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Thank you sleeveisa from Florida. I just sent a message to my Dr. and asked if he could prescribe liquid Calfatrate. I read on the forum that this seems to help people better than the pills. Will wait for him to respond. But for now I am back to basics, homemade broth, cream of wheat, yogurt etc... Thank you again !

I had issues with shakes after a while. Try different shakes - before surgery I liked the Protein powder shakes, but after surgery I could only tolerate the ready to drink Premier Protein ones. So try different stuff. Also, after surgery I had better luck with the more clear fruit drink protein stuff like syntrax nectar, I liked the roadside lemonade and would freeze it in ice pop type sleeves to make it easier to tolerate. Also, put Protein Powder (unflavored) in anything you do tolerate - like bouillon, yogurt, pudding, etc. And focus on fluids. While protein is super important, it's even more important to stay hydrated. Good luck, it does get better, just hang in there and keep trying!

I was sleeved on 11-29-2016 at the VA Medical Center in Palo Alto, CA. Surgeon was Dr. Eric Kubat. First of all, I can't say enough good things about the quality of care there. I went in for a simple sleeve and ended up spending 6 days in the ICU with heart and lung issues along with out of sight blood pressure problems. I was under anesthesia for 5 1/2 hours and almost died on the table, but I'm alive and feeling much better today. I walked into the hospital on the 29th and weighed in at 396 pounds. I'm male, 5'10" 57 years old. My weight today on Christmas Day, is 344 pounds, resulting in a current weight loss of 52 pounds! I was cleared to start eating foods(Protein only) on 12-15. I have since put down with no problems, chicken from costco (remove that skin!), honey baked ham, hummus, smoked salmon, cod, tuna fish, crab,shrimp, low fat cottage cheese, Greek yogurt , eggs and turkey. I've totally given up beef. I've had no instances of throwing up at all. I guess I've been blessed not getting sick at all. Once, I felt I ate too much and that was because I took in about 6 ounces instead of the 4 i was told, so I immediately cut back. Also, I take my food and chew it until it's almost a puree-like consistency. I once ate a meal in about 10 minutes, and was very uncomfortable with stomach cramps for about a half hour, so take your time or you may pay the price. My goal is to be healthy, whether it's 250 pounds or 180, as long as my vitals are good. Right now, my blood pressure is back to normal and my blood sugar is perfect, and i used to be at diabetic levels. Getting the surgery probably saved my life as I was unaware of my additional health problems. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on 11-29-2017 at the VA Medical Center in Palo Alto, CA. Surgeon was Dr. Eric Kubat. First of all, I can't say enough good things about the quality of care there. I went in for a simple sleeve and ended up spending 6 days in the ICU with heart and lung issues along with out of sight blood pressure problems. I was under anesthesia for 5 1/2 hours and almost died on the table, but I'm alive and feeling much better today. I walked into the hospital on the 29th and weighed in at 396 pounds. I'm male, 5'10" 57 years old. My weight today on Christmas Day, is 344 pounds, resulting in a current weight loss of 52 pounds! I was cleared to start eating foods(Protein only) on 12-15. I have since put down with no problems, costco chicken(remove that skin!), honey baked ham, hummus, smoked salmon, cod, tuna fish, crab,shrimp, eggs, low fat cottage cheese, Greek yogurt and turkey. I'm going to try lobster(no butter) tonight. I've totally given up beef. I've had no instances of throwing up at all. Once, I felt I ate too much and that was because I took in about 6 ounces instead of the 4 i was told, so I immediately cut back. Also, I take my food and chew it until it's almost a puree-like consistency. I once ate a meal in about 10 minutes, and was very uncomfortable with stomach cramps for about a half hour, so take your time or you may pay the price. My goal is to be healthy, whether it's 250 pounds or 180, as long as my vitals are good. Right now, my blood pressure is back to normal and my blood sugar is perfect, and i used to be at diabetic levels. Getting the surgery probably saved my life as I was unaware of my additional health problems. Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all!

Protein water, protein powders mixed with milk (more protein), add unflavored protein to soups and casseroles, shrimp, chicken salad, eggs, Greek yogurt with more protein powder, tuna fish, ground beef if tolerated, Kashi go lean cereal, cheese, cottage cheese.

I had bypass on Nov.22.The pain wasn't too bad and the pain meds controlled it.I was able to go to the bathroom with help at first.By the next day walking by myself .Walking is important because the gas pains will go away quicker.This is pain in your shoulders and back.Once I got home I did take stool softners first,then had to add miralax.I didn't need pain meds once I was home.I took off and on for a few days.After the first week I could add soft foods(Cottage Cheese,Yogurt) Didn't have too many problems. Has a lot to do with protein intake and fluid intake.It is slow at begining.Take small sipps all day.

I was sleeved 12/16/16. As of a week post op I really feel like I can drink Water without it being small sips and easily drink 8-12 oz in say 15-20 mins time with no problem. I'm also starting to be hungry with stomach growling daily. I seem to read how people can drink around 4 oz in an hour so I'm curious to hear from those a week out if they have seen in fairly big easing up on liquids going down quicker. I can even eat an entire yogurt cup diluted with milk in about 20 mins with no pain. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 10 days post opp and my surgeon and nut cleared me for one small can or pouch of tuna with fat free mayo and relish. It was amazing. I got tired of shakes and chicken noodle soup too. I am also eating Dannon oikos triple zero Greek yogurt to get my daily Protein goal of 80g in. One serving of that have 15g protein no fat or sugars. One serving of tuna have 22g with no fat and sugar. It's learning to know your limits all over again. I still lost 2 lbs overnight. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yeah real simple. Morning Premier Protein shake (11 oz - chocolate). lunch Premier Protein Shake (11 oz - vanilla). dinner Bariatric Advantage protein shake (powder I got from my doctor's office, blended with cold Water and crushed ice), either vanilla or chocolate. Snacks: 1 protein pudding (sugar-free Jello pudding mixed with one serving of Protein Powder and 8 oz of milk, would make 4 servings). also 3 or 4 sugar-free ice pops. Sometimes I'd have a fourth protein shake if I felt like it. Lots of water. I was allowed to have low-sodium broth, I tried it once and it was disgusting, too bland, inedible. I was also allowed some greek yogurt I think and milk but I never bothered. Strangely I never felt hungry at all, although most nights I got cravings for real food, mostly chicken parm. In 2 weeks I dropped exactly 25 lbs.

I'm still having pain and taking pain meds. I can tolerate the pain, except my blood pressure goes up significantly when I have pain and gives me the worst head ache. I'm going to have to request a refill. I'm sick of Protein shakes, but still sipping a bit each day. I prefer chicken broth with unjury protein added. Been able to get in more Water yesterday and today. Probably still not enough though. Also drinking some crystal light and G2, and having Popsicles and hello occasionally. Oh, and ate some yogurt yesterday, but I don't like yogurt much so it's hard to eat. Can't wait to eat some stage 2 foods. Thinking of making a chicken or tuna salad in my vita mix so I can eat that. Next week. My doctor said I could try a scrambled egg on day 10 and then some fish if the egg is tolerated. Looking forward to it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yeah that's weird I can have pudding and yogurt and cottage cheese now or so they said. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I would wait. I'm on liquids for two weeks and can't incorporate yogurt or pudding or Beans until the puréed stage! Katy W- Louisburg, NC DS scheduled for 12/26

Hi I'm 5 days post op and able to move to full liquid today. I had a Protein shake and it's made me feel really full and a little sick. All I want is real food. Do you think I can have refried Beans yet? Or do I need to wait till puréed stage? Should I just stick to Soup and pudding and yogurt till the next phase? I feel like refried beans are same consistency as pudding so is that ok? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I also use unjury and don't find that it has any gritty or chalkiness to it. Maybe you could add a little less unflavored Protein? Or, get in a couple of servings of Protein drinks instead of just the occasional one? I do agree and the experts say the protein is very important. I didn't really get my protein up where it needed to be until about 7-8 days post op. I used my Unjury Protein powder in refried Beans, yogurt, cottage cheese.... since you will be coming up on the pureed foods with a few days I assume, you might want to try the protein powder in some of these foods and see how it tastes for you. My favorite thing that I added protein powder to was cream of celery soup, but you have to be careful not to get it too hot or it will alter the texture.

What type of soup did you make? I'm struggling with the next few days of full liquids. For protein- what brand unflavored are you using? I find that unjury brand mixes in extremely well with my Greek yogurt. It is so so with my broth, but if I whisk it it's mostly dissolved. The Protein is what is helping your body heal so you do need it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all, I'm post op 11 days. Right now I'm still in my full liquids phase, and I made a bunch of Soup to help get past this phase. I added unflavored Protein and it has a gritty, chalky flavor which I can't stand. I love the soup, but without adding the unflavored protein I won't be meeting my protein goal. I want to give up on the 60-70 grams of protein I should be having, it sounds crazy to me.. besides the Greek yogurt and occasional Protein shake.. and then just really pick up on it when I start my puréed diet next week bc I will be able to have puréed chicken. Would this be really bad? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I space out mines Protein shakes. Example 4oz Breakfast, 4oz lunch,4oz for dinner. Snacks between meals popsicles, yogurt. If I eat Soup for lunch or dinner I will replace a snack with 4 oz of shake. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

style="margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#d8dde8;color:#5a5a5a;font:normal 13px helvetica, arial, sans-serif;position:relative;"> Hey BariatricPal Members! Merry Christmas, and Happy Hanukah to our Jewish friends! Season’s Greetings for those of you who are not celebrating a holiday now – it’s still a festive time when everyone can enjoy the uplifting spirit around town. As we near the end of a long season of tempting food, you may need a little help getting back on track or staying on track. Here are our offerings. Weight Loss on Christmas? A Personal Challenge Breaking the Slump: Make a Healthy Choice Now! The Holidays, Your Family, and Weight Loss Surgery Hopefully this newsletter can help you keep your weight loss goals in mind and give you a little push to inch closer to hitting them. After reading the newsletter and spending some quality time with your loved ones, don’t forget to head on over to the BariatricPal Forums so you can share your tips and ideas with all of the BariatricPal members! Merry Christmas! Sincerely, Alex Brecher Founder, BariatricPal Weight Loss on Christmas? A Personal Challenge The weight loss surgery journey itself is a bumpy road, and recent weeks may have been even tougher as the holiday spirit has taken over. High-calorie, fatty, sugary foods have been everywhere, and gift shopping, family obligations, and holiday parties may have been eating into the time you might otherwise have spent exercising or planning healthy meals. So, what do you say to a challenge to lose weight this Christmas? The idea may sound crazy, but it is actually possible if you try hard. Here are our suggestions for a weight loss Christmas Day. Christmas dinner the WLS Way The totals for a full-blown Christmas dinner can be somewhere between staggering and horrifying. You yourself may have indulged in a few such dinners in the past. Between the ham or turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, casseroles, and Desserts, plus some alcohol and a bit of nibbling on appetizers and nuts, you can have 5,000 or more calories on this single day. Yuck – that’s 1.5 pounds of fat! Here is a more reasonable Christmas Day scenario to consider. Breakfast: Festive Protein pancakes with 1 cup sliced strawberries (150 calories) Meet ‘n’ Greet Appetizers 1 cup fresh cut vegetables with yogurt-based dip (100 calories) Red, white, and green Christmas skewers with cherries, peeled apples or pears, and green grapes. (100 calories) chocolate Coated Protein Puffs Soy Snacks (150 calories) Christmas Dinner 3 ounces of ham or skinless turkey or duck breast with mustard (150 calories) Green bean frittata – a high-protein, low-calorie substitute for green bean casserole (100 calories) Green salad with Light Dressing ½ cup pureed sweet potatoes sprinkled lightly with crushed pecans and sugar (or honey or low-calorie sugar substitute) (200 calories) 1 medium baked apple with cinnamon, served with light or sugar-free whipped topping (150 calories) Later Snacks Protein Cocoa or Mocha (100 calories) 1/2 ounce mixed nuts (100 calories) (Don’t forget to use coupon code BPNEWSLETTER10 for a 10% discount of your first order!) Savor Your Treat Don’t forget to leave room for a treat. That’s right, even WLS patients deserve a treat. Just make sure: It’s one that you really, really want. You can tolerate it (some treats are too sugary or fatty for your post-op digestive system, and even a small serving can make you feel sick). You take only a small amount and count the calories. In the sample Christmas Day menu shown above, there is room for another 200 to 400 calories from your treat while still staying under 1,500 to 1,800 for the day. Those calories can get you any two of the following: A half-cup of mashed potatoes with gravy. A half-cup of bread or rice-based stuffing. A 1-inch sliver of pecan, pumpkin, or another kind of pie. A small square of fudge. A small dinner roll with a pat of butter. A half-cup of eggnog. Get Moving, for So Many Reasons It’s a busy day, but surely you can find a few minutes to get in a short walk or workout. There are so many reasons to get moving in the morning or during the day. Burn calories and boost metabolism. Keep yourself motivated as you notice how good it feels to get moving rather than eat. Take time away from the food because when you are walking, you are not eating. Bond with your children, nieces, or nephews; with your out of town relatives; or with your significant other. Breaking the Slump: Make a Healthy Choice Now! One bad day of eating does not make a habit, but a six-week period does. A skipped workout or two doesn’t get you out of shape, but a month of inactivity makes you sluggish. A single bad weigh-in is no cause for alarm, but a few weeks of climbing numbers is reason to take heed. The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas can put you in a weight loss slump. Over time, your can get weaker and those poor decisions can get easier. While a bite of a cookie might have made you feel guilty in early November, the whole cookie and a second one may be par for the course now. Snap out of it! It is time to get out your slump. If the thought of reversing all those bad habits at once is too much, take heart. You can put yourself on the right path with a single decision. One good decision can increase your confidence and lead to more good decisions. You could: Make your own 200-calorie Breakfast sandwich with Protein Pancakes, a fat-free slice of cheese, and egg whites instead of hitting the drive-through for a 500-calorie breakfast biscuit. Schedule a short walk with a neighbor – no backing out! Log your food for a day, no matter how bad you know the numbers will be. Step on the scale if you’ve been avoiding it. How will you break your slump? The Holidays, Your Family, and Weight Loss Surgery As hard as the food and lifestyle around the holidays may be for you as a weight loss surgery patient, your family can make things even harder. You can prevent them from knocking you off your game by being prepared for what to expect and how to handle it. Problem: Pressure to Go Off Your Diet Saying no is just one of those things you have to learn how to do in life. Refusing your relatives’ offer of freshly baked Christmas bread or Christmas Cookies made “just for you” is difficult. They may feel that you are rejecting them. Practicing ahead of time can help. A simple, “No, thanks” can do wonders, and it leaves no room for argument. You could elaborate with variations such as “No, thanks, I’m not hungry,” “No, thanks, my doctor says I can’t eat that anymore,” or, “Not right now, thanks. It’s already great to get to see you!” Problem: Unwanted Comments on Your Weight or Weight Loss If you got your WLS in the past year, you may have dropped several pounds since relatives from out of town saw you. They may be overly reactive to your weight loss. Or, they could have the opposite reaction and say something discouraging about how they expected you to lose more weight by now. Whatever they say, do not let them throw you off your game. Problem: Lack of Acceptance of Your WLS They are not living your life, and they do not know exactly what you have gone through. A lack of understanding about what WLS is and how a WLS lives can inspire negative comments. You can choose to ignore them, or try to explain your WLS to them. You can also try to include them in your routine, such as inviting them on a walk or asking for their help in your kitchen while they’re in town. You can grow closer and develop a better understanding. Again, Happy Holidays! Enjoy this special time with family and friends, and make it a safe and healthy time for yourself and your loved ones. Thanks for spending some time with the newsletter, and we look forward to seeing you on the forums! · Unsubscribe from all BariatricPal E-Mail.

Hi! I was sleeved on 12/21 too! I'm in Brooklyn, 42 (but fresh to death), 5'2 HW241 SW 234. I bought a fancy scale and I am not even thinking of weighing myself yet. I also had a hernia that was repaired. I did out patient so I had mine at 6:30 am and was home by 3. Although It's like a mini hospital in my bedroom now from the things they sent home with me. I feel good today. Sad that I can't drink big gulps of Water. I'm drinking homemade Protein shakes. Frozen berries, whey, almond milk and Greek yogurt. I can't handle the pre made ones. I am barely getting anything down tho, hopefully tomorrow I can do better. My issue comes from a small spasm in my stomach, like a cramp I get sometimes after I swallow. Maybe it's from the hernia being fixed tho. But it's slowly going away. And I farted today too!!! I was so happy. And then one tiny poop came too. I was so happy I had to see it before I flushed it. The 1st and 2nd day were so bad that I'm honestly surprised at how fast I feel better. The first days I couldn't even talk- the nausea and gas pain paralyzed me. My husband made bone broth for me that has 15gm of protein so I am looking forward to that. It takes 48 to 60 hours to make though, but supposed to be very healthy for you. Thanks everyone for sharing your posts, made me feel better to read. -paige Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

2 weeks out there was no way I could have traveled. I was sleeved on March 1, 2016 and up until a few weeks ago at 9 months out, I was still puking my guts out. Nearly. Every. Day. When I would travel for a weekend I made sure to take things with me that were "friendly." Greek yogurt and Jello have been the two things that consistently stay down. Best of luck to you on your birthday adventure, and do use your friends for support, whatever that might entail. Sent from my iPhone

I'll be 6 days postop on Christmas. Doctor said I could try yogurt and cottage cheese by day 4, will try later today. If that goes well, would it be okay to try some thinned mashed potatoes or yams, or.. something usually served for the holiday? Would powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury mix in okay with those? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks everyone. 12 days to go! Doing liquid diet for 2 weeks to shrink liver so I got a tub of Phood Meal Replacement powder, and some Soup, yogurt, v8, juice, and oatmeal. I'm starving.....lol. It's all worth it though. :-) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I ended up staying two nights in the hospital with them considering keeping me for a third, however it was up to me if I wanted to stay or not. Only Ativan would work for me and luckily mid day yesterday everything clicked and I felt much better. They sent me home with liquid Ativan and I did okay eating stage two today. Yogurt went down a lot better than cream of chicken though! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oikos Triple Zero Greek Yogurt. Zero fat, zero extra sugar (besides what is naturally in the fruit). The carbs are within my surgeon's requirements and *drumroll* it has 15 grams of Protein. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Total disconnection between the head and tummy. And totally had issues with any type of liquid for 2/3 weeks. Today is my 1 month anni! I can drink normal. And I lived on yogurt for full liquids. I just took milk and watered it down and made freezy pops. Worked well with gas issues. I did the same thing with Jello. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App