Possible Popsicle Overdose!

[justme360 2]

Ok so im sleeved since 7-11-12

Just a few days out and im feeling pretty good. My question is can u overdo sugarfree popsicles? Thats all I have besides Water and a few spoonfuls of broth everyday but today I ate like 9 of them. Is that ok just at 4 days post op??

I could also drink water pretty fast but choose not to does anyone know if its ok to? I dont have any real hunger and the heat is killing me I just wanna jump in an ice cold pool and stay there forever, too bad I still have my staples at incision sites..sorry I'll stop ramblings plz help with advice on water and popsicle limits (portion or time between sips or popsicles)if there are any

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

My question is can u overdo sugarfree popsicles?

justme360

this is really too funny

at 7 months i still always buy boxes of popsicles. problem is i only like the purple ones.

would love to hear from others about this question, you can OD on popsicles - i probably eat too many

kathy

there are orange and red leftover in the box - anyone want me to send them some - free

[justme360 2]

Idk why but purple is my fav too I hate cherry orange is ok I love the strawberry to. it is a funny question but im 4 days post op and the simple fact that I could already tolerate that much is amazing to me and im only 22 so being 370lbs at this age I know im capable of overdoing things

Lol

I dont feel anything but a little discomfort if I have 2 back to back popsicles and I walk that off in like a minute. Im not even taking pain meds this is a miracle to me because I thought I was a notoriously slow healer from past experience with gall bladder removal.

Thanks for answers this forum is the best

[melbelinc 33]

I don't believe so. But make sure you are getting your Water in. Esp if you are able to. I know personally I need to have my drinks super cold. I use a ton of ice. Try Powerade Zero. But in this heat make sure you are staying hydrated. Lots of people drink the powerade. I know that is what is next to me.

[justme360 2]

I didn't know I could have Powerade

are all sugarfree juices ok at this point?

Im keeping it super simple so far

[justme360 2]

The only reason I even posted this is because my doc scared me with a story about someone who went home after surgery and gulped down a whole Protein Shake at once

Then when his stomach hurt he chased it down with a big cup of Water when he got to the hospital he found out that he blew most of his staple line and almost died. It sounded made up but why would a doctor lie about something like that happening to one of his patients?

[melbelinc 33]

Oh my goodness! I think you are ok. The hard thing is with giving advice is that everyones doc offices give them different rules to follow. Like mine says I can't eat lettuce until month 5. Really? Lol. I'm about 11 weeks out right now. But the way my surgeon explained liquids is that it takes about 5 mins for your stomach to empty out liquids. I personally eat them like its my job. I think I have a popsicle addiction. But I know I need to watch it because there are carbs in them. At the stage you are at, it's no biggie. You are not getting in carbs in any other form yet. Where as I eat regular food too. Your sleeve will tell you to stop when it needs you to. Listen to it! As for the Powerade, make sure it is the Zero. My paperwork says if you are feeling dehydrated drink Gatorade and then go back to your sugarfree drinks. But the Zero is sugarfree, carb free and has Electrolytes. Keep some of that in your fridge.

[DivaK 55]

Wow that must have been some type of Protein shake...I wonder how much did he take in...I am able to drink 8 oz at a sitting but my stomach doesn't hurt...I think you will know if you have over done anything because you will probably feel pain!

[justme360 2]

It was 8 Oz and he aparently gulped it way too fast then immediately chased it down with Water thinking it'll ease the pain from what he just did and this was the second day home from surgery

[melbelinc 33]

Yeah, They give you those little one ounce cups for a reason. Hopefully that guy turned out to be ok.

[DivaK 55]

I see...the second day I really didn't want to eat. Well I hope that person is doing better now...

[ready4change79 26]

I love the Edys fruit sugar free popsicles. If you want to change it up. They are rasberry,strawberry, and tangerine. They are great.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

carbs in popsicles

melbelinc

about 1 hour after dinner i have my desert - i look forward to it every day - My purple popsicle. UmmmUmmm good

for the longest time i was having 2-3 throughout the day

i all of a sudden thought, maybe i should check to see the nutritional value. Yep it has carbs. i just don't understand - its made with Water, food coloring , no sugar - what am i missing

i still have my one popsicle nightly maybe two - i just wish i understood about the carbs

kathy

[Pookeyism 1,143]

I think you are OK - but you want to moderate your popscicles even if you do not have to - dont look for cheat foods or anything similar....and no, dont eat a popcicle in less than a minute.

I would eat one, chewing medium size bites, and keep just ahead of the melt....wait at least 5 min in between - you are numbing your tummy, so you might not experience as much discomfort, but it doesnt stop the fact that popscicles have about 2-4 oz of Water in them. you wouldnt try to drint 8-12 ounces of Fluid in a few minutes...or shouldnt!

[holycow1234 2]

Okay. I find this to funny. I had the sleeve done June 15th and I am obsessed with Popsicle. My dear husband asked me if I was pregnant because I eat probably 5 or 6 a day. I can not get enough of them. I love the GRAPE too. There is nothing better to me!! I came to see if anyone else was feeling the love for the Popsicle and they are. To funny!!!