POSTED UNDER Gastric Sleeve Surgery Reviews
Post OP now - Portsmouth, VA
UPDATED FROM matterame
16 days pre
2 wk post op doc visit
matterameAugust 15, 2015
$20,000
Doc advanced me to the soft foods stage, I'm excited! Any ideas on what to put together with the soft foods list. lol!
Oh and the doc said I've lost 15% of my excess body weight!
Oh and the doc said I've lost 15% of my excess body weight!
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UPDATED FROM matterame
20 days pre
Had Surgery on Aug 31st, now 10 days post op
matterameAugust 10, 2015
Starting weight 212
Weight surgery day 208
Current weight 198
Total weight loss: 14 lbs
So far everything is ok, its has been frustrating sticking with the liquids diet. I sneak in a teaspoon of whipped peanut butter everyday. Today I had like 3 tablespoons of cream of wheat. 30 mins afterward I had this little way of heat go through me, it was not enough to break a sweat but yeah does anyone know what the heck that was about?
I have a doc visit on Friday to see if i'm ready for stage II, dear lord please I need to get off these protein shakes.
Weight surgery day 208
Current weight 198
Total weight loss: 14 lbs
So far everything is ok, its has been frustrating sticking with the liquids diet. I sneak in a teaspoon of whipped peanut butter everyday. Today I had like 3 tablespoons of cream of wheat. 30 mins afterward I had this little way of heat go through me, it was not enough to break a sweat but yeah does anyone know what the heck that was about?
I have a doc visit on Friday to see if i'm ready for stage II, dear lord please I need to get off these protein shakes.
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August 11, 2015
That sounds a bit like dumping syndrome. You're lucky if you just got by with the heat flash. From what I've heard, dumping is very unpleasant.
The liquid diet sucks, but you should really stick to it. Your stomach needs to heal properly and eating things outside of your surgeon's prescribed diet plan can set you back or even cause damage to your sleeve. That's part of what dumping syndrome is all about. My surgeon actually said he wished everyone would experience it once because then they're more likely to listen to him about diet restrictions. I decided I didn't want to ever experience it, so I walked the straight and narrow with my diet, even though it was a whole month before I could come off liquids and add puréed foods.
As for the protein shakes--I'm four months post op and I still have to drink one protein shake a day to make sure I get between 60-70g of protein a day. At the size my sleeve still is, it's not feasible for me to get my protein in any other way. I don't think I'll be able to stop them until 12-18 months out when my sleeve is expected to stretch to accommodate a cup of food at a time. Until then, I just find different ways to mix up my shakes. Right now, I'm a fan of using premier protein's vanilla shake and blending it with some mango, strawberries, and a mix of spinach, kale, and chard. So yummy and good for you!
The liquid diet sucks, but you should really stick to it. Your stomach needs to heal properly and eating things outside of your surgeon's prescribed diet plan can set you back or even cause damage to your sleeve. That's part of what dumping syndrome is all about. My surgeon actually said he wished everyone would experience it once because then they're more likely to listen to him about diet restrictions. I decided I didn't want to ever experience it, so I walked the straight and narrow with my diet, even though it was a whole month before I could come off liquids and add puréed foods.
As for the protein shakes--I'm four months post op and I still have to drink one protein shake a day to make sure I get between 60-70g of protein a day. At the size my sleeve still is, it's not feasible for me to get my protein in any other way. I don't think I'll be able to stop them until 12-18 months out when my sleeve is expected to stretch to accommodate a cup of food at a time. Until then, I just find different ways to mix up my shakes. Right now, I'm a fan of using premier protein's vanilla shake and blending it with some mango, strawberries, and a mix of spinach, kale, and chard. So yummy and good for you!
August 11, 2015
That is exactly what I use. I love the chocalate. My Dr. indicated after my surgery on the 21st of Aug, my tastebuds may change. The protien is on sale at Costco for 19.99 for 18 containers.
It's handy to take with me to work etc. How much weight have you lost?
It's handy to take with me to work etc. How much weight have you lost?
August 11, 2015
I'm 4 months post op and I've lost 65 pounds. Premier protein is wonderful. I got a case with one bad shake, and they just sent me a whole replacement case.
August 11, 2015
Hi I am scheduled for surgery on Aug 21st. I am a tricare patient as well. Where did you have your surgery? We are very close in weight. I wish you a speedy recovery.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing.
August 12, 2015
I had my surgery at Porthsmouth Naval hospital, it's close to Oceana Naval Air base in Virginia beach, Va
August 12, 2015
I'll have to make a stop at my local GNC for some protein mix then. Anyone know of one that mixes well with hot liquids.
August 12, 2015
Stick with the protein shakes... Its hard but the most important thing you can do for yourself for the first year post op...its impossible to get in enough nutrients otherwise. Everything in the body is made of some form of protein on the molecular level.
You can do it...Try the whey protein isolate( not protein concentrate). The body absorbs this better and it's not chalky tasting.
You can do it...Try the whey protein isolate( not protein concentrate). The body absorbs this better and it's not chalky tasting.
August 12, 2015
Oh...I like the gladiator protein from smoothie king...low sugar and good protein. Comes in standard chocolate vanilla and strawberry. Big jar for about $40
UPDATED FROM matterame
7 months pre
Hit a big snag,
matterameJanuary 31, 2015
So I was one appointment away from meeting with the surgeon and getting my official surgery date, and then things hit a big stall. Part of the deal was that I had to get a recent pap done. Well the pap came back abnormal. So then I had to go for a colonoscopy and have further test done, so that came back with signs of moderate dysplasia. Now I have to go back to have LOOP surgery done.
When is this going to end?
When is this going to end?
They will not let you leave the hospital until they are sure you will hold down at least 32 oz of liquids. The shakes they give you in the hospital are terrible so bring your own.