renee5d

I'm struggling with this too,but I have discovered that it really helps if I have something cold and moist, like applesauce or yogart,with my meal!

Hi! I'm about an hour and a half north of Pittsburgh. I went thru Hamot Bariatrics in Erie with Dr Ali. I was self pay and his total cost was $14,125. They have a monthly support group and lifetime support with the nutritionalist. I am very happy I chose them! I am only three weeks out, but feel free ta ask any questions!

Yep...sure is the same! You can also eat the sprouts...I've grown them in an unglazed terra cotta pie plate and use a clear glass pie plate as the lid! Trim the roots and the greens taste kinda like broccoli to me.

I love chia seeds, but I am only 3 weeks out so I cant try them now. I would try making the chia gel first to see if that is tolerated. To make chia gel, just add 1/3 cup chia seeds to 2 cups water and let sit overnight in the fridge. The expansion takes place outside your tummy this way...to be on the safe side!! The gel is good for about a week. Before surgery, i would pour some into a bowl, add cinnamon & microwave it for about a minute...then sprinkle granola on top!! YUMMA!!! Chia is decent source of protein too! I am so glad you asked this question because I have been wondering if I will ever get to enjoy my morning chia too!!

I am 21 days post op and still am very swollen right above my largest incision. It feels like there is a tangerine in my belly! The doctor isn't too worried but wants to recheck it in two weeks. For now, I am keeping a heat pack on it to make it more comfy. And yes....I am still in yoga pants because my jeans hurt!

Lele! I'm doing the exact same thing! I lost 22 pounds the first two weeks then when I started the mushies....nothing...not a pound in 8 days! Then this morning when I weighed in I had gained 1.6 pounds! GURRRRRRR!!!!!!!

I think I'm all ready too!! I have to be on the road by 3:45am, so I know I will be afraid to sleep tonight for fear of over sleeping!! Good Luck LeLe & sis....and also to VSGme!!

my surgery is the 14th too! Are you on a liquid diet? Im on day 7 and still having a hard time getting it all in....it makes me nervous that I wont be able to drink what I should once I'm sleeved!