SleeveDreamer

Since I had a three week delay due to some complications with my hiatial hernia surgery, I am probably going to start soft foods tomorrow. My question is do you ever get to eat more than 4 oz. at a time, do you always have to wait 1/2 hour between eating and drinking, are you always restricted to 4 oz. of liquids at a time? I am really not talking about right now, while I am still healing, I guess I am referring to later. Or if this does change, when does it change? I read so manyof you drink 30 oz. of Starbucks at a time and sip tons of water all day and don't understand how you do it wih these restrictions. Thanks for clarifying for me.

I feel so lucky that my doctor has a great dietician for me to work with right in his office. It assures me that I will not be "jumping the gun" and eating someting I shouldn't be. I agree that you really need to follow your doctor's requirements and eat at the stages he recommends. It's true the first couple of months are boring but remember, we didn't gain all the weight in just a couple of months, and we are fortunate to be able to lose at a fast pace after the surgery. We certainly couldn't lose this fast on our own, so we have to weigh the good with the bad and appreciate that we are already much healthier than we have been in years, and that a month or so is nothing to contend with!

Tina, what an awesome letter an attitude you have. You will definitle succeed and I am so happy for you! Love to see your beautiful smile on your pic! You are truly an inspiration to those who may be a bit skeptical about this surgery.

Wow that is awesome! What a great success story. You must be so happy!

I just bought one today at World Market for 19.99!

Can you have these on soft food stage? I saw whole grain crackers on that list.

Wow what a difference! Congrats!

Sorry I forgot! Calories 140 (from fat 20), Fat 2 g (Saturated 1 g), Cholesterol 55mg, sodium 160 mg, carbs 27 g,(dietary Fiber 3 g) Protein 5 g, Sugar 7 g I was going to use Splenda brown sugar but didn't have any so that would definitely help with the sugar count.

Here is a great recipe for a side dish (or main dish if you are on smooth or mushy stage). It is very tasty and something different. i got it from my Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummies. 2 cups canned sweet potatoes, drained (I used one 14.5 oz. can) 1 egg 1 TBSP brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup fat free or reduced fat cream cheese 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1/8 tsp ground cloves Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Spray baking dish with cooking spray. (Said to use 8 x 8 dish but this only yields four servings of 1/2 cup each, so I just used a small round ceramic baking dish from Home Goods). Place all ingredients in to a food processor and puree until well mixed. Pour the mixture into dish and bake for 20 minutes. YUMMY!

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am praying for you for peace and strength for you and your family to get through this very difficult time.

You look awesome! Thanks for inspiring all of us!

Thanks for this. My husband just loves bourbon chicken and I have never seen a recipe for it.

Thanks so much for the ideas for squash. I am in mushie stage and I am going to make this great casserole tomorrow!

Thanks for the tip on the Wasa! Sounds good for tuna melts too!

YUMMY! Thanks, my husband will loce this too!

Thanks for sharing! This looks like agreat website too!

I actaully saw some today I think was Star Kist in a pouch that was lemon pepper! I got some of the sandwich ready Star Kist albacore in the pouch and is pretty mushy and the whole thing is only 3 1/2 oz. so very convenient to take with you since doesn't' have to be refrigerated til after it's open. tastes great too!

Wow you look gorgeous!

I was sleeved on Dec. 14th and today (Jan. 16th) was the first day I have had a solid looking stool. My doctor said it takes awhile sometimes especially when you still have so much gas in your system.

I have never seen those. What brand and where from?

What did you put it on, bread? Are you in the pureed stage? Sounds great to me!

Thanks for the tip! I just tried it with vegetable soup (low sodium) and it tasted so good!

You will be fine. Dom't worry about anything. You have my prayers and support.

I am at 162 and my goal by then is 138! Let's roll!

That is awesome. Keep it up!