Question:
2m10d post op and no solid foods?
I am 2months 10days post-op and still can not eat any type of meats either fresh or processed. BUT, I can eat all the chips, cookies, ice cream, sweet tea, oj, gatorade,crackers, peanut butter, pickles etc. that I want. I do not have any problems with sugar, no dumping syndrome, no loose bm's, no vomiting. I drink around 150oz. of water per day(I work outside) + 1/2-1gallon of oj per day + 1/2-1gallon of Milos sweet tea per day, plus any other liquid I wish (NO ALCOHAL). But, If I eat even one small bite of any type of meat (no soups either, no broth) no matter how it is cooked it hits like a ton of bricks and I always vomit within 15-30minutes and I usually feel a little "lite headed" for the next 24-48 hours. My blood work is fine and I have lost around 120lbs since 6-2-05 and am having no other type of problems. My wife had GBS on 7-7-05 and has lost 40+ lbs and she is the complete opposite of me as far a diet. She is able to eat meets but NO sugar. Anyone else out there having this "problem". I have been told that everyone is different and that after 4-6months I should be able to eat more things than I do now. — Todd S. (posted on August 13, 2005)
August 13, 2005
You need to talk to your surgeon. You should have been able to digest meats
and fish by now. Even though it is fantastic that you have lost so much
already; you are not getting proper nurtition.
— ChristineB
August 13, 2005
When did it start? I would pursue an appt with your doctor for a scope to
see why you do not tolerate healthy foods. Most often the problem is
easily fixed. However, the things you are consuming can bring you right on
up and past your start wt. I know, I know, you're losing NOW, but all that
sugar! OMG! That is not meant as a slam or critque of you as a person,
just as a warning that the one thing that will fatten us back up is sugar
and/or grazing. I would hate to see your forfeit your wt loss at the 2 year
mark because you never got in the habit of avoiding sugar and eating more
meats & veggies NOW. So, the first step it to make that possible for
you.
— vitalady
August 13, 2005
What was the point of having this new tool for losing weight if your going
to eat all of that wasted crap?
Stick to the plan your doctor suggested. Have youve asked them why yet?
— Michael Eak
August 13, 2005
Ok, first off, you're eating the wrong things. Sorry, but that's the
absolute truth. I am 20 months out and if I ate anywhere the amount and
things you are eating, I would be right back up over 300 pounds! From my
own experience (I don't dump either), you need to get off the sugars and
carbs...NOW. If you don't, your weight loss will slow and start going the
other way. You have got to get protein in. Have you tried the protein
shakes? You can get unflavored if you don't like any of the flavored ones.
What about veggies? Fruits are high sugar as is juice...you need to be
limiting these. Can you do fish at all? You need to see your surgeon and
let him know what you are eating and drinking (be honest) and what you
cannot eat. He may have some suggestions for you. What did you eat on the
pureed or soft foods portion of the diet? Go back to the beginning...sf
products only...and start over. See if that helps. Yes, you will be able
to eat more things the further out you are, but you also need to be eating
right now. Good luck.
— kccjer
August 14, 2005
Todd, because you are only 2 months out your blood work may not show any
problems yet. Some things take a while to show a defeciency. I am very
concerned about what you are eating. There are many people that are unable
to eat meat following surgery, and I have friends whos surgeon restricted
meats for the first year. (One is 6 years post op and has been a vegetarian
since surgery) The thing is, you can not replace meat with junk food. The
very fact that you were brave enough to try chips, cookies, and other crap
is not good. You are drinking an insane amount of calories each day with
that OJ and sweet tea. Cut back on the OJ and use splenda in the tea, you
will regret not making changes now.<br>Please contact your surgeon
and explain your problem with eating meats. They can suggest and
alternative or find out if there is a problem. This is
important.<br>Todd, if you don't get a hold of this now, your surgery
will eventually fail. I know you don't want to go thru all of the pain and
frustration of this surgery to fail...seek assistance now, hun. I really
wish you the best! Good Luck
— RebeccaP
August 14, 2005
Todd, yours is a diet for disaster. You are imbibing outrageous amounts of
sugar and no protein. Your body may be losing, but you may be losing
whatever muscle mass you started with. This could eventually affect your
heart. I am 6 months post op and experienced nausea with protein from the
get go. I still get nauseous on the protein shakes and sometimes on
regular protein, but I buck up and eat/drink them anyway. I have to to
stay healthy. It has actually gotten better the further out I get. Now, I
have never vomited. It seems impossible for me. I have had the dry heaves
but nothing but froth comes up. So if this is what is happening, the
protein is still staying down. You need to find some proteins that are a
little better and just eat those for a while. Also, do not eat anything
dry. Make sure it has a sauce or is very moist. This includes eggs. The
drier the protein, the worse the nausea when I eat. I find that a good
lubricating sauce really helps. Lastly, stop testing the waters to see how
much sugar you can get away with without dumping. You shouldn't be eating
this junk. Eventually, you will stop losing and this will catch up to you.
Believe me, even at 6 months out, I now have to work to lose weight. Not
only that, but sugar will mess with your insulin levels and you are going
to end up feeling hungry within no time after eating and wanting to graze
all day. PLEASE TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR AND TRY TO CHANGE YOUR EATING
HABITS!!!! I'M WORRIED ABOUT YOU!
— Beatrice C.
August 14, 2005
Todd, you are getting some great advice here. These people know what they
are talking about. So here's my advice, I suggest trying shrimp or shrimp
cocktail. CHEW, CHEW, CHEW... eat slow and chew your meat. The more
tender, the better. Hope this helps.
— reginagoiburn
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