http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/ This forum is devoted to discussions concerning pre and post-op vertical sleeve diets. Share your prescribed diet and your favorite foods to drink/eat during the pre-op and post-op phases of your sleeve surgery. en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:58:56 GMT vBulletin 60 http://verticalsleevetalk.com/images/styles/vertical/misc/rss.jpg http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/ http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8936-got-munchies.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:04:13 GMT UGGGG...:scared0: Its a good thing there is nothing bad to eat in my house....all I can find to brainlessly munch is pickle juice, protein bars:eek:, & sf pudding:mad0: Oh yea tums i guess i could munch on tums:drool:. I soooo want ice cream and candy bars....GRRRRR:drool5:. Its 11:00 watching Big Brother on dvr and wanting to munch.....

OK this too shall pass.....I know there are things that I can munch on its just that they aren't here now. Even if they were, they aren't what I want.

Feeling better now, I guess I just needed to write my feelings down..Thanks for listening to my scattered thoughts.... ]]> currysusan123 http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8936-got-munchies.html http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8853-pleease-correct-me-if-im-wrong.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:05:35 GMT Im on (ok almost) the mushy stage of my diet and Im wondering if it is that I can now eat same dinner with family as long as its blended. Is the mushy stage just blending everything I eat to applesauce consistency? Im on (ok almost) the mushy stage of my diet and Im wondering if it is that I can now eat same dinner with family as long as its blended. Is the mushy stage just blending everything I eat to applesauce consistency? ]]> Val_Martin http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8853-pleease-correct-me-if-im-wrong.html http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8831-i-dont-know-what-drink-eat-during-liquid-diet-stage-help.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:22:52 GMT Hi everyone! :001_smile: I am 11 days post op and am still having difficulty with my liquid diet. I am suppose to be taking low sodium, low in fat soups. I tried purchasing one low in sodium and low fat soups from the market but they are very disgusting so I decided to once in a while buy chinese... Hi everyone! :001_smile: I am 11 days post op and am still having difficulty with my liquid diet. I am suppose to be taking low sodium, low in fat soups. I tried purchasing one low in sodium and low fat soups from the market but they are very disgusting so I decided to once in a while buy chinese soups. I really love Wonton Soups but my fear is that they have a lot of salt and that they are not healthy. Can anyone give me any good recipes that they had while they are on their liquid diet? It would be real helpful... Thanks!! ]]> Dede0733 http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8831-i-dont-know-what-drink-eat-during-liquid-diet-stage-help.html http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8827-dr-aceves-post-op-diet.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:15:03 GMT Any suggestions for some post op (day 15) recipes? anything? nothing taste good, there isn't anythng i really want i look at other peoples plate and can almost gag...lol ]]> OneSpoiledRN http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8827-dr-aceves-post-op-diet.html http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8747-frustrated-inconsistent-weight-loss-anyone-else.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:01:15 GMT Hello fellow sleevers... Just thought I would put this out there to see if any one has been in the same or similar position... I am nearly 9 weeks post op and I feel great. The healing process for me was ok and I had no issues at all!! My weight loss is good and I am not complaining (honest)... Hello fellow sleevers...
Just thought I would put this out there to see if any one has been in the same or similar position...
I am nearly 9 weeks post op and I feel great. The healing process for me was ok and I had no issues at all!!
My weight loss is good and I am not complaining (honest) in fact, I can honestly say that I have never lost 29lb in 9 weeks before, in my life, EVER!!!
However, my weight loss is sooooo inconsistent and I am really frustrated by this, I had a stall from 2 1/2 weeks to around week 5 and then I lost a few pounds and then nothing again...!!!!
Has anyone else experienced this; I was sorta hoping that I would lose a steady amount weekly (that sounds a little self assured and it isn't meant to be) as this is what I was lead to believe by my surgeon!

Any words of wisdom or advise would be greatly received...

xx ]]> coops http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8747-frustrated-inconsistent-weight-loss-anyone-else.html http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8727-6-days-out-already-eating-solids.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:55:35 GMT Ok guys so here is my deal, I was sleeved on August 27, 2010, I ended up spending two nights in the hospital due to pain control. I got out on Sunday after rough (and I mean rough) Monday and Tuesday I woke up Wednesday feeling like I could conquer the world. I decided to see how some food would... Ok guys so here is my deal, I was sleeved on August 27, 2010, I ended up spending two nights in the hospital due to pain control. I got out on Sunday after rough (and I mean rough) Monday and Tuesday I woke up Wednesday feeling like I could conquer the world. I decided to see how some food would go down so I made my nephew a frozen burrito and cut the tail end off; it went down fine. Later on I walked past a tray of fish sticks I ate two and they went down with little trouble too. I am worried that this this my make it a bit harder to me to lose weight, I know that the surgery is a tool but after reading over some of the stories that others post about being on a liquid diet for two or three weeks post op if I am hindering myself by finding out this information. Thanks for any and all responses.

Tinel ]]> Nellybell83 http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8727-6-days-out-already-eating-solids.html http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8683-post-op-6-weeks-how-many-calories.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:31:03 GMT My nut says 1,000 calories a day but that just doesn't sound right. My natural tendency is 650-850/day. My nut says if I do that, when I stall I'll have nothing to cut back on because my body will already be adjusted to low calories. ??? Does anyone have info on optimum calories? ]]> Donna4545 http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8683-post-op-6-weeks-how-many-calories.html http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8606-gaining-weight-help.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:29:22 GMT My sleeve surgery was in March of 2007 - and I have gained back 15 pounds and I am scared to death. I can't even remember what I am supposed to be eating - help - somebody tell me what I ate post op. All I can remember is popsicles. I guess I lost a few brain cells when i lost the pounds. I know that I need to increase my water intake - but what protein should I be eating... I promise to get on the scale more often as well.

ANY and all advice will be appreciated!!! LOTS!!!

Chris:scared0: ]]> Chris0202 http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8606-gaining-weight-help.html http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8456-traveling-week-6-what-expect.html Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:24:32 GMT I will be traveling in week 6 after my VSG. And the worst part is that I am doing the West Coast to East Coast jaunt so there will be a whole day either in the air or at airports. Without being able to take any protein drinks with me because of the restrictions, can anyone give me a clue of... I will be traveling in week 6 after my VSG.
And the worst part is that I am doing the West Coast to East Coast jaunt so there will be a whole day either in the air or at airports. Without being able to take any protein drinks with me because of the restrictions, can anyone give me a clue of what to expect to be able to eat at that point? Not real sure where the food selection is at 6 weeks. I just want to be able to plan ahead so I'm not freaking out! I will pack plenty of protein drinks in my luggage but I'm more concerned about the two travel days there and back. ]]> PamelaAM http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8456-traveling-week-6-what-expect.html http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8449-kaiser-so-cal-meal-replacement-optifast-protein.html Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:58:24 GMT *I have until Sept. 20th to finish my Options class. I have weighed in up and down, and technically have only lost 2 pounds since June 21st. I am thinking of going straight liquids with 3 Optifast with 24g of protein and have 2-22 grams of protein for the day until the end of class. I... I have until Sept. 20th to finish my Options class. I have weighed in up and down, and technically have only lost 2 pounds since June 21st.

I am thinking of going straight liquids with 3 Optifast with 24g of protein and have 2-22 grams of protein for the day until the end of class.

I want so desperately to lose something and with this program I have in mind, I know I can. I have been on the Optifast program with Kaiser before and know what it entails. Soooo, on September 1, I will be going "Cold-Turkey".
]]> BlaqBeary http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8449-kaiser-so-cal-meal-replacement-optifast-protein.html http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8378-when-did-you-start-eating-dense-protein.html Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:08:09 GMT hi all, im just wondering when everyone was able to tolerate meats. im almost 8 weeks out and i tried some meat yesterday and it got me sick. it was pretty tender and i chewed it to death. i have had ground meat, but im wondering about steak, eating a burger that kind of thing. also when could you... hi all,
im just wondering when everyone was able to tolerate meats. im almost 8 weeks out and i tried some meat yesterday and it got me sick. it was pretty tender and i chewed it to death. i have had ground meat, but im wondering about steak, eating a burger that kind of thing. also when could you tolerate fruits ]]> val628 http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8378-when-did-you-start-eating-dense-protein.html http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8238-i-said-i-wouldnt-do-but-i-did.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:28:04 GMT I just screwed up big time. I am on my 3 week liquid diet. I made it through week one just fine but today (day 9) I cheated, bad, ate the mac n cheese I made for my son. Last few days have been rough. It is our county fair and my older son shows animals so I have to be there all week smelling all... I just screwed up big time. I am on my 3 week liquid diet. I made it through week one just fine but today (day 9) I cheated, bad, ate the mac n cheese I made for my son. Last few days have been rough. It is our county fair and my older son shows animals so I have to be there all week smelling all those greasey sweet wonderful smells. I My hubs doesnt understand why being on a liquid diet that makes me tired and cranky I would not want to have the 2 year old at the fair with me(btw he's unemployed so no reason he cant keep the 2 yr old) . I also got the world worst sunburn yesterday. So today I broke. Good news is I have 12 days left to get my **** together. Tme to brush off and figure out how to get through the rest of the week!e I made for my son. ]]> stephany48463 http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8238-i-said-i-wouldnt-do-but-i-did.html http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8217-traveled-week-gained-4-lbs.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:07:17 GMT A month out I had to go to a conference and was at the mercy of hotel and restaurant food for a week. I tried to make good choices, and I thought it took 3,500 calories to gain a pound--no way was I eating that much. Anyway, I'm bummed. ]]> Donna4545 http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8217-traveled-week-gained-4-lbs.html http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8162-pre-op-liquid-diet.html Sat, 14 Aug 2010 23:47:49 GMT I've only got until monday morning for my surgery (today is saturday evening), but i'm getting really tired of all the little dizzy spells.

Shake = 160calories
drinking 3-5/day.

that equals 480-800 calories a day.

Any suggestions for my last pre-op day or for right after surgey, where i'm sure the calories will be cut down even more and the dizziness will be back? ]]> roshov http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8162-pre-op-liquid-diet.html http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8143-biggest-loser-protein-drink.html Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:50:08 GMT Biggest Loser Protein - 2GoPaks (http://www.designerwhey.com/the-biggest-loser/products-2go.htm#2goRedRaspberry) Biggest Loser Protein - 2GoPaks ]]> BlaqBeary http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8143-biggest-loser-protein-drink.html http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8135-didnt-get-pre-op-diet-plan.html Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:15:23 GMT I have to lose 25lbs before I can be put on the waiting list for my sleeve. I was not given a specific diet plan. They just told me to keep them updated and when Im 5lbs away from my goal weight I will have the eval and chest xray. Is this normal? Should I just follow one off here? I have to lose 25lbs before I can be put on the waiting list for my sleeve. I was not given a specific diet plan. They just told me to keep them updated and when Im 5lbs away from my goal weight I will have the eval and chest xray. Is this normal? Should I just follow one off here? ]]> MustangAli http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8135-didnt-get-pre-op-diet-plan.html http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8068-question-about-carbonated-drinks.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:07:30 GMT I didn't know where else to post this question & I really want to know...has anyone tried to drink a soda since they have had the sleeve surgery? I think that's the part that's bothering me the most...is worrying that after my surgery I won't be able to drink my Diet Dr. Peppers!
Just curious to know if you really have to completely stop them after the sleeve! Someone out there certainly has tried, so please share your comments! Thanks!
:confused: ]]> dbrjredd http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8068-question-about-carbonated-drinks.html http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8049-crazy-nutritionist-advice.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:39:16 GMT I went to see my nutritionist today for an hour class. She had a notebook about all the things we should be eating (including way more carbs and fat than I'm used to), gigantor portions, and 1,000-1,2000 calorie a day recommendation (I've been doing 600-800).

So I came home and implemented some of her suggestions for dinner, felt like crap for an hour, and threw up for the first time ever.

What am I to make of this? She suggested that if I didn't use her guidelines I would gain my weight back after 2 years because I would be unable to sustain what I am doing. Thoughts? ]]> Donna4545 http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com/pre-op-post-op-diets/8049-crazy-nutritionist-advice.html