Strangefruit

I try to intentionally buy only candy I don't like for Halloween! Dum dums, anything w marshmallows, etc. I can't keep the stuff I like in house - even on Halloween...

I am at one week post op... I got sleeved on 10/22..

I try to intentionally buy only candy I don't like for Halloween! Dum dums, anything w marshmallows, etc. I can't keep the stuff I like in house - even on Halloween...

Ok ladies. Dust ourselves off and puck ourselves up. Tomorrow we are back on the wagon.

I also think the Protein is making my breath stink! I brush my teeth and tongue after each shake, but maybe its the protein in an otherwise empty stomach!
Any one else having this problem?

Wow ur lucky, I can't have salad for 8 wks per NUT. I am now 5 wks post op

ok..I can do this! Three kids trick or treating.... I will not eat candy ....I will not eat candy....I will not eat candy.....ok..I can do this!

Happy dance. 20lbs in 3 weeks. I can finally see some results. Especially In my clothes. So 60 more to go!

Getting pissed Is ok but Don't stay pissed. Get cocked and loaded. Do what you have to. U will lose as your body allows you to. I'm sure you will do what you need to do. This is your life journey.

I agree... Its esp hard if your surgeon has NEVER had an issue with weight and is naturally thin! He says he understands, but I really don't think he can...

The OP has a question for which I have yet to find a logical answer. The "liver shrinking" effect (for which there does seem to be some debate) for those docs who need that extra help, requires carb restriction but one doesn't need to do liquids for that; many docs who do these pre-op diets simply require a couple weeks of low carb diet - lean meats and veg primarily and sometimes a Protein Shake or two to get the patient used to them. Some docs don't do any pre-op diet other than the usual day or so pre-surgical liquid diet. The colon doesn't need two weeks to get cleared out, so that doesn't answer the question, either. The biggest negative that I can see for them is that along with the weeks of post-op liquids that some docs do, the stomach is left without any effective exercise (the stomach is a muscular organ,) for up to a couple of months on some plans, which can make the progression back to solid foods more difficult than it otherwise would be.

After being on a full liquid diet for almost 3 weeks I tried some roast beef hash today for lunch. I ate a little over 3 oz worth and I feel super full... Thanksgiving day full! This is fantastic. For the first time in my life I am not controlled by hunger. I don't feel it every waking minute of every day. I don't sit at my desk and wait for lunch time. I don't have to eat lunch then 45 minutes later wonder what I am going to do for dinner. I feel like such a huge weight has been lifted off my life that I just had to share it!
I admit I am cheating a little bit. I'm not supposed to be on pureed foods until Wednesday. My NUT is very strict with liquids 2 days after operation. 3 weeks full liquids from that. 3 weeks pureed. and 2 weeks soft foods. I'm not sure why such a long time until normal foods. But I haven't had any luck getting her to return my calls lately.
I feel great! I can't believe I waited this long to change my life like this!

May time to try some new protein like Chike, Syntax nectar, Cytomax Sport. I have read in other post that the stink breath has to do with your body being in Ketosis.

I also think the Protein is making my breath stink! I brush my teeth and tongue after each shake, but maybe its the protein in an otherwise empty stomach!
Any one else having this problem?

No suggestions, but misery loves company and I'm having a hard time choking them down, too!!

Try:

Tuna salad - tuna, Light mayo, boiled egg in Ninja
Ricotta bake, recipe here on the forums
Roast beef hash in the can - It looks like Alpo but by puree stage I would have eaten dog food to get something other than liquids.
Vieanna Sausages - Also haven't eaten these since I was a kid (at this point if I'm admitting I'll eat dog food a soft sausage isn't really a stretch)
Other canned meats such as chicken blended up with a little broth.
Scrambled eggs

I drew the line at Spam, I just can't do it. There's slime in the can....

Ya, but i chew them till they are almost gone

ive noticed sex has been much more pleasurable that is until my husband goes into beast bang mode. at times it can make me have several orgasms back to back. other times it feels like he goes way too deep way too hard. I went to my gyno and I am perfectly healthy and non injured. I thought switching to me on top would help but even flat on his back he bucks like a mad man. have any of you ladies experienced deep penetration discomfort since wls? Also has anyone else realized the hugeness of their husbands penis after wls? btw I reached the 100lbs total lost about 2 wks ago and he is really giving it to me like im someone new.

Fellas,
I'm getting sleeved in just over 2 weeks. Doing pretty good pre-op so far, but had a major slip up this weekend when I invited some buddies over for football. I'm back on track now, but it got me to thinking just what I'd tell the guys when I'll be around them soon eating practically nothing and sipping on Protein shakes and broth every quarter.
I've seen plenty of topics on this site about whether to tell your spouse/partner/GF/co-workers, etc. But what about the guys? You know what I'm talking about.
Here's how I envision that conversation goes down:
Me: Guys, I want to talk to you all about something.
Buddy #1: We know, your fantasy team sucks. Quit bitching about it!
Me: No, not that. Something serious.
Buddy #2: Is it cancer?
Me: No, nothing like that.
Buddy #3: Then it's not serious. Put your nuts back on
Me: No seriously guys. Listen, I'm planning on having WLS
Buddies #1, 2, 3, and 4: .......................(stunned silence) ..................................................
Me: Um, guys... Hello? what do you guys think?
Buddies #1, 2, 3, and 4: ............................(more stunned silence)..........................................
Me: I've been thinking about this for a long time, and I've decided to go through with it. It's the best decision for me, my health, and to get my life back
Buddy #4: I didn't realize you had a vagina
Me: Hey, that's not fair.
Buddy #2 (to Buddy #4): Yeah, that's not right dude.
Me: Thanks for the voice of support man
Buddy #2: No, I mean, I think we already knew you had a vagina.
Me: Uncalled for dude.
Buddy #1 (to Buddies #2 and 4): Guys, lay off him.
Me: (Not saying thanks, just waiting for the punchline....)
Buddy #1: I mean, it's probably just his time of the month.
Me: (And there it is). All right, you guys suck. I'm outta here.
Buddy #3 (yelling out as I leave): Hey, give Randy Jackson my best, dog!
DOOR SLAMS SHUT. <END SCENE>
So I ask you men: What have you told the fellas about your surgery and weight loss?

Sorry to hear about your friends. Did the smoker smoke before the surgery? I smoked years ago, but I haven't had any cravings for cigarettes for a long time. I think I would rather be fat than smoke. And I did put on about 30+ pounds when I quit smoking.
My biggest "common" concern would be alcohol, but not necessarily because of addiction or alcoholism.
It is easy to start going out more once you drop a few pounds because you feel more social and feel/are more attractive. Alcohol can add a lot of calories, and drinking can lead to other things like overeating, poor food choices, smoking, DUIs, sleeping with ugly people, etc.

Sounds like you are doing great! I was sleeved on 10/22 and still only allowed Liquid Protein and broth.. Each day gets better though ... I am looking forward to being allowed soft foods like scrambled eggs...

I'm 3 years out. I was almost 300 lbs before surgery and I'm between 190-200lbs now. I've been struggling with these pesky 10 lbs. I want to go down to 150 ... but I've been slacking off. But I haven't gained any weight back which is wonderful. The good thing about this surgery is that when you want to lose weight you can and it comes off pretty fast.

Sandy's got nothin' on you, THIS is the Perfect Frankenstorm!!
Be strong! Resist! Batten down the hatches!!

Sounds like you are doing great! I was sleeved on 10/22 and still only allowed Liquid Protein and broth.. Each day gets better though ... I am looking forward to being allowed soft foods like scrambled eggs...

Everyone tells me how brilliant he is... And that bedside manner is not important. He is the only doc covered by my insurance plan, but honestly he is a bit of a jerk. I have my one week post op tomorrow ... and while I am looking forward to getting the drainage tube out, I am dreading the appt... And knowing I will have follow ups with this guy for at least a year... I realize how lucky I am that he IS a good doctor and that my insurance covered the surgery... But I do NOT like this guy one bit...