Valentina

Thanx. It was soooooooooooooooooooo frick'n good to have something "vinegary". It was almost better than..... you know! I'm glad I'm not going to die and go to hell--just yet--for eating fresh tomatoes. Keep in touch, Valentina :grouphug:

TAKE A DEEP BREATH AND REMEMBER TO BREATH!!! You are trying to "eat the bear all at once". That is what I used to tell my canine obedience clients. Anyone can eat an entire bear---BUT ONE BITE AT A TIME!! Live and eat at the place where you're at in you new sleeve life. Conquer the tasks at this stage. The new tasks are waiting and you will do just fine as long as you have layed a solid foundation in the beginning. You can build on that solid foundation for the rest of your life. You will learn what needs to be done and what is not to be done. One step at a time. Slow down! Experience each level. I had surgery on 6/6 so we can walk this trail together. Keep in touch, Valentina :grouphug:

I had it cold--just like a fresh tomato and cucumber summer salad. I can't begin to tell you have the favors just exploded in my mouth!!!! After all those weeks of bland and sweet, the vinegar salad was ambrosia to the Gods!! I did strain it, so I hope I captured most of the seeds. I feel fine. It was the consistance of V-8 juice. Valentina :grouphug:

Could you not speak with your Bariatric surgeon directly??? What a cluster f***k!! You poor soul. I would be calling the ER director and also the hospital ADM. Your treatment was completely unacceptable. Any hospital that does bariatric sugery needs to be equipped mentally as well as physically to treat bariatric patients. PLEASE keep us all posted! We all should use your experience as a learning curve. Good luck. Prayers going your way. Valentina

I don't know if I did a bad thing or not, but this is what I did last night: I am still on full liquids. For the last few days I have been craving my tomato salad. (I think I am addicted to fresh garden grown tomatoes!) Anyway, yesterday I blended one fresh tomato, one peeled cuke, a bit of fresh onion, a spritz of oil, a sprinkle of vinegar and seasonings. Then I blended it again and a third time. I strained it and sipped on it for about an hour. What a tast sensation!!!! I thoroughly enjoyed every sip!!! :hungry: Am I going to die and go to Hell?:devil_smile: Valentina :grouphug:

I don't know if I did a bad thing or not, but this is what I did last night: I am still on full liquids. For the last few days I have been craving my tomato salad. (I think I am addicted to fresh garden grown tomatoes!) Anyway, yesterday I blended one fresh tomato, one peeled cuke, a bit of fresh onion, a spritz of oil, a sprinkle of vinegar and seasonings. Then I blended it again and a third time. I strained it and sipped on it for about an hour. What a tast sensation!!!! I thoroughly enjoyed every sip!!! :hungry: Am I going to die and go to Hell?:devil_smile: Valentina :grouphug:

I refer to those "saliva" moments as my "Rabies' Raptures". I remind myself of a wild fox I once saw who had rabies (poor thing). My father put it out of its misery, but I will always remember all of that foaming and saliva coming out of its mouth. Looked just like me when I have my "Rabies' Raptures"! --even the wild look in my eyes.. Valentina

I went alone. I needed someone to pick me up, but even then I drove home. Good luck and keep in touch, Valentina

Passing a kidney stone is the closest a man will ever come to experiencing labor pains and giving birth. Gives you a WHOLE new admiration for the mother of your children, doesn't it? If you have no children then respect for your own mother!!! Valentina

That is more normal than not. It's from all of the IV fluids that are pumped into you. Relax, take a deep breath and try that scale thing in about three days. Then let me know... Valentina :grouphug:

It's a real eye opener, isn't it? Is he the type that will eat like that daily and get away with it??? How unfair is that? You're doing great all by yourself. I've been peeking.. Valentina :grouphug:

Welcome to the "Losers' Bench", Jax!!!! Congrats on your new sleeve. You are officially a "Jewel of June"!!!! Valentina :grouphug:

When in doubt about ANYTHING--CALL YOUR DOCTOR. That's what you hired him for. Everyone has a different post-op path. You need to follow the one you doctor made for you. Go ahead and call him/her. Valentina

My personal opinion of the day: GET OUT OF THAT HOSPITAL!!! I think that a person once physically ready to go home, will do better at home. We HAVE to move more. Women are "care givers". We will take better care of ourselves than a medical staff can with dozens of patients to take care of. If you have no medical reason to be there--GET YOURSELF HOME. Also, hospitals are full of nasty germs and infections. Go home as soon as you can where you will be much, much better off. Valentina

It is too soon to know what life has in store for me. I only had my surgery on 6/6. I am beginning to get pis*ed, so I guess that's a good sign! My SO was (is) mentally ill. I just have to convince myself that no matter what I did, I could NOT cure mental illness. I find that I still worry and care about him, but NO "normal" human being could do what he did to me just hours after having 85% of my stomach removed. --at least I hope not! My daughters are 38 and 28. They are my support system along with my life long best friend with whom I am living with right now. Where will I end up? I don't know. I have a blank canvas. I can not tell you how happy I am for you. You and your wife are more fortuneate that maybe either of you can appreciate. NEVER take eachother for granted. Tell her and show her every day. Keep in touch, Valentina

Mine left me the morning after surgery (I correct myself here: he called me in the hospital and told me not to come "home"). I AM sincerely happy for you though. It's nice to hear that "happily ever after" still excists. Just NEVER take it for granted. Valentina

Keep us posted. You're in good hands. You trust your doctors. Take a deep breath and KEEP US POSTED. Valentina

Welcome to the Losers' Bench, Jewel of June!!! How are you feeling? Keep us posted. Congrats!!! Valentina :grouphug:

Interesting. Is it our stomachs that go "flippitty floppity" on the rides or is it an inner ear issur? I have never been able to ride any of the rides at amusement parks. I will be watching this post. Valentina :grouphug:

I've tried them and they can be quite an adventure. You have to remember that they really do not have any taste of their own. The take on the taste of whatever you put over them or put them into. I like to put the wee ones into Soup because they are extremely filling. Be sure to follow the directions and rinse, rinse, rinse. They do not get "cooked" so to speak. You simply add the rinsed "noodles" just before presentation. Try some, have fun, and enjoy. Valentina :grouphug:

WWWWhhhhhhhhoooooooo HHHooooo! Way to go, Sista Jewel of June! Just wonderful!!!! Valentina :grouphug:

Just remember, they do not have much of a taste of their own. They taste like whatever you put on them. --but they ARE filling. Let me know how you like them. Valentina :grouphug:

Welcome Ronda!! You will find this site informative and above all--supportive. Jump around--peek here and there and don't hesitate to offer your two cents. More opinions the better. Again--Welcome!! Valentina :grouphug:

I made seafood scampi, Soup and spaghetti with Miracle Noodles. They really need a flavorful sauce because they have no taste of their own. The Miracle Noodle site also has some wonderful recipes. Have fun!!! Just be forewarned that their texture is a bit different. Buy a sample pak. That way you're not investing the family fortune. Valentina :grouphug: A JEWEL OF JUNE!!!

I tried them and they are alot of fun. You have to keep them in the fridge, and rinse, rinse, rinse. They have no taste of their own. They pick up the tast of whatever you put on them. I like them in Soups, because they are very filling with absolutely no calories. They have absolutely no nothing except Fiber. The consistancy is a bit strange and takes some getting used to. Keep it fun and have an adventure!! Valentina :grouphug: