GiGi

Hello there Errado3317. If you had read my profile you will see that I am part of a clinical trial being held right here in the USA. There are other trials in the Northwest and also at the Cleveland Clinic and all are going well.

Plication is just a less evasive way to have the food restriction that I myself need to loose and keep the weight off.

So far on my 7th week post op I am down 48 pounds and I am very happy with that!

Did you have the surgery? Have you suffered some complications? I would love to hear your story.

Sincerely,

GiGi

Hi there Ana. I had trouble with Okra. I think because it is so fiberous. I am introducing foods slow and easy and eating very slow and controlled and not drinking during meals. I had a turkey meatball with red marinara and I think the sauce was too acidic for my tummy. Figure my new stomach is learning as we go so I am just really going to introduce new foods slowly and carefully. Congratulations on one month post plication! I think this past month was the hardest part!

Hi there WednesdaysSun! Thanks for adding me as a friend. I am happy to report no more tummy problems. I think I got a little ahead of myself on the food diversity. Now I try something new and see how it feels. I was getting protein via my shakes and cottage cheese. After a bit I put in a piece of fish (cooked in the oven) which is also high in protein. Food restriction has been better than it was two weeks ago. I can only eat about a cup or maybe a cup and a half of food at a time. Sometimes it is more restrictive than others like when I eat just fish....wow that fills me up ...just a 6 ounce filet. I am not drinking while I eat which I know also helps!

Hi Pranjala,

The protein shakes I am using are called Bariactric Advantage meal replacement and they are whey protein but flavored... they have several flavors but I am using the Chocolate and the Vanilla right now. I use Vanilla and Chocolate Soy milk also...I would say yes to any extract added to milk for flavor. I make a pina colada shake that is 2 scoops Vanilla Protein, 1/4 cup pineapple chuncks, 1 t. coconut extract, ice. It is very good!

I am always open to new foods and new dishes to prepare so I would LOVE to hear about your Indian dishes. Thank you!

I made a dish for my husband last night that is low fat and full of flavor. He said it was fantastic but I will have to wait before I can try it. This is a nice summer salad for a vegan as well.

2 C. Watermelon cut into chunks

2 C. Tomato cut into chunks

3 T. Fresh Basil Leaves chopped large

Optional add in: Red Onion, Feta Cheese, Red Bell Pepper

Dressing:

Olive Oil - Balsamic Vinegar - Lemon juice - salt - Pepper - Basil leaves (optional) mix and let the flavors marry.

Make sure the tomato is room temp (I set his out in the sun) the watermelon nice and cold. Mix and toss with dressing.

I will take a look at fit day also! Thank you!