TigerLily

I was an avid vegetarian for years and a vegan for a few. Marriage changes so many things. Anyhow, have you tried agar agar? It's not quite the same a Jello, but it's still good. Agar Agar comes from seaweed. It's not crystal clear like jello but still relatively clear, rather like the Isopure clears. You can make all sorts of different flavors is you want to use fruit juice. You will boil the agar with the juice to dissolve. Now I haven't tried this BUT when it's cooling and gets down to about 105deg and still in a liquid stage before setting, it might work to stir in some unflavored Protein powder like from unjury? I wish you well!!!

Hi to All!! I am over 5weeks out (Aug 25th) and I was wondering when folks started to eat salad? My post-op diet gave me the green light on adding foods back in. I bought these fantastic organic baby greens from Trader Joe's but am scared to use them just yet. They are about three days from being tossed. I am still having a hard time with Protein and I was thinking a salad with tiny chopped chicken sounds pretty good. What says the board? Thanks in advance. Susie

I have a question for those experienced sleevers. Can certain foods give you the slimes? This morning was my first case of the slimes. I had 1/2 a scrambled egg w/cheese and a 1/2 piece of TJ's turkey bacon. That was it. TMI (sorry) I am gagging and spitting up all over the place. I have never had this before. I have eaten more quantity that this and it didn't happen. For example, on Sunday I ate 1/3 of a small Wendy's chili and all was good. Soup and food of the like seem to go down much better for me. I feel like I have a lump in my throat, too. It is slowly going away. I took a good long time to eat as well. I was cooking for the kids and doing laundry between bites. The lump feeling (not the slimes) happened with some roasted chicken as well. Maybe I just need to eat soup for the rest of my life?

pumpkin and Sausage Soup with Coconut Milk Brown the sausage (I found a really lowfat chicken version at Target. It's in a tube.) with onions and spices. Add the remaining ingredients except coconut milk to a crock pot. Cook on low for 46 or high 2-3. Add coconut milk and enjoy. 1-1 1/2 lbs bulk Breakfast sausage 1/2 a large onion, minced 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced 1 small cooking pumpkin, peeled And cut into 1-inch chunks (or One 15-oz can of pumpkin) 4 cups chicken stock 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried thyme Pinch of dried rosemary 1 tsp paprika Pinch of red pepper flakes 1 tsp sea salt or to taste 2 t butter or some other fat 1/2 cup coconut milk

This question is for those who are inked. How did your tats hold up after weight loss?

Although I haven't "officially" thrown up, I did have a hiatal hernia repaired with my vsg and I have had water come back up. I am sure when the time comes, I will indeed be able to urp.

I just received a call and they want to do an ultrasound on my gallbladder? I had blood work done about a week ago and my liver enzymes and other tests came back pretty high. I am only 26days out of my VSG surgery. I am scared I may have to have another surgery. I am not progressing well with my VSG. I am only down 3lbs at this point. I am sinking further into despair by the day.

I think 16lbs is wonderful! If there is a pity party going on, I should be the belle of the ball!!!! I am horribly depressed over my situation. I am only down 3lbs since my surgery on 8/25. Yep, 3lbs. It was 6lbs at one point but I seem to have added 3lbs over the last couple of weeks. My husband has hidden the scale and I am only allowed to have it on Monday mornings for 5min. I have only been on mushy foods for a few days and know its not what I am eating. I walk 4 days a week for 30min. I just did 35 actually. I don't know what is going on and I am incredibly sad.

I am 25days out and only down 3.5lbs. It was 6lbs at one point and now it seems to be creeping on. I only just started mushies a few days ago. I seem to be retaining Water as of yesterday and today? I am pretty frustrated. I am going back to an all liquid day in hopes to lose some of this water. On a side note, I was so surprised to see how much sodium is in the boxed Premier shakes from costco. I am looking forward to when i can eat chicken and fish. I really do hate the shakes. I am hoping and praying for all on here that are frustrated. Right now it seems hopes and prayers are all I have these days. Take care all!!!

Sadly, the gummies don't have the minerals your body needs. I loves me some gummie vitamins though. They go down so easily. If you have a Trader Joe's near you, they have a chewable that has pretty much everything in it. I alternate gummie one day with TJ's the next. I hate the big chalky chewables. My calcium citrate is 4 HUGE chewables. Thats pretty hard. Good Luck!!! (((hugs)))

Hi All, I am now 22days post op. Due to the fact I had only lost 6lbs and hadn't dropped any weight since day 7 post op, the hubby took the scale away from me. When will I be able to start setting goals for myself? I mean really, right now I can't. I haven't a clue as to what would even be realistic? I personally think 6lbs is just a horrible number especially since I have been on clear and full liquids for the last 20days. When was everyone able to start setting goals? I see all these Halloween Tickers. I would love to have one, but haven't a clue as to what to put.

I don't know about anyone else, but my big incision above my belly button has a hard lump. I am 22days post op. I hope this goes away. It is still a bit sore if I push on it.

No beans? This is part of my mushies.

What's a chicken liver? Oh yeah, that's the slimy part of the bird that's in a baggie in the cavity with other slimy parts that gets directly given to the dogs to eat!!! Seriously, KFC serves this? I'm in CA and I have never heard of such a thing. Is it like the In-and-out Burger secret menu? Can't wait to rock (even if it's only a small portion) of a "Flying Dutchman" again. Yum!!!