DuranFan1969

Once the wheels are in motion, they can move very quickly and it can be exciting and intimidating all at the same time. Just think of it this way, the sooner it is the sooner you can be on your way to your new lifestyle!

My second phase was soft/mushy foods, hopefully yours is the same. I've stocked up on a bunch of things - FF refried Beans, Hormel 98% FF turkey chili, corned beef hash, thin deli sliced low sodium chicken, ultra thin Sargento cheese slices (so I can do little meat/cheese rolls), reduced fat Wheat Thins with Mexi dip (awesome recipe combining 16 oz. of plain greek yogurt with Hidden Valley Ranch and Hidden Valley Fiesta Ranch powders), creamy Peanut Butter, tuna salad, chicken salad, egg salad ... just a few things off the top of my head.

My second phase was soft/mushy foods, hopefully yours is the same. I've stocked up on a bunch of things - FF refried Beans, Hormel 98% FF turkey chili, corned beef hash, thin deli sliced low sodium chicken, ultra thin Sargento cheese slices (so I can do little meat/cheese rolls), reduced fat Wheat Thins with Mexi dip (awesome recipe combining 16 oz. of plain greek yogurt with Hidden Valley Ranch and Hidden Valley Fiesta Ranch powders), creamy Peanut Butter, tuna salad, chicken salad, egg salad ... just a few things off the top of my head.

My NUT says I can have as much salad as I want ... in fact, I'm about a week overdue to give it a shot. However ................ I am scared of salad!!! I know, I know, WTF! When on earth was a person ever scared of salad?! I'm just so used to babying my new sleeve (6 weeks post op today) that I'm afraid to try real solid foods. I will probably give it a shot this weekend though -- my body is screaming for salad.

No offense intended in the slightest, but he sounds like a pretty big jerk in general. This may sound harsh, but you're about to undergo a major life changing surgery and you are going to need all the support you can get and he doesn't sound like a person that will ever give that to you. Fortunately, you have your little online family here!

I hope this doesn't offend, but you might want to stop looking for friends on Craigslist - that's usually not a great place to find quality people.

If he says things to you like it's not going to work or help, you sure aren't overreacting in my opinion. This is a very big deal and it should be as private as you want it - if someone didn't respect my wishes and told others, especially my spouse .... woooboy, look out.

No offense intended in the slightest, but he sounds like a pretty big jerk in general. This may sound harsh, but you're about to undergo a major life changing surgery and you are going to need all the support you can get and he doesn't sound like a person that will ever give that to you. Fortunately, you have your little online family here!

No offense intended in the slightest, but he sounds like a pretty big jerk in general. This may sound harsh, but you're about to undergo a major life changing surgery and you are going to need all the support you can get and he doesn't sound like a person that will ever give that to you. Fortunately, you have your little online family here!

Did you have steri-strips? Those caused an allergic reaction for me and I had itchy red bumps that made me nuts!! Doc had me put Neosporin on the incisions though and that seems to have helped.

Big day tomorrow - we'll have to make plenty of room on the loser's bench. Good luck!!!

Big day tomorrow - we'll have to make plenty of room on the loser's bench. Good luck!!!

Big day tomorrow - we'll have to make plenty of room on the loser's bench. Good luck!!!

You found a great place to be Olivia - this forum is a crazy wealth of information and there are some amazing, supportive people here. I learned so much here and it helped me prepare for my sleeve date.

Has anyone heard of this being a great scrub to use after being sleeved? My mom was telling me she saw something about it being very helpful for the skin and helping it stay moisturized and helping weight loss patients retain elasticity in their skin so it wasn't as loose when you loose the weight.

I hope this doesn't offend, but you might want to stop looking for friends on Craigslist - that's usually not a great place to find quality people.

Good luck June 20th sleevies!!!

You look gorgeous - so happy for you!! Your smile is infectious!

It could be your gall bladder or your appendix. I'd get to a doctor and make sure, unless you happen to have your own medical degree.

My doctor gave me a little card to keep with me any time I go out to eat that indicates I'm a person who has had surgery and requires small portions or to order from the kiddie menu. I'm only 5 days post-op today so haven't had a chance to take it for a spin, but I'm thinking it may help.

I'm 5 days post-op and feel just like that too - I think it's probably pretty normal. I'm just working on getting my fluids and Protein in, walking, doing my breathing exercises and sleeping. The body has a wonderful ability to heal itself, so I think as long as we follow the doctor's instructions, we'll get there.

I think it's okay to have a small indulgence before you hit your pre-op as long as it's in moderation. If you go with a high fat appetizer, meal, dessert, drink ... well personally I couldn't bring myself to go all out and have a full last meal (I ended up having a few bites of a Whopper the day before pre-op liquids, but tossed it), but I don't know that it hurts your chances for surgery drastically.
I think it's important to remember, and this is what kept me from cheating during the liquid phase, is that my liver had to be small enough for the surgery and I sure didn't want to have a moment I looked back on with regret if they told me I couldn't do it because my liver hadn't shrunk enough.

I hope this doesn't offend, but you might want to stop looking for friends on Craigslist - that's usually not a great place to find quality people.

I hope this doesn't offend, but you might want to stop looking for friends on Craigslist - that's usually not a great place to find quality people.

I hope this doesn't offend, but you might want to stop looking for friends on Craigslist - that's usually not a great place to find quality people.