October 2018 Sleevers

[cindy t 43]

On 11/6/2018 at 1:40 AM, mamadownsizing said:

5 weeks post op for me today. Loss has been slow these last few weeks, but I guess slow and steady is the way to go, right?

Transitional foods here - meaning mostly everything can be tried and chewed to a soft consistency before swallowing. Feeling pretty grateful to have a decent run with things agreeing with me.

Same time frame, same results for me too. I had a lap-band for ten years and i know that sometimes they say it can be a little slower if you've had the band. I'm assuming it's because we are somewhat used to the restriction already. I don't mind slow and steady as long as it doesn't come to a permanent halt!

[Ellen_2610 28]

I had my surgery on 10/26. Go for my post-op appt tomorrow. For the last 2 days I have not been able to stomach any type of Protein Shake or Soup. All I can seem to get down is Water. Not throwing up just feel stuffed.

[pdamoci 23]

32 minutes ago, Ellen_2610 said:

I had my surgery on 10/26. Go for my post-op appt tomorrow. For the last 2 days I have not been able to stomach any type of Protein Shake or Soup. All I can seem to get down is Water. Not throwing up just feel stuffed.

Hi Ellen I hope you feel better soon! I woke up this morning feeling very weak, shaky and nauseous and in a fog. One day at a time...

[recreating_courtney 18]

Anyone else get nauseous from Protein Drinks? I’m having a hard time getting my Protein with the Premier Protein shakes that I LOVED pre op. Too sweet and creamy. 😢

[notmyname 593]

On 11/07/2018 at 17:39, recreating_courtney said:

Anyone else get nauseous from Protein Drinks? I’m having a hard time getting my Protein with the Premier Protein shakes that I LOVED pre op. Too sweet and creamy. 😢

Have you tried different flavors? I’ve had good luck with the Unjury powders, and the Syntrax Nectar powders. I really like the Syntrax because there are fruity flavors so it cuts up the monotony of chocolate (I love the fuzzy navel and lemonade). Syntrax has a sample pack.

[JessLess 1,163]

On 11/6/2018 at 5:28 PM, Hrsnjs said:

Hey, October peeps! I have an odd question. It's in regard to portion sizes per meal. I'm currently on soft textured foods. The program I'm in states to have three meals per day, 1/4 cup each, and stop eating when you become full. I know tell doing lots of research and watching tons of YouTube videos that one person's sleeve will not necessarily be the same size as the next. My issue is...I can hold much more than 1/4 cup, even just a few weeks out. Like at least 1/2 to 3/4 cup. So here is the question. Do I eat what I can accommodate? Or do I stick to the recommended 1/4 cup per meal for the first 4 months? My information from the surgeon says 1/4 cup will make for less early stretching of the sleeve. I know some people say they can't even eat the whole 1/4 cup. This may resolve as I eat more solid rather than liquid foods like Soups and such. Your all's input is appreciated.

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I kind of thought the name of the game was 6 small meals a day. I wouldn't eat more because I'd be afraid of stretching your stomach, but with your doctor's OK (or your own judgment) I would eat the small portions more often.

[Hrsnjs 267]

I kind of thought the name of the game was 6 small meals a day. I wouldn't eat more because I'd be afraid of stretching your stomach, but with your doctor's OK (or your own judgment) I would eat the small portions more often.

That makes sense to me too. [emoji6]

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[kata0683 33]

Anyone else get nauseous from Protein drinks? I’m having a hard time getting my protein with the Premier Protein shakes that I LOVED pre op. Too sweet and creamy. [emoji22]

I was but i ended up filling my shaker bottle with ice and then the shake it waters it down and its super cold
That worked for me

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[pdamoci 23]

I had my VGS surgery on 10/26. For the last 4 days I have not lost any weight and I am just drinking Protein Shakes, creamed Soup and Water. I am at a stall, is this happening To anyone else. Feeling very frustrated 😞

[josh m 57]

It’s not a stall , it’s your body trying to figure out what’s going on!! I had the same thing happen to me but it was a bit later maybe around 16 days out . But I’m back to losing weight. Hang in there

[Freiabr 427]

@recreating_courtney I too loved the premier shakes and when I tried them at the hospital I almost threw up. I think it was the lactose or maybe too much Protein 🤔 I am now drinking the Unjury ones and loved them with almond milk

[Freiabr 427]

Two-week postop tomorrow, even though I had surgery on 10/30 🤷‍♀️ I can’t wait for the ok to eat soft foods since my bday is on Saturday the 10th...fingers crossed 🤞
My surgery went pretty well, I mean since I’ve been home I didn’t need to use the pain killers and nausea meds they prescribed but unfortunately I got asthmatic bronchitis right after surgery and am also on steroids and antibiotics which delays the healing process but besides that I am doing great!
What were the first soft foods you guys tried that wasn’t too heavy?

[josh m 57]

Mashed potato, butternut squash, sugar free pudding, cottage cheese, yogurt

[Kpenkalski 4]

Happy Birthday! Mine is on Sunday the 11th. I had ricotta cheese, butternut squash Soup, mashed up avocado, yogurt and cream of potato soup. It has all stayed down so far I am just starting week 2 of my pureed foods.

[reandrar1 11]

Had mines on 10/25, it is hard to get liquids in and Protein Shakes now its the worst, but getting better with it. I stalled as well for last 5 days and even gained, well I amp up my Water intake yesterday, got in at least 60-70g of Protein and stepped on scale this morning lost 3 lbs 1 pound more then gain I was relieved because I haven’t eaten much, if you are dehydrated like I was you will not lose weight, you will only retain Fluid. So hang in there we got this!