johnlatte

I use the same glass every day (wash it of course). I know how much it holds, and use it all day. I track what I eat and drink on myfitnesspal. So far no issues.

Pre-op nurse did me, as part of surgery prep.

I ate a lot of Progresso light Soups. Used a hand blender to make them even finer. I made my own cream of mushroom soups. You can grind oatmeal up with some cinnamon and brown sugar. Go easy on the potatoes, I had a hard time with them, even runny. Still have a problem with eggs if they aren't cooked just right.

If I eat too fast, or don't chew well and gulp, then I get the restricted feeling. Got to relearn how to eat, go slow, chew well. Even though you probably have graduated to solids, you still have to be careful to chew your food. I didn't realize how many bad habits I had (gulping food, not really chewing it), until I had this surgery. It's a learning process. Realized today that drinking with a straw is just a bad thing too. Live and learn every day.

I've been eating carbs pretty much all along. (I'm 4 weeks today). I'm getting about 40g a day. Don't know about flour (I'm eating things with it), been eating chicken and rice Soups. No Pasta, but never liked it anyway. Could you eat the fish without the taco? I was told not to eat fibrous vegetables for at least a couple of months as it is difficult for the stomach to break down. Not sure if greens would qualify.

see if they will let you have some ice chips. You should start getting an ounce of Water and then an ounce or two of Protein fairly soon.

At two weeks as well. Didn't have much problem, just make sure it isn't super thick.

I hit mine at 3 weeks (last week). Only lost 1/2 lb. Following the diet to the letter and getting the exercise, Water and Protein. I'm seeing some loss this week but probably a lb or maybe 2. It will happen. The body is adjusting. My suggestion is to track everything you eat. It really help give you a good idea of what is to many carbs, not enough protein. I go on mushies on Tuesday and I think that there will be some stalling again. But it will all be good in end. Eventually things will settle and you'll be losing again. Hang in there

I think that's a bit early. I am 2 weeks liquid, 2 weeks puree and 2 weeks soft. Get to go on soft next Tuesday. Seems every Dr. has a different opinion, but I haven't had any problems, pain or anything so I am sticking to it.

I'm on purees (weeks 2-4) and as long as I grind it up, I can eat any meats.< /p>

sipping or drinking. If I forget and take a big drink, I'll be wishing that i didn't, but If I sip I'm fine. Also don't drink and eat at the same time.

I was 2 weeks liquid, 2 weeks purees (right now), then 2 weeks soft stuff. Then I think on New Years day I'm free.

I hit a couple of my favorite spots before I had surgery. It's only natural. Dr. didn't make me go on 2 week liquids, said it would just piss me off anyway.

A lot of it is mental. It will pass. Stick on your protien and your Water it gets better.

LMAO! Isn't that Dilaudid wonderful. I plan on asking my dr for that instead of Morphine.

Yeah I highly recommend it! Dr. told me, I was paying for it, might as well use it up. So I did big time!

And see if he'll give you the hydrocodone liquid. About 1 big tablespoon and it is party time!

Pretty much the same experience. I showed up, got weighed, the preop nurse was a bit of a ditz but cute so I just went with it. She had a hard time finding someplace for the IV. The anna-man came in an told a couple of jokes, hit me with the juice and off we went. The last thing I remember was turning right out of the preop room. The next thing, I came to in recovery. Didn't feel that bad, had the dilaudid for pain (most just for recreation). Had these pumped up boots on both legs to keep clots down. Got wheeled to the room, slept for a long time. Then the 3rd shift came in and kept me up all night doing things. I walked around, used the bathroom on my own etc. Watched a ton of sportscenter since they kept coming in. Next day did my sip sip sip. Saw the PA and the surgeon. Did a couple of breathing things for the respotherapist. Went home around 5:00p. Slept a lot that day. Had some script hydrocodone liquid (very nice). Just sore from the cuts, but other than that did fine.

Had never once spent any time in the hospital, had never had surgery. Only been under twice once for wisdom teeth and once for colonoscopy. You'll be fine

You'll still be fairly sore at 7 days. I am 3 weeks out now and feel pretty good. Just a bit of soreness between the last inscision and the drain area. I haven't been nausea at all, but my Dr. give me a script, that I filled and never used. I am taking nexium for the next 3 months, but have had now heartburn or gas. There is some discomfort right after surgery because the use air to pump up your adominal cavity. If you walk around some in the hospitatl, it will go away. Good Luck!

I like Premier as it is not as sweet as others like Muscle Milk and Pure Protien. I'm not big on the powders. Used them alot when I was trying to lose weight the old fashioned way. Tried them all, hated them all.

I'm having the 3rd week stall as well. Everybody is different, so there's no telling how long the stall will be. the best thing to do is track your carbs, make sure you are getting all of your Fluid intake and your protien. If you can start walking longer and faster (amp up the cardio) that will help too.

It happens, I was sleeved on the 20th. Lost 20lbs the first two weeks, the only a half pound in week 3 as I transitioned to purees. You body is going through some changes and is basically holding on to the fat. Make sure you are getting all your Protein and Water. Make sure you are getting all your Vitamins as well. Start working out if you can, walking at least. it will start back, you just have to get the body to start effectively burning the fat.

I'm 3 weeks out (today). Still a little sore in the area above the navel and between the bottom incision and where my drain was. Its better than it was, but still sore.

I'm in Waxhaw, sleeved 11/20 so far so good

Good luck,

your hoops are very similar to what I had to go through as well. Also no liquid diet except the day before surgery. My Dr. said it would just "piss me off" any way (his words).

very cool!

very nice.....