Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

It gets a little easier, hang in there!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hello Desmond. I had no hunger after surgery for longest time either. I don't really feel hunger at all anymore. ..it's a different feeling.

I do remember it seemed I was always sipping Water and drinking Protein in the first few weeks post op. It is like a full time job at first. It's not like that anymore.

Glad to hear from you!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Scream if you hate Protein shakes! On week 11 of the putrid illegitimate feckers now. I swear if I ever meet the CEO of solgar I'm going to tear him or her a fresh one!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Scream if you hate Protein shakes! On week 11 of the putrid illegitimate feckers now. I swear if I ever meet the CEO of solgar I'm going to tear him or her a fresh one!

Before surgery, I purchased 4 giant containers of powdered shake mix in different flavors. They went down ok prior to surgery and for the first couple weeks after. Now, they taste wayyyy too sweet and I just choke them down to get the protein in on the days I need it. I still have 2 containers left.... Cappuccino and orange cream....blehhh.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Lol! I bought lots of tubs of Protein powders too. I do love the pre made Premier Protein ones. But the powder ones have become very hard to get down!????

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

GENEPRO makes a crystallized Protein whey that is odorless and tasteless. Mixed with hot or cold. It was very sick of sweet too. Now I can add it to blended Soup I'm a happy girl. Btw. I had used progresso Soups for years and knew they were high in sodium. A whole can was about 1500g. I got some regular old Campbell's cream of chicken. Didn't thin it out just heated it up. The can had 4400g of sodium. I was flabbergasted.

Edited by SassyNanny

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well all was going well until today. Developed a chest infection over the weekend (bronchitis if you are on the other side of the pond) and truly "ain't nobody got time for that". The annoying part is my clarithromyacin keeps getting returned to sender. Been given a different antibiotic now so hopefully all will be well.

Mucus-riddenly yours

Des x

Hope every body else is doing well.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Oh Dear, Des!

I'm so sorry to hear you got sick. Does your Dr think it's related to your surgery or just a arbitrary bout? Drink lots of fluids ( easier said than done, right?) and don't take your antibiotic on an empty stomach. Get Well Soon!

post-258729-14495935060067_thumb.jpg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have asthma so it's sort of par for the winter course. I was also santa clause at the weekend. The room was hot stuffy and infested with children. Might as well have been a petri dish.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good that it's a normal consequence of life and not a complication. Bet you are one jolly Santa!! You are going to have to start padding up to keep up Santa's appearance in the future.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Here's hoping you feel better soon!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good morning all. Well i'm a happy camper today. Three weeks of fluids only time has been served so i'm currently tucking into a soft-boiled egg right now and i feel like actual royalty. :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey Des

Congrats on the egg! I have 9 more days of liquids only. Sounds like you are feeling better.

Are you going to post us a pic of you in your Santa gear?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

i'm not sure if they are really ready for prime time :P Might post one later, but real busy all day long as we are having a christmas party in the house tonight.

Des x

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Glad you enjoyed the egg Desmond! It keeps getting better. Enjoy the Christmas party!:)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 1 reply
      1. stevieoriole

        Am feeling this right now. My surgery date is 4/1. Sign the consent tomorrow. I feel like I overloaded myself with too much info, too many opinions. Got to the point where I was wondering if I should do this. Then I thought of my reasons for taking this step and that settled my nerves. Still get moments of doubt but am striving forward. Am just going to follow my book from the surgeon. Joined this because I was told by my dietician that I should do this for support

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×