cooked chicken, soft veggies, cheeses and eggs for 3 months now. Getting boring!! Some things I like (and am hoping to incorporate into tasty dishes/recipes): Artichoke Onions Creams Roasted Red Bell Peppers Porabella mushrooms Garlic Chicken (if soft) All fish Steak- if extremely tender Eggs if not overcooked (Benedict is yummy) Thai seasonings and sauces Spinach Nut butters Bananas, Apples, Mandarins, Greek yogurts, low-cal dressings and dips I LOVE Pasta but I won't eat it- too many carbs. Looking for an alternative that is as satisfying! Not a fan of squash though. Cannot tolerate: ground beef or turkey, overcooked foods, breads, tough cuts of meat Looking for new, creative and tasty combinations and recipes with the foods I like and can tolerate! Anyone? :-)
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January 25th 2017 Sleevers... we are 1 week post-op...
AGreenEyedWolf posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
... and I don't know about you, but I'm super excited to be eating tomato soup!! LOL My leak test was the day after my surgery, so I did Clear liquids from tgen until now... I'm now allowed "full liquids" so my day has been pretty exciting (by newly VSG'd standards lol). I had 4 teaspoons of runny oatmeal for Breakfast, 4 teaspoons of yogurt and 3 ounces of a Premier Protein shake as a snack, and now I'm sipping creamy tomato Soup for lunch. How is everyone else doing?? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App -
Returning to work
FindingCarrie replied to vegas_mimi's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@"Charisma", I was sleeved on 1/17, and I told my husband 3 days after that I didn't think the doctor took out any of my stomach because I had absolutely no problems drinking, or taking any of my pill medications. Then i started my soft food stage, and BAM! There was the restriction I had read so much about. I can only fit about 2oz of cottage cheese, yogurt, or anything really right now. I assume this is going to get even tougher as I progress in to more dense foods, but I was so happy to finally feel that restriction. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
I am just at 2 weeks right now, and my doctor does not do a purée stage, so I am currently eating cottage cheese, yogurt, applesauce, well cooked veggies (soft enough to smash with your fork). In about 5 days I get to add eggs and well cooked Beans. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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February Surgery! Any buddies?
Lzpdc1 replied to lambypie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Day 5 post op... down 8 lbs! SW 230 58 female All and all a piece of cake! Surgery @ 7:30am Felt sick 1st day anesthesia... little rough! 2nd day way better! Went home by 2:00pm Day 3,4 Feeling pretty good! Had slight headache... not to bad! Day 5 Getting getting pretty tired of liquids... everything's is becoming to sweet two more days and my world opens up to pudding, yogurt, creamy Soups ( no down 8 lbs! meal... woohoo! Last two nights I Cooked dinner for my husband... (not that I had to) I wanted to - to test myself to the max now.... and expose myself to food temptation big time! (Cause Ya can't cheat or You can harm your new little pouch! ...(possible end up in the hospital! ) I have got to change the way I look at food...my picking and mindlessly eating...to rid myself of my old habits!!!! I can't believe how many times I "WOULD " of put food in my mouth.. while cooking dinner! It's was an eye opener to me! Taste here.. a pinch there! I think each week will be a journey of what works and what doesn't fit me! ....till tomorrow! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Surgery for a different reason
Berry78 replied to RNYNewbie's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Wowzers, there is so much to learn, and they really dumped you into the deep end. Time to learn to swim! Tons of good wls post op meal plans on youtube, along with the explanations behind it all. At this point, I recommend giving your tummy a break, concentrate on getting your liquids in. Start with Water. (Assuming water doesn't make you nauseated). Get the 1 oz medicine cups to measure out your portions. Drink 1/2 the oz, wait 5 minutes, drink the rest. Repeat. You should be able to consume at least 8 oz this way. If you vomit the water back up, time to call your surgeon. Assuming you keep the water down, do the same with a Protein shake. Good shake recipe: 1 cup plain greek yogurt, ripe banana, 4 tablespoons Peanut Butter, blend well. If it isn't sweet enough, add more banana. Can also add some Protein powder. Of course this makes quite a bit of shake that will take a while to consume. I'm concerned to hear about all the vomiting. Not good! If Vitamins don't agree with you, they make Vitamin Patches. Good luck! Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App
