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Hi all, im on day 2 of this two week diet before surgery and im dying with protein shakes, jello, water. Im taking broth as well. Does anyone have any more suggestions please? Sent from my motorola one 5G ace using BariatricPal mobile app
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4oz coconut milk 4oz 1% milk or other Cinnamon to taste 1 cap coconut extract 3 equate art sweetener Thicken up drink thickener 2 scoops Chill throughly before drinking One scoop vanilla protine powder Absolutely delicious, I was craving Horchata and came up with this! Sent from my SM-G781U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Well its exactly one year since I got my sleeve. I am so glad that I was able to do this. I cannot believe the difference in myself. As the pounds fell off, I gained my independence and gained myself-esteem back. That alone was worth every penny it cost me. I was beginning to become a hermit, happy to stay home and never face anyone again. Yes, the preop diet was hard. I was sick and nauseated for weeks after and my recovery was slow. Would I do this again? in a heartbeat, I wish I could have done it years ago. If you are thinking about the surgery and are still on the fence. If I could do this, you can too
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November 2022 Surgery Buddies
Steph-K replied to Crystal Leifheit's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I’ll have mine next week!!! -
The surgeon gave me three choices that my insurance takes and I called one. That was Wednesday and I had an appointment for two weeks later that day. I need to know what they will charge me before I show up. I have Medicare and I will start calling Monday.
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I'm going on 7 weeks post op and have struggled. I haven't hit 60 oz in quite a while. I did go to the doctor to check in, but they didn't feel like I was dehydrated enough. I wish I could get an IV to see if it made a difference, honestly. I can go all day without peeing. Yesterday I was able to hit goal, so I hope that I can continue that.
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25lb more to go to reach my goal weight. Decided to weigh myself a week or so early from my usual 4th of the month. getting there. 6 more pounds and i will be under 200 So that is my goal for the next week and a half is to loose as much of that 5lb as possible lol.
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Food Before and After Photos
ms.sss replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
so yesterday while i was cooking dinner, i cut myself a (smallish) slice of cake i made and got about halfway though when i started feeling sick. i think it was a combination of dumping and lactose intolerance (didn't take my lactose pill cuz i somehow forgot that there was a whole lotta cream and mascarpone in there!!) anyhoo, barfed a little, pooped alot, and promptly passed out; then woke up starving this morning cuz i slept through dinner and my insides have been throughly cleaned out from the barfing and the pooping. so my breakfast of champions (of sorts): crackers, pate, cheese and figs (and like 3 glasses of water beforehand): 311 calories. almost ate it all. -
Pain On The Right Side Of Belly Button
KrysRev85 replied to TamaraS's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh am I glad to know this pain will go away but I’m so uncomfortable when I’m trying to sleep I’m literally sitting up on the couch right now… been taking the Tylenol and just was icing. But whoa man…I go back to work next week and I’m praying it’s gone by then… I may hit my doc up if it don’t go because I hate being uncomfortable when I sleep… I’m 24 days post op and definitely taking it slow…but man oh man… -
Drinking water with meals and other post-op fears
Arabesque replied to LMorales's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
Lifestyle changes are a major part of any long term weight loss & maintenance plan regardless of whether you have surgery or not. To return to eating the same way as you did before is a guarantee of weight regain. How & what you eat in the long term is up to you & how to manage it so it works with your lifestyle. Many are more flexible in their food choices & eat foods which may be considered unhealthy at times. But they don’t do it everyday, watch portion sizes & they accept it will result in a some regain & maintenance at a higher weight. It’s all about balance & sustainability. It’s important to keep to the no fluids 30 mins before & after eating while you’re losing to avoid filling up on them & flushing the food through your tummy more quickly. Plus you’ll be sipping & drinking all through the day so you won’t really feel thirsty at meal times. As time passes you’ll discover the amount of time you need to leave before & after eating. It may just be 5 minutes. And you eventually won’t miss drinking while eating. Just another of the new habits you’ll adopt. Taking vitamins long term isn’t always needed with a sleeve. The only reason you may need to continue to take additional vitamins is because you are lacking in something. I haven’t taken vitamins since 8 months post surgery. My blood work showed & continues to show I’m not lacking in anything & have no need to take supplements. Except, this year we realised my vitamin D levels drop in winter so I take D only then. Nothing to do with the surgery - just me & my sun avoidance ( am very fair). I weigh 2kgs more now than I did at my lowest weight. I put on the weight at the end of last year after a necessary dietary change (don’t absorb protein well since my gall was removed) & a medication change. Don’t like it but accept it for what it is. Sometimes things are beyond your control. I’ve never been able to maintain like this after weight loss. I’d be regaining in a couple of weeks after a diet. I work at it every day. I watch what & how much I eat. Don’t exercise as such but have a series of stretches, sit ups & resistance bands exercises I do almost every day. A lot of this is discovering what you need & what works for you. -
You've still lost 40 pounds, which is a lot. I did feel a bit bad, reading all the posts here from people who have lost 40+ and 50+ pounds, when I've only lost 36. Still, I've never lost more than 10-15 pounds in the last ten years or more, and always ended up gaining them back. Normally, I'd lose the 10 pounds or so in a few weeks, then stall no matter what I did, and then regain. Sometimes slowly, sometimes more quickly. Sometimes I'd manage to keep 10 pounds off for a while, but it always ended the same way. So, in that context, 36 is not too shabby. I hope I too will get to the 40+ pounds lost soon, maybe even this year.
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November 2022 Surgery Buddies
Merri Beth replied to Crystal Leifheit's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thank you, i am trying to stay positive. These protein shakes are almost unbearable at this point though. I am so glad i found the unflavored isopure still its hard I have two weeks liquids so everyday seems endless to just get to surgery date. -
November 2022 Surgery Buddies
Margolots replied to Crystal Leifheit's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I started my preop diet today and I will be going to surgery on November 30 in San Antonio the diet so far it hasn’t been too bad I’m allowed to proteins shakes a day 3 ounces of lean protein meat and a cup of veggies and I am allowed to have two sugar-free Jell-O today -
2 week pre-op diet help!
catwoman7 replied to MChaney's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
believe it or not, my two-week pre-surgery diet was more restrictive than yours. I was only allowed no-calorie fluids, 4-5 protein shakes, sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicles, and one cup of broth or tomato juice a day. -
Food Before and After Photos
ms.sss replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
(very) late breakfast/lunch. everytime we go to Costco, we pick up a bucket of chicken wings from the snack bar (so cheap and so good!) Ate 3 with hot and bbq sauces, and an espresso martini beforehand (not shown). 314 cals for the wings and the drink (i would've had a salad, but there was no romaine in stock at my local Costco. romaine has been low on supply for the past several months, and like 50% more expensive than normal, man. geez) p.s. i am looooong overdue for a manicure! my nails are like crazy long talons these days!! 😂 -
Nov 16 surgery date, bored of protein shakes
kcuster83 replied to SageIce's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I built up taking bigger sips as I went to see how I did and what my limit was. For me, it only was uncomfortable for maybe 30 seconds so it wasn't a big deal if I went to far at first. Now, I don't think I have a limit. I can chug about 1/3 or more of a bottle of water at once although I do feel full for a few minutes after. But it passes within a few minutes. I was worried about having to sip my life away so I was super relieved to get back to normal drinking. -
Hi MChaney, every program is different and should follow your programs guidelines. Mine was different in which I could have some real protein but that was my program You can ask your team about including some turkey breast and veggies and get their approval. I would also invite you to reflect on your decision, is one day being traded for a better life. I chose this week for surgery knowing well I will skip my fav holiday, but some things are just worth it. Sent from my SM-G960U1 using BariatricPal mobile app
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I am currently 5 weeks post op and have found that I am way more happy about the non-scale victories than I am with losing pounds. So, I thought that I'd make a forum where we can all celebrate our non-scale victories! Whether it be wrapping a bath towel fully around you, getting in your car when someone else has parked too close, or maybe even that you did 20 minutes on the treadmill for the first time ever! Let's celebrate these wins!
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Hey folks I need advise please! They put me on the two week pre-op diet today and I'll post their guidelines below. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, can I get by with cheating just tmro if I stuck to just about meat and veggies? Will that impact me if I have Thanksgiving dinner? This is also odd, they told me I am to have NOTHING but what's on the list.. that includes meat and eggs... That's protein so I dont understand why I can't have that? Even if it's tuna or something. Can I get some advise please, I'm really frustrated. If need be I'll stay home and not go to Thanksgiving but I don't want to have to do that if I don't have to. Pre-op guidelines Diet guidelines: Low Calorie, 800 calories per day At least 60 grams of protein per day Protein meal replacement shakes Bariatric Advantage[emoji2400] Meal Replacement (available for purchase in office) Ensure Max Protein Shake Equate High Performance Protein Shake Equate Whey Protein Powder Fairlife Core Power or Nutrition Plan Protein Shakes GNC Total Lean Shake 25 Muscle Milk Pro Series Premier Protein Smoothie King Gladiator or Lean 1 Unjury Protein Powder What to include in your diet: Meal Replacements / Protein supplements: 3-5 meal replacement shakes per day Whey protein with at least 20 grams of protein per serving (soy or vegan options available if whey intolerant) Soups: Bouillon, broths, and low-fat cream soups Avoid soups containing noodles, rice, meat, and other food chunks Milk and Dairy: Skim or 1% milk, Almond, Soy, Lactaid, or Fairlife Light yogurt, Nonfat Greek yogurt No ice cream! J Other: Sugar free pudding, sugar free Jell-O, sugar free popsicles Vegetable juice Beverages: should be sugar free and calorie free Aim for at least 64 ounces of total fluids per day Water with Crystal Light, sugar free Kool-Aid, sugar free water flavorings Unsweet iced tea or coffee (decaffeinated preferred) No carbonated beverages, no alcohol, no fruit juices You may have 1-4 cups of non-starchy vegetables per day to satisfy hunger. Broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers (pickles are okay), green beans, lettuce, peppers, spinach, squash, tomatoes DO NOT EAT peas, corn, or potatoes (starchy vegetables) Sent from my SM-G781U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Accidently been drinking coffee
Tomo replied to BrightNights's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Every program is different. No restrictions for coffee or tea pre or post op as per my surgeon and team. Coffee offered to me right after I woke up from surgery. I drink about 3 cups a day. I have never had issues. -
Drinking water with meals and other post-op fears
chelsea325 replied to LMorales's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
While any reason or concern we have is completely valid, the pro's outway the con's. Yes, you have to change the way you eat forever but with the strict diet phases over the first 4-8 weeks, you learn everything you need to know. The first month is the hardest. I was worried I wouldn't be disciplined enough to follow it but after 80% of your stomach is removed you really don't have a choice but to follow it. By the time your body allows you to tolerate more, you're already set up with those healthy habits. You can do this! -
Accidently been drinking coffee
St77 replied to BrightNights's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
As mentioned above, every team is different. My team was pretty strict, not even decaf was allowed. At 3 months I could start with a limited amount of decaf coffee and at 6 months, 1 cup of coffee with caffeine was allowed. -
3.5 weeks PO Gastric Sleeve DUMPING?!
BrightNights replied to nhskigal's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was told to start on eggs at week 3, but i just get painful cramps and liquid poop and that's just from eating a teaspoon or 2. They also said avocados and bananas might be too tough, but with my ninja blender, it's perfectly puree and those 2 things i can eat all of within about 90 mins and feel great after. Puree beef with gravy is also fine for me, but i can only eat a few teaspoons over an hour. Might be your body saying "This isnt a food i'm ready for yet" if that's the case, maybe skip it and try another food. -
Hi Bariatric Pals So I found out today from a friend who had the gastric sleeve 1 week before me, that you can't have coffee/Caffeine for 1-3 months post op. I had no idea. I tried to call my surgeons office but they're away overseas until mid December. I will stop drinking my morning coffees from now on, but I'm only a few weeks post PO and I've had coffee with almond milk for the past 5 days. So I'm freaking out. I haven't had any Nausea or acid reflux, 😰 I'm just worried that I may have done something really bad. Any advice on this?
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November 2022 Surgery Buddies
KimA-GA replied to Crystal Leifheit's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
11/3 surgery… 20 days post op… infection nearly cleared.. incisions are healing up, a couple already done… feeling good overall!! Still not on par with liquids and food (purée) is a chore but I am ok with that…had zero excitement for purée or any of the food things I was looking forward to pre surgery but I guess that comes with the new normal… getting waves of emotional… that’s expected but always exhausting… no regrets so far even with the setback! it’s also weird I have both more energy and a lot less stamina… when I am going, I can go faster and with more pep in my step.. but I am still crashing by early evening … getting better since I can stay up past nine now which I didn’t for the first two weeks …. hope everyone is doing well!
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