Spunkielor

Hello, I'm 5'1 1/2" goal is 145 (maybe less, didn;t want to set myself up for failure)

I had no issues either, no pain meds even when I was in the hospital, skipped the clear liquid phase and went straight to general liquids. The pureed phase for me has pretty much been my own cooking chopped up in the food processor and now I am eating pretty much what I want (no Pasta, bread, salad, steak) and I am only 4 1/2 weeks out. Still only eating about 4-6 tablesppons per meal. I've lost 21 lbs since the day I got home from the hospital, I go back Friday, guess we'll see what they say...I also don;t feel like i had any surgery until i start eating...I so hope I can start eating salad again after my appt. Keep up the good work..

french onion Soup broth.tasty and salty

I know, right? Even with my natural gray showing, people still tell me I look like I'm a young 40! Wait till I'm back to my fighting weight and I'm a hottie-tot! LOL!

Let's Celebrate together! Do you have anything special planned? I didn't intend to have a "coming out" event, so to speak, but a girlfriend just invited me to go on a cruise in January!

Every new stage seems so exciting... until you've been doing it for a week, LOL! Just kidding. As we speak, I'm trying to eat half an egg, scrambled. You have no idea how awful it feels. It's like I'm eating little rocks or something judging by the way my tummy feels. Who knew I could get full on a fork-full of eggs!

I'm going on a crusie in January, but plan on celebrating every accomplishment I can in 2013

I'll be 50 in November so there are a few of his hitting the 1/2 century mark...50 is the new 30!!!

My Nutrtionist said during the puree stage (weeks 2-5) we should be getting 60-80 gms Protein and 600-800 cals

Ok, so the pain has subsided i am more comfortable with myself, but I HATE Protein SHAKES! I feel unreasonably weak when I don't have my protein but the taste is unbearable and I've tried so many different ones and nothing works! I have yet to throw up, but I started having bowl movements on Monday and again today,*claps hands* I am now down to 217lbs from 238 pre-op

I hate them too, but I have found 2 that I actually like...eat good look great pure protein frosty chocolate (walmart-premixed)with a tablespoon of choc Peanut Butter PB2 and the same brandpure protein in vanilla cream with 2 oz of Torani sugar free coconut syrup...for those of you who love peanut butter...PB2 is a powder PB that is all natural..low in cal & fat and high in protein..2 flavors reg peanut butter and chocolate peanut butter...really good

I hate Protein drinks too...today I really enjoyed mine. Vanilla cream pure protein from Walmart (premixed) 2 oz sugar free coconut coffee Syrup and 2 oz over the moon fat free milk...it was the bomb.The premixed tends to be a little more expensive but for me well worth it of I can get it down without gagging I also experimented with the frosty chocolate with a little Peanut Butter and 4 oz fat free milk and it was good too...30 grams of protein in one sitting.

I am now in onederland . If I weren't do frickin weak and tired I would jump for joy!

I can't wait until I can say I am in onederland!! CONGRATS!!!!!

Hello all, Finally found this forum. I'm sorry to hear everyone is having so many problems. I am truly blessed. I have had no pain, I am eating all pureed's with no problems and am going back to work tomorrow. Hating the Protein Shakes but am doing it first thing in the am so I don';t need to deal with it. 1 shake a day and the rest from food. I've been experimenting alot with the shakes and have gotten them so they are at least tolerable...I just do a shot glass of 2 ounces every 10 minutes or so. Wondering if something is wrong because I feel so good and have been able to eat jutabout anything pureed with no problems. Had 1 bad experience the 1st night of puireed...ate too fast and felt lousy...walked it off. I bought a bunch of baby spoons and it helps alot. Wishing you all the best and keep your chin up. I've lost 14 lbs since feb 8th (9 days)

Ok February's....who's on MFP? I thought it might help for is to see what everyone else is eating at the same stage out that we are. My username is Kellyk2511

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I am Spunkielor.

Hello all, what is the name of the February post op group?

God bless all who are going in today....still in a lot of pain, just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you...hugs I'm sorry I haven't been on...I am really struggling. Love to all

Kat

sorry you are having difficulty, thinking of you

Good luck to all the feb 11ths...I hope you all feel as well as I have 4 days out!!

Does anyone know why the post op diet is Clear Liquids for 7 days and not just liquids?

Hello all, I'm home and feel great. I had no pain or any gas pains. I can;t believe I actually did this and am feeling so good. Just trying to sip sip sip, Clear Liquids for a week, not sure how I am going to survive that. Hope everyone else is feeling as well as I am.

I feel really tired too, sent the family out to my favorite place to eat..its all good...I am hungry nd have had a slight headache for 2 days but at least it isn;t thumping...good luck to all tomorrow, I'll post as soon as I can, I know how anxious I am to know how people feel..maybe I'll write a delusional morphene post...hehehe

Gald you are feeling ok

Well tomorrow at this time I'll be in preop..Nervous...No...Excitred...No, just sort of accepting.

Welcome, great group of people here, very supportive...good luck

good luck today and for a speedy recovery!!1

My hospital told me no overnight guest

Good luck all and speedy recovery... day 2 of liquid diet..so far soo good..tomorrow Clear Liquids and Wednesday away I go, I'm really shooting to be out of hospital in 1 day!!!

Anyone else feeling overly emotional...I cried almost all day today....totally exhausted

I told them the truth. I said I have finally made a life altering decision to get the fat monkey off my back forever. I have been very open with everyone...overall very supportive...I think they think it is a drastic step and they have seen me lose weight before..why not do it that way..my mom is totally against it which is tough..