5 Weeks Post Op

[leahandgracey 2]

Hi everyone, so I'm 5 wks post op and just about 30lbs down yay Me! But the problem is that I can only eat once a day and have as much liquids during the day. I want to start working out but Dr. said I would be too weak to do so. So I said Yah buddy really but I'm still gonna go for it.

[Kevin W. 110]

I was cleared to work out 4 weeks after the surgery.The best thing to do is walk walk walk!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

I can only eat once a day and have as much liquids during the day. I want to start working out but Dr. said I would be too weak to do so. So I said Yah buddy really but I'm still gonna go for it.

leahandgracy

hi there NEWBIE

congrats on making it through these first few weeks with your new sleeve

30 lbs lighter - you go girl/guy

first rule in the 2012-2013 " sleeve manual" is to always follow the words of wisdom of your surgeon & NUT -

sleevers get dr. permission when he feels you can start back to exercising - its good to heed their advice.

many dr.s let patients start exercising at 6 weeks, some later, some earlier, - IMO its best to listen to the guy with the degree - even though you know better!!

maybe start slow with a little walking - don't think anyone would object to that

eating food once a day - this is per your NUT??? not sure why that would be the case, but if those are her rules, you should go with em - or are you physically unable to eat more than once a day?do you vomit?can't keep food down?

do you have success getting in 64 oz of liquid a day?

good luck

congrats on loosing 30 lbs

see you in the gym "later"

[leahandgracey 2]

Proud granny,

I went to see the Nut on Tues and she was no help. All she would say is drink Protein Drinks and block what ever I had to say. I drink fresh watermelon or cantaloupe juice in place of Water. Just can't get water down. Oh and about food any tips?

[Tbrendon 36]

I'm at the same mark as you and I eat 3 meals and have 2 Protein Shakes as my Snacks a day. when you can get some more real food in you will have the strength to exercise. My usual day is:

B- 1egg, 1/4 cup milk(scrambled) with a tsp cream cheese to soften it more

S- Protein Shake

L- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt, 1tsp no sugar added strawberry jam(for flavor)

S- Protein shake

D- 1/2 cup chili or spaghetti sauce or 2 meatballs with gravy

Now that I'm getting this in with my Water I feel so much better

Good luck and congratulations on your 30lbs weight loss!!!!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

went to see the Nut on Tues, she was no help. - drink Protein drinks I drink fresh watermelon or cantaloupe juice in place of Water. Just can't get water down.

leahandgracey

hi, sorry your NUT was useless to you, tuned you out

sometimes you gotta assert yourself - stand up on the desk screaming and waving to her "help, i am new to this and i need you to help me"!!!

drinking cantelope and watermelon juice are liquids, great, but you need to drink water too. if you hate the taste how bout adding chrystal lite - many sleevers seem to like that

your NUT is only allowing you to eat once a day? not sure i get that

how about eating yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs - soft foods for now are hopefully ok - ask your NUT and maybe she'll listen

you didn't mention the exercising - so i'm hoping you have temporarily put that on the back burner til you get your surgeons blessings.

tips????drink all day long - Protein Shakes, crystal light, water, take one day at a time....slowly

how many calories do you take in? you'll get more to eat gradually, more meals et al

others can jump aboard this train too - i can't be the only one with all the answers

good luck to you

[leahandgracey 2]

Tbrendon, I just can't get enough in my system. Im under 400 cal today. eggs I'm tired of them. Don't know what else to eat

[Readytolose2012 88]

Keep trying different things it gets easier everyday. tuna was good for me.

[chunkychick 54]

Congrats on the progress so far! I am almost 3 weeks out and the Doctor cleared me to exercise from day 2 (walking) and just saw him yesterday and he said I can use my elliptical trainer and in another couple of weeks I can start weights. Everyone is different though.

[Tbrendon 36]

Tbrendon, I just can't get enough in my system. Im under 400 cal today. eggs I'm tired of them. Don't know what else to eat

Try smaller portions like 1/4 cup for a week, then increase to 1/3 cup and see how that goes. Also for Breakfast I make cream of wheat but make it with milk instead of Water for added Protein. And instead of putting brown sugar on it like I used to I drizzle a little agave Syrup. Crustless quiches are good as well, meatballs in some kind of sauce or gravy. I have some recipes so personal message me if you want some ideas. I would try 3 meals a day and just start with 1/4 cup servings.

[Kevin W. 110]

I was eating things like cottage cheese, yogurts, mash potatos,etc! When i needed to stop was when i got the hick ups.Just don't rush anything, take it slow and learn to know your limits.I was the worst when it came to eating,i never knew when i was full so i just kept on eating until i pretty much handicapped myself weighing in at 381lbs and my height is 5ft 8 inches with a BMI of 59.9.I've lost 168lbs since my surgery 8 months 2 weeks ago.I still only eat a piece of grilled chicken and maybe a bite or two of veggies.I can't eat bread or Pasta, since the surgery neither appeal to me and they just don't feel rite going down so i just gave them up! Good luck with it and don't get frustrated liked i see allot on here do.

[leahandgracey 2]

Plz do give me some tips

[Daniels 3]

Hello... im also new at this site. I am a little over 3 wks out of having the surgery and im down about 23 pds:) very excited. I get full very quickly but want to snack all the time:( DR told me to have something at least 8 -10 times a day. Anyone else having this problem?

[Kevin W. 110]

Hello... im also new at this site. I am a little over 3 wks out of having the surgery and im down about 23 pds:) very excited. I get full very quickly but want to snack all the time:( DR told me to have something at least 8 -10 times a day. Anyone else having this problem?

Almonds, almonds and more almonds!I eat a bag a week of the smokehouse blue diamond.

[leahandgracey 2]

Unfortunately today I was unable to put food in my stomach only 1 Protein Drink. Now I'm concerned cause it's getting bad.