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Day 4 post-op!
GraceysMommy09 replied to GraceysMommy09's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh and the protein shakes I am NOT able to stomach those at all!! I'm eating the absolute zero protein yogurt from oikos that has 15 grams of protein bam!!! Lol so I eat about 2 of those a day and get the rest of my protein from meats that I eat. I try to stay away from carbs especially noodles and bread. My stomach doesn't like them too well. I'm occasionally able to stomach them but they don't have protein so I don't try to fill up on them. Let me know how things are going with the rest of u guys -
Post Op Foods - Returning to Work
Ldyvenus replied to BusyMom945's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have little one too. We eat alot of chicken now. I didn't really freeze much. But I've got cheese sticks, yogurt, shaved black forest ham, Whisps, and vegetarian vegtable soup on hand all of the time. -
I bought the Bariatric Fusion online. Google it. Day2 all i could drink was protein meal replacements....now i just have 1 a day for breakfast...when i eat a lowfat yogurt I mix 1 scoop of beneprotein into it. Its made by carnation and can be purchased at certain drug stores. Its odorless and tasteless. I mix into almost everything I can to get the protein value up. You can google it also...it's what they use for people who r on feeding tubes but u can add it to food....
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Wow. I thought just 4 weeks of liquids (also no yogurt or pudding, just liquids) before going into soft foods was harsh. Geez Louise. So for 6 mths, no salads? luv salads. And no mashed potatoes? They're on my soft food list (even tho the PA in my office HATES any carbs, the MD suggests potatoes as one of the first soft foods we eat). Good luck! I really mean that, not to sound sarcastic or anything. I hope it doesn't sound sarcastic??? Does your dr give reasons why you have to wait 6 mths for certain items? I'm under the understanding that your staples are totally healed after 2 mths - that you should be able to tolerate any food then. At least I'm praying that I can!!!
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I'm still on liquids, but this is what my surgeon's program guide has listed. We have four phases, as follows: Phase 1, liquids (no yogurt, pureed Soup, or cottage cheese - only true liquids) for one month; Phase 2, purees (no fruits or veggies or anything grain-based allowed, no pureed soup) for another month, Phase 3, soft foods (no starchy veg or anything grain-based allowed) for four months, Phase 4 - starting at six months after surgery - anything allowed in moderation as long as you meet your nutrient goals. This phase is for the rest of your life. So: -Protein bars - not until stage four (six months out) as they are considered starchy foods -Peanut Butter - stage two, purees, one month after surgery -Nuts - stage four, six months after surgery -Cooked veggies - stage three, two months after surgery, unless they are starchy veg such as potatoes, in which case stage four, six months after surgery. -Salads - stage four, six months after surgery -Sashimi - if pureed, then in stage II, one month after surgery. If not pureed, then stage three, two months after surgery.
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hi every1 I hope everyone is doing fine !!! my name is Micaela, i had my surgery last friday and i feel great the only complication was that one of my cuts got infected but im taking antibiotics already, so i hope it goes away soon. I weight my self today and I lost 12 kilos already =) I am so so so happy My only problem now is that im getting a bit hungry !! is this normal ????? I been drinking liquids from saturday last week so tomorrow will be 1 week (7days) ONLY Water AND TEA COZ I CAN TAKE ANYTHING ALSO..... but now i have no idea what i have to eat from tomorrow. CAN ANY1 HELP ME PLEASE !!!!!!!! I WAS THINKING OF HAVING THE NEXT MEALS please tell me if this is right or not. JELLY YOGURTS SPENICH AND chicken CREAM Protein drinks IS THIS ALRIGHT ?? AND WHAT ALSO CAN I HAVE ? HOPE I HEAR FROM SOME1 SOON GOD BLESS YOU ALL X X
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Thanks so much. The smoothies didn't come out the best. I tried an orange one and a strawberry one with yogurt. Did NOT like the yogurt in it. So, I'll be experimenting with the leftover strawberries this afternoon. I'll add the Protein in it as well. Hopefully, I can figure SOMETHING out. he he he Psst....I haven't weighed myself yet today. And I'm not going to!!! he he he
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Thanks for the recioes. I look forward to try these recipes when I am on solids. I have yet to find any soft food recipes. Seems like everything I eat just truns into GASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. I eat mostly fish, soft veggies, yogurt, low sodium V8, applesauce and scrambled eggs. I had my surgery 2 weeks ago and still stuggling with gas pains and constipation. I would gladly accept any recommendations anyone has on this.
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I am on solids.. Have been for about 6 weeks..I only take in about 700 calories give of take. My meals daily are: 5 oz of Greek yogurt for breakfast, 4 oz of cottage cheese for lunch and for dinner a protein shake or 4 oz of chicken... I do have a few cheese sticks during the day (60 calories).. Lately, I've been eating more cheese sticks and even had a fried chicken wing ( which made me so sick).. I even went as far as having a few chips yesterday. I don't know what my cravings are lately.. I haven't been waiting 30 min to drink.. How long will I have to do that? I thought that was just when I was on a soft diet. Maybe I will start doing that... Does it really work? But I still feel so hungry and I'm tempted to eat the "bad" things again! I don't want to go back to that way????.
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OMG! THis is the absolute truth for the majority of us here. I simply don't buy it except on rare occasions, I do buy greek yogurt though and put whipped cream on it.... So delicious with just a little bit of sugar. Love it. Thanks for sharing this John....
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Post OP day 11 gaining weight?
Graygr82 replied to Graygr82's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks for the support. I lost 6 lbs after discharge (I waited a few days to weight myself because I am a nurse and know the weight gain from the Iv fluids was going to happen) but after waiting 5 days I had gained 3 lbs. Right now I am drinking about 32 oz of protein shake mixed with light and fit Greek non-fat yogurt to make 64 grams of protein a day and about another 40 oz of water or low cal/no cal fluids. My diet advanced to puréed soft foods such as tuna or chicken moistened and mashed potatoes as well as cottage cheese and soft foods. No real problems with digestion this far, broths and soups are good as well. I am definitely trying to watch the sodium intake. I guess I'm just nervous I'm eating the wrong things but I'm following my physicians plan. Thanks -
So I had my sleeve done on the 18th.. Just now getting out the hospital and getting home to settle in. Been drinking 3-4 liters of water a day plus some little sorbets and yogurts here and there! Is there one who can tell me about the swelling and how long it usually lasts? How soon do you see changes in the tummy?
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I had my lap band surgery in Mexico on 9/9/09 and have not had any solid foods since! I went for Xrays and even saw Dr. Fielding at NYU and was told that the band was tight even with no saline in it. So I am living with this band for almost 5 years and have only lost 50 lbs bringing me to 330 lbs. Have arthritis in hips and knees and need cane to get around. But was told if I can lose weight that the mobility would be much better. I live on Fage yogurt and Boost protein drinks/ NO more. Anyone else have a similar problem?????????????
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No Solid Food Since Surgery/9/9/09?
monjoy replied to monjoy's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Jack, I believe that after seeing Dr. Fielding and the Xrays that my impression was that the band that was inserted could possibly be a smaller size then I needed. I had this done in Mexico because at the time my insurance would not pay for the procedure. I was not diabetic and my blood pressure was excellent. It still cost me over 5000 out of pocket but at the time was my only choice. You give me congratulations on my weight loss but I am still morbidly obese at 330. Think about having 3 yogurts and 2 to 3 boost drinks per day for almost 5 years. With those calories I should be 250 lbs, which is my fighting weight. I exploded up to 443 after losing my wife and brother in the same year, but was about 380 when I had the surgery. The fact that I am only able to get around with a cane adds insult to injury. Even without the exercise I should have dropped a lot more weight. AND yes I have had my metabolism checked. The best part is I never have to decide on what is for dinner. But honestly this has been the most frustrating situation for me. -
I had my one week follow-up. The doc and NUT deceided to advance me to pureed foods. I was sooo excited. I came home and had a few bites of plain Greek yogurt. It was heaven. Before surgery, I wouldn't have liked it plain! I am becoming more and more thankful for this tool everyday!!
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Hello..new to the club and lost!
NikkiPanchal replied to LadyHash's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I also got banded on July 23rd! Today is the 28th and I feel pretty good. I still can not bend over and have some difficulty getting out of bed, but other than that, I feel pretty good. I am on liquid still for three weeks before I start puree food. I am drinking chicken broth, Water, and Protein shakes. I got a book with all sorts of protein recipes in it. I also am eating low carb yogurt, sugar free pudding and Jello. I am having a hard time getting my protein in because I get full and then do not drink for a while. I have lost 12 pounds since the 23rd. Good luck and I hope you get better soon! -
Our program starts us out on Protein shakes. My surgeon only wants us on them so that we can keep up our protein during the first few stages. After that, he wants us to eat our meals. Three meals, no Snacks. I had kept eating yogurt and Beans and drinking the shakes so I stalled out my weight loss. Now I eat eggs, cheese, moist chicken, tuna, salmon, turkey- things that I chew up but fill my pouch. He said the pouch needs to feel full. Having said that, everyone should follow their own surgeon's plan. One thing I noticed is that all the surgeons have different ideas of what works.
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We have a store in Jersey caled Trader' Joe's - it's a quirky store with fresh unique organic type items. Wegman's is another place that has yummy choices. I feel renewed engery buying some interesting foods. I ordered a Bento Lunchbox as seen on : http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/ It wasn't cheap, but I thought it could make packing a lunch fun!! Some things I bought at Trader Joes:' A tub of Greek yogurt/dressing the kind they put on Gyros. (it had low calories) I picked up a lonnng skinny cucumber that I plan on chopping up and mixing with some organic tomatoes for a cucumber/tomato salad. I bought a fish stew-had it for dinner-yummy. I bought an Eggplant and Garlic spread that I can using for dipping or mixing with something. I bought mozz balls in olive oil and spices (I know I can ony have 1 or 2 of these do to calories, but they will go good in my Bento box! So hopefully this will make eating a little more interesting by trying new things. If you are stuck in a rut try going to one of these stores and experiment with different foods. Go to eggface's website to get some ideas. I had to really watch the calories because a lot of the things in the store are healthy, but not necessarily ow in calories. On a separate note , I had my very first NSV today!! Even though the scale hasn't budged in 2 weeks, I feel thinner and I notice it when I wear tops. Today a secretary at my job looked stunned and said "You are losing weight!!" I said "Yep, I lost a little" of course she asked what I was doing and I said watching what I am eating. So that felt good!!
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I made egg flour soup. Boiled chicken and used the broth and swirled eggs in it. Then strained it was great and ok by my doc. I was also creative with my drinks add yogurt, pudding mix SF. There are several ideas available on the internet. Have fun and best of luck to you. I did the liq diet for three weeks I am now on one meal a day and the rest liq. its not all that bad
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Sweet I had the same problem I used milk of magnesia but my dr suggested doing a fiber supplement she said because we can become dependent on the laxative and it will make our job of going harder! I personally make sure that I have at least a couple grams of fiber per day and that has helped a lot also I'm kinda lactose intolerant so I try to eat a yogurt every other day!
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Btw...eat tons of yogurt cuz one of the side effects to taking all those anti biotics is yeast infection....n thats not fun!
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I don't know how I did this. For the first two weeks I was on Clear liquids and stuck to it except for a couple times when I had some mashed potatoes or a blended Soup. I'm supposed to be on full liquids until the 8th and then mushies. I just felt so good I started eating solids, albeit very healthy ones. I have lost 30 pounds all together (18 post-op) and hit a stall at 3 weeks that seems to have broken today after I went down a pound. THE QUESTION: Should I go a step back and go back totally on full liquids? It doesn't seem like cream Soups are all that healthy, but I still do cottage cheese and yogurt every day. Cucumber gave me pause, but broccoli, carrots, squash and Beans are fine. In fact, there is nothing I can't seem to eat so far. eggs, cheese, chicken, pork, beef, fish - all fine. I didn't do this flippantly, It just seemed to be feel normal. I go between 550-650 calories a day. Here is a days menu: Total 591 Cals. 22.7 Fat (g) 28.9 Carbs (g) 69.3 Protein (g) Milk, 2% fat 6 oz MaxProteinVanilla 1 serving Tuna, fresh raw 3 oz Somersaults Pacific Sea Salt 1/2 serving (Low carb, high protein cracker things) Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 2% 1/4 cup Cucumber 5 slices Cheese,Blue 1/8 cup Cheese,Ricotta 1/8 cup Salami,dry 1 slice P.S. The Salami and riccota cheese is an Eggface recipe in which you take a slice of salami, put it into a mini muffin pan and fill it with ricotta cheese seasoned with spices and topped with a tiny bit of mozzerella cheese. They are savory little protein cupcakes that are to die for. I made mine smaller and cut the egg yolk. The greek yogurt and gorganzolla or blue cheese is another Eggface recipe. It makes a great dip. Everything she makes is geared with protein in mind. If you dip your meats or veggies, you may as well do it high protein instead of using commercial dressings or sauces.
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New here - just had sleeve done
FabBy50 replied to EdZinVA's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
CONGRATS ED!! Yes a lot of times you will come home heavier, but as you found out it falls right back off! Getting your walks in is very important too, looks like you are doing a great job! As far as the pureed foods, there are a lot of them you can grab on the go. Cottage cheese, yogurt etc. You will find that you are still able to do your cooking and go out to a nice dinner. My husband and I love to dine out, I usually make it through 1/4-1/3 of the meal. I just take the rest home with me. That has been very different for me, I used to clean my plate everytime!! You will be able to eat all foods, just smaller amounts! I have had NO problems and I have tried all foods. Good luck and happy losing!! -
I am 7 days post op & get what you are saying. It is especially hard around the holidays. What helps me when my kids are eating stuff in my presence: sip on a Protein shake or eat some protein enriched pudding, or a delicious flavor of Greek yogurt (banana cream). This is what I did in the movie theater yesterday and it totally helped. It also helps to get out of the house and walk multiple times a day, but especially when you are feeling a little down. The cool air hits, adrenaline kicks in a bit, and before you know it, you just feel better. Hang in there!
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Post Op - 2 Weeks For Speciality Food
rodswife replied to hgor's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You can try tofu. It's high in protein as well as Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is an acquired taste. Tofu is bland. You have to find recipes for it to make it have some taste. It's not bad though.
