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Topic: RE: How about some updates for us March surgeries?
I honestly haven't had any problems. I felt awful the first month, a lot of pain and the first two weeks quite a bit of nausea, but since that went away I've not had a hard time. I have only gotten sick once since surgery and then a couple of times where food did not sit well but I did not throw up. The one time I did throw up was on cold chicken breast, so not smart. I haven't really had foods that I can't tolerate, although there are still lots of foods I haven't tried, the ones that I have haven't been a problem. My weight loss has been slower than most, but I am losing so I'm trying to go with the flow. If you had asked me during the first month if I would do it again I might've said no, but now I'm not feeling bad so I'm ok with having had the surgery. Other than not eating a whole lot I often don't feel like I had surgery at all (well and all the vitamin taking and other rules to follow, lol).
Topic: RE: Anyone eating salad?
I noticed for me, somedays I feel full easily, then somedays, I don't. I still can't eat more than 4oz though. Well unless it's soup, then I can eat a bit more. Maybe that's why you're not feeling as full? Did you notice if it's after you eat yogurt, or soup or something?
Shannon
Topic: RE: Anyone eating salad?
Ohhh that sounds painful! I'm so sorry! I hate when that happens. ((((hugs))))
Shannon
Topic: How about some updates for us March surgeries?
Let's hear some updates! The good the bad and the ugly! lol
I'm not asking about your weight loss necessarily, as we all lose at a different rate and I don't want to focus on that. (Feel free to share though if you want!)
I mean how are you feeling? What are you eating? Have you had any complications?
I'll start....
I'm doing ok. I feel like the longer out I am, the better I am able to tolerate certain foods. For a while it was rough going. I was vomitting quite a bit and many times I had to just go back to soft foods and wait. I've learned the hard way to take small bites and chew.
I've dropped 3 pant sizes and I have more energy. (Although the energy came only recently). I will be completely honest here, I am not getting nearly enough water intake and somedays, I'm not getting enough protein either. I do try though. People have asked me, would you do it again? At this point, no I wouldn't. Ask me again in a couple of months and I might change my mind. lol
I'm not asking about your weight loss necessarily, as we all lose at a different rate and I don't want to focus on that. (Feel free to share though if you want!)
I mean how are you feeling? What are you eating? Have you had any complications?
I'll start....
I'm doing ok. I feel like the longer out I am, the better I am able to tolerate certain foods. For a while it was rough going. I was vomitting quite a bit and many times I had to just go back to soft foods and wait. I've learned the hard way to take small bites and chew.
I've dropped 3 pant sizes and I have more energy. (Although the energy came only recently). I will be completely honest here, I am not getting nearly enough water intake and somedays, I'm not getting enough protein either. I do try though. People have asked me, would you do it again? At this point, no I wouldn't. Ask me again in a couple of months and I might change my mind. lol
Shannon
Topic: RE: Anyone eating salad?
Lost 25 pounds pre-op
Yes i am back to eating salads and loving it. I ususally put the imitaion crab and have some like crackes onthe side
What scares me is I amnot feelng as full as I expected to be
the afternoons are very bad for me I feel like I want to eat like I used to ...Anyone else having that problem
What scares me is I amnot feelng as full as I expected to be
the afternoons are very bad for me I feel like I want to eat like I used to ...Anyone else having that problem
Lost 25 pounds pre-op
Topic: RE: Anyone eating salad?
I ate some guacamole salad once since surgery. I didn't have any problems. Actually I haven't had problems with any food until last night. I still find it very difficult at this point to get any veggies or fruit in because I am so focused on my protein. Maybe in another month or so that will change.
FYI- Be careful with pepperoni. I ate the inside of a lean pocket last night. It made me very sick. I got the foamies first and then threw up. Not a pleasant experience.
FYI- Be careful with pepperoni. I ate the inside of a lean pocket last night. It made me very sick. I got the foamies first and then threw up. Not a pleasant experience.
Topic: RE: Anyone eating salad?
I've been eating salad since about 4.5 weeks post op. It is one of my favorite things to eat post op. I use lettuce, some 2% shredded cheese, some type of protein (usually deli meat), and light Ranch dressing. Occasionally I've put a sprinkle of sunflower seeds on it (but have decided lately that I don't need those calories). I've probably eaten more salads than anything else since surgery, yogurt has probably been a close second. I haven't had any problem with salad foods except possibly tomatoes, not sure but I don't think my pouch likes those too much, pickles either (although I don't put those on salads). Glad you finally had one and that it went ok.
Topic: RE: Anyone eating salad?
Well, I did it!! I had a small salad with lettuce and chopped up tomatoes with a little ff cheese. I also put ff dressing on because I wanted to make sure it slid. lol
It was sooooooooo good! I did get gas badly though, but it was worth it! Thanks guys!
It was sooooooooo good! I did get gas badly though, but it was worth it! Thanks guys!
Shannon
Topic: RE: Anyone eating salad?
I've been eating salad since week 8. I usually have baby greens or spinach and I chew throughly. I use a salad dressing spray to cut down on fat and calories, and I eat it with some sort of protein on top. Enjoy!