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December 21st surgery
shriner37 replied to sammjramey's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations on being approved for surgery! As @@rking said every surgeon seems to have a different protocol so it's best to follow the plan given to you by yours. My surgeon did not allow caffeine for 8 weeks following surgery so I used the pre-op period to wean myself off of coffee. I'm back on it now but was able to consume some decaf after the first couple of weeks which helped. As far as post-op groceries, again I would refer to any documents given you by your surgeon or nutritionist (NUT). Every plan is different. Many doctors have patients progress slowly through the phases of Clear liquids, full liquids, pureed foods, soft foods and regular foods while others progress more quickly. For certain you will need some good choices for broth, Protein shakes, sugar free popsicles and then progressing to sugar free applesauce, fat free yogurt and cream Soups. The most important item, immediately post-surgery is to maintain your Fluid intake. For the first few days to a week after surgery hydration is more important than nutrition. If your experience is like mine you'll be challenged to get liquids in for a few days, then the post-surgery swelling will ease and liquids will be easier. I found that getting various flavors of Crystal Light helped a great deal rather than just drinking Water. -
I found it is so much of a mind set. I did pretty well on my liquid pre op diet but I did cheat. Once I saw it wasn't going to kill me I handled it pretty well. I never did think I was starving. Now post op and eating cream of wheat, dressing, yogurt, mashed taters. I'm glad thanksgiving is over. Now I can concentrate on low carbs and high protein and do what I'm supposed to do.
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Surviving the Thanksgiving Table: A Few Hacks
Cupcake replied to Alex Brecher's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Magazine
I had seafood for my turkey dinner and my desert was Dannon Greek yogurt then I also went to the gym and work out for one hour and went to the gym after the holiday . The gym makes me feel good and I do not feel bad about not eating unhealthy because if there is something that I want I will have a spoon of it but sweets are a big turn off for me and I always remember protein first . -
Not tolerating whey protein...
Sajijoma replied to Mogwaicat's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 3wks post op and I've been lactose intolerant since surgery day. The episodes can be really bad if I drink a protein shake that has lactose in it. Even yogurt which usually doesn't have much lactose can set me off. I did find a protein powder that worked for me. It's syntrax. It's both lactose free and gluten free and it sits really well after surgery for me. The twisted cherry flavor has been my lifesaver. I can't say enough good things about it. -
I was told by surgeon not to swallow pills whole until 3 months out. When I had one of my post op appointments he said go ahead and try swallowing the capsule that was beyond bitter. I was about 2 months out then. One night I did and got an excruciating pain below chest, radiating to stomach and back, just like a gallbladder attack, except I do not have a gallbladder. It lasted abut 2 hours. spoke with the on call doc, he said sounded like pills got stuck g back to crushing them. I am now almost 4 months out and have been swallowing my pills for about a month. last night, i got that excruciating pain again. This time lasted about an hour. I had not overeaten for Thanksgiving, was very proud of what and how much I ate. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced anything like this, pain, stuck pills, anything. I messaged my doc this AM, but do not even know if they are open today. So for today I am mostly doing liquids and very soft stuff like yogurt and cottage cheese.
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Favorite Holiday Meal Hacks? Anyone want to share?
OKCPirate replied to OKCPirate's topic in Regular foods (stage 4)
Great batch of turkey vegi soup. Tomatoes, onions, sriracha sauce, left over green Beans. Season with some other holiday favorites. Took entire turkey carcass and all the elements I used for stuffing the bird, put in Water overnight, strained it today. Added more left over turkey meat. But used some fage yogurt and made it creamy just before my first bowl. Highly recommended. -
I need food! 7 days post op
Author Andrea replied to scarlep's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My Dr said I can have oatmeal & yogurt. I made oatmeal, almost soupy & I ate with a baby spoon. I was content for a good whole. Need a good protein tho that won't leave a chalky taste...one that can go in soup & shakes etc. -
Favorite Holiday Meal Hacks? Anyone want to share?
OKCPirate replied to OKCPirate's topic in Regular foods (stage 4)
Well, lessened learned here, that's why we post these things I made this: http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a33955/orange-cranberry-relish-recipe-wdy1112/ It goes great with vanilla yogurt, I mean REALLY good -
Must Haves to Eat at Home After Surgery?
BLERDgirl replied to fluffytofit's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Broth, herbal tea, greek yogurt, At least 2 weeks worth of protein drinks/powder/shakes. A USB mug warmer to keep things hot while you slowly sip. -
Must Haves to Eat at Home After Surgery?
emhegs78 replied to fluffytofit's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck! My surgery was 11/23. I feel ok today, still sore. I'm on full liquids for 2 weeks. Greek yogurt seems to go down best for me. My shakes tasted horrible to me post op. I plan to try them again in a couple days. They also have Greek yogurt frozen treats that have lots of protein in them. Those and sugarfree Popsicles go down without pain now. Sugarfree pudding has been good too. I think I've had an easier time with thicker liquids than thin. -
Must Haves to Eat at Home After Surgery?
tmcx28 replied to fluffytofit's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I went to BJs and found packs of 24 mixed sugar free jello and puddings, sugar free Popsicles, chicken broth, and premier protein. I also have some yogurt, low fat cottage cheese, and puréed soups since those are allowed on my pre and post op diet. My surgery is Tuesday, I THINK I'm ready. -
Protein with highest protein:carb ratio
BLERDgirl replied to bhopeful's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
Another good way to cut the sweetness is to use ¼ - ½ cup of plain greek yogurt. I use the FAGE 0%. A ¼ cup is 33 calories, 2 carbs and 6 grms of protein. -
Must Haves to Eat at Home After Surgery?
songsmith replied to fluffytofit's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Did your surgeon or dietitian provide you with a list of acceptable foods? Mine says 1-2 days post are Clear liquids (diet crystal light, diet popsicles. They also include sugar free Jello and broth). After that it's smooth yogurt (no fruit or granola), Greek yogurt, skim or 1% milk, nonfat milk powder, low-fat cream Soup (strained) unsweetened applesauce, thinned out cooked Cereal (I'm guessing they mean Cream o'Wheat--not sure how you could thin out oats enough). After the 1st week, they let you see if you can tolerate a soft cooked egg, non-fat refried Beans, low-fat cottage cheese. Anyway, I'd check with your dietitian. -
Favorite Holiday Meal Hacks? Anyone want to share?
OKCPirate posted a topic in Regular foods (stage 4)
This is my first holiday season post sleeve where I can eat. My ex-wife had always done the holiday meals and I always allowed her to do the big meals for the kids because she said she liked it. Well this year she didn't want to. So I did the big family spread (think about it, 52 year old single guy, doing his first thanksgiving meal solo). Some little things I did out of WLS habit that were actually really good: 1. Used FAGE plain yogurt where sour cream was called for 2. Used stevia in place of sugar 3. Nothing canned. Did everything from scratch so I could control the food All the food was good to great and the kids loved it. I ate more than I would in a normal day, but MUCH less than years past. But its a holiDAY. Not holiWEEK. So no guilt, nor shame. And the kids were glad at least one parent stepped up to make them a great meal. So any favorite recipe hacks you want to share? Any special stories you want to pass around the bariatricpal table? In 28 days we have another big holiday coming up.- 13 replies
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Meganliz0824, I feel ya man. I am 10 days post op and for four days I have stepped forward a week and have been having yogurt and cream of wheat. I am supposed to still be on Clear Liquids. I am thinking that since I tolerate it it's ok. I'm not sure if it's a good or bad thing. I just wasn't satisfied and was hungry. I would love to hear everyone's thoughts. I have felt great through this whole process I am sick of isopure drinks. I have also had premier Protein shakes and not supposed to yet. I don't know the answer and I really don't want to screw this up. Liamnatx, thanks for the great ideas!!!!
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Also be careful with the frozen yogurt (the kind by the ice cream, not the kind that you buy as yogurt and freeze at home). My rule during weight loss was to eat nothing out of the frozen dessert section (or any desserts). If something looks like a dessert, it's not something a person who is actively trying to lose weight should be eating. I judge not. I had ice cream at about a year, and again 2-3 times since then over the course of 27 months. There is also a really great frozen Greek yogurt that I convinced myself before surgery was ok to eat. I haven't touched it since. If you want to use yogurt, you can freeze the Greek kind and then toss it into a smoothie. Healthy, lots of Protein, and much more limited in sugar than the frozen Yogurt that you find next to the ice cream.
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I am supposed to still be on liquids. I have been having yogurt and cream of wheat. Is the liquid diet now for healing and tolerance? I have tolerated everything very well and am sick of drinking isopure for protein.
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Thanks. I caught my online shopping order just in time. Goodbye Edy's lite, hello yogurt, sigh.
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Protein with highest protein:carb ratio
BLERDgirl replied to bhopeful's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
If you are looking for less sweet, try an unflavored Protein powder. I use Isopure, others like unjury or Syntrax. It's 100% whey isolates and nothing else. 110 calories, 26 gms of protein per scoop. I add it to Soups, yogurts, sauces. I also used the Nocarb clear drinks. 160 calories in a 20 ounce bottle, 40gms of protein. I add mine to my Water so they aren't as sweet. -
Weight loss stall during pre-op diet?
tmcx28 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Is there anyone that had a stall or didn't lose much during their pre-op diet? I've been on mine for 6 days now, I lost 4 lbs within the first 3 days and I've been stuck at the same exact weight down to the ounce for the rest of the time. My pre-op diet isn't as strict as some since I'm allowed puréed Soups, cottage cheese, yogurt, and cream of wheat but I've been sticking mostly to my shakes, sugar free Jello, sugar free Popsicles, and a cup of Soup at lunch and dinner (which is only 100 calories a piece!) I feel like I'm going to go in for surgery on Tuesday and my doctor is going to think I didn't follow the plan! -
First Thanksgiving with the sleeve
lauraellen80 replied to sbg224's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm almost 5 1/2 months out. I cooked dinner for my husband's family, as usual. I promised that I wouldn't make any weird "diet" food. I had a Protein shake for Breakfast instead of my normal oatmeal since I knew I'd be eating more carbs than usual, and I had a light Babybel cheese and 1/2 oz of mixed nuts around 11:30 (we ate dinner at 2). My husband and I took our dogs for a walk while the turkey was roasting to get some exercise in before dinner. At dinner, I measured out 2 oz. of turkey breast, put some gravy on it, and had a little dab (1-1.5 TB or so) of green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, corn casserole, brussels sprouts with bacon, and stuffing, and a 1/4 slice of jellied cranberry sauce. I ate most of my turkey, most of the green Beans, and less of the rest. For dessert, I had a small bit off a piece of Dutch apple pie, and a tiny bit of flourless chocolate cake. Definitely much more decadent than my typical meals! My stomach responded by imitating whale mating calls for the next hour or so. Like, really loudly. Glad it was just family! I didn't feel sick or pass gas or anything... my stomach/guts were just really noisy. Now I'm having a little dish of my homemade pumpkin protein Greek yogurt with a few crushed dark chocolate and salted caramel almonds. -
Bowel Movements post surgery - not just the first one
BLERDgirl replied to Originalityplus's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@sbg224 - get some flax powder or psyllium powder. Add a tsp to yogurt, applesauce , etc... each day. Make sure you get all your fluids in. It will help regulate. Try to get some fesh veg or fruit in at least once a day. -
I need food! 7 days post op
Teaclinton replied to scarlep's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
OMG!!! I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE!!! I'm 8 days in. The broth is making me nauseous. I had to start making my own broth & even that's not working. I've started apple sauce & yogurt but im tired of sweet things. What to do? -
Okay vets - how are you doing on your vitamins/minerals supplements?
bellabloom replied to CowgirlJane's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
I'm not really a vet at one year but what the heck. I took the liquid calcium posted above and it's actually not too bad. It tastes like yogurt and could be easily mixed into one. -
Veggie Appetizer for Puréed Phase?
BLERDgirl replied to JenniferP1's topic in Vegetarian or Vegan Eating
Do a layered bean dip. Sour cream (or plain greek yogurt. It taste the same and is full of protein), pureed black beans ( you can toss some whole ones in for presentation but skip them when your eat), guacamole. Top with a layer of diced tomatoes (you skip those) and shredded cheese. Your guest can dip chips and veg into and eat, you can eat all the soft layers. If you do it in a glass dish the colors look nice too.
