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Hi, I had my sleeve done January 8,2015 because I was tired of taking insulin for my diabetes still most of the time feeling tire. My sugar readings were great the first seven week and than I started feeling bad. My diabetes came back and I was back to feeling like my old self again. I am back on my medication and very unhappy about. Will this too pass? I sure hope so. I have lost 34 pounds, look good but hoping I don't have to continue to take this insulin forever. Has anyone ever been thru this before. Please Help! Also, I am tire of eating yogurts, and shakes etc. What else is there to eat and drink? We can't drink sodas, so what are we suppose to drink? Sometimes I feel like I don't have a taste. I really need some help with this?

Hiya Kimberly! So glad to hear that you were safely transported to bandland! I wasn't given a specific brand for Protein supp... was just told to choose a whey Protein Drink and that my total daily protein intake should be 60 grams or more. I chose unjury chocolate flavor and the unflavored mixed with the low carb carnation instant Breakfast. My diet orders were a lot different than yours... but while I was on Clear liquids... popsicles were my best friend... as well as SF Jello. When you get to full liguids... yogurt without chunks of fruit goes down well and NF pudding. I also ate cream of tomato Soup and other strained cream Soups during the full liquid stage. I don't know if you saw the pics of my belly after being banded... I'll attatch one just so that you won't feel alone with your bruising! Congratulation girlie! Darcy

I had my first fill yesterday. I had 2ccs in my band which the Dr. said alreay had 3ccs in it from the surgery (sounds like a lot to me...) I did liquids yesterday, like he said... and mushies today. I didn't feel well eating cottage cheese, so I tried some yogurt... I could only get 3ozs in. I feel so full I could pop. I hope this is just swelling. I was doing good before the fill, but just kept getting hungry after 2 hours or so. Is this normal after a fill?

🙂hi. No worries. I'm so happy to be speaking to people about this as I've never done it before and always kept it to myself. But its nice to share how I'm feeling and listening to how other people feel too. My surgery is booked for 6th April. Didnt you say yours is 7th? How does it work in the USA? Like, I'm able to get mine done on the NHS, which is free and luckily i dont have to pay, if I did, then it could cost me £10-£15k which is ridiculous, especially if someone wants to better their lives. We get it free in the uk as the cost of the op in beneficial and outweighs the costs when older and overweight etc... I wish I had the same meal plan as you, mine has put me on a liquid diet to shrink my liver for a whole 2 weeks before. He basically said I need to live off water milk and yogurt for the 2 weeks previously tho. Fingers crosses for you, I dont think your boyfriend recognises how hard it is trying to lose the weight and keep it off. For some people it's impossible x

I was sleeved 3/29. Down 34 lbs. went through a 3 week stall which was TOUGH! Just came out of the stall with 4 pounds lost. Oatmeal, Greek yogurt or egg for breakfast, string cheese snack, small piece of baked fish or protein shake for lunch, fruit or a little hummus for afternoon snack, and a bite of whatever protein the family has for dinner. Walking helps a lot!

Sleeved March 18th down 38lbs post-op. Tried cole slaw the other day, didnt sit right with me. Typical day is a scrambled eggs n cottage cheese for breakfast, greek yogurt for lunch n chicken with veggies for dinner. Snacks in between is either a baby gel cheese or 2 flatbread wheat thins. 600-800 calories daily n 60 grams of protein. N of course water

Well today is day two of my pre-op diet and wow... I thought I'd love having so many sweet things to eat and drink, but honestly I just want some regular real food to bite into. So far I've had an EAS, 1/2 of an Isopure, cream of chicken, yogurt and a SF popsicle. Yesterday was my first day and I thought this diet was going to be so easy. I ate about the same, however I was super busy. My husband and I took the boat out early and just enjoyed each other for most of the afternoon until the kids got out of school. Dinner time came and I was like, I got this and didn't have any cravings. Today I had only housework to keep myself busy, as hubby went to work and I was left feeling hungry all day. Tonight at dinner time I didn't have anything, but jealousy of what everyone else was eating. I'm already about to break in as little as 48 hours. Will this go away after surgery? Obviously I decided to start a blog in hopes that through this I may help someone along their journey like so many posts have helped me in making the decision in pursuing the sleeve. And also to get some encouragement on days that I want to give up. So let me tell you a little bit about me. I am 32, I have two kids, one of each. I'm fat. I'm married to an amazing soldier that isn't excited about me getting this surgery and becoming not so fat. He's a health nut and LIVES at the gym. He's scared of me leaving him which will never happen, because I am so IN LOVE and he has supported me through so much, so why not share the healthier and sexier me! My family and friends have no idea that I'm getting this, for one they ALL are over a thousand miles away and two I kind of feel embaressed like I didn't try hard enough to better my health as well as my appearance. Is this normal? My whole life I've been overweight, but I still was very confident in my appearance and my health was great. Well all of that changed when my husband got stationed in Oklahoma. We received our household goods and I over did it and hurt my back resulting in back surgery last June. Well my weight sky rocketed and even though I'm active again and pretty much back to normal, my weight will not go away or my health problems. I'm 5'5 241lbs. and now my health isn't so great and I'm bigger now than I was at nine months pregnant. My self esteem is hiding somewhere in all this goo that has attached itself to me, to the point where I refuse to get naked in front of my husband. I know TMI, but this never was an issue until now. So with a scattered topic blog, here I am ready for a new healthier and happier me that will look and FEEL sexy again soon. Surgery is scheduled for October 3rd.

Maybe I'm weird. I really look foward to my meals (I am 5 weeks post-op) and love that I can only have a few bites and I'm done and satisfied. I have realized that food can be good even in teeny tiny portions. I feel like I savor every bite. I love coming up with new ideas or eating my old favorites (veggie chili with greek yogurt instead of sour cream and some melted cheese is probably my fav). I would love to dig into a nice salad, but that will come in time.

You had LapBand whereas I had Gastric Bypass so what I am saying may seem a little different but I think as far as nutrition post-op, it will be important and applicable. The three most important elements right after weight loss surgery are to meet your daily protein, fluid and vitamin requirements. Food is secondary because your body is converting your stored fat into the energy that drives your body. Thus you lose weight. For me weight loss is achieved after surgery through meal volume control. I began with 2 ounces (1/4 cup) per meal and gradually over the next year and a half increase the volume to 1 cup per meal. With this minuscule amount of food, it is next to impossible to meet your protein daily requirements by food alone, so therefore I needed to rely on supplements such as protein shakes and protein bars. So since you are in the maintenance phase, the goals will change. The elements of protein, fluid and vitamins will still be important but rather than taking them as supplements, one can eat real food to supply those needs. According to my nutritionist, meals should consist of equal parts of protein, fats and carbs after the first couple years post-op. Always put protein first. Snacks should be limited to primarily whole food options: nuts, natural nut butters, fruits, veggies, boiled eggs, string cheese, yogurt with berries and almonds, tuna pouches. Avoid processed packaged foods as much as possible. In your case, you will need to assess your daily protein consumption. In general you should be consuming around 75-90 grams of protein daily. If you are under this amount, you will need to make up that difference by taking supplements such as protein shakes or protein bars. In my case I avoid sugar like the plague and try to limit some types of carbs (bread, rice, pasta) to one meal a day. Most veggies (greens) I do not constraints. It is just a matter of finding the veggies that appeal to you the most. Remember you can use fruits and veggies as snacks.

I'm in puree for another week, I've been living off the same things everyday: Meal 1 - poached egg, 2.5 melba toast and 1/2 cup of applesauce Meal 2 - cottage cheese 2/3 cup Meal 3 - refried beans 2/3 cup (I blend it with salsa and cheese and greek yogurt for extra protein) Meal 4 - ricotta bake Meal 5 - greek yogurt Meal 6 - 2 laughing cow wedges with 6 whole week soda crackers I just can't stand the protein drinks anymore.

I never had a "regular" good meal when I started back onto "real" foods. It was one food at a time. Trying a little of this and a little of that. I struggled with the course texture of veggies for a long time. Liver was the best meat and eggs never have settled well since surgery. I found that I could initially eat some things just fine (like cod) but if I did get sick on something just once, I could never go back to it. That happened with the cod and I still have lots of frozen portions in my freezer. So, no, it took months before I can say I had a regular meal. Beans (especially refried, and thinned with bone broth) were a favorite - very easy to tolerate and tasted good. Cottage cheese was another one that worked well, as well as yogurt. Starchy foods like the tortilla might tend to get "stuck", but if you can eat a little with some beans, that sounds pretty yummy. I did not introduce starches until much later, however - not until I got within 10 pounds of goal weight.

I'm in the same boat and so glad I found this thread! Had my surgery 12/2013 at 229 and went down to 130. 4.5 years post-op and I'd kept my weight down until last year. For some reason, last year my sugar levels got out of whack (now I know it was because of carbs!) so all the starch I was eating made me hungry every hour. Over the last year I gained back 20 lbs and I'm so discouraged. I finally admitted defeat and visited my surgeon 2 weeks ago. He gave me the original post-op food plan and now I'm hoping to get back on track. I use the myfitnesspal app to track my foods and I'm staying away from starch big time. I've lost 2 lbs since then but it's going so much slower than the first time around. It's so frustrating to get on the scale and not see progress!!! I can't figure out how to eliminate sugar completely since everything I eat has some in it (yogurt, even fruit!). He told me to eat high-fiber foods but Fiber One cereal is a starch and spinach leaves isn't helping any so now I'm totally confused. I'll keep checking this thread because I can use the encouragement as well.

as of this morning on MY scale, i am down 12 pounds!!! the day after surgery, I was up 6!I'm still swollen though, so it will be nice to see the numbers once all of that is gone! I am following Dr's orders because i don't want to screw this up! I haven't had anything remotely solid to eat, so i'm not sure about my resriction. i've had yogurt and Soup (the liquid of it) so far, beside the carnation drink and Water. thanks for all the support!! i know i'll need it!

Look on Amazon I get my protein mixes there. I like the plain Isopure for adding to juice, broth, sf koolaid, yogurt and sf pudding.

I was sleeved on July 2nd and still don't eat much solid food...it hurts. I'm okay with that, though. I stick to yogurt, peaches, oatmeal, and tomato or chicken noodle soup. Every once in a while I take a bite of something esle, and if it hurts, I stop. I feel great though and have lost 63lbs so I see no need to eat food that causes pain. I do miss food too, but I look in the mirror and remind myself that this was the right decision!!! The other day I really wanted some doritos, so I chewed it up and spit it out instead of swallowing. Got the yummy taste without the pain. Sounds gross, I know, but it satisfied my craving. Hang in there!!!! Just because we are "allowed" to have certain foods, doesn't mean they're going to work for us so don't push it and make yourself sick. Take good care of yourself and keep us posted on how you're doing.

For Breakfast I have a carnation instant drink with a banana that I put in to a magic bullet blender with milk. The other two meals is about three ounces of meat and some vegetables and a small amount carbohydrate. Usually no more than 3/4 to 1 cup of food. I eat the meat first, then the vegetable and if I have room the carbohydrate. The attachment is what I use as a guideline. I also have a snack in the evening either a small bowl of popcorn or yogurt.

For lunch it's pretty easy choice: turkey rollup with veggies, salads with protein, green soup. I eat the same things for breakfast and lunch cuz it's just easier and plus I am very satisfied by these items. Here are some of my favorite breakfasts: Avocado "Toast" Bean/Egg/Cheese Breakfast Taco Egg White Delite Nuked Breakfast Sandwich PB&J Yogurt Egg White Puff with or without cheese

@lindafromflorida I did eat something a little yogurt but just a little because I wasn't hungry that is why I believed that I am not experiencing carb craving along with head hunger. I will be working harder on making sure that I don't be put in that situation again. This being the summer there will be many parties I will be invited to also I am planning to go on vacation!!!! So I plan to have my meals laid out ahead of time any follow my plan.

I'm just over 3 months myself. I am losing better if I get just over 800 calories than less. I totally agree on the Protein drink most days, if not for Breakfast I have a Medifast brand Cappuccino or. shake as an afternoon snack. I like cottage cheese with a touch of fruit or Greek yogurt. On the go, I like Oscar Mayer P3 Snacks, handy and tasty. Lots of my breakfasts have been cheese stick rolled up in deli meat. I know you don't like rocks, but I like almonds as a snack. I've counted 16 into snack bags and keep them everywhere, car, office and purse. They are my goto when tempted with other goodies. It's strange but I really like eating from small plates and bowls. I can't eat much, but I'm happier when I have a full small plate than an empty large plate. It's hard to waste food, but that's just part of life on the road. Good luck, and I know it will get better!!!

At three months, I still needed a Protein drink when traveling to get all my protein in. Greek Yogurt was my fav protein food early out, followed by low fat cheese, soft chicken, fish, and ground beef dishes. I traveled with a blender ball cup, vanilla Protein powder and starbucks decaf instant coffee. I mixed the instant coffee, Water, and the protein powder for a drink that tastes like a latte. I preferred mine room temp, but also good cold by adding some ice after it's blended. It does get better. You are still healing at three months. Be easy on yourself. Lynda

I only go shopping when I'm low on staples (milk, eggs, protein bars, yogurt, 1/2 and 1/2, nuts, jerky). Once I'm there I get those things and then wander around, looking for what looks good or is on sale.

I'm calling these "shakers" because I shake them up in my Blender Bottle (love the bottle, got 2 from amazon.com) :Dancing_biggrin: My dietician wanted me to try 5 different Protein Drinks and report in on our next visit, I'm still pre-op doing my 6 month insurance required stuff... She wants me to already know what I like for after surgery so I'm not just thrown in and not sure what to eat/drink. Here are the 5 recipes: Dreamsickle Yogurt Shaker 1 container orange yogurt 1 yogurt container of milk 1 Serving vanilla Instant Breakfast powder or Vanilla Protein Powder Shake in blender bottle, chill and enjoy. (Not tried this one yet) Alternate: 1 container plain yogurt 1 yogurt container of orange juice 1 Serving Vanilla Instant Breakfast Powder Cappuccino Shaker 1 cup cold coffee 1 cup milk 1 Serving Vanilla Instant Breakfast Powder or Vanilla Protein Powder 2-4 splenda packets (optional) Shake in blender bottle then put in freezer for 30 minutes. (I didn't like this one) Note: If it's too much liquid, I read you can skip the liquid coffee and use some instant coffee granules. Mocha Shaker 1 cup cold coffee 1 cup milk 1 Serving chocolate Instant Breakfast Powder or Chocolate Protein Powder 2-4 splenda packets (optional) Shake in blender bottle then put in freezer for 30 minutes. (I like this one) Note: If it's too much liquid, I read you can skip the liquid coffee and use some instant coffee granules. Island Yogurt Shaker 6 oz pineapple Juice 1 Pina Colada Yogurt (or pineapple coconut yogurt) 4 oz Milk (optional) 1 Serving Vanilla Instant Breakfast Powder or Vanilla Protein Powder Shake in blender bottle. (I like this one) Will try in blender and add a banana sometime. Strawberry Yogurt Shaker 1 container strawberry yogurt 1 yogurt container of milk 1 Serving Strawberry Instant Breakfast Powder or Strawberry Protein Powder Shake in blender bottle. (I like this one) Will try in blender and add a banana, bet it would be good. --------------------------------------------- The ones with the yogurt had some small chunks of fruit, so not sure what stage they would be good for. ---------------------------------------------

Hello all, I was banded the first time in 2006. I had a slip in 2009 and had a realize band implemented. I had complications with the band again and on May 25th was revised from band to RNY. I have to admit, the pain was intense. I am 10 days post op and am back at work and still have pain (though not very severe). I work in an office, so I am sedentary and am not concerned about the pain. I have lost almost 15 pounds being on the liquid diet (now able to eat pudding / yogurt / etc). I am not really sure how to measure my weight loss as I was really not morbidly obese when being revised. I can tell you I was 311 in 2006 when banded. I had dropped to 175 and then after the slip moved up to 240 in 2009 when I had the realize band put in. I was at 214 when I had the revision and am now, basically 200. I would like to be at a fit 175-190, so once the healing is done I plan on hitting the gym again. I am rambling, I know, and am not really being organized with my thoughts. I am just writing as I think about it. I just wanted to document my story and am willing to answer any questions or try to help anyone I can.

I am not perfect and I don't follow an all protein low carb diet. I get in my protein in and water most days but I do eat junk in moderation. Sometimes more than I should. I keep my calories low but I pretty much eat normally. I feel weird on this site sometimes because everyone is super-healthy. Example is today's consumption breakfast, muller Greek yogurt, snack honey nut Cheerios, lunch was salad w/chicken breast, oil and vinaigrette and a chocolate chip cookie, dinner tillapia and broccoli. Snack premier protein shake and if I want fruit before I go to bed and maybe some nuts. If I want some junk I'll have it. I just watch my calories and try to make mostly decent choices. Oh if I am really low on calories I 'll have graham crackers and peanut butter. Yum.

I about starved my first month after surgery. I cheated and added mashed potatoes after 3 weeks (I don't advise going against drs orders tho!). I was hungry (true hunger, not head hunger) within 48 hrs of surgery. I misread my post op directions - thought it said Clear liquids and Protein shakes for 4 weeks. After about a year, I re read it and it said full liquids (to include cream Soups, yogurt, pudding). I added tomato Soup myself after the first 2 weeks of literally starving. Come to find out, I wasn't even cheating - and I could've added yogurt and pudding! I ate 1 can of it a day - split into 4 meals. Plus crystal lite, popsicles, Jello, and chicken broth. My first real food was mashed potatoes, about 3 weeks in (yes, I went a week early) (and again, I don't advise going against your drs orders!) So yes, you will be hungry. And you will continue to be hungry the rest of your life. I still get hungry, I just get full a lot quicker. Good luck! Marci