3weeks post op help
Ok remind me why no gum. I am dying to chew something! Also the damn scale hasn't move in 12 days I am stuck!!! I feel like I am suffering for no reason. So frustrating!!! I am eating foods high in protein but only getting about 30-40grams of protein a day..I also feel hungry. All. The. Time.
I left a message with the Dr last Friday no response called again today... Sigh. Help please I am eating about 1 1/2 cups of food through the day about 5-6 small meals ..please help..my calories are around 400-600
HW 276 GW140 CW248
And for some people the sweetness can trigger carb cravings.
Seriously, though, the swallowing fear is just dopey. I also haven't swallowed gum since I was a kid!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Search OH for "stalls." They're completely common. The hunger might be due to acid. Are you on a PPI?
Your protein is also really low... how much water are you getting in? What are you eating for those 400-600 calories?
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
When I was pre-op, I asked the bariatric nurse why no gum and told her I was wondering because I had a fear of not being able to chew anything. She said that gum isn't really a no-no, but you should be careful at first if gas is an issue. And of course, don't swallow it. I am 7 weeks out and I occasionally chew gum with no problems whatsoever.
My surgeon claims that he had a patient who swallowed her gum and it created a blockage to her stomach. He had to perform surgery to remove the offending gum. True? Don't know. Just what he said.
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Height: 5'-7" HW: 449 SW: 392 GW: 179 CW: 220
First off, I'm only 4 weeks post op but my guess is, you need more protein. Protein helps you feel fuller for longer. Also, are you taking in liquid calories? If so.. STOP. Eat protein. That might help. Also, are you drinking with or right after your meals? My surgeon recommends stopping drinking 15 mins before eating and not to drink for an hour after. This helps keep the food in your stomach and not flu**** out.
I'm not a doc...but those are just my suggestions. Geeze, I hope that Dr calls you back..that is just unacceptable :(
Highest weight: 389 Weight at day of surgery: 370 Surgery Date: 2/19/14
