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Thank you!!!

Hey veteran sleevers.... How much can you eat? Using a regular size plate as a measuring tool?

Thanks for the words... Im trying to gain strength!!

I have one of those 100 calories cottage cheese and fruit in my frig and I want to devour it!! Lbs! I cant even eat pureed foods for two more days, I feel as though I'm going to scream!!! Help!!

Thank you!!!! You all are right. I just have to shift my focus on the positive! I will tryyyyyyyyyyy lol!

Okay, I was sleeved almost two weeks ago and I've been doing pretty well. I feel good. I have been walking everyday. I also have not had issues getting fluids in, which I consider a tremendous blessing. Here's my issue. My sister was sleeved 5 mos ago and one of my best friends was banded 5 years ago and they keep telling me what I am going to experience based on things they have gone through. Now, don't get me wrong, I welcome their advice although sometimes, my bf's unsolicited. They both could not keep fluids down, I can. One felt better at 3 week, one felt better at 6 weeks, I feel better in my 2nd week. One had issues swallowing anything and I have been okay thus far. I guess what I am saying is I truly appreciate the stories, warnings and I feel blessed to be able to walk this journey with two people who are close to me, but how do I tell them everyone is different without sounding like I am rejecting thier willingness to share???

CaliAmber, why do you find the pureed stage hard?

These are from UTGal99

Egg salad - couple eggs, 1 tsp of mayo, 1/2 tsp of spicy brown mustard, salt & pepper - puree until smooth Buffalo chicken - can of chicken, 1 tbsp blue cheese crumbles, 2 tbsp ranch dressing, 1 tsp. of buffalo sauce, salt & pepper - puree until smooth - MY PERSONAL FAVORITE! Squash casserole - 1 can of squash with vidalia onion, 2 tbsp of cream cheese, 1/2 tsp of garlic powder, salt & pepper, 1 tsp margarine/butter, 1 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese - puree until smooth, pour into dish and microwave for 90 seconds or until heated through and bubbly Pintos and cheese - 1 can of Pintos with onion - puree until smooth, pour into dish and cover with 2 tbsp. of shredded cheddar cheese - microwave for 90 seconds or until heated through and bubbly - stir well to combine the cheese - optional: add a bit of enchilada sauce if you are looking for more flavor

Im glad everyone is doing well!! Checking in next month is a great idea. I hope u get more energy sleeve sister ;(

Way to go!!!

Great stuff!!!

Im hoping u feel better!!! Hydrate as much as possible!! Ive brain washed myself, lbs. I wake up thinking "Must.... Drink..... Water...."

Beautiful!!! Amen!!!

Checkin in on my fellow 17th'ers!! How's everyone doing? I been feeling pretty good. I can drink 52 ozs of fluid pretty easy now... My goal today is the big 64. I am so ready to get to pureed foods!!!!!!! One lady posted some great pureed recipes and I am anxious to try them. Im down 21 pds!

Just curious as to how many people believe their sleeve handles most if not all foods upon reintroduction to solids.

Everyone's idea of major complications seems to be different. When I think of major, I think leaks, clots..... What do others think?

I lost 15 and am excited!!

Lookin good lady!

My NUT wants 64ozs of water!!! I am like really!!

Congratulations!!!!!!!

Im in my first week but when I asked my sister this question who is 5 mos post op, she said "Welcome to the world of sampling"

Thank you all SO much! Ive been in such an awful mood today. Extremely frustrated. It is so hard to drink, drink, drink and eat!! The only thing I like is Isopure RTD cause they taste like gatorade. But its 20ozs and feels like a gallon right now. It goes down easy but still feels overwhelming. I try to rotate between that and Water. Im getting about 40 ozs of Fluid in, not all water! Terrible!!!!!!!! I ate total a cup of Soup. I hope I'm not totally bombing this!

How many calories should I be getting in post op within week 1?

THanks all!!! I feel lots better. When I ate pudding and soup, maybe 1-2 ozs and my sleeve said no but I drink fine! So I am happy that Im normal