Overwhelmed!

[Lexsan 104]

I was sleeved on the 20th 5 days post op. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with the whole food thing. I was told my nutrionist to eat six small meals plus Water 64 ounces daily. Yesterday I downloaded an app on my phone to help remind me when to eat and drink. At times I don't want to eat but I find myself kind of forcing to eat at specific times so I don't eat too late at night. Then Im wondering what do I eat now I'm still on liquids which sucks not much choices. All I do is think about food and water. Anyone else feel this way! I also find myself mourning food like chips especially when watching a movie. Ugggh help!

Besides this I feel great no pain, surgery went well I'm down 6 lbs post op. No regrets!

[Mev2 19]

Give your body and especially mind time to adjust. Your thoughts about food will take time to change. You are nearing the time where every day will get better. I'm 4 mo post op and feel wonderful. Give your sleeve time to heal. Look on the boards for stories of people further along to give you hope that things get better...they do. My sleeve is the best decision I could have made for my health. Good luck to you and it will get better. Take care.

[FloraBama Girl 116]

sugar free Tropical Popsicles is what helped me through it. They add to your Water total too. Find a shake that you actually like, l like Pure Protein pre-made and powder. chicken broth is good when you want something hot. It does get easier, good luck to you.

Steph

[KrystalP 17]

So am I , I was sleeved on the 20 and I made sure I had all the sugar free stuff ready. Clear Liquids so I also had the sugar free tropical pops, beef , chicken, vegetable, broth, I baby food also different types (ofcourse banana is the one that has sugar) also I have sugar free snack well pudding In chocolate nd vanilla flavor also chobani Greek or vanilla yogurt.no fruit at the bottom . I have learned thru my doctor and other people on this site that every doctor has a different program set up for there patients. So make sure these things are allowed. Don't forget the Jello sugar free in all flavors that's available

[T'snewstart 251]

I was sleeved on the 20th 5 days post op. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with the whole food thing. I was told my nutrionist to eat six small meals plus Water 64 ounces daily. Yesterday I downloaded an app on my phone to help remind me when to eat and drink. At times I don't want to eat but I find myself kind of forcing to eat at specific times so I don't eat too late at night. Then Im wondering what do I eat now I'm still on liquids which sucks not much choices. All I do is think about food and Water. Anyone else feel this way! I also find myself mourning food like chips especially when watching a movie. Ugggh help!

Besides this I feel great no pain, surgery went well I'm down 6 lbs post op. No regrets!

While it is true every surgeon is different. I was told to eat Greek yogurt for Breakfast every day. That was when I got out of the hospital. I just could not stomach it at all. So I called and they switched it to low fat cottage cheese. I have eaten that everyday. It is loaded with protien and a sure hit. My stomach likes it! I had lots of low fat cream Soup strained. No meat chunks in the beginning. Broths.....chicken broth I liked the most. My nut told me to make sure I drank 2 premier shakes a day.(30 grams of Protein each) I still do this even with food. She told me as long as I do the shakes and drink total 64 oz a day I am safe as far as nutrition goes. Drinking the shakes takes the pressure off. I am almost 4 months out and still apply that basic rule. At least 64 ounces of liquids a day and make sure I drink both shakes equally 60 grams of protien. I hope this helps. Best wishes!

[Lexsan 104]

Thanks guys its hard but will get easier!

[valerie805 4]

I was sleeved on the 20th also. I feel hungry and im on liquids for another week. The Protein Drinks I have are so thick, they're hard to drink. I might try juice and add Protein Powder, not sure how that'll taste. But I need to buy more broths. I've been living off my shakes and Popsicles.

[Stephers65 14]

Get premier shakes from SAMs or costco, they are the best! They are thin and the choc is great, but to get more Protein I mix I cup NF milk in a shaker with a few ice cubs. They are really good! I can't drink the powder because if I have to mix up in the blender they always have to much air and I can't drink them. Good luck!