jbarrett0109

My doctor gave me a report with a summary of the procedure done. It's interesting read. He used a 38 bougie. It looks like 'no obvious retained fundus' which is good since I understand the fundus part of the stomach produces 70% of the ghrelin (hunger) hormone. He also did 'a single stitch was used to bring the epiploic arcade back up the side wall of the antrum in order to prevent twisting" but the best part of the report is "Final sponge and instrument counts were correct."
Attached is also a report to pathology. They removed 21 x 4 x up to 2.5 cm of my stomach. I wonder if it's considered normal size for a 5'3" person.

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1pkg. Hidden valley ranch mix
1/3 c skim milk
Put all in a mason jar, screw on th lid and shake! WAY healthier than any other ranch! Yummy with veggies or on a salad!

I don't remember where I got the original recipe, but I love it. It takes about 2 hrs including baking time.
In deep pot on medium, melt 1 tsp butter and sautee 2 diced onions. Towards the end add 1 container of washed diced mushrooms. I've also added finely diced carrots and celery. I dislike peppers, but if you like them, I'd add them here. Cook until done then remove to bowl. Add 1 1/2 to 2 lbs of ground beef or turkey. Cook until done and if ground beef drain & rinse.
Add veggies back to pot and 1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce. If you have some time add a can of tomatoes (I like the italian ones) and let the sauce reduce. If not, ignore the canned tomatoes.
In a 9x13 (minimum) pan (or the Rachel Ray Bubble set, it makes 1 lg & 1 sm dish), add 1/2 your meat sauce. Slice up 3 to 4 zucchini, squash, or eggplant lengthwise. I've tried making the lasagna 2 ways, adding raw and sweating on the pancake skillet first. I prefer sweating them as I don't like as much crunch and the raw adds more moisture to the dish which has to be drained off so one step for another. Anyways...layer your veggie covering all the meat sauce.
Mix up 1 container ricotta cheese with 1 egg and 1 tsp+ italian seasoning. I go heavy on seasoning. Add the whole ricotta mix to the layered veggies and spread it out.
Next add 1/2 a bag of fresh spinach. It cooks down. You could use frozen, I haven't tried it though. Next add the rest of the meat sauce.
Cover with 1/2 container of shredded parm cheese. Add 3/4 to entire pack of shredded mozz cheese and spread out. Top with remaining parm cheese. Sprinkle with italian seasoning.
Preheat oven to 350. Cover lasagna with foil and bake 45 minutes. Remove from oven, scoop out any excess liquid (from the veggies), and bake 15 more minutes. I hit it on broil for a minute or so to brown the cheese.
I don't know the calorie count per serving but 4 oz fills me up for a LLLOONNNGG time and it is delicious and has a lot of Protein goodness (spinach, meat, ricotta, parm, mozz cheese).

My dietician says it's volume, and instructed me to use a measuring cup.

I'm in the same boat Hun. 4 weeks out and can eat anything but raw veggies I've been struggling with getting enough Protein seems I can only drink the premaid stuff without throwing it up. I would love to hear anyone's thoughts on what to do also

Sarah24 i don't think you can ever get too many suggestions for a good food product.
i'm gonna check it out
but........if i don't like it, i know where you live here on the board
thanx bud

I was sleeved on 12/5 and I must say, here recently, I have not been eating healthy & definitely over-eating. My first two weeks I lost 20 pounds and my second two weeks (during Christmas and New Years) I only lost 4 pounds. I am EXTREMELY disappointed in myself and I'm really looking for some encouragement. Has anyone else fallen off the path before and then gotten back on? Today is Sunday and I've started eating healthy again today and will be staying this way. I'm just really nervous that I've messed this up. I saw the doctor on Friday and he says there is nothing to worry about. Just immediately change my habits back to the way they were. See, one of my major problems is, I am on the go ALL THE TIME and I am extremely social which means one thing... I EAT OUT ALL THE TIME! I know, I know... Not good! I'm only one month out and my stack tolerates anything. I almost wish food would make me sick. The other thing is, I am hungry about every two hours. Is that normal? I eat a good meal and two hours later, my stomach is burning and growling with hunger. Someone please send some encouraging ideas my way. I don't want to be skinny, I want to be healthy and make this a lifestyle change! :-(

I'm 4 weeks out from sleeve and struggle with the smell taste and texture of Protein also so I feel you pain. I have found a premaid drink at Walmart that tastes very simiular to slim fast it is in the pharmacy side of store calledEAS advantEDGE has 17g protein 0sugar and 100 calories just make sure it's really cold when u drink ... Good luck

I'm 4 weeks out from sleeve and struggle with the smell taste and texture of Protein also so I feel you pain. I have found a premaid drink at Walmart that tastes very simiular to slim fast it is in the pharmacy side of store calledEAS advantEDGE has 17g protein 0sugar and 100 calories just make sure it's really cold when u drink ... Good luck

Maybe its because you have only been here a couple of weeks, but your post ( in my opinion) is insensitive and judgemental... People who need this surgery are not typically good at staying on diets, or are yo yo dieters who sometimes fail when it comes to always doing the right thing. I am a professional dieter, but after my surgeon had me on Liquid Protein skakes for FIVE weeks, even commercials for McDonalds looked like gourmet cuisine...
I think some come here to vent, some come to be talked out of a temptation because this? ...Is a SUPPORT group...
To say that people are "lacking in common sense" because they may need help to stay on track is just ... mean.
I hope if you have a rough day and are tempted, that you get the support you need and are not belittled.

Dec. 3rd is my surgery date. It will be here before I know it.

Dec. 4th. There's quite a few of us Decembers--just posting in different places. I'm getting anxious to have this done and behind me, so I can get rid of what's behind me! heehee

In addition to smaller sizes, actually finding clothes that FIT, looking better, etc, this morning I actually thought of something so simple it made my husband laugh... I seriously can not wait to use a regular size TOWEL.... of all things... Right now I either make do with the regular one or I use a beach towel!

just went to find some new pants and a top so that I have something that is "business casual" in my closet.. and pre op I was a 22/24 pant and GUESS WHAT?! size 18 pants fit me!!!!!! I'm SO excited! I'm still wearing a 1X top though (blame on my tatas hahaha) but I started at size 2- 3X tops pre op so I'm pretty happy about that! I know I have a long way to go but I'm on my way folks! SO happy I got sleeved!
the first pic is of me at Venice Beach just before surgery.. weighed 262 lbs there.
the next 2 pics I took today while trying on the size 18 pants!!!!!! YAY! today I am 3 weeks post op and weigh 235.. that's 27 lbs lost so far
I just realized the pics are little but if you click on them you can see the bigger version!
  

Don't worry....you will look wonderful and better yet...you will feel wonderful and be healthier. That in itself will give you the overall positive confidence you need. Love yourself, love life. Congrats on getting your date and good luck!

Ok, so there are lots of reasons this could be happening. 1 -- grief. You are greiving the loss of food in your life, the role it played and your relationship with it has changed, and I know for me that was a big deal. 2. as our bodies lose fat, those fat cells release estrogen that can make us emotional. I cried one week post op because 12 years ago when my sister got married, I wasn't old enough to go to her bachelorette party.
Don't beat yourself up about your decision, that will not help anything. Remember how excited you were pre-op and how much you wanted this? This is a new begining for you and your daughter! This is the start of a healthier, happier life!

I gave up explaining to people why I did this. I agree with Swizzly, time will show him there is nothing "easy" about this route. It's a major and drastic approach to weight loss. But I will add, exercise plays a great role if you want to take full advantage of the procedure. Find something you like.
For me it's walking. It's easy, simple, effective. I never liked to exercise, because I got tired so fast, could not do much, and felt so self- conscious at the gym. But the more I lose, the more I am able to do, the more I want to do. I put on my favorite music and just get going on the treadmill or the park.
Good luck on your journey.