jennaleigh1992 43 Posted January 18, 2013 Hey guys!! My name is Jenna and Im from beaumont Texas! I have just began my weight loss journey my first consutation is Jan. 29th! Im going through SETX bariatric center in beaumont. Has anyone else used them? Any advice?! Have a great day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karishero 57 Posted January 18, 2013 Hi jenna, I am also just beginning my journey i had my consult on jan 15th and just waiting on my approval letter. I have composed a list based on information i have found online and here to help with pre op and what to expect. (copied below)Sleeve Stomach Comparison/Concept: Stomach is going from the size of a Football to the size of a plastic Easter egg. Your stomach has to learn to eat again just like an infant, first liquids, then puree, then soft, then normal food. What to take to hospital: Eye Mask/Ear Plugs Lip Balm Shampoo, conditioner Toothbrush Phone Charger Gas X strips or chewable Robe Personal meds Blanket Heating pad stomach binder to support stomach/Pillow Things to have at home POST OP: Multi-Vitamins chewable/liquid-Don’t take at the same time as Calcium and Iron Biotin-hair loss prevention Vitamin D Iron-B12(sublingual)/Calcium-Don’t take at same time or with Multi take at least 2hrs apart or they will contradict each other. Clear liquid Protein shake (Isopure, Muscle Milk, whey Protein etc). Popsicles/SF Fudge Pops SF Jell-O SF- Hawaiian Punch/Kool-Aid Italian Shaved Ice-SF Diet V8-Splash Decaffeinated Tea Torani flavored sweeteners for shakes Broth-cubes Water-Gatorade G2-Smart Water-Propel Zero 100%juice Crystal Light-varieties Mio-flavor for Water Full Liquids Cream Soups Almond Milk/Soy Milk/Skim Milk Cream of Wheat Yogurt Carnation Breakfast-SF with skim milk SF- pudding (skin or soy milk) Do’s & Don’t s Don’t drink with a straw Don’t drink while you eat or 30min before or after Avoid carbonated drinks Avoid caffeine Avoid gassy or greasy foods Chew food and eat slowly Stay upright for 30 min to hour after eating or take short walk after meal Eat at least 2hrs before going to bed Sip, Sip Sip 48-64oz of Fluid daily Stop eating at first sign of fullness Avoid hard candy and gum Things to remember after surgery: You are learning how to eat all over again so spitting up or vomiting from time to time is ok. This actually can last for up to 8wks post op or longer if you eat too much or too fast. Swelling in the abdomen, It takes approximately 7-10 days for the swelling of the sleeve to go down. During this time you may have trouble with your intake but it will get better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
