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| Pyretta, thanks, you are always there when we need you. I wont get on the scales anymore till I see doc next Tuesday Raelene |
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| Raelene, STAY OFF THE SCALES. Now you will notice that a lot of liquid foods are actually calorie dense. Combine that with the Optifast stage that you've just been on and the body will store calories for a little while. It is all perfectly normal and to be expected. This phase is all about healing. I wouldn't bother putting a toe onto the scales until you've seen you doc. (Usually 4 to 6 weeks post op) Pyretta |
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| HELP!!!! I am 12 days post op and I lost 8.8kgs total. I got on the scales today and I have put on .4kg what is happening? I have only had liquids and yesterday I had sustigan for breakfast, up and go drink for lunch and mushroom (creamy) soup for tea. I had 4 coffee's and water thats it. can anyone tell me why I am putting on weight? P.S. I can drink alot more now could this be my problem? Raelene |
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| Pyretta thank-you for making me feel better, yes I was wondering if i had a band at all, I will be very careful, 2 weeks till i see Dr D Jude |
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| Raelene, when making the egg flip you need to make sure the egg is well combined (even whisking it wit a fork) before you put the milk in. I use a Tupperware shaker to do mine: 2 eggs and 2tsp of sugar, shaken really well then add a few drops of vanilla and 100ml of milk, shake again. add the rest of the milk (to 450mls) shake and then it's nice and frothy. no sign of egg white anywhere. Good for about 3 meals in the liquid stage. Pyretta |
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| Hi raelene, the egg flip is from memory 1 cup milk, one egg, but i used two eggs, couple of drops of vanilla essence and i put one teaspoon of sugar in it. just whizz it up in your blender. cheers louise | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hi Louise, the surgery went well I am at day 4 and as you can see from the comments I didnt stick to the liquid stage. I have sustagen and I had it for Diner and I felt ok the baked beans blended sounds good I will try that. can anyone tell me how to make the egg flip as I cant eat raw egg as the white is too yuk please let me know Cheers Raelene |
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| Hi Raelene, how did the surgery go, if you buy the sustagen, you might want to get the Hospital Formula Sustagen from the chemist its low in fat and is high in protein, you could also ask family/friends to make you soup and blend it so you are getting a variety of foods, thats what i did and it made the liquid stage easier, cheers louise |
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| Raelene, There are any number of protein drinks on the market. I believe Sustigen has a high protein content. You can also make yourself egg flips or add protein powder to other drinks as well. The blended baked beans is great for protein and fibre. A recipe I was given was to blend a can of baked beans with a can of steak and veggies and then thin it down with beef stock. It made enough for days. I don't think you've done any damage but you do need to be aware of why you are put on the liquids phase. Pyretta |
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| Jude, What you are feeling is normal for some people, if you are healing well and fast you'll actually start asking if there is even a band in there. Trust me there is. There is still the risk of moving the band if it hasn't healed properly into place, which is why we are given the 2 weeks liquid 2 weeks mushie regime. It can take up to 6 weeks for it to heal into place properly. You will hopefully feel some restriction with your first fill, but it may take a few fills. try to get your appointments every two weeks to start with until you feel some restriction. Protein will help make you feel fuller longer, which is why we push the idea of egg flips, protein shakes and even blended baked beans thinned down. Please follow you doctors or surgeons guideline. Pyretta |
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| Pyretta, what type of protein drinks? can I drink sustigan? Do you think I have damaged the new stomach as I only ate about 3/4 cup for lunch and I did it twice thanks Raelene |
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| Hi Pyretta I'm hoping you can give me some info. I'm day 12, have started soft food and feel fine with it, dont have any pain or very little and feel i could eat anything (i'm not) is this normal and will i feel like this until my first fill. I have my appt with the dr in 2 weeks will he do my first fill then. I feel I need something...I'm confused Jude |
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| raelene, You really shouldn't be eating that if you haven't had the okay from your surgeon. Try protein liquids 6 times a day, up to about 2/4 to 1 cup full sipped over 20 minutes. I'm just concerned you might be doing yourself damage that you may not be aware of. Your band needs time to heal into place. Pyretta |
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| raelene, You really shouldn't be eating that if you haven't had the okay from your surgeon. Try protein liquids 6 times a day, up to about 2/4 to 1 cup full sipped over 20 minutes. I'm just concerned you might be doing yourself damage that you may not be aware of. You band needs time to heal into place. Pyretta |
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| Hi all, I am 4 days banded and I am hungry I have gone from liquid to mushy spagetti and meat about 3/4 cup filled me up but feeling hungry 4 hours later any suggestions Raelene |
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| 4 weeks of liquids???? That seems excessive. My doctor and dietician told me 1 week of clear thin liquids, another 1 week of liquids, then mushy for 1-2 weeks then soft for 1-2 weeks. From what I've seen around, this is pretty standard instructions... My doctor said my body would start telling me when it was ready for more complexity at each phase. Dry biscuits would probably be the worst thing you could have. Try a scrambled egg or a pureed chicken and vegetable soup. Something with protein and flavour. You don't want anything dry or clump-able! |
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| I tired the egg fliptoday and it was great, I was surprised how much it does fill you , I will have that again. karen: thanks for the tip I do find the up&go dosn't fill or satisfy me , I will have a look for the Rise Brand, we have a coles just around the corner, I had velish soup for tea tonight it's really nice and very filling , smooth and alot of varity . |
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| Mary, i have been having a smoothie drink called Rise. You get it from coles. So much nicer than up and go.. Good Luck Karen..xx |
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| Hi all I had the banding op on Monday morning 17/8. I haven't had to take any pain killers as yet, wed/thur had pain in the left shoulder.I am having two broths during the day at this stage, I don't seem to want to consume much. Have a couple small watered down apple juices. Have been passing wind and have found laying down is helping the discomfort in the stomach.Hopefully next week I will start on Kick/strart which is 30% carbs,30% protein and 30%fats. since Tues have lost 5 kgs.all the best. Alec |
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| Jill, Optifast is a liquid meal replacement Very Low Calorie Diet. The following is the link to the US site, they may be able to tell you if it's available in South Africa: http://www.optifast.com/Pages/optifast_home.aspx Pyretta |
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| This is Jill from South Africa, my Dad is going to have a hiatus hernia op next week, he has a huge hernia and most of his stomach is in his chest cavity. What is optifast? I wonder if we can get it here? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mary, You can add protein powder to your fluids, but I just had egg flips and baked beans blended with a tin of steak and veggies and thinned down with beef stock. Tt was very very filling. Pyretta |
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| Hi, I'm 3 days Banded on the 18th Aug , can I ask what are the best protien drinks , I am having up & go for breakfest, lots of water through the day, soup for lunch and soup for tea ( I'm so over soup) but I am still hungury. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thanks Pyretta! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Karen, It is quite common and it is a sign that you are healing well internally. Try and stick with the fluids, make protein shakes and have a lot of protein fluids to keep you fuller longer. You probably don't need as much in the way for fruit juices now. Pyretta |
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