October 17Th'ers.. Where Are Ya?

[Kmasden 14]

I should add, that i can easily get down my 12 or 16 oz of thicker protien drink within about an hour....1/2 c. of thicker liquid like strained cream Soup, etc. goes down easy. I'm praying that this isn't the case for solids...though i will work hard to keep to measurements and calorie counting to ensure success, but would be so nice if this "tool" actually assisted! i'm sure i'm just prematurely worried, but that's where i'm at!

[JonathanS 75]

Kmasden,

I'm right on track with you. It only takes me about an hour to get down my shakes. I'm also eating about 1/3 c of Soup. I can't say that it makes me full but I don't feel hunger after.

I decided for me that I was going to try some tuna last night from the package (not can). I had about 2.5 oz. and 3 cheese crisps and had a nice satisfied sensation. The meal was 160 calories and 24g of Protein which is what a Protein shake is. Technically I'm a few days before my soft food phase but I have rationalized it that I'm only 25 and heal quickly ... lol.

I have faith that in a few weeks when I start trying more substantial food that I will fill up quickly. I could have had 12 oz of tuna, 4 pieces of bread, and chips for a meal before surgery.

[Kmasden 14]

Good to hear Jonathan, i trust you are right. I will start a bit early too probably cause i'm doing so well but also trying to stay conservative just to get best outcomes possible!

[PostalMora 9]

Kmasden- it's like you're typing the way I feel. Really trying to figure this all out - I worry about the Protein, Water, stalling - I've tried Tomato Soup and can only eat half( not sure how many ounces). But like you said, I want to stay conservative on what I do try and try the unflavored protein in as much of a variety of foods to help get the protein count higher.

Thanks for sharing, you've helped me today!

[flawlessly73 20]

Oct 18th as well. Doing great' date=' down 20lbs. Does seem a bit scary that things are going down so easy. Getting about 52-60 oz of fluids down a day. But my Protein is good. Yesterday i actually got in 87 grams. I purchased the Isopure unflavored Protein powder and have been putting it in all my cream Soups, pudding and yogurt. Can get in about 3-6 oz of the thicker liquids. But an totally missing chewing food. I start pureed food next Tuesday so can't wait to eat something different but all I'd going great. Good luck to everyone... [/quote']

Hot damn! Thank you! Never even thought about the unflavored Protein ...duh!

[Annointediam 17]

Hello all I was sleeved oct 15th. I am feeling pretty good down 25 pds and can't wait for more to come off. It's been tough keeping any puréed down but I am trying my best. I am trying to keep drinking Water and Protein but I get full to quick I can't keep a lot down. Mashed potatoes is my BFF. It's the only thing I can keep down. I also had a few bad days throwing up hurts. But I am ready to overcome this journey and be back to normal. And with God and my supporters I will do it.

[Kmasden 14]

i suppose it's just so soon out, everything is unknown. I'm still in a bit of disbelief that i did this! LOL. I'm sure it gets more predictable after time! I guess i'm hoping to have lost 100lbs tomorrow! LOL

[mom_of_3 0]

I also had my surgery the 17th of October. I'm a lil disappointed or maybe jealous because i have only lost 10 lbs simce a week before my surgery. I have however been eating soft foods for a few days now. My stomach can tolerate them, so is it ok? I'm not doing good at all with my Protein Shakes. I can't get them down. Any suggestions?

[JonathanS 75]

Mom3, are you mixing them yourself or using premixed? I have been using Premier Protein (Sam's Club) since surgery and have found it the easiest to tolerate. The ones I mixed myself in the shaker bottle just seemed full of air.

[flawlessly73 20]

I also had my surgery the 17th of October. I'm a lil disappointed or maybe jealous because i have only lost 10 lbs simce a week before my surgery. I have however been eating soft foods for a few days now. My stomach can tolerate them' date=' so is it ok? I'm not doing good at all with my Protein shakes. I can't get them down. Any suggestions?[/quote']

I bought the oh yeah ready to drink shakes and they are tasty. For something thinner I have the Isopure plus and they are fruity flavored.

[Tiggerp33 0]

I was sleeved on 10/17 and I am down 18 lbs. I find it hard to get in all my Protein and liquids. I just take each day at a time. I am having this full pouch on my left side between my incision sites that makes it hard to eat more than 2 oz at a time. The surgeon told me that is where he put a stitch to prevent hernias....anyone else have this?

[Diamondeyed 399]

Thanks imlosingit!

[PostalMora 9]

Hey Tigger,

I had what is called the Spyder Sleeve. One incision in the belly button and one small dot right below between my breast for the camera. I was in and out in a couple of hours. The woman who had surgery before me had hernias and must have been a revision because her surgery was 8 hours! Also a friend of mine had the full bypass and had a stomach tube for a couple of weeks after surgery. It all depends on the individual situation. I, too, am having trouble getting all the required Protein, I hope you get to feeling better soon.

[Mslnzee2010 83]

I bought the oh yeah ready to drink shakes and they are tasty. For something thinner I have the Isopure plus and they are fruity flavored.

Where do u find the oh yeah ready to drink

[Mslnzee2010 83]

Okay I'm a 17 th sleever last week I was on liquids and I was not getting full at all but this week is a different story with purée/soft foods. I was eating 1/4 of a crab cake and I thought that was to small so I tried to eat another 1/4 and it all came up. Throwing up does not feel good so I need to make sure I stay with the amount b/c I hated throwing up yesterday. I hope everyone else is dong good.