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Bitter taste in my mouth (literally)
SkinnyKathy posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am a little over two weeks post-op and I have recently started on mushies. I have been following the diet pretty closely, eating mostly hummus, yogurt, cottage cheese, soup, and protein shakes. The last few days I was wondering if all my food was going bad because it seemed like everything I was eating had a bitter taste, but now I realize that the bitter taste is in my mouth, not my food. Has anyone else experienced this? Also, I know this is "bandster hell" time, and I don't have much if any restriction left, but I have not lost any weight in the last week in spite of the fact that I am eating much less than I used to and very little carbs. I quickly dropped about 10 pounds in the first week and then nothing this week. UUURRG! I already have a fill scheduled for four weeks post-op which is the earliest I can get a fill. -
Anyone getting banded on 20th Nov. by Dr. Watson?
Fanny Adams replied to perthchick's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have Dr Watson too, so I guess he would have given me the same dietary advice. This is what I ate in the post-op stages: Days 1 to 3 - Clear liquids juice and/or diet jelly in the mornings, clear chicken, beef or vegetable broth/consomme for lunch & dinner, more jelly for dessert Days 4 to 10 - Full Liquids All of the above plus custards, yogurts, various creamed Soups. I also got a lot of chunky style soups and blended them to get the chunks out. Another fav was banana smoothies made with 0% skim milk and a teaspoon of honey. Skim milk is gross on its own but was fine in the smoothies. Days 11 to 21 - Mushies: All of the above plus porridges for Breakfast (all the nummy fruit ones from Uncle Toby's), stewed fruits (eg apples, plums), various chunky style soups, cottage/ricotta cheeses, scrambled eggs & omelettes, tuna mixed with fat free mayo, tuna morney, mashed potatoes, sweet potato, pumpkin and other soft mashed veges. Days 21 to 28 - Soft foods: All of the above plus various slow-cooked casseroles, bolognaise sauce, steamed veges, basically any "wet" dish". Day 29+ - Normal food! -
Drink Recipies: Made with unflavored Protein powder (bought at GNC) but I think some would be yummy with vanilla Protein Powder too! JUST PEACHY One scoop protein powder, 1/2 cup frozen peaches, 6 oz vanilla yogurt, 8 ounces of vanilla soy milk, 1/8 teas. of cinnamon. BLEND AWAY. VERY berry One scoop protein powder, 1/2 cup frozen berry blend, 1/4 cup cottage cheese, 8 ounces of milk, 1/8 teas. of nutmeg. BLEND AWAY HAWAIIAN DREAM One scoop protein powder, 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, 1/3 cup silken tofu, one cup of milk, 1/8 teas. of ginger .. add a few ice cubes. BLEND AWAY ***Had this for Thanksgiving.. very good*** CREAMY pumpkin One scoop of protein powder, 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree, one cup of milk, 2 tablespoons sugar free maply syrup, 1/4 teas. of cinnamon and a few ice cubes. BLEND AWAY ORANGE CARROT BLEND One scoop of protein powder, one half of an orange, one small jar of baby carrots, 6 oz of vanilla yogurt, 6 ounces of milk, one half teaspoon of vanilla and a few ice cubes BLEND AWAY Peanut Butter banana One scoop of protein powder, one cup of chocolate soy milk, 1/2 banana, 2 tbls. of peanut butter and a few ice cubes. BLEND AWAY. *** Please note, they encouraged us to use all natural peanut butter, and these recipes are going to make more than you can drink at one time, if so.. save some.. or maybe freeze them? **** Enjoy guys! ~Chandra
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3rd day being banded
dowhatitdo1 replied to dowhatitdo1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
wow thanks so much for that info I did not know that I was suppose to only have 4oz of liquids every hr now this can help me out a lot.... how much soup, or yogurt am I suppose to have as well????:Yawn: -
9 days post surgery - Ended up in ER today!
LollyMoe replied to attitudz's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
First of all I am sorry that you are having problems. Constipation is very painful at times. You probably weren't as clean out as you thought prior to surgery. Sometimes that happens. Second: it's really important to drink your fluids..water is best. Eat FIBER ONE cereal with milk or mix it with yogurt. I also eat a peeled apple every aftenoon. Take 1-2 Ducolax pills each night. Walking is also good to help the system adjust. Third: I don't like Miralax as I think it's too harsh. Metamucil is too thick. I've never use Benefiber but lots of people say it's wonderful. Watch for things that are somewhat constipating naturally..e.g. bananas, cheese. Fourth: About every 5-6 days, I will take MOM to get a complete cleaning out. I feel that the sigmoidcolon is what is being emptied and not the main colon and I want a complete "poop" removement. After, I do this & everything is empited, I eat Active yogurt to replace the flora in the colon that may have been lost. All of this done with my surgeon's approval. -
Infamous Left shoulder pain
timetobefree replied to steelergirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Interesting! I had it really bad the last two days (not today). However, I felt a twinge today when I ate my first full liquid in 3 weeks (1/2 c. yogurt). So I have a feeling I'm going to be the opposite of you - feeling that pain when I get towards satisfied/full. Amy -
Will I have to eat like a bird for the rest of my life??
stephaniel71 posted a blog entry in Blog 70800
So I went to my first support group at my doctors office. I was excited to actually talk with other people (in person) that have the band. I explained at group that this journey has been a lot harder at times then I thought it was going to be. I feel like there is lot more willpower involved than I anticipated (as I am getting hungry every 2-3 hours). I did learn a valuable lesson...they assured me it does get easier. I guess the golden "sweet spot" is truly the key. The point where the band works more for you rather than you for it??? The hunger I guess does go away...thank God. Can't wait!! I did get a big boost to my ego as everyone said I was doing great (38 pounds in 12 weeks). The counselor said that most of what I am doing is dieting. Yes the band is helping, but I needed to give myself a lot more credit. Most lapband patients lose most of there weight further down the road when they reach that 'sweet spot' rather than at the begining. So that part was great. However... The counselor that ran the group has had the band for 8 years. She is a 5 ft woman who has lost over 150 pounds and is at goal and maintaining. However the way she maintains is rediculous. She eats yogurt, protein shakes and cottage cheese 85% of the time. She is perfectly content with this life. She says she doesn't miss the food. Do I have to do this? Is this what my future holds? I realize because I don't have a lot of restriction right now, I can eat more then a cup of food. I know this will change, but will have to live like that? All of you out there that have reached goal and are maintaining, please give me some hope for the future. I can't see my life like this woman chooses to live. I am happy it works for her, but COME ON!! -
Sugar Free Yogurt? Does it exist?
msrojacks replied to Michelle1972's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I like yogurt, but never had luck with it. It always seemed like an empty calorie food. I would be still hungry after consuming one. When they are on sale, I buy them, but its hard to have the will power to only have one! When I get to the mushy stage, i think I will only buy 1 at a time -
What was your doctors diet?
ESJ11978 replied to K-ROD's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor also had me on a semi liquid diet 2 weeks prior to surgery. I was able to have a slim fast high protein for breakfast and lunch then a lean cuisine for dinner. These were extras if I was really hungry 1 sugar free popsicle and 1 sugar free jello and 1 fat free yogurt. I would call your doctor tomorrow and find out. That diet is really important. Good Luck!! -
I've Lost All Desire to Eat!! Please help!
LAN2k posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm almost 7 weeks out. Today is the second day in a row that I am not wanting to eat! I am repulsed by the thought of food, any food. Last week I was at least enjoying some different foods in very small amounts, and even if I had trouble eating at least I had desire for certain food. Yesterday I could not eat the strawberry greek yogurt I took out for breakfast, after one lick from a teaspoon I nearly gagged. I then managed to force down a small peach autivia yogurt but it was not with ease. Even the smell of most of the things I had found appealing are repulsive. I am only able to sip on one flavor vitamin water and one brand of protein drink which is a fruit juice blend called "naked protein zone", even this is hard. Has this ever happened to anyone here? Will it pass? Who should I call, doctor or dietitian? Could it be a side effect of something? I have been having such trouble already and now this too? If there is anyone out there who may have gone through this or can advise please do. I'm really upset. Thank you. -
1.5 years out & still throwing up?
FluffyChix replied to SparklyInNOut's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm sorry to hear of your dad's looming surgery. Glad you are calling a doc today. In my personal experience, it takes weeks or months to see a specialist. You can't find anything, cuz your situation is pretty abnormal. Most people who throw up that often and regularly know to get it checked out. You most likely have stricture, but only medical tests and imaging is gonna show what condition you're dealing with. If you have to go back to protein drinks and thinned down yogurt, you will quickly lose any regain, but it isn't a fun type of eating for sure. I'd also try pureeing soups and stews and keep it very liquidy to see if you can handle any meat proteins. Try blending egg drop soup and see how it goes down. That's the texture you should aim for. But you have to be sure you are getting all of your protein in, so make sure to have protein drinks. What you are describing is a serious situation. I am not being tough-love. I'm being pragmatic. Letting a problem of this magnitude continue for 1.5 years+ is not normal. There must be a payout for that behavior. In 1.5 years of daily throwing up sometimes multiple times a day, you could have done crap tons of damage to your anatomy (Barret's Esophagus, Esophagitis, pre-cancerous cells, esophageal erosion, ulcers, hernias, strictures, webbing, esophageal spasms, and more fun.) At that point I would say your behavior is bulimic in nature. There is always a payout with aberrant behaviors. -
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome & Sleeve
lolli replied to MSanti's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Im about 10 months out and I can say that I think this surgery IS the cure for PCOS. Those of you that seem worried about it maybe being harder then normal to lose weight after surgery because of the PCOS I would say dont worry. I have followed my doctors recomended diet (no startches) low carbs (healthy carbs fruits, yogurt, ect.) and I have found that I am loseing weight faster than maybe someone without PCOS. For the first time in 5 years my periods are normal again (i would go 3 months without a period before) I have also noticed a direct association between my weight loss and my cycle. About a week after my period my weight loss stalls, then about a week before my period i drop 3-5 lbs and again during the week of my period I drop another 3-5 lbs. I dont have any structered excercise that I do I try to keep moving but diet is key. Stay away from startches/ bad carbs and the sleeve will be a success! I hope wen i go for my one year checkup in december I will be at my goal weight of 125. Dont let yourself think that because of the PCOS you are just naturally going to lose slower because I believe it to be the exact opposite. -
Without doubt, my band is stamped RUN BY DEMONS! Morning tightness(check), NO hunger (check), had it for lunch, won't go down for dinner (check). I am all over the place. Tonight, I got a water bubble and had to run from the room. This happens as if I took in to much air and air came from below to create the bubble in my throat. Since I got this in 09 I have been very happy with it, but it is fickel, fickel, FICKEL! Climate changes from cool to hot, I am on liquids (learned the hard way). I don't really feel tightness, I just know some mornings not to try to eat and do coffee or hot tea. I haven't come to an understanding of "restriction"; I know it doesn't take as much for me to feel statisfied. I have lost the weight with next to no exercise and would reach goal if I kicked the sugar out of my life again. There only a few foods I can't eat, but I have found that there isn't much I want to eat anymore. In the begining I loved chicken/tuna salad, deli meat & cheese or a grilled chicken breast for lunch ...NO! Everyday is a struggle to find something to eat and it's doing a job on me. To add to my worries, I had to get upper dentures and learn how to chew yet again. My weight is holding but I don't think I get enough calories in daily and I work hard for the protein. Greek yogurt is helping and I don't want smoothies or protein drinks. I am at a loss, but I did learn that if I have a bad day and stuff comes up I head to the liquids for 2 or 3 days to let the swelling go down, When I had this problem summer of '10 I didn't and I got tighter and tighter and had to get an unfill and climb back up. Each person is different and so is each person. Listen to the band, if it says no morning food, don't try it. The band knows and it is in controll.
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Thursday B - 2 eggs, 2 slice of back, 1 oz of shredded cheese, 2 small flour tortillas, 1/2 table spoon of sour cream, 3 slices of jalapeno (breakfast tacos) S - Yogurt L - 2.5 oz of chicken, 1 apple, 1.5 oz zucchini S - none D - 1 oz chicken curry, 1 oz sweat n sour chicken, 1 oz of chicken low-mein
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Today: B- WW Toast w/ FF cream cheese & SF jam L- Chicken quesadilla on WW wrap w/ FF sour cream S- Yogurt D- Homemade Chili w/ FF sour cream and cheddar cheese S- All Bran crackers & salsa/FF cream cheese Totals: 790 calories / 56.5gr protein 64oz liquid (Crystal Light)
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Yesterday: B- Scrambled Egg w/ cheese & salsa - sausage link L- Ham/Cheese in 1/2 of a whole wheat wrap S- Sliced cucumber & cottage cheese D- Meatloaf - diced cucumber & tomatoes w/ FF Italian dressing & shredded parmesan cheese S- Honey wheat pretzel sticks w/ Peanut Butter Totals: 967 calories / 68.5gr Protein 64oz liquid (Crystal Light and Diet V8 Splash) -------------------------------------------------------------- Today: B- Protein shake L- 1/2 chicken Cordon Bleu - green Beans S- Yogurt D- Homemade Chili w/ cheese & FF sour cream S- 1/2 apple (no skin) w/ peanut butter Totals: 920 calories / 70.5gr protein 64oz liquid (Crystal Light and Diet V8 Splash)
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Hey Goosefrabra, you sound like me, trying to get some flavor. I want to put pesto on anything to give it some taste. Unfortunately, I have practically no restriction and can eat more than 1/2 a cup at a meal. Today I had greek yougurt for the first time and loved it! And tons of Protein to boot and it tastes way better than the nasty kashi high protein and Fiber oatmeal I had been eating for Breakfast. So here's my list: Breakfast: 1/2 c. greek yogurt w/ 1/2 c. frozen berries and tbsp honey Lunch: 2 slices homemade pizza (made the dough, made the sauce, small amount of cheese the only topping) Snack: biscotti Dinner: 1/2 baked chicken breast w/ roasted carrots, parsnips and potatos Snack: 2 more Biscotti:thumbdown: (They sound good, very low in fat, until I dipped them into chocolate) Tomorrow is back to work, where its much easier to avoid temptation! Okay, I forgot the midafternoon guacamole break. Tasty too. About 10 small chips dunked in.
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Today: B- cottage cheese(1/4c) and All Bran Wheat crackers (9) L- 3oz meatloaf - green Beans S- 3oz yogurt - cashews (1/4c) D- (1/2c) Homemade Chili w/ cheese & FF sour cream S- "Protein" pudding (1/2c) + a lil' Cool Whip Totals: 950 calories / 65gr Protein 64oz liquid (Crystal Light and Diet V8 Splash)
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I'm having a hard time with getting my calories past 600 per day. Today I've had: 2tbs vanilla Raspberry SF Protein pudding with morning meds B: scrambled egg with cheese and milk S: 1 shrimp; 1/3 slice of turkey bacon; 2 tsp. chestnut puree L: Burrito Bowl - refried beans; cheese, cauliflower rice (shredded cauliflower steamed) and 2 corn chips grinded to a pulp on top (volume on this is about 1/8 of a cup) S: 2 Tbs Blueberry yogurt (took with pills); 2 pieces of string cheese D: Turkey meatball w/cheese and a bit of bbq sauce; mashed potato S: Protein shake mixed with sf fudgesicle and 1tbs banana
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Try Yoplait 100 calorie Greek yogurt. ...one serving has a least 10g of protein.. .taste gooood.
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thursday b- 6oz yoplait yogurt s-3oz baked beans l-hand full of baked fries, grilled chix breast d-7.5mini ravioli,yogurt s-totilla chips w/salsa _____________________ total before excerise 1436 after excerise 969 42ozs of liquid consumed
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Hi kmo. You should start a separate thread so folks reply to your question. In the meantime, did your doctor's office give you any sample menus? If not, a few examples are tuna and egg salads...chopped or mixed very fine. Hummus, yogurt, soft cheeses. For snacks, pudding, Jello, pops...all sugar free of course. It's really anything that is naturally soft or you can make into a mushy consistency.. Good luck.
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Here's the skinny on the pre-op liquid diet (pun totally intended)
mnmlst posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
A lot of people are worried about the liquid diet pre-op (I know I was before I started it). I thought I'd give some info for the curious or worried. I'm on day 3 of 12 of my liquid diet. It is not that bad. Really. I mean, day 1 was extremely hard. I was super hungry and it was hard to watch my family eat all day (and I have a toddler who is constantly sticking grapes in my mouth, etc.). Day 2 was easier. Day 3 is going great. I guess it depends on what your doctor says you can have, but I'm on Protein shakes (4/day), yogurt, sugar free pudding, sf Jello, and certain low-cal low-carb Soups. The Soup saves my sanity because it's not sweet. So far I haven't had any headaches. I am allowed one cup of coffee per day, but I hear this is unusual. I have lost 5 lbs already. In 2 days. That alone will help me stay on it. So, not that bad. If you can, ask your family to help by not eating your very favorite foods for those 2 weeks. Otherwise, it's pretty smooth sailing. I'm eating less than 1200 calories a day (just under) and I don't feel all that hungry. Good luck to those of you starting your liquid diets soon! -
Here's the skinny on the pre-op liquid diet (pun totally intended)
mnmlst replied to mnmlst's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@BurningButter! I stocked up on Protein shakes (obvs), yogurt, sugar free Jello, sugar free jello pudding and low-sodium soups. But all diets are different so your doctor will tell you what's ok to have. I'm going out today to pick up some sugar free popsicles to mix it up a bit. My favorite yogurt is Siggi's fat free. It tastes weird at first b/c it's really low sugar, but that keeps the carbs low and once you get used to it it's really good. I'll eat this post-op, too, if I still like it then. -
oh yeah definately-id be all over yogurt and tomato soup at this point-lol. The chatrooper...r u going to the vegas bash?
