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I agree with Ashleyxx. Lean meats, low fat dairy, protien shakes (mostly for breakfast), nuts, Beans, some veggies and lots of sugar free popsicles. I use my crock pot a lot! I can eat anything I want but try to stay away from carbs because I crave them so bad. I do eat at Subway here and there but I take off the top of the bread. If I need to eat fast food I usually get grilled chicken without the bun or salad with grilled chicken.

I've lost 32 pounds since surgery (not inculding the pre-op diet).

I normally stay out of these topics and keep to myself, but it offends me when I see statements like "Rant on Men" or "Just like a man". Not all men are like this. This topic should say "Rant on my husband who I chose to marry".

Hi all,
I was sleeved 2 weeks ago. I lost 12 pounds the first week and week 2 NOTHING! It seems impossible to not drop the pounds when I'm barely eating anything. I'm working on getting that Protein in.
Anyway, my question is about drinking Clear liquids. The first couple of days I was sipping and feeling the pains and gas bubbles like I've seem so many of you talking about but after the first week it seems like I can drink normally. I do follow the 30-30-30 rule but I'm kinda shocked that when I drink I don't really have to sip. I can take serveral drinks in a row with no problem. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy about it because it's so much easier to get my fluids in. I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this. I guess I'm a little worried that I don't have enough restriction in my sleeve. Then again, maybe I'm just a fast healer and the swelling is gone. I haven't had any trouble adding different foods back into my diet so far and I feel great.

10 pounds from one day to the next is a lot but by this time next week that 10 pounds will probably be gone again. I know it's very depressing but just hang in there. Our bodies change everyday. Just give it time and don't stress out, stress is not good for weight loss. Stick with it and you'll do great.

I want to try this one but I haven't yet. I won't make my own sauce. I'm going to just buy a jar of pizza sauce and use reduced fat cheese. If you try this recipe let me know how it turns out.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-carb-high-protein-pizza-with-homemade-sauce/?ALLSTEPS

I asked my NUT the same question when I was 6 weeks out. Here is part of the email she sent to me.
I would set your calorie level to about 1000 to 1200 calories a day. The carbohydrate content of your diet should be about 45 to 50% of total calories. So that would be about 112 to
125 gm a day. But preferably I would look more closely at a meal or snack.< /p>
I would try to have about 15- 30 gm of carb at a meal and about 15 gm at a snack. Your fat intake should be about 30% of total calories so that should be about 33 to 35 gm a day. Right now I would focus on getting at least 65 gm of Protein a day. Start including some carb and fat at meals and Snacks along with the Protein.< /p>

I was sleeved on 2/14/12. I've had no problems at all post-op. It seems like I can eat pretty much anything I want to eat. I haven't tried rice yet because I am also a little scared of rice. Sometimes my restriction feels small and then other times I feel like maybe I can eat too much. I'm doing really well as far as paying attention to not over stuffing myself and knowing when to stop. I think my loss has been slow but of course my doc says I'm doing fine. He told me I have to eat 1000 calories a day to lose weight but somedays that's hard to do when your trying to make healthy choices or you're on the go. So far I've lost 20 pounds since surgery. Wish it was more but I know I've lost lots of inches. I'm down 2 sizes in clothes and when my fiance hugged me this morning he said I was melting away. That feels soooo good!

I was sleeved on 2/14/12. I've had no problems at all post-op. It seems like I can eat pretty much anything I want to eat. I haven't tried rice yet because I am also a little scared of rice. Sometimes my restriction feels small and then other times I feel like maybe I can eat too much. I'm doing really well as far as paying attention to not over stuffing myself and knowing when to stop. I think my loss has been slow but of course my doc says I'm doing fine. He told me I have to eat 1000 calories a day to lose weight but somedays that's hard to do when your trying to make healthy choices or you're on the go. So far I've lost 20 pounds since surgery. Wish it was more but I know I've lost lots of inches. I'm down 2 sizes in clothes and when my fiance hugged me this morning he said I was melting away. That feels soooo good!

I'm down 20 pounds since the day of surgery. Down from a size 26 to a 22, yay me! What a great Valentine's Day gift to ourselves!

Finally was able to put on mY watch without the extender!! All this time I just thought my bones were big!!!! On top of that my pants are falling off, and by golly, my belt is too big!!!
I love my sleeve!
I hope everyone is doing well!
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How's my Valentines Day sleevers progress going so far? So far down 27lbs since surgery day. Dropped 2 shirts sizes & went from a size 50waist to a 44waist. Feeling good!

I want to try this one but I haven't yet. I won't make my own sauce. I'm going to just buy a jar of pizza sauce and use reduced fat cheese. If you try this recipe let me know how it turns out.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-carb-high-protein-pizza-with-homemade-sauce/?ALLSTEPS

PAAAHHH!!!! I can't WAIT for this to be my problem!!

Well, looks like the doctor was right. I was eating anywhere from 600 - 800 calories a day and I felt like my weight loss was too slow so soon after surgery. Last week my doctor told me I had to eat at least 1000 a day to lose weight. I've stuck to the 1000 calories a day and have lost 4 pounds in 5 days! Finally I feel like surgery was worth it! I know I've lost lots of inches because my clothes are falling off but it's sooooo nice to see success in black and white. Yay me!

I just did this also. I was stuck for almost 5 weeks at the same weight. Upped my calories and carbs and have lost almost 5 pounds just that... I will go back down in carbs again, but I think it is good to keep our bodies guessing..
Finally got out of the 220's!!
Julie

YAY!!! Maybe this will happen for me! I have been eating more calories (or trying to) but I have been too scared to get on the scale!

Me, too.....praying for all. I have a 43 year old daughter who just can't get her stuff together! Reading a great book right now. "How to Set Boundaries With Your Adult Children" by Allison Bottke. I highly recommend it.
Sue

I love Sobe Fuji Apple and Pear. It's really good. Also, I'm 5 weeks out and yes I do count calories. My surgeon told me last week that he wants me to eat at least 1000 calories a day to speed up my weight loss.

My surgeon insists that the Hair loss is preventable IF you are absolutely diligent about getting the necessary grams of Protein in EVERY EVERY day. Even if you DO lose some, it will grow back.

I would think eating 4 or 5 times a day would keep your blood sugar level and keep you from having cravings. My NUT told me to never go longer than 5 hours without eating some kind of Protein. I am also having sugar cravings and the NUT told me it was because I'm not eating enough good carbs.

I have also read a lot of things that say 85% but my surgeons info said they remove approx 70%. I also see a lot of people losing more quickly than I am. I'm 3 weeks post op and I've lost 12 pounds since the day of my surgery.

I used canned chicken breast and pureed it in my mini food processor with a little mayo, dijon mustard, salt, pepper and a little onion powder. It was very yummy and really hit the spot. You could also use tuna instead of chicken.
I also made stuffed green peppers and pureed it with a little extra Tomato sauce and it was really good.

I used canned chicken breast and pureed it in my mini food processor with a little mayo, dijon mustard, salt, pepper and a little onion powder. It was very yummy and really hit the spot. You could also use tuna instead of chicken.
I also made stuffed green peppers and pureed it with a little extra Tomato sauce and it was really good.