15 days out: Issues

[Keralian 8]

I am 15 days post surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) and here are some issues / questions I hope you can help me with:

1) For the first 2 weeks, I was on clear liquid diet. I lost 22 pounds/10 kg in the first one week but I stalled on day 8 and still am on stall. Is that normal?

2) My surgeon suggested I include "Isopure" Protein powder into my diet, 1.5 scoops in water/milk 2 times a day. Is it a good one, anyone else using it?

3) Can I eat scrambled eggs at this stage? I am sick of clear fruit juices.

4) Am I allowed to eat flaky well cooked fish?

Please help.

[Montana Gal 448]

​#1 Yes, it is very normal to stall, 22 pounds is a lot of weight loss. Your body is catching up and healing

#2 I never used Isopure powder, only the clear liquid Isopure. I usually used pre mixed Premiere Protein or an unflavored Protein Powder in almond milk. But I am sure someone else on this forum has used the powder.

#3 & #4 It depends on your surgeons quidelines. I was on full liquids from day 9 to 14. Check the info they gave you, if you have been allowed to advance to soft then yes, scrambled eggs and well cooked fish are okay.

Keep up the good work, stick to your plan. Stay hydrated, keep positive and allow your body time and you will do great!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I am 15 days post surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) and here are some issues / questions I hope you can help me with:

1) For the first 2 weeks, I was on clear liquid diet. I lost 22 pounds/10 kg in the first one week but I stalled on day 8 and still am on stall. Is that normal?

Yes, a stall early out is completely normal. Just focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids and stay off the scale.

Embrace the Stall

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

2) My surgeon suggested I include "Isopure" Protein Powder into my diet, 1.5 scoops in water/milk 2 times a day. Is it a good one, anyone else using it?

I haven't tried that particular brand but hear it is a good one. If your surgeon recommended it then he probably thinks it's a good idea. Why not try it?

3) Can I eat scrambled eggs at this stage? I am sick of clear fruit juices.

Is scrambled egg allowed at this stage for you? Even when it is allowed, some people have difficulty with eggs early out. When you are allowed them, make sure they are really soft/runny to start with.

4) Am I allowed to eat flaky well cooked fish?

What does your food plan say? I was allowed soft fish on my soft phase.

Please help.

[2goldengirl 2,076]

At 15 days, you aren't in a stall, you're following a normal postop course. Remember that while your primary goal may be losing as much weight as possible as fast as possible, your body's primary goal is to heal from the insult of surgery.

And your body needs to heal. It needs rest, fluids, nutrition such as your new swollen and tender tummy can handle, and that you do some walking or other gentle exercise.

I can't answer your question about fish or eggs, as I don't know whether you're still on full liquids now - I was on Day 15. I had soft boiled eggs at the pureed stage, and fish not long after that. I'm still on softs at Week 6.

I hope this helps. Put away the scale for now, it will only make you crazy.

[patpol 1]

My sister is 1 year ahead of me with the sleeve surgery. She told me to write down my measurements so I did. When I hit the three stall I kept measuring and was still losing inches. For me that kept me going when the needle didn't move. I measure every Saturday. Good luck

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[Keralian 8]

Thank you everyone for the replies. Much appreciated.

[future Mrs 26]

Every doctor tell your different but I'm two weeks out and eat scrambled eggs

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[Keralian 8]

@@future Mrs : Egg whites only or whole eggs is fine?

[LisaMergs 2,854]

Per my surgeon- healing from the sleeve procedure is more intensive than the bypass, so progressing through stages is harder. There is a greater surface area to heal from a sleeve and it's much more delicate. Take your time, even if it is hard. You will be on foods soon enough. Good luck!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

@@future Mrs : Egg whites only or whole eggs is fine?

I am squarely in the camp of eating whole eggs. Other people may disagree. All the nutrition is in the yolk.

[future Mrs 26]

@@future Mrs : Egg whites only or whole eggs is fine?

I eat the whole egg scrambled. I had an omelet yesterday .

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Edited April 27, 2016 by future Mrs