Valentine's Sleeve.

[Cyndra327 8]

Hi. Im a new member. I had my vertical sleeve on Valentine's Day. So i guess I am 10 days post op. I have a lot of questions. At my 1 week appointment I had lost 18 pounds. I am now down 23 pounds. I haven't lost any weight in three days. I kinda feel on my own as far as diet goes. I got no real instruction on to how much of anything I should be consuming. I was just told to start on creamy liquids. Like Soups ,milk, puddings and things like that. I know im not getting in enough protien.? What should I be eating? How much liquids? For 3 days i had really bad diarrhea. Is that normal? Im also experienceing some new pain what feels like its under my rib cage. Is that normal? Healing pain maybe? Can anyone help?

[No game 14,437]

Hi. Im a new member. I had my vertical sleeve on Valentine's Day. So i guess I am 10 days post op. I have a lot of questions. At my 1 week appointment I had lost 18 pounds. I am now down 23 pounds. I haven't lost any weight in three days. I kinda feel on my own as far as diet goes. I got no real instruction on to how much of anything I should be consuming. I was just told to start on creamy liquids. Like Soups ' date='milk, puddings and things like that. I know im not getting in enough protien.? What should I be eating? How much liquids? For 3 days i had really bad diarrhea. Is that normal? Im also experienceing some new pain what feels like its under my rib cage. Is that normal? Healing pain maybe? Can anyone help?[/quote']

Hi and welcome!

You sound right in track with the weight loss In fact that's a lot of loss so your body needs resting periods to adjust.. then it will start to come off again.

You should be recording your daily intake to make sure you hit your Protein goals ( 60 grams or so)

You will want to work up to 64 oz of Water a day

this early out drinking a Protein shake might be good.

And the pain you feel on your left side is most likely from the internal sutures ( normal)

Oh and as far as amounts start at 2oz at a time and eat very slow wait a minute of two in between bites.

[Edit] the diarrhea in the first few weeks is very normal it will go away and when you start solids. A lot if people then deal with Constipation so a Fiber supplement down the road may be in order.

[Cyndra327 8]

Thanks Laura!

I figured the pain was normal. How long did it last you? I am defiantly not getting anywhere near the Protein or Water intake I need so I need to address that.

[AR1 5]

Hi there! I was sleeved valentines Day too! Some aches and pains. How long did you take off work?

[Cyndra327 8]

Hi! How are you doing? Are you having pain on your left side too?

I am currently a stay at home Mom so I did not have to take any time off of work. I'm just still not allowed to workout or lift my 18month old. How are you doing with your diet?

[No game 14,437]

Thanks Laura!

I figured the pain was normal. How long did it last you? I am defiantly not getting anywhere near the Protein or Water intake I need so I need to address that.

Hi I'm a stay at home mom too! As a matter of fact my son wants to bake today so we came up with a recipe for orange biscuits .. ( not on my diet) so I'm about to bake with him.

But the pain lasts about a week or two, try and limit twisting, bending.

And you are very new.. Water is very important but you will be able to build up to 64 oz soon enough just make sure your sipping all day in between meals

I drink a Premier Protein shake every morning to help with Protein ( 30g) but once again considering the stage you are on protein is something you will have to "build" up to!

Laura

[Cyndra327 8]

I hear you! easier said than done! I'm not supposed to be lifting my son but he dose not understand why mommy wont pick him up. and I feel like I'm constantly picking up toys, I've been drinking the Muscle milk Protein Drinks but it takes me all day to get them down. How do you like the Premier Protein? have you tried any others that you like? I cant stand the Isopure. Thanks again for your help Laura!

[himalaya62 221]

I agree with everything Laura said. And my favorite Protein by far is the premier. It's delicious!!! And you only need two a day to get your 60 grams in. Very easy! Try it! You can get it at Costco!

[JackieV 246]

I agree with everything Laura said. And my favorite Protein by far is the premier. It's delicious!!! And you only need two a day to get your 60 grams in. Very easy! Try it! You can get it at Costco!

Marcy,

Have you tried the Quest bars yet? So yummy, GNC sells them. They are pricey but awesome. The apple pie reminds me of apple cinnamon oatmeal. You are suppose to microwave them for 5-20 seconds before.

[mvickyway 256]

Great advice Laura! I like Syntrax the best so far, especially the Cappuccino tho I am still trying all the samples I have ordered. I really prefer one scoop even if it is a half serving of the Bariatric Advantage and Chike. The Protein Shots are kind of grossly thick and sweet but mixed with Water and ice made them better.

[himalaya62 221]

No I haven't but I'm not allowed Protein Bars yet. 1 more month and maybe then(I hope). that sounds yummy!!!