October 2014 sleevers check in please!

[Jen - a work in progress 178]

I'm 2 weeks out, and lost 15 pounds so far. I also have Constipation but I'm afraid to use any stool softener by mouth. I'm using glycerine suppositories, but they do nothing. I'm thinking to have some prune juice but I'm afraid my stomach cannot hold fibers yet.

My NP told me to take milk of Magnesia. It takes several hours to kick in but it works and was easy on my stomach. It doesn't react in the stomach like some other methods do.

[Domawa 17]

I have Constipation terribly. I did not go for 10 days which of course caused many issues. My doctors nurse practitioner said she has taken mira lax everyday since her surgery. I started that yesterday. Mine was so bad I could not pass stool that had accumulated in my rectum. she also recommended a mineral oil enema which they sell over the counter. It was a miracle for me. I am praying the Mira lax works to get things going. I know it is not supposed to be good for you to take it everyday but neither is horrible constipation or impaction. Once things get going I hope to be able to back off of everyday, but we will see. By the way, I have a retrocele which is when the rectal wall collapses into the vaginal wall and forms a pocket where stool gets caught. So my issue may be different than most. I hope you find relief. It is the worst feeling!

[jstrong630 51]

How are people getting their workouts un? I am a teacher, most days i dont have time to eat at work and so I am always tired and by the time I get home normally around 6 or 7pm after meetings and work the thought of spending another hr away from my fiance, friends, or pjs. I'm really struggling and I feel like a failure. I'm hoping this is just a passing phase.

[jstrong630 51]

I also leave the house in the morning by 630 am the latest

[Peekboo 472]

Jstrong

I leave home at 545am and return at about 545 pm. Before surgery I joined a gym near my vanpool location and I just o straight there and do the workout. I hate exercising but find I like the way feel afterwards. I am 4 weeks out and haven't started back yet but I feel ready. I will get the ok from my doctor next week. We have to do it for ourselves.

[slareau 2]

Today is 4 weeks for me. What is everyone eating on the pureed food stage? I need more ideas.

[Elaine Sunday 26]

Thanks peek. I am at a stall now. I am stuck at a 17 lb loss for a few days. Of course I am getting frustrated and impatient.

I start soft foods tomorrow. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[Peekboo 472]

The fist few days of soft and puree I tried a scrambled egg with cheese then pintos and cheese from taco bell that night. I had no problems. I was able to eat almost one egg and most of the Beans that night.

[Peekboo 472]

I love the tuna in oil. The one in Water is too dry for me.

[slareau 2]

Today is my 4 week mark. What is everyone eating for the pureed stage of diet? I need some new ideas please!

[***** 155]

Just over 3 weeks post op for me and im down 34 pounds since surgery. I'm still on semi solid foods. eggs are definitely a mainstay. Love em poached with a runny yolk to retain the good nutrients. Non fat refried Beans, 2% cottage cheese are also great. I'm looking to start using more seasonings and sauces. Any suggestions?

My go to Protein powder is fuzzy navel by Syntrax. Superior solubility, excellent taste and no added gum additives. Went back to work this past Monday and am holding up just fine. Just trying not to get overwhelmed.

Edited November 6, 2014 by VSGPapi

[Kathy812 794]

@@slareau, not everyone has the same food list on puree, So please check your list before eating anything anyone suggest.

I puréed rotisserie chicken with a little chicken broth in a food processor . I'm also allowed mashed potatoes. I eat my chicken first (2-3 ounces) and if I have room 1-2 ounces of potatoes.

I also have pureed corned beef hash, pureed chili. Cottage cheese. I made the pot roast recipe from eggface's blog, and put it through the food processor, it was good. I pureed the meat & carrots only . My husband ate the potatoes. I can also have puréed fish, but haven't tried that.

Breakfast is usually oatmeal, eggs or cream of wheat.

Hope that helps.

[sschoch30 60]

@@sschoch30 this could be due to a lot of different things. Are you taking your pain meds on an empty stomach? That causes nausea. Is there anything that is irritating your sense of smell? That's also a big factor in nausea.

My Dr. said its expected and to just gets liquids in. Protein Shakes give me the worst tummy ache and nausea. He added phenergan today and I feel a little better. Just taking it one day at a time. I don't take any pain meds and would consider this an easy recovery if I didn't have so much nausea.

[Domawa 17]

The Protein drinks I have been using give me horrible gas pains. I am thinking of buying unflavored Protein powder that I can sprinkle on food to get my Protein in. Does anyone have a Protein Powder they can recommend?

Also I am at three weeks and just started soft foods. I can't seem to get more than a small bite down without feeling sick. How long does this feeling last. I find that I am not eating because I hate that feeling.

Thanks Ali!

[Kathy812 794]

@@Domawa, I use Unjury unflavored Protein. I use it in my Decaf coffee, it has no taste it I must admit, I have not tried it in food.< /p>