Post Op Struggles

[jboone7@ec.rr.com 0]

Hi, I am 11 days post op and I am so confused about everything!! I have read and read and read everything that has been given to me but for some reason, I am having a hard time with this 2nd post op week. Day 7, I finally felt the first initial hunger pain and it really has not subsided much since then. I have tried to stick with the all liquids but must confess that I have given in to some mashpotatos, scrabled eggs, grits and Soup. I try not to do it often but I have some how found I keep pushing the envelope. I really want to succeed with this and I am scared that I have already damaged a good outcome for myself from the "cheating" I have done. I am having a real hard time with getting enough Water in my day and I know that I need to up my protien. Could this be contributing to the hunger? I am just at a loss for words with myself right now. I have a meeting with my doctor tomorrow morning and I dont know should I share that I have had cheating episodes or just start freash and go from there. Has anyone else felt this way?:puke::crying:

[danielle b 32]

I am confused as to what stage of food you are on. All doctors have different stages. I had 5 days of each food stage. I was not very hungry the first month or so. Protein Shakes help alot, even now.....and I am 4 months out. The shakes that I buy are from costco, they have 30 grams of Protein. It helps for hunger pains. Are you keeping yourself busy? I would just let your doc know that you are starving and ask him what suggestions he may have for you. Good luck!!

[extraonme 4]

Danielle B, you said you buy shakes from costco with 30 grams of Protein in them. Which ones are they I am really interested and would like to buy some. thanks!

[Kathie8 0]

I am not sure how this website works. I had band surgery 10/7/10. I also have celiac, so am trying to find options for oatmeal or cream of wheat-which I can't have. Made some egg-drop Soup, then drained it. Anyone else struggling with gluten-free options? I feel pretty good, have a headache and some cramps, but otherwise, feeling ok.

K

[jboone7@ec.rr.com 0]

Thank you so much for the in put I am on stage 2 and going into stage 3. So I really think that I have not done any damage to the band ~ just to myself mentally!! After posting this, I decided to get out and go for a walk. I am going to be honest with my doctor tomorrow and hope he can give me some great advice. I am interested in the shakes you get from costco. I have been doing Atkins shakes and Boost but I have been supplementing with some whey protien shots ~ that have 26 grams in each tube but it would be better to have one option to get the protien in!!

[Tsaleen 1]

Thank you so much for the in put I am on stage 2 and going into stage 3. So I really think that I have not done any damage to the band ~ just to myself mentally!! After posting this, I decided to get out and go for a walk. I am going to be honest with my doctor tomorrow and hope he can give me some great advice. I am interested in the shakes you get from costco. I have been doing Atkins shakes and Boost but I have been supplementing with some whey protien shots ~ that have 26 grams in each tube but it would be better to have one option to get the protien in!!

I was told not to use those Protein shots as they don't have the right kind of absorbable Protein that bariatric patients need.

You should check with your nutritionist.

[danielle b 32]

Danielle B, you said you buy shakes from costco with 30 grams of Protein in them. Which ones are they I am really interested and would like to buy some. thanks!

They are called Premier. They only come in chocolate, but they are so good. I now have my mother drinking them. I think you get about 18 of them in a case, they are premade...for about $18 or so. I am not crazy about powder mix....reminds me too much of medifast shakes....but I enjoy these premade ones. I try to at least drink one a day, and I know I can get at least 30 grams of protein in with food....then I get my 60 gr of protein in everyday....good luck