Post Op Diet Journal - Phase 1

[herghost 1]

I'm using the Protein Powder from GNC. I mix it up and only a little clumps up, don't seem to have the problem with curdling. It does have a different texture. The powder is 25 gm/scoop, I only use 1/2 the scoop.

Sorry, not much help.

Sue

[herghost 1]

Well, now day 4 and the nausea seems to have subsided, it was just the one day. I figured out that I was taking less than the prescribed pain med, so I don't think the nausea was from the pain meds. I did switch to more clear Water and sipped constantly. So, maybe dehydration was the problem.

Thanks for the advice.

Sue

[jennigan 0]

Hi everybody-

I was also banded on 8/27. I was off my pain meds after 2 days and was able to sleep relatively comfortably since about the 3rd day...I surprised myself when I woke up last night and found myself on my stomach, and wasn't uncomfortable. I have been on sugar free Clear Liquids plus one Protein Shake a day for a week. My doc did not give me specific calorie, Protein or Fluid intake amounts, just a list of acceptable foods.

I was finally able to switch to full fluids today, thank goodness. I have found that I might get a little gassy following a meal, but nothing too bad...usually a couple of good burps, and I'm a-ok.

I have managed to lose 19 lbs. in the 2 weeks I have been on liquids. Yipee!

Congrats to all of you...everyone seems to be doing pretty well.

[mylapspirit 2]

Hi Everybody,

How is it going today?? Happy Labor Day for all in the USA.

Well today is going better than yesterday. I weighed myself today(after promising my doctor I would only weigh once per week)(well, today is a week). WhooHooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Feel pretty good but got a little tired this afternoon. One of my friends brought over some homemade cream of asparagus Soup. So I warmed that up for lunch and then of course strained it and it was really yummy. Measured out 1 cup but was full just after 1/2 cup. Still getting bloated after I eat. Have to ask the surgeon tomorrow how long that is going to last. Making sure I get all my Protein grams in. I am going to go for a walk in my neighborhood as soon as my stomach unbloats.

Write and tell me how everyone is doing! I am down 19 pounds since 8/14 and down 30 pounds total since 8/4. Feeling very proud right now and glad I stuck to that horrendous preop diet.

Take care everyone and talk to you tomorrow.

shelli:girl_hug:

[jennigan 0]

Hi guys-

I know that when we move to "real" foods, we can't drink anything for a while before and after we eat, but does that apply now? If I have Soup for dinner, do I have to wait to drink before and after?

Shelli- I am jealous of your asparagus soup...sounds yummy!

~Jen

[dreno 0]

Hi Everyone,

I was banded on 8/23, and I want to tell you the eating situation improves. I experienced the same exact things you are talking about. I thought my Dr was nutts when I tried to consume all the Protein shakes and Water during the first week. There is no way I came close. I just concentrated on getting enough liquids so I didnt get dehydrated. This week has been much better and I am now able to get the required Protein down. I didnt that first week. So hang in there, one week made a huge difference for me.

[Candle 11]

I really thought I had the Protein shake thing down. It's been almost 3 weeks. The last 2 days they've been tasting grosser than ever!!!! :speechles

I can not wait for mushies!!! It's funny the things you start to get excited for: cottage cheese! refried beans! tuna!

These are far from the foods I am used to getting excited for! I'm going to need some therapy :heh:

[claramae 0]

Hey everyone; just found this thread and it is great. Thanks Shelli for starting it. For those that do not know me, my name is Clara. I was banded on August 27th and again on August 29th. That is right. First one slipped before I even got out of recovery.

Anyway, as far as food goes, I am doing the Protein shakes--4 oz.at a time. Broth--4 oz at a time, Jello and popscyles. I try to have something about every 3 hours and so far, no heart burn, no hunger pains(my body is thinking "What the hell") and I am no longer on pain meds. It could not be going better.

I am going to run some errands in a few minutes and I think I will stop at Fridays and get some cream of brocilli Soup to go. Zap in blender and that will be a real treat.

[sbramell 0]

I was banded on August 29th. The surgeon said everything went extremely well and even went as far as to say better than he expected. The nursing staff said I was the first person they have ever had that got up and walked 2 laps around the wing 20 minutes after being back from recovery! They said I am also the first person to get up to 2500 on the breathing thingy right away.

I did Phase 1 for 5 days (suppose to do 7 days) just couldn't take it anymore! Now I am on Phase 2 and I have had absolutely no problems with anything since surgery related to eating. I am wondering if I really have to be on Phase 2 for two weeks or if I can move onto Phase 3 sooner. I will ask on my follow up appt. this Friday.

I've noticed some members talking about getting in their Protein for the day. I am drinking Isopure which is nothing more than filtered flavored Water with 40g whey Protein in it. 1 bottle is 20oz, 160 Calories, 0 Fat, 0 Carbs, 0 Sugars, 55mg Calcium, 80mg Sodium (as Citrate) & 45mg Potassium. The only bad thing about them is they are $3.50 a bottle and GNC is the only place I can find that carries them.

Anyone know how long it will be until I can eat a Ceaser salad??????:help:

Male: 6' 5"

First Weigh In = 406 lbs

Current Weight = 386 lbs

Goal Weight = 250 lbs

[Wilmmr 0]

Was banded on Friday the 31st. Decided to come back to work today, (Tuesday) I have a desk job, not much lifting, tired of sitting around the house. Feel good, a LOT of gas, still. Am living on grape and apple juice, getting some broth but tough to stomach it. A little bit of a twinge around the port but other than that, not much pain at all. Feel a lot better than I did on Saturday. The incisions look good, my surgeon did an excellent job in my opinion. The team was very professional and very kind to me in pre-op, going over what was going to happen, why etc. and that they were going to take care of me. Went in at 6:30am, left at 6:30pm. Saturday was so so, Sunday was better, Monday, after my first shower was darn near normal.

I am way down on calories, feeling a bit weak, have lost 30 pounds since I started the liquid pre op routine. I am just going to work the juices until my first post op on the 13th. Wierd sensation when you drink something, you can feel air move up your throat and a burping like sensation. I see that is normal. Anyway, so far so good.

Male-6' 3"

First Weigh In-320 lbs

Current Weight-290 lbs

Goal-220 lbs

[jennigan 0]

sbramell-

I, like you, have had absolutely no problems at all with getting down food, and haven't even been very gassy. I was banded on 8/27, and see my doc for my follow-up tomorrow. I am hoping he tells me I can eat something more substantial...I find myself more and more hungry as I heal.

I am also drinking Isopure. I initially got it at GNC for $3.99 per bottle, but Vitamin Shoppe also has it for about $35 for a case of 12, which is a bit better.

Unfortunately, I can't help you out on the caesar salad thing...my boss at work bought everyone salad for lunch today...I never thought I would be so jealous of someone eating salad!

Keep your chin up...we will get through this!

~Jen

[mylapspirit 2]

Hey everyone; just found this thread and it is great. Thanks Shelli for starting it. For those that do not know me, my name is Clara. I was banded on August 27th and again on August 29th. That is right. First one slipped before I even got out of recovery.

Anyway, as far as food goes, I am doing the Protein shakes--4 oz.at a time. Broth--4 oz at a time, Jello and popscyles. I try to have something about every 3 hours and so far, no heart burn, no hunger pains(my body is thinking "What the hell") and I am no longer on pain meds. It could not be going better.

I am going to run some errands in a few minutes and I think I will stop at Fridays and get some cream of brocilli Soup to go. Zap in blender and that will be a real treat.

Glad you found us over here. You sound as if things are going better for you and I am so happy. Sounds like you are on the mend if you are going shopping. Awesome!

Shelli:girl_hug:

[sandeC 0]

Hi everyone, CA Gal here. My band date was the 29th. As usual I have definately tried to do to much to soon, entertaining over the weekend - so back in bed today! The whey protiens with isolates seem easier to digest, and are not that expensive if purchased in bulk. I have been able to get at least 2 down per day. one with low fat milk and tablespoon of pnut butter, organic. the second mixed with 1/2 c fresh fruits , cup of Water and ice then blend. I also drink my Water. But Soup sure does sound good.

The gas does disapate the more you move around and the more you take deep breathes. My problem is that I keep running a low fever of 99 or 100 in the evenings, any ony else?

Sande

[Dave01 0]

Shelli, glad to hear you are doing good. I was banded on 8/30 and am just getting started with liquid diets. I knew it was coming, so I got a head start 2 weeks prior to surgery to get my system used to it. As far as the bloated feeling after eating, I am right there with all of you. But I am able to make each day so far with 64 oz of Water, which I drank a lot of before surgery anyway. Whats with this tickling feeling in the back of my throat though? I have tried everything I can to make it go away, but I am thinking its from the air tube I had during surgery. I was in there over 4 hours due to some scar tissue removal from a previous surgery. Take care all and I seem to be spending a lot of time on this site finding all kinds of good info..... Dave:bounce::bounce:

[mylapspirit 2]

Shelli, glad to hear you are doing good. I was banded on 8/30 and am just getting started with liquid diets. I knew it was coming, so I got a head start 2 weeks prior to surgery to get my system used to it. As far as the bloated feeling after eating, I am right there with all of you. But I am able to make each day so far with 64 oz of Water, which I drank a lot of before surgery anyway. Whats with this tickling feeling in the back of my throat though? I have tried everything I can to make it go away, but I am thinking its from the air tube I had during surgery. I was in there over 4 hours due to some scar tissue removal from a previous surgery. Take care all and I seem to be spending a lot of time on this site finding all kinds of good info..... Dave:bounce::bounce:

Hi Dave,

Welcome to this site. It is fantastic having all these people to talk to and compare notes with. I had that throat thing to for about 5 or 6 days after surgery. I think it is from when they put the tube down your throat during surgery. If you start running a fever though you might want to check with your doc about it. Did you get that plastic breathing coach from the hospital? That kind of helps too! Hope you have a speedy recovery Dave and keep in touch.

shelli:girl_hug: