Guest guest Posted January 1, 2004 Report Share Posted January 1, 2004 i had the lap done.. what can i eat other than the shakes and broth or jello. can i eat yougurt? anykind? can i eat sugar free ice cream? what else? shelleyd1968 wrote:Nora, First of all....welcome to the losing side! I think you may be experiencing some " head hunger " . The rumbling you are hearing or feeling possibly could be your insides moving back into place. I know I felt and heard (and everyone else heard) when my intestines were moving back into place. Not to mention when the gas started moving. Do not give in to the thoughts of hunger. Drink more fluids. You are at the stage when you should only be on liquids anyways. Cream soups were good. I would heat them up and strain them then strain them again to make sure I got all the pieces of meat out. I also ate alot of SF popsicles at that stage. And yogurt. I would strain the yogurt and eat about 1/3 of the cup then eat some more later. When I advanced to the soft stage....I ate alot of cottage cheese. It went down good and I was able to " mush " it up really good in my mouth before I swallowed it. Drink as much water as you can to keep hydrated and this will also give you the full feeling alot longer. Remember to sip the water and do not gulp. I made the mistake of gulping and it really hurt! Did you have open or lap done? Take care and I am glad that you are home. God Bless Shelley D > hi all, > well i am home from my Gastric Bypass surgery, i had it done on > tuesday... i am still so hungrey thought. why? i am watching my > family eat and i am dying of hunger..is this normal. i just finished > chicken broth right now but i am so hungrey still. i am drinking my > shakes too but mu stomach is growling. please tell me what is going > on with me.how can i make it easyer for me..please any advice would > help.. > nora > post opp 12-30-03 > 291-??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2004 Report Share Posted January 1, 2004 i had the lap done.. what can i eat other than the shakes and broth or jello. can i eat yougurt? anykind? can i eat sugar free ice cream? what else? shelleyd1968 wrote:Nora, First of all....welcome to the losing side! I think you may be experiencing some " head hunger " . The rumbling you are hearing or feeling possibly could be your insides moving back into place. I know I felt and heard (and everyone else heard) when my intestines were moving back into place. Not to mention when the gas started moving. Do not give in to the thoughts of hunger. Drink more fluids. You are at the stage when you should only be on liquids anyways. Cream soups were good. I would heat them up and strain them then strain them again to make sure I got all the pieces of meat out. I also ate alot of SF popsicles at that stage. And yogurt. I would strain the yogurt and eat about 1/3 of the cup then eat some more later. When I advanced to the soft stage....I ate alot of cottage cheese. It went down good and I was able to " mush " it up really good in my mouth before I swallowed it. Drink as much water as you can to keep hydrated and this will also give you the full feeling alot longer. Remember to sip the water and do not gulp. I made the mistake of gulping and it really hurt! Did you have open or lap done? Take care and I am glad that you are home. God Bless Shelley D > hi all, > well i am home from my Gastric Bypass surgery, i had it done on > tuesday... i am still so hungrey thought. why? i am watching my > family eat and i am dying of hunger..is this normal. i just finished > chicken broth right now but i am so hungrey still. i am drinking my > shakes too but mu stomach is growling. please tell me what is going > on with me.how can i make it easyer for me..please any advice would > help.. > nora > post opp 12-30-03 > 291-??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2004 Report Share Posted January 2, 2004 Nora, I ate SF Jello, soups...any kind except I strained them, SF Pudding, SF popsicles, Yogurt (I found that the Walmart Great Value brand lite had less sugar in it than any of the others), SF Ice Cream, Any thing that is considered liquid. Did your dr give you a list of things that you can eat? Mine did but it is at home and I am currently in Baltimore visiting with my mom. I never had any luck with the protein shakes. I did drink SF Carnation Instant Breakfast. I would use skim milk to make it and I drank it several times a day. I also had apple juice. (unsweetened) but only drink 2- 3 oz of it per day cause of the natural sugars in it. If I think of anything else I will let you know. Don't get discouraged...you will be eating solid food before you know it. I had the open done but I am sure that the guidelines are the same for lap or open. Do not be afraid to ask your surgeon for guidance. Or call the dietician. Every surgeon is different in what they will and won't allow their patients to have...so be sure to call him to ask any questions. God Bless, Shelley D > i had the lap done.. what can i eat other than the shakes and broth or jello. can i eat yougurt? anykind? can i eat sugar free ice cream? what else? > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2004 Report Share Posted January 2, 2004 Nora, I ate SF Jello, soups...any kind except I strained them, SF Pudding, SF popsicles, Yogurt (I found that the Walmart Great Value brand lite had less sugar in it than any of the others), SF Ice Cream, Any thing that is considered liquid. Did your dr give you a list of things that you can eat? Mine did but it is at home and I am currently in Baltimore visiting with my mom. I never had any luck with the protein shakes. I did drink SF Carnation Instant Breakfast. I would use skim milk to make it and I drank it several times a day. I also had apple juice. (unsweetened) but only drink 2- 3 oz of it per day cause of the natural sugars in it. If I think of anything else I will let you know. Don't get discouraged...you will be eating solid food before you know it. I had the open done but I am sure that the guidelines are the same for lap or open. Do not be afraid to ask your surgeon for guidance. Or call the dietician. Every surgeon is different in what they will and won't allow their patients to have...so be sure to call him to ask any questions. God Bless, Shelley D > i had the lap done.. what can i eat other than the shakes and broth or jello. can i eat yougurt? anykind? can i eat sugar free ice cream? what else? > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2004 Report Share Posted January 2, 2004 Nora, I too think maybe what you're feeling is head hunger. I had a lot at first, but it's very seldom now. And my inside's were making all kinds of noises too! I just had to be tough and not give in to what others were eating. Smells and visual drove me crazy..... " just one bite " ....but I know I wouldn't stop at one bite. It really does get easier. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/240/140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2004 Report Share Posted January 2, 2004 Nora, I too think maybe what you're feeling is head hunger. I had a lot at first, but it's very seldom now. And my inside's were making all kinds of noises too! I just had to be tough and not give in to what others were eating. Smells and visual drove me crazy..... " just one bite " ....but I know I wouldn't stop at one bite. It really does get easier. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/240/140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 Nora I have no idea why your stomach would be growling. I am almost 4 months post op and hunger has not yet returned. I am happy to hear you are home. How are you feeling? Candi hi hi all, well i am home from my Gastric Bypass surgery, i had it done on tuesday... i am still so hungrey thought. why? i am watching my family eat and i am dying of hunger..is this normal. i just finished chicken broth right now but i am so hungrey still. i am drinking my shakes too but mu stomach is growling. please tell me what is going on with me.how can i make it easyer for me..please any advice would help.. nora post opp 12-30-03 291-??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 Nora I have no idea why your stomach would be growling. I am almost 4 months post op and hunger has not yet returned. I am happy to hear you are home. How are you feeling? Candi hi hi all, well i am home from my Gastric Bypass surgery, i had it done on tuesday... i am still so hungrey thought. why? i am watching my family eat and i am dying of hunger..is this normal. i just finished chicken broth right now but i am so hungrey still. i am drinking my shakes too but mu stomach is growling. please tell me what is going on with me.how can i make it easyer for me..please any advice would help.. nora post opp 12-30-03 291-??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 i am feeling ok.. i still want food when i see people eat something. is that normal please tell me it is. i am worried.i just smell food and go oh i wish i could eat that. i think i am low on drinking stuff. i am having headaches. i need to drink more. what else can i drink other than water. nora - lab bypass 12-30-03 291/???/150 Candi Read wrote:Nora I have no idea why your stomach would be growling. I am almost 4 months post op and hunger has not yet returned. I am happy to hear you are home. How are you feeling? Candi hi hi all, well i am home from my Gastric Bypass surgery, i had it done on tuesday... i am still so hungrey thought. why? i am watching my family eat and i am dying of hunger..is this normal. i just finished chicken broth right now but i am so hungrey still. i am drinking my shakes too but mu stomach is growling. please tell me what is going on with me.how can i make it easyer for me..please any advice would help.. nora post opp 12-30-03 291-??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 i am feeling ok.. i still want food when i see people eat something. is that normal please tell me it is. i am worried.i just smell food and go oh i wish i could eat that. i think i am low on drinking stuff. i am having headaches. i need to drink more. what else can i drink other than water. nora - lab bypass 12-30-03 291/???/150 Candi Read wrote:Nora I have no idea why your stomach would be growling. I am almost 4 months post op and hunger has not yet returned. I am happy to hear you are home. How are you feeling? Candi hi hi all, well i am home from my Gastric Bypass surgery, i had it done on tuesday... i am still so hungrey thought. why? i am watching my family eat and i am dying of hunger..is this normal. i just finished chicken broth right now but i am so hungrey still. i am drinking my shakes too but mu stomach is growling. please tell me what is going on with me.how can i make it easyer for me..please any advice would help.. nora post opp 12-30-03 291-??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 Nora, yes, I see people eating & my brain says " go for it " ...and then I have to tell myself it wouldn't be good for me. Now sometimes, it's just an automatic reach for something sweet, and then I think " I don't want to eat that " and halt. It's become much easier for me, and I am satisfied with what I can eat. Water, Crystal light, decaf coffee, decaf tea, sugar-free kool aid, sf hot cocoa, soups. Can't think of more, but I'm sure someone will. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/239/140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 Nora, yes, I see people eating & my brain says " go for it " ...and then I have to tell myself it wouldn't be good for me. Now sometimes, it's just an automatic reach for something sweet, and then I think " I don't want to eat that " and halt. It's become much easier for me, and I am satisfied with what I can eat. Water, Crystal light, decaf coffee, decaf tea, sugar-free kool aid, sf hot cocoa, soups. Can't think of more, but I'm sure someone will. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/239/140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 That is " head hunger " . Yes it is normal to feel that way. However you are going to have to learn to get over it. That is what got us in this situation to begin with. However the good news is that is does get better over time. Keep focused on why you had this surgery. In time as you lose weight your quality of life will begin to improve so much that thinking about what you can't eat will become a much smaller issue. Focus is the key. When you feel like this drink something or do something else that gives you pleasure. You can drink lots of things other than water. Crystal light, diet Snapple, juice (cut it in half with water), fruit 2 o, broth, sugar free popsicles, SF Kool-Aid (Grape flavor is my personal favorite). Gosh I know there are more but I can't think of them right now. Mix it up...with more variety you will get less bored and think less of other things. Let us know how we can help!!! Candi hi hi all, well i am home from my Gastric Bypass surgery, i had it done on tuesday... i am still so hungrey thought. why? i am watching my family eat and i am dying of hunger..is this normal. i just finished chicken broth right now but i am so hungrey still. i am drinking my shakes too but mu stomach is growling. please tell me what is going on with me.how can i make it easyer for me..please any advice would help.. nora post opp 12-30-03 291-??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 That is " head hunger " . Yes it is normal to feel that way. However you are going to have to learn to get over it. That is what got us in this situation to begin with. However the good news is that is does get better over time. Keep focused on why you had this surgery. In time as you lose weight your quality of life will begin to improve so much that thinking about what you can't eat will become a much smaller issue. Focus is the key. When you feel like this drink something or do something else that gives you pleasure. You can drink lots of things other than water. Crystal light, diet Snapple, juice (cut it in half with water), fruit 2 o, broth, sugar free popsicles, SF Kool-Aid (Grape flavor is my personal favorite). Gosh I know there are more but I can't think of them right now. Mix it up...with more variety you will get less bored and think less of other things. Let us know how we can help!!! Candi hi hi all, well i am home from my Gastric Bypass surgery, i had it done on tuesday... i am still so hungrey thought. why? i am watching my family eat and i am dying of hunger..is this normal. i just finished chicken broth right now but i am so hungrey still. i am drinking my shakes too but mu stomach is growling. please tell me what is going on with me.how can i make it easyer for me..please any advice would help.. nora post opp 12-30-03 291-??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 In a message dated 1/3/2004 7:16:52 PM Pacific Standard Time, jclinton@... writes: > I see people eating & my brain says " go for it " ... am six year out .. and when ever I see people eating Nora, I say God Bless you, I'm happy that you can. YES, its hard sometimes not having the goodies... its hard watching people eat those things that used to push my pleasure buttons ... but too, I keep reminding myself Nora, that eating less, for me, is about more than just the weight loss/control issues. Its about not having my feet amputated, my hands chopped off , my legs replaced with prosthetics. It' about waking up every morning without pain my knees ... its about not losing my eye sight!!! cuzzz......It would be terrible, not being able to come to the computer every morning to read my WLS family Emails .... Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA 275/145/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 In a message dated 1/3/2004 7:16:52 PM Pacific Standard Time, jclinton@... writes: > I see people eating & my brain says " go for it " ... am six year out .. and when ever I see people eating Nora, I say God Bless you, I'm happy that you can. YES, its hard sometimes not having the goodies... its hard watching people eat those things that used to push my pleasure buttons ... but too, I keep reminding myself Nora, that eating less, for me, is about more than just the weight loss/control issues. Its about not having my feet amputated, my hands chopped off , my legs replaced with prosthetics. It' about waking up every morning without pain my knees ... its about not losing my eye sight!!! cuzzz......It would be terrible, not being able to come to the computer every morning to read my WLS family Emails .... Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA 275/145/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 Mandy, this is so sobering..... " YES, its hard sometimes not having the goodies... its hard watching people eat those things that used to push my pleasure buttons ... but too, I keep reminding myself Nora, that eating less, for me, is about more than just the weight loss/control issues. Its about not having my feet amputated, my hands chopped off , my legs replaced with prosthetics. It' about waking up every morning without pain my knees ... its about not losing my eye sight!!! " But so very true! That's where I was headed and it terrified me! Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/239/140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 Mandy, this is so sobering..... " YES, its hard sometimes not having the goodies... its hard watching people eat those things that used to push my pleasure buttons ... but too, I keep reminding myself Nora, that eating less, for me, is about more than just the weight loss/control issues. Its about not having my feet amputated, my hands chopped off , my legs replaced with prosthetics. It' about waking up every morning without pain my knees ... its about not losing my eye sight!!! " But so very true! That's where I was headed and it terrified me! Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/239/140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 WOW!!! That " s the whole thruth, right there!!! sherri RE: hi > Mandy, this is so sobering..... > > > " YES, its hard sometimes not having the goodies... its hard watching > people > eat those things that used to push my pleasure buttons ... but too, I keep > reminding myself Nora, that eating less, for me, is about more than just > the > weight loss/control issues. Its about not having my feet amputated, my > hands > chopped off , my legs replaced with prosthetics. It' about waking up every > morning without pain my knees ... its about not losing my eye sight!!! " > > But so very true! That's where I was headed and it terrified me! > > Joan > LAP RNY 11/18/03 > Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA > 282pre-op/275surg/239/140 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 WOW!!! That " s the whole thruth, right there!!! sherri RE: hi > Mandy, this is so sobering..... > > > " YES, its hard sometimes not having the goodies... its hard watching > people > eat those things that used to push my pleasure buttons ... but too, I keep > reminding myself Nora, that eating less, for me, is about more than just > the > weight loss/control issues. Its about not having my feet amputated, my > hands > chopped off , my legs replaced with prosthetics. It' about waking up every > morning without pain my knees ... its about not losing my eye sight!!! " > > But so very true! That's where I was headed and it terrified me! > > Joan > LAP RNY 11/18/03 > Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA > 282pre-op/275surg/239/140 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 Katy, We are all praying for you out here! Please take care of yourself and keep laughing! Great news about !!! Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2004 Report Share Posted January 30, 2004 nice to have u onboard, lynn. lori h. > THIS IS MY SECOND TIME POSTING. I AM WAITING TO HERE FROM MY > INSURANCE CO. > I HAVING BEEN READING ALL THE POSTS AND WANT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR > ALL THE GREAT INFO. IT MAKES ME FEEL GOOD ABOUT HAVING THE SURGERY > (THAT IS IF EVERYTHING GOES THROUGH) > THANKS AGAIN > LYNN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2004 Report Share Posted January 30, 2004 nice to have u onboard, lynn. lori h. > THIS IS MY SECOND TIME POSTING. I AM WAITING TO HERE FROM MY > INSURANCE CO. > I HAVING BEEN READING ALL THE POSTS AND WANT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR > ALL THE GREAT INFO. IT MAKES ME FEEL GOOD ABOUT HAVING THE SURGERY > (THAT IS IF EVERYTHING GOES THROUGH) > THANKS AGAIN > LYNN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2004 Report Share Posted January 30, 2004 Best wishes Lynn! > THIS IS MY SECOND TIME POSTING. I AM WAITING TO HERE FROM MY > INSURANCE CO. > I HAVING BEEN READING ALL THE POSTS AND WANT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR > ALL THE GREAT INFO. IT MAKES ME FEEL GOOD ABOUT HAVING THE SURGERY > (THAT IS IF EVERYTHING GOES THROUGH) > THANKS AGAIN > LYNN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2004 Report Share Posted January 30, 2004 Best wishes Lynn! > THIS IS MY SECOND TIME POSTING. I AM WAITING TO HERE FROM MY > INSURANCE CO. > I HAVING BEEN READING ALL THE POSTS AND WANT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR > ALL THE GREAT INFO. IT MAKES ME FEEL GOOD ABOUT HAVING THE SURGERY > (THAT IS IF EVERYTHING GOES THROUGH) > THANKS AGAIN > LYNN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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