Butterflylegacy

Fyi anyone that is cleared to eat semi regular food, I made the avocado chicken salad recipe found on Pinterest and it was AH-MAZING!!! Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST

I used Dr. Kim as well but with UHC. I only met Dr. Kim at my initial preop visit and then again the morning of my surgery. I found him to be very strict and to the point but what impressed me most was that from him to any person on his staff I was assured 'where there is a will there is a way'. After considering the lap band 2 years ago with another Dr. and getting all the way to scheduling the surgery only to realize even with insurance (same as I have now) I wouldn't be able to afford to be banded and had to cancel. 2 years later I go to Dr. Kim without really believing I would be able to be sleeved and voila 3 months from consult I was sleeved! And my surgery was covered 100% thanks to Dr. Kim being as strict and thorough as he is. Every test and study he requires and recommends is like a coupon or a discount reducing your copay and out of pocket max. I have my 2nd post op visit this week and with that counted, I've only been to Dr. Kims office 4x.... But whenever I have a question, his staff is incredible. I really don't think you will be disappointed with your decision to use him. Good luck! Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST

I'm kidding of course.... Just frustrated. I shouldn't be, but I am. I am 30 days out tomorrow from being sleeved. I've lost a total of 22 lbs post sleeve. My scale hasn't moved in almost 3 weeks though!!! I have no right to be upset.... Just tired of getting on the scale in hopes of seeing it move in be right direction but it won't! I'm doing everything to the letter and I'm beginning to get discouraged. I've been tracking my calories every day... Staying right at or just below my calorie budget. I'm getting a decent amount of fluids in (not quite up to 64 oz yet), AND I've been taking the dogs on nice walks every evening! I'm not looking for major poundage everyday either.... I would be happy if it was only ounces... As long as it was moving! (sigh) I've already had all the rational talks with myself about how I'm only 4 weeks out.... And I need to give my body a chance... Blah Blah Blah... I think its everyone at work who have been my cheerleaders thru all of this whenever they see me asking me how many pounds I've lost.... Its so hard to answer them with the same # as it was 2 weeks ago. Anyway.... I just needed to get that off of my chest. I need to break this stall one way or another!! Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST

Skinny taste is something I follow on Pinterest. They always have interesting looking recipes. I haven't had a chance to try any of them yet but I'm planning on it as soon as I can! Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST

(giggle)..... It's so wrong but it feels so right!!! I can't stop myself. I cant wait until I am cleared to eat everything because there are SO many recipes on Pinterest that I want to try!! Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST

Ha! That's awesome! Hope you find some goodies on there! Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST

I have become a food porn addict. I spend hours looking up recipes and ingredients of all the food I'll be able to eat after I'm cleared to eat everything again. Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST

Y'all are all smarter than me! I .sd only shared with a select few what I was planning on doing. The. I created my pinterest board and inadvertently outed myself!! LOL it's been wonderful though. I've had a lot of support from everyone and only negativity from my mother.... (why are some mothers like this?!?!?!) anyway.... Thanks for following my boards and I've found a lot of interesting ideas on some of yours too! Congrats and good luck to everyone! I'm off to go look at more food porn!!! (giggle) Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST

I want in! I'm 4 weeks post op and I am stuck, and cannot get the scale to move! SW: 278 GW: 250 That's 28 pounds =\ Hope I can do it! 1. Get up to 64 oz. fluids per day 2. Walk for 30 minutes or more 3. STOP obsessing about how slow the weight loss is! Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST

I'm in mushy stage too and one of my favorites is Chobani Champions greek yogurt for toddlers. 3.5 ounce serving 100 calories, 8 gm of Protein. They're the perfect size! I also like ricotta cheese, cream of wheat (on the thin side) and refried Beans are good too! My doc would allow me to eat tuna and chicken salad as well, mixed with fat free mayo or plain greek yogurt. I havent quite worked up to that yet though. Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST

Mansfield here (DFW Metroplex) sleeved 6/7/12 by Dr. Kim Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST

Chobani champions Greek yogurt made for toddlers. I've seen honey/vanilla, very berry, and orange vanilla flavors. Very good for Protein low calories and sugar and only 3.5 ounces a serving. These have become my #1 go to food. Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST

Do you have a Pinterest board dedicated to WLS friendly recipes? Let's share and follow! I have a board called "After WLS ideas". I think you can search for me by name: Cindy Braziel, or you can access it via this link: http://pinterest.com/butterflylegacy/after-wls-ideas/ Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST

At 3 weeks post op I love Chobani Champions. Its Greek yogurt for toddlers but the size (3.5 oz) is perfect. It is high in Protein, low in sugar and calories. It's been my go to meal for the past week or so. Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST

That is so awesome! I hope you take that little boost of confidence and tape it to your tiara!!! Keep it with you always and reach for it when you need it! Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST

What's the average 'heal' time? I was sleeved on June 7th and I get embarrassing gurgles after I eat. I am hoping this won't be a forever thing? Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST

Hi, I was sleeved on June 7th. I started my liquid preop diet on May 24th at 314 lbs. I am almost 3 weeks out from surgery, but I've lost a total of 35 lbs so far including the weight lost on the preop diet. Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST

I was sleeved June 7th by Dr. Kim. These soups are all fine and got me thru the phase 2 as well. I'm beginning to transition to phase 3 and SO ready for different tastes and textures! Make sure you buy a mesh strainer for your soups. Too thick and you will have a hard time with it. I also liked to trick up the cream of chicken soup with garlic powder and other seasoning. My all time favorite go to if you're close to a Central Market is to go drain some broth from their chicken noodles soup. You get all the flavor of the soup without all the 'lumps, bumps, and clumps' we're told to avoid. Good luck to you!! You're doing just fine! Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST

My physicians assistant told me that using a straw could rupture my stomach. I'm 3 weeks out. I work with a girl who had the dame surgery and she drinks with a straw but said she waited til 4-5 months out. Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST

The Chobani Champions has 13g of sugar in each serving. The drinkable yogurt however, only has 8g. Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST

I don't know if these items are carried in any other stores, but I found them at Central Market in Fort Worth, TX. Chobani Champions is Greek yogurt for toddlers. I've tried the 'honey-nana' and 'very berry' flavors. Both are 100 calories a serving with 8 gm of Protein. Each serving is 3.5 oz. Also at Central Market are 8 oz bottles (resealable) of drinkable yogurt. Various flavors and none more than 200 calories a serving (it usually takes me 2-3 tries to finish a bottle) each one has 7-9 gm of protein. These items have really helped my transition from liquids to purees and mushies. I just wanted to share!! Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST

Hi, I'm Cindy. 37 years old. Live in Mansfield, work in Fort Worth. Married to my best friend 4 years. I have a 19, and 18 year old daughters both in college in Florida. I also have a 14 year old son with Aspergers and ADD who is about to start high school in the fall (god help me). I was sleeved on June 7th by Dr. Kim. So, I'm 10 days out and still on liquids. I have 11 days to do before I can progress to pureed and mushies. I started this journey at my highest weight ever, of 314. I am down to 285 now. I'd love to eventually get down to 130. Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST