holyoke91
New Member
5 months post-surgery and doing well
Posts: 5
Surgery Type: DS
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Post by holyoke91 on Feb 4, 2016 8:25:17 GMT -5
So I had my surgery on Jan 25th, and my recovery is going really well (please, powers that be, do NOT jinx me!) I consistently get in 90+oz of fluids and 80-90 g of protein, including a morning protein shake that has 58g of protein (50 from the powder, and 8oz milk). Technically, I was supposed to start my pureed phase today, but ate 1/2 cup of 4% cottage cheese last night, split out into 2 1/4 cup servings about 1.5 hours apart. This morning I had my 58g protein shake at about 5am, and ate a 1/2 cup of cottage cheese about 1/2 hour ago.
So far, the cottage cheese has gone down without any problems at all. I didn't feel any different from drinking my fluids, and never got any kind of full sensation.
So, I am not complaining, and I am truly grateful for the easy recovery so far, but I guess I am feeling . . . I don't know what??
Do I just keep eating until I do get a full signal?? I am not sure if I even feel hunger yet - when I wake up I feel very shaky, so I drink the protein shake as soon as I can.
I'm not even sure what I'm asking, I just feel confused.
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Post by caprice on Feb 4, 2016 9:01:57 GMT -5
Good to see you!
You'll probably get as many different answers as people who respond, regarding how their bodies handled food post op, so here's mine....
The first couple of weeks I felt nothing (hunger-wise), but as I started to heal, I didn't get the "full" feeling in time, so went from "meh" to pain in my chest. You are so early that this MAY happen (or it may not). Just be aware of the possibility. My (bad) solution was to eat very little, since I had a lot of fat reserves. My body adjusted to that, and I had problems putting on the brakes as I started to develop protein-deficiency, and not being able to keep food down. Edema to the tune of about 45 pounds worth of water in my legs by the time I got it turned around. You do NOT want to live through that waking nightmare. (sorry to everyone who's heard me tell this before, but it was SO preventable, I don't want anyone else to go through that)
As someone who didn't do it correctly, I would recommend: Work hard to stay hydrated. You may start feeling nausea somewhere down the line, and sometimes, that is dehydration. So, little sips very often. Eat a little protein often - small snacks of protein all day long will go a long way toward keeping you nourished.
Don't be surprised if dairy turns on you, at least for a little while. If cottage cheese works right now, great, but a time may come when it does not. Then, 6 months later, when you try it again, it may be okay. This is your new reality. Tolerance to things may come and go. Just roll with it, if you can.
Take care, and keep us updated.
(hope I addressed some of what you were wondering about)
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Post by caprice on Feb 4, 2016 9:10:35 GMT -5
Oh. And.
Please go to the end of your other thread and read the post from newyorkbitch. Her reminders are SO important. If you haven't started in on supplements yet, you need to start filling your head with knowledge on that. And putting it into practice. We cannot eat enough to get the micronutrients we need. You'll HAVE to supplement if you want better quality of life. It's that serious.
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holyoke91
New Member
5 months post-surgery and doing well
Posts: 5
Surgery Type: DS
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Post by holyoke91 on Feb 4, 2016 11:18:22 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice and cautions! I am getting in plenty of fluids right now, and remain aware that this early out that is my main priority. In terms of the questions nyb asked at the end of my previous thread, I ordered the ds starter pack from vitalady at the beginning of January but they are still backordered, so I will be following my doctor's regimine for now: Bariatric advantage high ADEK 3x day Calcium citrate 600 mg 3x day Actigal 2x day Iron 65 mg 1x day B12 500 mg 1x day
I started the ADEK upon discharge and start the rest today.
For nourishment, I am supposed to stay on pureed foods for next 3 weeks, so until I am really sure I can reliably get in 90+g protein from pureed foods, I plan to start each morning with a protein shake. For pureed foods, I am planning on canned chicken or tuna mixed with mayo or pesto or marinara, ricotta, cottage cheese, egg salad, whitefish salad, pinto and cheese, pureed meatballs and sauce, and soups blended with tofu. I'll see what goes down best and gives me the most protein.
I think I am just looking for reassurance that it is okay to eat until I feel full, knowing that my "full" sign might feel very different now.
Thanks again for your feedback!
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Post by newyorkbitch on Feb 7, 2016 21:09:04 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice and cautions! I am getting in plenty of fluids right now, and remain aware that this early out that is my main priority. In terms of the questions nyb asked at the end of my previous thread, I ordered the ds starter pack from vitalady at the beginning of January but they are still backordered, so I will be following my doctor's regimine for now: Bariatric advantage high ADEK 3x day Calcium citrate 600 mg 3x day Actigal 2x day Iron 65 mg 1x day B12 500 mg 1x day I started the ADEK upon discharge and start the rest today. For nourishment, I am supposed to stay on pureed foods for next 3 weeks, so until I am really sure I can reliably get in 90+g protein from pureed foods, I plan to start each morning with a protein shake. For pureed foods, I am planning on canned chicken or tuna mixed with mayo or pesto or marinara, ricotta, cottage cheese, egg salad, whitefish salad, pinto and cheese, pureed meatballs and sauce, and soups blended with tofu. I'll see what goes down best and gives me the most protein. I think I am just looking for reassurance that it is okay to eat until I feel full, knowing that my "full" sign might feel very different now. Thanks again for your feedback! There is a vitamin purchasing link on this very site. Find it and order what vitalady has back ordered, and get on it. Are you taking a PPI ?
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Post by jpcello on Feb 8, 2016 7:00:43 GMT -5
You really should slow down a little. This is a marathon not a sprint. You don't need to get 90 grams of protein on day one. You should be building up your protein slowly, especially from food alone - 30 grams of protein by 30 days post-op, 60 grams of protein by 60 days post-op, and finally 90 grams of protein by 90 days post-op. There's a reason why your surgeon gave you the orders he gave.
Do not eat until you're full because by the time your brain tells you you're full, you've overfilled your newly-formed stomach. You have to start changing your habits and this is the perfect time. Your insides need time to heal. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
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Post by rhodablackburn on Apr 30, 2016 4:35:11 GMT -5
Hey,
Are there any side effects of weight loss surgery?
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Post by caprice on Apr 30, 2016 20:18:34 GMT -5
Hey, Are there any side effects of weight loss surgery? Hey, yourself... What a bizarre question. I can't imagine why anyone would subject themselves to it unless there WERE side effects, you know, like weight loss that could be maintained, better cholesterol numbers, improvement of diabetes, improved cardiovascular health, stuff like that. Is that what you meant? Why don't you go build your own website to sell your stuff instead of squatting on someone else's work?
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