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If your sleeve can tolerate tomato products, a good quality mild salsa with balsamic vinegar and a pinch of reduced fat mexican shredded cheese is quite tasty.

I grill turkey burgers, bake steak fries, salad and a fresh fruit. I have the turkey burger without bun, a very small baked potato with greek yogurt and 1/4 to 1/2 a fresh fruit. I also do the tacos, using lean ground turkey, fat free organic refried beans, whole grain taco shells for my boys...i forego the taco shells and just have the meat, a tiny bit of refried beans, with greek yogurt and mango salsa.

I'm so glad to hear other people have experienced the "lump" thing. I have the same thing. I am three weeks post op and my Dr. said it's nothing to worry about. It's just weird to me to feel that lump.

My friend who is almost nine months out said we will all lose the most in the first month. So we all have to learn to be patient I guess! :-)

Hello! Welcome. I know it helped me to focus on the fact I wasn't a slave to food anymore. Now I have more time to explore things that interest me and spend more time with people I love or even meet new people. As I lose weight I am feeling healthier, less self-concious and more energetic. All of this is much more life affirming than life depleting junk food. Hang in there....allow yourself to mourn and then think of all the positive changes.

I would suggest one new thing at a time....just like soft solids.

Congratulations. That's awesome!

I was lucky because my doctor only required clear liquids in the hospital and then liquids until week two. After surgery I had no appetite at all so it was very easy. I didn't have to do a liquid pre-op diet at all.

I am the same way. I figure I eat so little now it needs to be as high quality and healthy as possible.

That's awesome! Sounds exactly like what my dad would say.

I haven't experienced this. Sounds painful. Have you talked to your doctor about it?

According to my documentation pot pie should probably not be tried until between weeks 6-8.

My doctor prescribed me Tylenol with codeine to take home with me from the hospital. Safe but could upset your stomach if taken without food. And there's the constipation thing.

Completely normal. I started sleeping better around day 12.

Gaining weight after surgery is completely normal....and each person loses it at different rates. I lost my 7 extra pounds in four days.

My doctor told me to take one or two sips every 15 minutes. Right after surgery it will be impossible to get all the fluids you need...just do your best. It gets easier over time.

I walk as much as I'm able. Some days I get really tired quickly so I don't push it....but it's getting easier and better each day.

My dr. said NOTHING but Tylenol ever! ..... Because everything else can cause ulcers for sleeved patients.... Quickly.

My nutritionist said one protein shake per day and to get the rest of my protein from lean protein choices. I get anywhere from 600- 900 calories per day. I've gotten 1100 calories on two occasions but I had two protein shakes that day.

....oops. Side and stomach by day five.

I was able to sleep on my side and stomach

Impressive!

Sounds fabulous. I need to change up my protein shakes... I'm trying this one!

I think I'll try this tomorrow. Sounds yummy!

I had my two week post op with Dr. Le and I'm on Stage III soft solids now!! Yippee! I had tuna salad, strawberries, nectarine and a deviled egg. They were all yummy!! I'm 11 lbs down since surgery. Lovin my sleeve! Next appt in 3 months.