December 2012 Post Op Group

[Redoableme 60]

I think i lost my way on the every 2 week switch up. I think the 2 weeks after surgery was supposed to be full liquid only. Which i think was Water, shakes, cream Soup, popsicles, SF of course on all pudding and Jello. Then after you have your 2 week post op appt you go into soft and puree foods. This is where you blend up your fat free foods. Refried Beans, scrambled or poached eggs. oatmeal, cream of wheat. I think most doctors want you on this 2 to 4 weeks before introducing the solids. I could be wrong please correct me? I know i am on day 14 post op. i have already did refried beans, string cheese, i even had a small portion of a smart one entree. That had meat and veggies. Rest of the time its been jello pudding lots of water and those crappy shakes. I think i have ruined it for myself. Its those flipping food commercials on TV, lol dammit!!!

Oh don't feel too bad. I did the same thing! My nut said that as long as my pouch was handling it well and I'm not getting sick from it, then it's ok. She said to just be sure to continue doing everything in moderation and get in my fluids and Protein. Eventually that's where you'll be headed anyway, so if you can handle it already, that's great! If you can, check in with your own nut to make sure that's ok.

[msixkiller 96]

Has anyone heard from Simply Southern?

[one4ozzie 434]

Has anyone heard from Simply Southern?

Nope. Not a word in about a week I think it's been :-(

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[MyTimeToLose 41]

Does anyone have a sample menu they would be willing to share? An example of a typical day for you that includes 60 grams of Protein? I am really struggling with this right now and any help would be much appreciated. I am 5 weeks post op today.

The only way I get mine in is if I do 2 Protein Shakes a day with 20g+ of protein each. I always have a greek yogurt which is another 12 to 16 depending on the brand and then my other 2 meals are usually refried Beans and salsa or canned chili with beans/turkey, sometimes beef. I also sometimes will have an egg with a sprinkle of cheese on it for a meal. I hope this helps some....but I have to still do the shakes to get it all in since my meals are so small.

[Redoableme 60]

My 10 day stall is finally over!! I broke down and had a shake yesterday along with some other Protein filled meals, and woke up to a 3 lb loss!!! I've been trying to do this without shakes but it's apparent that I can't. I celebrated by walking a mile this morning!

[ginsyn76 51]

Yay for you. I went back to the shakes also. At least one maybe two a day my Protein daily is between 80/100. I'm hoping when I step on the scales Friday it will pay off I was in a big stall also. It's funny but it seemed that when I started exercising at around 4weeks post op I stopped losing hopefully I just needed a little kick.

[one4ozzie 434]

Good job ladies. I also think I'm going back to shakes 2 times a day since I work out an hour or two a day. Our bodies needs the Protein to lose the weight.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[jodimc 117]

I WANT to use the shakes but I just can't choke them down! My body says nooooo.....

[Jannie Brown 0]

Hi all, I had surgery on dec.17 how is everyone doing? So glad I found this site.

[ginsyn76 51]

Hi jannie and welcome. My surgery was nov 19th. I'm doing great. Lost 35lbs in four weeks and then went through a big stall out now getting back on track with Protein Shakes. Dr finally this Friday to weigh in. How are you doing?

[lmcgloon 127]

I WANT to use the shakes but I just can't choke them down! My body says nooooo.....

Me too! I've tried so many different varieties with different flavored Protein powders and I just find them all sickening. The only one I've found to be decent yet is chocolate Protein Powder mixed with a Decaf skinny mocha from Starbucks.

[katmandu 30]

Hi December post op group!

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I am 2katmandu

[AbnormallyabbyWLS 11]

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[lmcgloon 127]

My username is Lmcgloon--- find me on my fitness pal!!

[sciteacher53 11]

Question: I am on pureed/soft foods. I have been eating tuna and canned chicken w a little bit of mayo to keep it moist. Think it is ok to add some hard boiled egg??