Dec. 17 Sleevers - How are you on week out?

[Mrs Jacobs 10]

I think if you are in the phase where you are supposed to start eating more solid stuff' date=' you should just try it once a day. My NUT told us (in a group) that we should eat slowly enough that if we feel uncomfortable, stop. So, maybe your serving size is supposed to be 2 tbsp of chicken salad, but maybe you can only handle one tbsp.

How long does it take you to drink the half bottle of crystal light? Is a half bottle a cup (8 oz)?[/quote']

Thanks for responding , I can only have half 8 oz , throughout the day , I even set goals to try to drink a bottle a day but that's nearly impossible.

As far as the chicken salad , It hurts to have e one tbsp. I also tried salmon and I can comfortable eat one bite without it hurting , and the hurt begin in my back which I consider super weird.

[blueyes32 5]

I was told 30 mins before and 30 mins after. I think my dizziness yesterday was due to lack of my Water. I did get my Protein Shakes in over the course of the day and had SOME water but not as much as normal. I dont eat anything other than Soup, cottage cheese, string cheese and greek yogurt. Of course not all at once and not a lot at a time either. I am just like any other person trying to figure out what works for me. That medicine that coats my stomach is supposed to help but I am STILL coughing up the junk and so tomorrow I am starting my gall stone medicine as I do not want to have that become a problem for me now too! Thanks for all the wonderful supportive advice! It is great to have such great people for support!

[Sadlers1999 169]

Thanks for responding ' date=' I can only have half 8 oz , throughout the day , I even set goals to try to drink a bottle a day but that's nearly impossible.

As far as the chicken salad , It hurts to have e one tbsp. I also tried salmon and I can comfortable eat one bite without it hurting , and the hurt begin in my back which I consider super weird.[/quote']

So you are only drinking 4 oz when you have liquids or you can only drink 4 oz of liquids during the entire day? Either way, that is scary-little and no wonder it hurts to try pureed/smooth solids! Do you think you may have a stricture? I am not sure when a person develops that, but I know that if it happens, the doctor goes in through your mouth to open it up so you can drink/eat better. (It doesn't require opening your abdomen up again.) I would make an appointment because if you can't get 8 oz of Fluid in during the entire day, that really is too little.

[Mrs Jacobs 10]

So you are only drinking 4 oz when you have liquids or you can only drink 4 oz of liquids during the entire day? Either way' date=' that is scary-little and no wonder it hurts to try pureed/smooth solids! Do you think you may have a stricture? I am not sure when a person develops that, but I know that if it happens, the doctor goes in through your mouth to open it up so you can drink/eat better. (It doesn't require opening your abdomen up again.) I would make an appointment because if you can't get 8 oz of Fluid in during the entire day, that really is too little.[/quote']

Yes, I'm only drink 4 oz , I have to force the other 4 in pain. I am unsure if I ave a stricture , but I had my hernia removed during the sleeve procedure so my recovery is still slow but I'm surprisingly enough I can drink an entire bottle of Gatorade to prevent dehydration. But Water is not my friend. Thank goodness I go to the doctor on Monday.

[Sadlers1999 169]

Yes' date=' I'm only drink 4 oz , I have to force the other 4 in pain. I am unsure if I ave a stricture , but I had my hernia removed during the sleeve procedure so my recovery is still slow but I'm surprisingly enough I can drink an entire bottle of Gatorade to prevent dehydration. But Water is not my friend. Thank goodness I go to the doctor on Monday.[/quote']

Okay. So you can have fluids...just not water or things mixed with water? Gatorade counts for something, but I am glad that you will see the doctor on Monday. I am not sure how hernia repairs affect recovery in terms of eating/drinking. Not having had it myself, I would think it would affect movement more. Maybe you could start a thread for people who had hernias repaired after/during sleeve procedure to get more specific feedback on that?

[Mrs Jacobs 10]

Okay. So you can have fluids...just not Water or things mixed with water? Gatorade counts for something' date=' but I am glad that you will see the doctor on Monday. I am not sure how hernia repairs affect recovery in terms of eating/drinking. Not having had it myself, I would think it would affect movement more. Maybe you could start a thread for people who had hernias repaired after/during sleeve procedure to get more specific feedback on that?[/quote']

Yes , I may start a thread , thanks

[Mrs Jacobs 10]

Today 1-11-2013 , I went for my first appointment after my surgery Dec 17,201. I weighed in before surgery 327., at this moment I currently weighed 299. I'm so proud of myself. Yes........

[Sadlers1999 169]

Today 1-11-2013 ' date=' I went for my first appointment after my surgery Dec 17,201. I weighed in before surgery 327., at this moment I currently weighed 299. I'm so proud of myself. Yes........[/quote']

You have a lot to be proud of!

[hinportland 83]

I'm feeling so ready for more food' date=' not hungry necessarily but just feel like my sleeve it's ready (yes, I'm aware it's still healing). So, today I had a piece of deli sliced ham with feta cheese rolled up in it. It was delish, satisfying, and no pain whatsoever. Considering I have yet to get my Protein in with liquids, at least I chose protein foods to cheat with, lol[/quote']

Not sure if you can get this at your local costco, but I get the Premier shakes there. 30 g protein per serving, only 1 g sugar. I drink 2 a day to make sure I get my minimum protein. I'd never make it otherwise.

[hinportland 83]

Today 1-11-2013 ' date=' I went for my first appointment after my surgery Dec 17,201. I weighed in before surgery 327., at this moment I currently weighed 299. I'm so proud of myself. Yes........[/quote']

Phenomenal!

[meeganlee 33]

Today 1-11-2013 , I went for my first appointment after my surgery Dec 17,201. I weighed in before surgery 327., at this moment I currently weighed 299. I'm so proud of myself. Yes........

Congratulations! Great work!

[Alabamasleever 58]

Not sure if you can get this at your local Costco' date=' but I get the Premier shakes there. 30 g Protein per serving, only 1 g sugar. I drink 2 a day to make sure I get my minimum protein. I'd never make it otherwise.[/quote']

I'll have to see because I have tried so many different shakes that I'm about to give up. I've spent a fortune. Actually, last time I went to GNC they let me make one in the bathroom and try it because I'm about to go broke. Something about the whey smell I think. Thanks

[meeganlee 33]

I am OK with the Pure Protein Shakes you can get at Trader Joes and other places. 35 grams of Protein. I think they all have some after taste.

Unjury makes a flavorless powder with 20 g of protein per scoop, and I think you can only get it online. They also have chicken broth from powder that I also like. I haven't tried Isopure, but I've heard it is very good.

Best of luck,

Meegan Lee

[castiel 66]

I'll have to see because I have tried so many different shakes that I'm about to give up. I've spent a fortune. Actually, last time I went to GNC they let me make one in the bathroom and try it because I'm about to go broke. Something about the whey smell I think. Thanks

What if you tried getting in your Protein other ways? Like drinking milk or eating greek yogurt? Also, are you making your Protein Shakes with milk or Water? Because I find making them with water is SO GROSS. milk makes it better. and you could try soy or almond milk and see if that helps with the flavor

[Alabamasleever 58]

What if you tried getting in your Protein other ways? Like drinking milk or eating greek yogurt? Also' date=' are you making your Protein Shakes with milk or Water? Because I find making them with water is SO GROSS. milk makes it better. and you could try soy or almond milk and see if that helps with the flavor[/quote']

Yes, I use milk (except in GNC bathroom). I tried the Unjury too. The closest I can come to being tolerable is Isopure which is not the best but I can drink it. I'm trying other ways but my tiny stomach only holds so much, lol. I wish I could find something unflavored that dissolves like Miralax, or better yet, a pill!