BryanInStPete 18 Posted October 28, 2015 I am two weeks post op - which means it has been over two weeks since I have had any solid food. My doctor has me on full liquids for 3 weeks post-op which means I have another week before I can start the pureed phase. LOL - I realized that the highlight of my day is eating my chewable Vitamin twice a day! I am counting the days before I can "eat" and not "drink" my meals. Speaking of liquid diet - I have also realized the lack of chewing anything quickly leaves a film on my teeth and I find that I am brushing my teeth three or four times a day (I'm a neat freak about my teeth anyway) but all those Protein Drinks, Soups, etc. really seem to build up a film quickly. And my last liquid diet blues rant....I never realized how many damn TV commercials there were for pizza, fast-food, and chain restaurants until the last few days. Ughhh! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pr_pitbullgrl 1,039 Posted October 28, 2015 haha. truth. i called that phase liquid hell. but you only have a week left. you can do it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mega_100 146 Posted October 28, 2015 Right there with you! I had two weeks liquid pre-op and I'm two weeks post-op liquids now--one more week to go for a grand total of FIVE WEEKS on liquids! I hear ya with the filmy teeth. It's driving me crazy, too. That, and I can't stand the taste of Water anymore, so I'm drinking all these fluids with fake sugars in them that make my filmy teeth worse I am trying to prep for phase three, finding recipes and getting ideas, etc., but it makes me kind of miserable looking at actual food! Here's to one more week and looking forward to a thinner, healthier future! Cheers! *raises Protein shake* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray92 91 Posted October 29, 2015 I absolutely hate this phase. I had a lap band put in 6 years ago and had to go through this once before. It is easily the worst part. My lap band failed to help me lose weight, or maybe I failed it. Regardless, it didn't work and I am putting all my hope and tons of effort to get the sleeve to work. I am finding the taste and feeling of my tongue absolutely unbearable. What I would do right now to hear my teeth crunch on some lettuce. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dub 9,922 Posted October 29, 2015 I've been watching much more television than normal while healing up from the sleeve & hernia repair. I can saw with absolute certainty that many days the only thing that reminds me to have a Protein shake is one of the never-ending high def food commercials. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjod 197 Posted October 29, 2015 I agree. This part is rough. I've developed an extreme hatred of Isopure. Luckily I bought many types of clear Protein ahead of time. These sips are so difficult. I'm praying to get in 30oz. The goal is 60 but that seems impossible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradin9855 0 Posted October 31, 2015 Jjod what other clear liquid Protein is out there besides Isopure, I am hating the stuff! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjod 197 Posted November 1, 2015 nectar grab N go or Nectar fruitilious. Or crystal light pure with Unjury unsweetened in it. The nurse said I could switch to regular Protein Shakes now. I like the Premier Protein ones. What is two weeks out like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradin9855 0 Posted November 1, 2015 I hadn't noticed the film on my teeth but now that you pointed it out it's driving me crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjod 197 Posted November 1, 2015 Probably from dehydration. I've been brushing my teeth a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mega_100 146 Posted November 1, 2015 Finally found a Water flavoring that I like--crystal light raspberry lemonade. All others have a burning, faux sugar taste to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ikester280 2 Posted November 2, 2015 Keep going. You are doing great. I go to the Doc today and they said they would probably advance to Puree today. Never thought i would be excited to eat baby food.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MimiFB 3 Posted November 2, 2015 Hey BrianinStPete - You should feel a little lucky…I was sleeved on Oct 12th and my Dr. is super conservative and since surgery, I was on Clear liquids for 4 days and I will be on full liquids for just over 5 weeks. My first day of food is Nov 20th. I am very tired of drinking my food! I agree I also have a nasty film on my teeth, I can't stand it either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhea540 2 Posted November 4, 2015 Tomorrow is one week and what I wouldn't give for a piece of toast! Ha! And I couldn't agree more with the food commercials! We DVR a lot of programs, so we can typically skip through them, but with recovery...live tv it is. Lastly, I am a Registered Dental Hygienist and you are all correct about the film on the teeth. It is super important to keep them brushed due to no help from mechanical chewing. My mouth is horrible!! Looking for light at the end of the tunnel! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
