2weeks post surgery frustration

[silverquill 0]

Hi everyone! I’m 2 weeks post sleeve surgery. I’ve lost 11 lbs which is great and less than I expected. With an average 300 calories per day I thought the number would be higher. Im staying positive and I’m grateful to be rid of those 11 lbs!! I’m starting the purée diet and appreciate all tips on how to manage the texture. I’ve had some dumping and from what I’ve read it’s from eating too fast and maybe the sugar in my vanilla Protein Powder (5mg). I wasn’t expecting this! I appreciate your support!!

[catwoman7 11,216]

most "normal" WLS patients (i.e., those of us not the size of the people on "My 600 lb Life", which the vast majority of us are not) lose about 15-25 lbs the first month. You've lost 11 in two weeks - so you're right on track!

Edited July 11, 2023 by catwoman7

[catwoman7 11,216]

P.S. dumping affects about 30% of RNY patients. It's much less common in sleeve patients. It's from eating too much sugar or fat in one sitting. It causes heart palpitations, cramping, chills or sweating, and diarrhea.

is there real sugar in your Protein powder, or is it an artificial sweetener? If the latter, it's not dumping - but you could have an intolerance to whatever sweetener they use. That's not uncommon...

Edited July 11, 2023 by catwoman7

[silverquill 0]

@catwoman7 thank you! I don’t think this is dumping from what you’ve described. Sounds like I don’t like the Stevia in the Amy Myers Protein powder.