JenniJune

M so depressed latetly and cant keep anything down. Canstipated anf Fluid swelling. Alot going on. I dont want to see anither therapist. So heres my question- ca i have an occassional cigerette since obviosly the depression meds arent working. I need a release somewhere snd no its not exercise and no one I can talk to that understands.

No :-( ((hug)) I had the hardest time quitting. It is rough right now, but it DOES get better, I promise!

If your tummy is ready for it, turkey legs are usually a good choice :low carb, high Protein, and relatively low fat. Sounds like you made a great choice, though!

We come to this site for support, and support comes in many forms. I think the concern is, no matter how you look at it, the OP DID go against doctor's orders by introducing soft foods early. If she had talked to him before hand and gotten permission, that's one thing, but she didn't. That is something that frightens a lot of us because of all the complications that can follow. It ended well for her, thank God, but for some it doesn't. And yes, there have been deaths linked to leaks that occur as a result of proceeding the diet too early. I cannot post these as I am on my phone, but feel free to google the subject.

Yes, respect is important, but sometimes support isn't sugar coated and isn't a pat on the back but a dose of reality. I urge anyone thinking about advancing early to speak with your doctor or nut first. Guidelines are there for a purpose.

I'm on soft foods, so my typical day is like this:

B- Protein shake

S- Babybell cheese

L- Seafood salad or tuna/chicken salad

S- Protein Shake or yogurt

D- Moist meat and soft veggies

I try to eat something every 2-3 hours.

Lol thanks for sharing lol isnt it crazy the things we get excited about lol I just now 3 wks out can see my va jay jay lmfao my hubby was like u r crazyyyyy lmao

HA!!! I can't wait for that too!! LOL

Yay! Good for you! Is that becuase of the weight loss? Wow' date=' your tracker says you lost 45lbs! I hope to be a sucess too.[/quote']

Yes! I couldn't bend over to do it, lol!! You will be! Trust the process and you'll do great. I lost 35 lbs. pre surgery and 20 since - this is an awesome tool!

I just shaved my legs. I haven't shaved my legs in 3 years. That is all.

Just to follow up' date=' I did talk with my surgeon and he said that while he isn't crazy about women staying on the pill for surgery, he doesn't require them to stop. I think I am going to talk to my PCP when I see her in a few weeks and see what she thinks about the situation, elevated risks, etc. Accidentally getting pregnant is not and will not be an issue for me so if I do go on bcp, it would be for the convenience only. So, I am going to talk to her about exactly how much that would elevate my risk for a clot/thrombosis and whether the trade-off is worth it.[/quote']

That's a good idea. Keep us posted!

Some days I do, but those feelings are based on my own food addiction. But I am less than a month out, and this is when things are hardest: you can't eat what you want, some days it's hard to eat at all. BUT, every week it gets easier. So I know that week 5 will be better than week 4, and week 12 will be better than week 11. So with that in mind, I know that there will be no regrets: I'm losing steadily, and my husband has even noticed a difference. I am getting healthy.

Well stated!

Best advice I can give you is to check with your surgeon: they all have different rules and guidelines so what info you get here may be way different than what your doc says. Mine wanted to make sure I was on birth control before he did the surgery (I'm on mirena).

I'm very surprised about being on regular food to that extent as well. I'm 4 weeks and struggling with the soft foods! And I was told no fresh fruit or veggies for at least 6 weeks.

I would lay off the carbs: that may trigger more loss. Wrap a string cheese in a piece of ham and dip it in the mustard. Good luck!

Unless you're gaining, don't worry about it. Think about this: WITHOUT the sleeve would you be losing at all? You're doing everything right and the scale WILL move.

Thank you guys! Those are some great tips!

I love to cook, and my husband and I are planning on cooking healthy meals together. Since my kids won't eat half of what I cook anyway, we need to make about 1/3 of what I used to cook. Any tips on how to do this without wasting things like pre packaged veggies, meat, etc?

I would just not buy the "crap" and double up on the healthy stuff, then get a plastic storage box that fits in your fridge, put your portions for the week in it an label it with your name, then tell him he can have whatever is not in the box. Encourage him to continue eating healthy (even if it's not the reason, this may put the idea in his head) - tell him your proud of his food choices, but that you made the box to ensure you would get what you need throughout the week.

Good luck!

1) I think your meal plan for today sounds perfect.

2) My family and I are trying to modify our diet to whole-foods without added chemicals (which is NOT easy in our little town!!) So I tend to use real (raw) sugar, honey, agave, etc. I do use Splenda for some things (I can't stomach stevia), but rarely. But I also limit the things I use with real sugar. I do use low fat dairy products, but I read labels. I do abide by the moderation law, though. I eat clean 98% of the time, but if I want something I allow a bite or two.

Yea a lot has gone but still like 60 to go ill be content how bout u

I still have at least another 100 lbs. but we'll get there!!

I'm 2 wks

Dang girl!!! Rock that sleeve!!

How much weight have u lost since surgery I was 262 now I'm 229

My Nut wants me to aim for 500, but I don't always reach that. I was 285 at surgery and am down to 267. How many weeks out are you? I'm on week four.

15 before and 30 after for me. I do have to stress though, always follow your nut/surg's orders. Every doctor is different and their advice is what works for them and how they perform surgery.

Interestingly enough, I was just asked by a friend last night when I can drink alcohol again and was appalled when I said "probably never". Her idea of drinking alcohol is getting drunk and acting stupid. Someday I may be able to have a glass of wine or a craft beer, but honestly I have no desire for it.

I try to weigh twice a week, sometimes more, sometimes less. If I weigh any more than that it drives me bonkers.

For the puréed stage, I puréed everything, lol. Soup, chili, veggies, meatloaf, meat sauce (for spaghetti). If you can eat it, you can purée it.

Here's the thing: We are not all going to agree with each other, period. That's the beauty of being human - we all have our own thoughts, beliefs and realities.

If your surgeon said it was okay, then good for you! I miss my diet coke like crazy, myself.

But please remember that not everyone is going to think it's okay because of their own personal thoughts, beliefs, and realities (as stated above). Just ignore the posts you don't like and acknowledge the ones you do.

As for me and my DC addiction, I quit long before surgery because my family and I are transitioning to a natural foods lifestyle. This was a personal choice. After reading some of the ingredients that go into diet drinks and sugar substitutes, I was so scared about what I was putting into my body that I chose to get rid of it for good.

Good luck on your journey!