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Hello, I am officially onto solids and a full unrestricted diet. I've noticed over the last week that my fullness doesn't seem to be triggered by pain under my ribs any longer. Seems I am fully healed up now and I am able to consume a lot more, the fullness is now much less noticeable and I worry if I'm eating too much as so many seem to have such tiny capacities. I know the rule was to chew your food to a mushy consistency but I'm wondering if I should chew a bit less now to keep solids more solid and let my new stomach do what its supposed to do and break down food? What do you all think?

I didn't even use my laptop, spent most of my time sleeping.

I hear you about the comments from the wait staff... I ordered a cup of chili for lunch the other day and got through maybe 1/2-3/4 of it, and when she came back and took it away it was obvious there was some left and she was like " Did you not like it?" and like you I had to assure her that I just couldn't eat much.. to which I'm sure she was like 'ya right fat guy' under her breath, but oh well.

I have lost 20lbs since surgery 3 weeks ago! I'd sure have loved for it to be more, but it did take almost a week to rid myself of the weight (water) I gained while in the hospital and going through surgery. So we are right about in the same boat, I'm thinking we're moving along just fine!

It's exactly what I expected, wanted and hoped for. I can eat, and make my own choices, I just cannot physically eat very much, so it forces portion control on you which is what my biggest problem was pre-sleeve

I'd say go for it.. I'm 3 weeks out today, and feel great, I spent the afternoon hiking some pretty intense woods today, no issues. My surgeon said wait 3 weeks, which is today, and then i can resume any activity I wish.

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Hello, I'm on day 4 of soft foods and just want to get some input, since some of you report very small stomach capacity. I know there is a bit of a learning curve here. For Breakfast the last couple days I have been having egg salad. 1 - 1/2 eggs (1 yoke) and 1 ts of light mayo. It makes about 3.5 ounces of egg salad. When I finish, I'm just starting to get the "Pressure" just under my ribcage that was described to me as full. for lunch and dinner I have been having about 2 ounces of lean hamburg meat, a little broccoli (maybe 4-5 small pieces) , and maybe a bite or two of re-fried Beans. There was one time where I had that constant pressure under my ribcage, it disapated after about 10-15 minutes when the food started moving. I just want to know from everybody whom as been through the mush stage what they think cause I really don't want to start any bad habits.. I am feeling hunger, but it's quickly gone as soon as I eat something. I am sticking to 3 small meals a day, no Snacks. When I drink fluids I can pretty much drink unrestricted.

Congrats! I'm only 2 weeks out now, but in the last month I'm down over 50lbs.. incredible! The cravings are still there, but I think in time I will learn to move on.. I get to go see Dr. Papasavas tomorrow.

I went to GNC recently cause I was having trouble with the protein shakes post surgery (lactose intolerance) and while it's mild, and I'm not really having issues with the whey (made with milk) the people at GNC suggested a soy protein powder line that they had.. Maybe give it a shot?

Well I started day one by scrambling 1 egg. It was delicious! I only ate about 3/4 of it with about 5-6 bites, but probably could have eaten the whole thing, is this normal? I mean 5-6 bites before feeling anything from my stomach? I hear on here that most start eating and can only fit 2-3 bites at a time. After my last bite I only stopped out of fear to push the envelope so i didn't. opinions?

Hello All, I get to start the mushies tomorrow and I am very excited. It's been a long time coming and I am definitely ready. I do have a few questions however since i don't know what to expect. First, I have heard it mentioned on here many times, but what are the "slimes"? I can drink with very little restriction, the only negative effect from the surgery so far is that I do believe I am now lactose intolerant. I am 2 weeks out tomorrow, and have zero pain, zero issues drinking (almost able to gulp it seems). Not that I do gulp, but it feels like I might be able too. When I read through the post op diet I got from the surgeon there is a pretty wide variety of foods I am able to eat over the next 4 weeks. My question is that there are sample menu's for week 3-6 and week what is allowed during week 3 is vastly different then week 6 according to the sample menus, however the list for the whole mushie period doesn't specify when one can have them.. I'm wondering if I feel able, and my sleeve tolerates it ok, if it's ok to have what's on the week 4,5, or 6 menus during week 3??? I do plan on asking the surgeon, but I don't see him til Wednesday afternoon. Just thought I'd get some opinions here first.

I gained 20lbs pre surgury, when I went for my pre-op appt, my surgeon was pissed.. Said lose what I gained or else. I started my pre-op diet a week early and lost 32lbs pre-op. So it worked out, but I dunno what would have happened if I had not. How much weight are you talking about, the liquid diet is pretty restrictive, it's easy to lose some weight.

I start mushies on tuesday (Cannot Wait), so my experience as of yet is little. But the point for eating so slowly from what I gather is mostly from a personal "fullness/satisfaction" from your meal stand point, and retaining that feeling until the next meal. If your content with your meals at this point and aren't found wanting, then I'm not sure what the big deal is?