I am 5 days out from my April 17th Vertical Gastric Sleeve surgery. So far I feel pretty good, just a bit sore and a little tired.
I am currently on the clear liquids phase, but honestly am not hungry at all. It is a strange sensation to not crave food and when you do eat, it only take a couple bites to be full. I am having issues with getting the required 64oz of fluids. Prior to surgery I consumed that in coffee! Now, I am mixing water, vitamin water and diluted apple juice, but it takes a full day to get all of that in.
Over the last couple weeks I have spent a considerable amount of time on the internet researching everything gastric sleeve, pre-op, post op, diets, mental states, skin, protein..... you name it. I have found a ton of grocery haul videos, personal journeys, milestones and some "bariatric cooking shows" on You Tube. The cooking shows were either too silly or demeaning. Where is the info for us normal people who work 40+ hours a week? I enjoy the personal stories and helpful tips that people post. I also like seeing that I am not alone in this journey.
I have decided to focus my craziness on putting together eating plans for the normal person. The people who have to feed a family, besides themselves, plus take care of all of the other responsibilities. I don't have the answers now, but you can bet that I will get some of things figured out! lol
xoxo
Megan the Maven
I am currently on the clear liquids phase, but honestly am not hungry at all. It is a strange sensation to not crave food and when you do eat, it only take a couple bites to be full. I am having issues with getting the required 64oz of fluids. Prior to surgery I consumed that in coffee! Now, I am mixing water, vitamin water and diluted apple juice, but it takes a full day to get all of that in.
Over the last couple weeks I have spent a considerable amount of time on the internet researching everything gastric sleeve, pre-op, post op, diets, mental states, skin, protein..... you name it. I have found a ton of grocery haul videos, personal journeys, milestones and some "bariatric cooking shows" on You Tube. The cooking shows were either too silly or demeaning. Where is the info for us normal people who work 40+ hours a week? I enjoy the personal stories and helpful tips that people post. I also like seeing that I am not alone in this journey.
I have decided to focus my craziness on putting together eating plans for the normal person. The people who have to feed a family, besides themselves, plus take care of all of the other responsibilities. I don't have the answers now, but you can bet that I will get some of things figured out! lol
xoxo
Megan the Maven
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