No game

You ever wonder why he named that cereal after his daughter??

Chinatown...

And right now we have a car full of pork buns..

Yep no fasting but a good day with my little family unit

Ok we are going up to San Francisco today because my son likes china town and all the different foods. So much for the fast

Good day girls

Yep Jim put it in a blender to purée it. It will look funny yes but warmed up, it will be savory and satisfying

Yes egg salad is good. Some people have troubles with eggs in the beginning but I never did

Yep, if I can do it anyone can..Trust me I can't cook worth a shit! Just ask my family

Yes it changes I think most of us go through this stage at about the same time. As a matter of fact at about a month or so you could see me posting the same things. Didn't care if I ate again, food didn't taste good, wasn't worth it.

In time things will even out and food will be good again.

Santa clause made me fat!!! Or was it that little leprechaun that pushes the marshmallow cereal..

I bought things like roasted chicken (or just boiled a chicken) and did a quick blend on that (no skin) with watery instant mashed potatoes and gravy. Same thing with meatloaf. You can also buy canned chicken or tuna and make chicken or tuna salad. Chili blended is good, refried Beans with a bit of cheese. Even had some canned "underwoods" deviled ham.

The thing is too im only 2 days from mushies so im going to try and hang it in there. The only thing is once im there i really have no idea what to eat. Putting my food in a blender just doesnt seem appetizing. My wife had a DS surgery a few months ago but she cheated big time and was eating straight solid food in a month she has no self control. So the problem there is she skipped the puree phase and i dont really cook well so neither of us know how to make good tasting mushy food except for mashed potatoes.

Laners my being vocal (and a couple of weeks ago a little to vocal one day) is new...

I would take it all quietly and stuff. I'm now trying to find a more balanced approach with dealing with those around me. Not lashing out but not holding in and stuffing either. I explain all these feelings too with the family so they kind of understand the process a bit

Oh no!!! I had no idea now I'm scared I ruined it or caused damaged. I blended 3 strawberries in there with my 4 ounces of protein!! Do you think I caused severe damaged? What about mango pieces blended do you think that will be better? I'm scared now.

The odds are you did no damage.Don't panic.

You just don't want to get anything caught in that staple line and cause infection.

I would steer clear of any fruit just now though seeds or no seeds it is very fibrous and your stomach just can't and shouldn't be doing that kind of work just yet.

Most programs say no fruits for at least a month or two some as long as six months..

Lynda,

Holding on to the old...I've done a great job of clearing out all my extra fat clothes, save for one pair of "big pants"

But I'm putting off clearing out my "kinda fat" clothes from the closet this I think is the hardest hurdle because well they are just a "little" big and "what if"? I hope to tackle them soon because I do not want any "what if's"....

Merry Christmas Eve day Lynda!

Awesome about getting back to that lower end of bounce

Ack!!! No strawberries!!! The seeds! The healing stomach! The staple line no bueno

Sorry girlie...

Lol @ revs!

I was just telling my husband about this..

Anger! My family is experiencing a bit of anger from me now because if I get angry I show it (not by cleaning though ) and they feel the wrath of laura-ven!! But I'm not stuffing...so they will live and so will I!

Laners,

We got you, I know how hard it is not to stuff this hurt and sadness down with food. But I'm so proud that you are here talking about it.

We now need the courage to sit with our sadness to hold it out in front of us look at it, recognize it, go through it..

Sitting with our sadness and hurt takes the courage to believe that we can bear the pain and the faith that we will come out the other side.

With courage, allow yourself to cycle through the hurt with full permission to experience it.

Make sure you are taking a ppi. In those first weeks acid will feel just like real hunger.

Head hungry is a powerful thing and in the first weeks we are in the grips of that too.

It will get better this is only a stage (a sucky one yes) and will pass.

As for your shakes try some sugar free syrups like Torani

Globe hang in there girl things can only go up from our lowest points. And I like the island of misfits

Wow girls the cooking and baking! I'm feeling guilty as I've not done much of either. Kim, can we come to your house!

I did buy a ham for Christmas and some veggies and new potatos.. But I might pick up some kind of dessert, I hadn't really thought of that because it's just us four here. And the kids will have their stockings with candy.

Sue KFC! Aw man that place would get me about once a year pre sleeve! It always smelled so good but then you'd buy some eat and get sick from the grease and be good for another year.

We might take the kids to the Hobbit today or go to the beach for a walk sunny California!

Oh I'm going to fast today I now it's weird to do it on Christmas Eve, but I don't think it'll be hard because we have no temptations laying around.

But we shall see.

I love each and every one of you..

And I don't think I would be as happy or successful at this crazy ride without you

http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html#.UrkPgHm9Kc0

If you do a search for regret and look in posting titles you will find many threads..

I just posted a new member POLL on Obamacare here.

Hmmmm.... I see you feel like seeing the fur fly again.

The office will only take my messages and the surgeon has not called back. How about what were your post surgery diets?

Did your surgeon give you any written instructions?

It would be very unusual to not have a written diet plan.

Also no exercising outside of walking of course until your doctor clears you (usually six weeks)

As far as straws some doctors will say never some will clear you at some point again it can wait until you see him

It's normal to feel weak and even get headaches the first couple of days.. Trust me it gets easier around day three.

If you feel weak I would also suggest drinking all of your recommended shakes

Started mine today. Let's just say only could tolerate 3 of the 5 shakes I was told to drink daily. Did broth and Jello. This is going to be a long 2 weeks. I'm weak!

You cannot feel a void, as I think everything just settles nicely back into place and no phantom limb syndrome..

The pain that you feel is mostly from the incision sites. Now your stomach will be making all sorts of noises but for the most part is numb, that's why it is so important to measure liquids and Proteins carefully. You will not feel fullness for several weeks sometimes.

Hi shay,

I guess it really depends on what kind of a person you are.. I've seen people here like the ladies and gentleman above (and me) that need no help whatsoever getting in and out of bed can be a pain (literally) so as indigo said above staying propped up helps..

I am very independent and didn't want any help so I sent my husband back to work the day I got home..

Didn't need him to sit around the hospital either. I like my pain by myself

Now I've seen some people that like the care and company. Some even need help with showers and going to the bathroom...

And that's ok too if you like that sort of thing.

But it's very doable on your own unless you have unforeseen complications.

Of course if you are taking pain meds you can't drive for the duration so take that into consideration.

Make sure you have everything you might possibly need for at least several days. Including lots, and I mean lots of varieties of flavored waters, Water flavoring drops, teas etc..

And whatever is on your approved list

You get full very fast....