Tammy310

I think I would have just shot myself if I was stuck with bland food the rest of my life.

I am almost 12 weeks out and let's see what I've had.

Refried with lots of roasted green chili blended into it

Thai green curry

Spicy hot V8

Mexican shrimp cocktail w/Valentina hot sauce

Huevos Ranchero

Several roasted jalapeños

Buffalo chicken dip

eggs w/Cheyenne pepper

Egg drop Soup w/lots of Sriracha

Chili (wife grew up on the Mexican border she doesn't understand the word mild)

1 spicy chicken tender from Popeyes (I had a rebellious moment)

Hot Andouille & Boudin

There is more but this is what came to mind quickly.

I think I love your wife. send recipies!!! LOL

You do look AMAZING!!! I wish my surgery was tomorrow! I still need a dietary visit and my letter but then soon soon soon. Thanks for the encouragement.

I suppose I'll have to watch the wording of all future posts. Wouldn't want to end up in Sex Addicts Anonymous. LOL you are all too much. and I can't tell you how happy I am to know I may be able to keep my spicy flair.

@ Likasulema/Kathy: That is sooo funny! I guess that's one less question that I'll have to ask in the future. Thanks

@LilMsRose: I also LOVE Jalapeños. Let me know how you progress.

@Crystalintville: I didn't think about the drinking part. Thank you for the reminder. Sour Cream is a welcome addition and a good tip too! (fat free I'm sure)

@Isereno/Lynda: You give me hope! My dietician did say that I may not like the same things Post-op as I did pre-op. So, I will heed your advice and take it slooow.

Thank you all for your responses!

~Tammy

I LOVE spicy food. The hotter the better. Is this something that I'll have to give up after the sleeve? I have Celiac disease and had to give up real bread, Pasta & my favorite Desserts, I have GERD so onions and pickles are OUT. I'm worried that my spices will need to go too. They are all I have left.

I have a desk job, no lifting. I took a month off. I got full pay for the whole time so I took advantage of it.

Funny you should say that. I was actually thinking of doing the same thing. However, my position at work is rather different and I may end up not having a position to come back to. I'd still have a job, it just may not be this one. I'm torn. But, I'm not even approved yet so this may all be for nothing.

I'm so glad that I read this post. My Dr. told me that (with a sit down job) I should have no problem taking only a week. I so hope I won't even need that long. Optimistic.

I'm new to the site and should be getting my surgery date tomorrow. Getting nervous. Mostly I'm worried that this 100lbs is a medication issue and after all this I still won't lose anything. I've been working with a dietician since May with no results. ( like 3 lbs). Anyway, it's nice to see that I'm not alone. And I've gotten some insight regarding possible post op issues. So, thank you all. I look forward to this journey with you!

My doc didn't say to restrict caffeine at all but: no carbonated beverages, no drinking with straws and no gum chewing! Too much air in the digestive tract. I'm worried about my coffee. I'll be asking at my next appt.

Try Isopure zero. It's zero carbs and 40 grams of Protein but it is NOT a shake. It tastes like watered down kool aid ( not as bad as it sounds ) comes in many flavors and is not heavy at all. The only one I don't like so far is apple melon. My dietician said 80 grams daily so these drinks take up half of that and you don't need to drink it at one sitting, you can sip throughout the day. However they can be pricy so look around in your area and online. Good luck!

It's funny how each surgeon has different requirements. Mine, like someone else who posted, said I'd be virtually food free for 5weeks postoperative. It goes through stages and starts with clear liquid ending with soft food. Each stage lasting a week or longer if not tolerated well. Also, No RED meats for 1year.and no bread like EVER. Makes me wonder how much is medical fact and how much is opinion. I'm getting nervous and go tomorrow to possibly get my date.

I look forward to eating a variety like you! Good luck , it sounds like you're doing wonderfully.

I'm new to the site but my surgeon seems to have answered all of your questions: SAG: as some others have said, is related to your current age and elasticity. #2 he says, will begin again with food. He does recommend a stool softener (also mentioned). HAIR: all Protein related. Preop should be a minimum of 40grams a day but post op at least 80 (40 Food 40 drink) i'm using Isopure zero its 40 grams per drink and zero carbs. It's very important. Also he says 4 flinstone complete chewables per day. ALCOHOL: NONE for at least a year! This will be a hard one for me. After a year he said don't drink anyway, too many carbs and too much sugar. Additionally, no pregnancy for 1year, no breads, and no white flour. I hope this helps. My facility requires that all patients attend 3 meetings while they are preop. That's where all these questions are asked. Good luck with everything. I'm going tomorrow to hopefully get my date.