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Can you post what your food intake looks like over the course of the day? Dec, Jan, Feb surgeries
DaisyAndSunshine replied to idk4w's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How does your husband know? Has he had a bariatric procedure in the past? If no, why would you even listen to him instead of your body? And if yes, well his experience doesn't necessarily have to be same as yours. You're only about 10 days post-Op. Because it's just the beginning, you won't have clues of fullness, at least I didn't. During this phase I was on full fluids. Fluids glide through, so I never had much of the restriction then. With full fluids, I was having yogurt, cottage cheese, soups, milk, oatmeal/wheat bran etc etc etc. These wouldn't give you much restriction and you would definitely be able to have many spoon fulls of these items. Also 1st month, your body is recovering along with nerves, so another reason why you may not get the full signal. Go with your provided instructions and you'll be fine than taking on extra baggage of worry. With water, I was also only about to do few sips at a time or 2 gulps. Other than that it wouldn't slide through as it did pre surgery. For protein requirement, try protein shakes or powder. If they don't work, go for Skyr (ice landic yogurt). Skyr has done wonders for my protein goal. -
I am 6 weeks post surgery and have struggled as well. Eating period has been difficult for me and I figured it was a result of my hiatal hernia repair. I am not able to eat much at all and have had a hard time with transitioning through the stages. I have not been able to successfully handle anything aside from yogurt, jello, soup, pudding or applesauce. People have suggested maybe it is dairy, maybe I am eating foods with too much acidity, eating too fast, etc. But Caloric intake was never discussed. I believe as long as you are getting your Protein and Liquid intake, you should be fine. Kay_G_B
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new here and have a few questions
xxaprilrose posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery last thurs (mar 3) and today I started "week 2" of the diet my doctor gave me. This consists of all the liquids of week 1 plus low sugar oatmeal, yogurt, applesauce and mashed potatoes. I just have a few questions: 1. What does everyone experience when they say "i cant do (insert food here)".. how do you know when you cant tolerate a food? I ask because a few people I talked to always just say "i felt like i was dying" and that TERRIFIED me so now im so nervous to even eat a darn thing. 2. my sheet says to do 3 meals a day but I can add a snack. How long between meals and when do I do the snack? 3. Why am I so hungry and is there anything I can do to curb my appetite? I want to eat more mashed potatoes but I am only allowed 2 tsp a meal which is so small lol thanks in advance everyone! -
March 2022 Surgery Buddies
kcuster83 replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello, I am on the pre-op diet now. My team allows 4 shakes a day plus a very small list of foods and their serving sizes I am allowed to eat. So I am living off of protein shakes, yogurt, sugar free pudding, unsweetened applesauce and fresh veggies. 800-900 calories a day I have not really been hungry but I am tired of eating the same thing all day every day. It has been much easier than I ever expected from other people's stories. Good luck to you! My surgery is the 21st! -
So protein tricks that help me.. I start almost every morning with a protein shake mixed with half a cup of coffee and some ice (most of them are way too sweet for me to drink on their own) this knocks out 30grams of protein right off the bat. I usually also have either a light and fit Greek yogurt or Oikos Zero (both around 100 ish calories and 15 grams of protein) once a day. As other mentioned I also enjoy hummus which obviously isn’t as high protein as other things but it is low in fat/calories comparatively. I usually enjoy it with either sliced cucumbers or carrots (one thing a lot of people forget about is the importance of fiber that doesn’t come from grains/starch) I know you enjoy your English muffin and I’m ALL for enjoying the things that work for you but perhaps you could amp up the proteins and cut some carbs calories by only eating a half of an English muffin with cream cheese and then layer a little deli meat on top for extra protein? (Sliced turkey or ham would both be good with a little cream cheese or even smoked salmon/lox) When I’m working (super active Job as a bartender) I do drink a Fairlife chocolate protein shake at some point in the evening so that’s another 30 grams of protein. I do usually meal prep one actually cooked meal, this week I’m having 2.5 oz taco seasoned catfish, 2 tablespoons sautéed mixed veggies, and 2 tablespoons refried beans- I think that meals comes in at around 150 calories. If you need more protein snacks a lot of people like Quest products I think their chips are …okay… I don’t love them. I did find a brand on Amazon called IWON that is made out of brown rice, quionoa, and pea protein- they have a bunch of flavors and I like them better but they are a touch pricier and 180 calories a bag so I use those as a meal slot- but sometimes it’s good for on the go. Anyway I hope some of this is useful but either way I wish you the best of luck!
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Post-op Diet: First Few Weeks
cgp1204 replied to cgp1204's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So I was talking to one of my best friends who had RNY a year ago. She transitioned early to purées (which we classified as cottage cheese, mashed potatoes, yogurt, etc) because she was starving. I actually started doing cottage cheese and very small amounts of baby food (apples with no added sugar) two days ago, and yogurt yesterday. I also did a tiny bowl of creamed soup. I was starving and even tried the homemade protein shake. I couldn’t get it down. I think my body is done with drinkable and fruit flavored artificial food (ugh) for a while. I’d reached out to my doctors office but haven’t heard back so just decided to listen to my body. I am feeling way better now and my hunger is better controlled. I’ve also decided that because there is no one set of standard practices across RNY for post-op diet, then that means there’s no uniform BEST practice. Doctors have their perspective but it’s not tailored to the specific patient. My husband passed away last Sept after a two year battle with brain cancer, and the one thing I learned during that time is that every doctor sees things differently. I think RNY is no exception. All of us newbies will make it 😊 -
You should try Sugar Free Pudding or Light & Fit Greek Yogurt. You can make the pudding using protein shakes instead of milk to give you the added protein as well. I was never a fan of Greek Yogurt, but the Light & Fit brand has so many different flavors to choose from that you can't even taste it. I struggled with the Puree and Soft Solids Phase of the diet so yogurt was my saving grace. I had my surgery on Jan. 27th, so you are not far behind me. Keep up the good work and remember that it's not a sprint, it's a marathon. Kay_G_B
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Post-op Diet: First Few Weeks
xxaprilrose replied to cgp1204's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
new here.. I just had my surgery on Thurs so 5 days ago for me as well.... I wonder why everyones plan is different too. I was sent home with a list for week 1, 2, 3-4, 5-6, and week 7. Right now with week one its just the liquid diet but on friday I can start week 2 which includes mashed potatoes, yogurt, plain oatmeal, unsweetened applesauce and cottage cheese. Personally I dont like anything on the list except for mashed potatoes but man can I not wait until Friday for them! I had the gastric bypass rather than the sleeve so I wonder if thats the difference? I have no idea but I am curious why it varies so much. -
Post-op Diet: First Few Weeks
emilyemiliemilu replied to cgp1204's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was on Optifast for 26 days pre op and had no problems. Actually enjoyed the shakes. Post-op, my doc didn’t supply the shakes so I bought some protein powder. I mix my protein with milk and Greek yogurt for a hearty shake, however I’m only able to get down 3 shakes a day and I am soooo hungry. It’s keeping me up at night. Hoping I can transition to puréed foods on Thursday. -
March 2022 Surgery Buddies
Dcsjoc replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
6 weeks out and am happy as a clam I did this. Down almost 50lbs. 4 weeks post op was a huge goal of being able to eat fish. The shakes soups and yogurts were starting to get to me. Now 6 weeks out I’m still not hungry and eat 3-5 is of solid food chix, fish, chopped meat Turkey , sausage, beef!!!shrimp is actually the easiest for me. So good luck and follow your plan. Also walking and weights 5-6x a week. -
Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
ShoppGirl replied to ShoppGirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Do you make your own smoothies? I have with Greek yogurt but not protein powder? Do you think a full scoop of protein would dissolve okay in 12oz smoothie or would it need to be half scoop?? I have a feeling I will be one of the firsts to order protein powder in the kids size. Lol -
I had RNY on Tuesday, five days ago. Knock on wood, I’m doing well. But, I am starving today. I cannot bear the protein shakes and broth. It makes me sick to even look at them now. My doctor prescribes the same diet to everyone. Day 1 - 14 clear liquids and protein shakes; day 14 - 21 add plain yogurt, liquified cream of wheat, low-fat milk; day 22 start puréed food. I’m not going to make it that long without food. Why are there so many discrepancies among how doctors determine post-op guidelines?? I’ve seen people on purée by week two. Can I start something else now? Ugh. Having temporary buyer’s remorse.
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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
GodsManna4Life replied to GodsManna4Life's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello, I’ve been down a few days after surgery. Trying to force myself to eat. Nothing is good to me. Yogurt, Jello, low sodium cream soups and broth’s. I keep getting this weird feeling in my chest after drinking fluids, and eating very yucky feeling. Suffering the past few days with major headaches and HBP. went to emergency last night for headaches and they only gave me Tylenol. I spent $100 for that tidbit of information. Feel nauseated most of the time. -
Can you post what your food intake looks like over the course of the day? Dec, Jan, Feb surgeries
summerseeker replied to idk4w's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 3 months out and have 3 small meals and 2 snacks. Breakfast - 75 gms low fat Greek yogurt and some berries or passion fruit Lunch - 1/2 cup soup or meat stew Snack - 25 gms ham or some deli meat rolled with cheese or cream cheese Dinner - 50 gms fish or seafood in a homemade sauce Snack - melba toast or thin cracker with pate or blue cheese or 20 gms cashew nuts I drink milky coffees and am mostly getting up to 60 gms of protein. It took me about 10 weeks to get to this goal. { I also detest protein drinks. } I am overestimating my calories because I don't usually manage to eat all my food. I estimate it to be 600 - 800 a day. Hope this helps -
Can you post what your food intake looks like over the course of the day? Dec, Jan, Feb surgeries
DaisyAndSunshine replied to idk4w's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
At about 3 months mark, I think I am finally comfortable what works for me. Recommendation of my program is 3 meals and 3 snacks. I found that a bit too much, made it seem like I have to get up and eat every few hours. 4 meals in total work for me with 0.5 to 0.75 cup of milk in between meals, which works as fluid and protein intake for me! I have read various info on the meal size how many can't eat beyond 0.33 to 0.5 cup, not sure if that's only solid. But in my case I can easily do about 0.75 cup at every meal. Ofc half of that includes yogurt majority of the time. Since yogurt isn't solid, may be that's why in total I can manage 0.75 cup per meal. But I love including Skyr (Ice landic yogurt) with my meals, easily helps to achieve my protein goal without having to rely on any shakes or protein powders. So yeh 4 meals in total throughout the day with milk consumption in between. And with that, I am easily able to manage to get my 64oz of fluids in too! This will be my routine until I hit my goal. Hope it helps. Good luck finding your routine. P.S - I also get hungry in a few hours, and that's when I feel comfortable consuming my meal. I like that my hunger signal hasn't completely disappeared. I like feeding myself when I know that my body is asking for it. -
February 2022 Surgery Buddies
LaTiaV replied to MeganMyers's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 4 weeks PO now, but feeling very worried, since last week I started taking vitamins, it may be a coincidence or not but the scale is broken, it was very nice to see one pound or half of one gone every day but for the last 8 -10 days the scale does not want to move, I even gain one or 2 pounds, it is driving me nuts!. I finally can take the 64 oz of water, I am eating 2 ounces of food 3 times a day and my snacks are liquids or 2 oz of yogurt. I am walking 60 minutes in the treadmill every other day. I am making the 60gr protein per day even taking those horrible tasting protein drinks. What does the scale want from me?! -
Need help can’t eat almost 3 months post op
gabe0521 replied to gabe0521's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thanks for the feedback. Yeah it doesn’t seem normal but I honestly don’t look up a lot of forums or ask for help. I like the weight falling off and amazingly I don’t really have a lack of energy despite never really eating anything. I work out at the gym three times a week. I mainly drink water through the day and one cup of oikos yogurt and that’s it -
Need help can’t eat almost 3 months post op
gabe0521 posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I am almost three months postop and I have not been able to eat anything more than foods like yogurt or applesauce consistency. I have tried eating soft vegetables very well chewed up chicken tilapia etc and I throw up afterwards. Is this normal? I read about people eating eggs and soft foods but I can barely stomach a little yogurt or applesauce. I have my 3 month visit in less than two weeks any suggestions or thoughts on what I can do or say? Thanks -
February 2022 Surgery Buddies
D Determined replied to MeganMyers's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi and Thanks for answering. I looked through all my papers I was given and funny I don't see anything about sodium but I could be over looking it. I did see where chicken and stars and cream of chicken was ok which I ate the first week minus the chicken in the soup. I felt kind of funny due to the carbs and sodium in it. Might be why I have only lost 3 pounds, 2 weeks tomorrow since surgery. I am not suppose to advance to solid foods till next week and actually the thought of anything solid even a egg doesn't seem possible. I am living on soups, greek yogurt, fat free cottage cheese and protein shakes. I did eat a half a can of the deviled ham yesterday but kinda felt like I was in a no no zone, lol. I am not a big drinker, so getting the 64 oz down is a real challenge, I am using crystal light as a helper. -
Accountability Post .... Being honest with yourself
blackcatsandbaddecisions replied to MandoGetsSleeved's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hey we had surgery about the same time and I was thinking the same thing. I hit my goal weight and stalled…I’d still like to drop a bit more, but it hasn’t really happened. I want to take the month of March to really make sure that this is my “final weight”, and it’s not just where I landed because I loosened up my food plan. I want to start tracking this month, really cut down on snacking and get my evening time eating back to where I want it. So for me my resolutions are: I will track my food, even if it’s a guess on some items like dinners out. I get stuck on “well I don’t know how much this is so I won’t bother”, and I know that’s a cop out. I will make sure that snack food doesn’t get into the house- no nuts, Greek yogurt bars, chips, etc. I’ll keep up my current exercise routine Let’s have an awesome March! -
Lunch idea after gastric bypass
SummerTimeGirl replied to Jennifer ortiz's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
A combo or anything below......... Tuna with some crackers and cheese, hard boiled eggs, rolled lunchmeat, chicken salad, egg salad, slices of spicy salami or pepperoni and some cheese slices/cubes, left overs, grape tomatoes, cucumber slices, cottage cheese, low fat yogurt tubes, nuts, sandwich roll ups on low carb tortillas, shrimp, etc. I also suggest visiting Bariatric Queen's website. https://bariatricqueen.com/tag/bariatric-meal-prep/ She lists her meal plans at all stages and has lots of great ideas for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, etc. -
I usually have between 600 and 700, maybe 800 calories if I eat some fruit. 380 calories are from 2 shakes and the yogurt. That ensures I'm getting plenty of protein and 1/3 of my liquids, then leaves 100-200 for each meal, which is plenty, and then I can have some fruit here and there. I forgot to mention earlier that last night I had 1/2 chicken taco and it was the best thing ever. 1/2 low carb tortilla = 25 cal, 2oz shredded chicken = 60 cal, 2 tbs of refried beans = 30 cal, a little taco sauce = 10 cal, and 1/4 bag of Quest Protein chips = 30 cal. What was nice about this meal was that it kept me feeling full for longer than other meals I had been eating and I just felt very satisfied. Almost "normal." 🙂
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I stayed a second night in the hospital due to pain and lack of a dedicated caretaker at home. Since my dad is having health issues of his own, my mother was unable to travel to be with me so i felt better staying in hospital longer. Im single and live alone with pets, so dont have a human at home to help if i were to have an issue early on, but now im doing well enough i can get myself to the ER if necessary. i am on pureed foods, and tolerating it ok so far. Only a couple episodes of vomiting which were definitely over eating related. Liquids and yogurt dont make me full so i just stop eating after a serving. But more “solid” foods do. Still learning to eat slow. Im used to eating on the go so taking a full 30 min to finish 2 oz is a real challenge. I dont feel any restriction, i seem to go from hungry (starving) to pain. Im thinking the pain is the new full feeling, which sucks. I used to enjoy eating but now not as much. i miss food too. Hopefully we will both be able to incorporate more normalcy into our diets soon!
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I'm 5 weeks out as of yesterday and I have protein shakes in the morning and afternoon (Fairlife also), then a Light & Fit yogurt for snack mid morning (80 cal, 12g protein). For lunch and dinner, I've eaten a variety of things... Started with flaky types of fish and over the last week have tried different kinds of meat. I successfully ate pulled pork, shredded chicken, and 2 tiny beef meatballs. I added sugar-free BBQ sauce if it seemed like it might be too dry. I ate some canned green beans and zucchini. I eat unsweetened apple sauce every once in awhile. Today for lunch, I had 2 oz of turkey deli meat, a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese, and 5 cheez it crackers (chewed well). Tonight I plan to have some kind of seafood with peas and carrots. My husband grilled some chicken last night and it was tougher than what I had been eating and I didn't enjoy having to chew each bite a gazillion times to make it soft. So I'm sticking with the softer meats for a bit. I haven't had any issues or tummy trouble at all thank goodness! I am going to stay away from any raw vegetables like lettuce for awhile as I heard those can be harder to digest?
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What to add to meat to increase moisture?
ShoppGirl replied to Flab-U-Less Forever's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
If you add the ranch dressing seasoning to Greek yogurt it makes a really good ranch dipping sauce too you could dip meat in that to add moisture.
