PeacockMama

Greek chicken, about 23g Protein and roughly 120 calories for entire "making"
1 can chicken breast chunks in Water (5 oz)
1 Tbs "Tzatziki" sauce (see recipe below)
1/2 tsp greek seasoning
Chop chicken good w your fork. Add the "tzatziki"sauce and the seasoning. Makes 2 servings (or 1 serving possibly if you're further out).
"Tzatziki"
1/4 cup greek yogurt
1 peeled cucumber slice (1/2" thick)
1/2 tsp lemon juice (more if you like lemon-y)
Blend all together until smooth. Store leftover in fridge.

Surgery is Tues and I've been on low carb/high Protein pre op diet. I kind of invented something tonight and I thought "Hey, this would be perfect a few months post-op" so I wanted to share w/ ya'll! Taco Bunless Burgers. Put taco seasoning (home made would have less sodium if you're up to doing individual spices) into 1 lb ground turkey & mix well. Divide into 8 even portions and form into patty in a baking pan (or you could do in a cupcake pan it would be more like a meatball). Bake on broil 4 mins on each side (8 mins total) or until done in center. Add 1/2 cup shredded taco cheese (divided into 8 portions), diced onion, salsa, and 1 Tbsp. Fat Free Sour Cream to each piece. This will end up being about 3-4 ounces for the whole package and only about 125 calories each! Let me know what you think ;D

Greek chicken, about 23g Protein and roughly 120 calories for entire "making"
1 can chicken breast chunks in Water (5 oz)
1 Tbs "Tzatziki" sauce (see recipe below)
1/2 tsp greek seasoning
Chop chicken good w your fork. Add the "tzatziki"sauce and the seasoning. Makes 2 servings (or 1 serving possibly if you're further out).
"Tzatziki"
1/4 cup greek yogurt
1 peeled cucumber slice (1/2" thick)
1/2 tsp lemon juice (more if you like lemon-y)
Blend all together until smooth. Store leftover in fridge.

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Was sleeved on the 12th Ive also had no issues with anything I've eaten. I don't let myself get "full". I jst measure out 1/4-1/2 cup of food, or 3-4 ounces. I choose Protein first, then carbs if I still want something but normally I don't. Last night we went to Olive Garden, I got the mussels appetizer and ate a little less than half of them. I think about 7 mussels.

I threw our Easter candy way. Nobody needs it!

I threw our Easter candy way. Nobody needs it!

Yeah, im very happy with 6 pounds a week...that adds up quickly!! Patience is def key! And im REALLY glad to have this group of ppl who know what im going through, and can talk to about anything! I know my family gets tired of hearing it, and they can sympathize but not empathize, and empathy is what I need lol

Yeah, im very happy with 6 pounds a week...that adds up quickly!! Patience is def key! And im REALLY glad to have this group of ppl who know what im going through, and can talk to about anything! I know my family gets tired of hearing it, and they can sympathize but not empathize, and empathy is what I need lol

Only lost 2 pounds this past week its that's "3 week stall" everyone talks about. 18 lbs total. That doesn't sound like a lot to me for what I've been through and for how little im eating. I know it will keep coming off and 18 pounds is actually good for 3 weeks. Its my rational vs my emotional. The GREAT thing, however, is that I can't just say "screw it" and eat myself into oblivion like I could pre op. And I know that it'll come off. One way or another, fast or slow...it WILL come off. I just need to be patient, get the Protein and Water in, and start exercising more!!

Yeah, im very happy with 6 pounds a week...that adds up quickly!! Patience is def key! And im REALLY glad to have this group of ppl who know what im going through, and can talk to about anything! I know my family gets tired of hearing it, and they can sympathize but not empathize, and empathy is what I need lol

Yeah, im very happy with 6 pounds a week...that adds up quickly!! Patience is def key! And im REALLY glad to have this group of ppl who know what im going through, and can talk to about anything! I know my family gets tired of hearing it, and they can sympathize but not empathize, and empathy is what I need lol

Only lost 2 pounds this past week its that's "3 week stall" everyone talks about. 18 lbs total. That doesn't sound like a lot to me for what I've been through and for how little im eating. I know it will keep coming off and 18 pounds is actually good for 3 weeks. Its my rational vs my emotional. The GREAT thing, however, is that I can't just say "screw it" and eat myself into oblivion like I could pre op. And I know that it'll come off. One way or another, fast or slow...it WILL come off. I just need to be patient, get the Protein and Water in, and start exercising more!!

Once a week on tuesdays for me too...made my husband hide the scale so I can't get on it lol too hard to resist!

Yeah I can eat the "soft" diet now which includes fish, chicken, eggs, and Pasta. But im eating VERY small amounts VERY slowly. I have, however, decided to try to eat mostly Soups and yogurt for a little while longer. I haven't had any pains or anything though other than that one time w the chicken from eating it too fast.

Deeda I had the Protein Shots, threw them away. They made me gag they were so horrible! Since its not all whey Protein, its a mix of collagen whey and casein, your body isn't going to absorb it very well. But, its better than nothing in the first few days if that's all you have and if you can stomach them!

How about pureeing it with some Tomato and plain yogurt for a bisque type Soup? Could add cheese on top and let melt.

Yeah I can eat the "soft" diet now which includes fish, chicken, eggs, and Pasta. But im eating VERY small amounts VERY slowly. I have, however, decided to try to eat mostly Soups and yogurt for a little while longer. I haven't had any pains or anything though other than that one time w the chicken from eating it too fast.

As of today im 1 week post op. My grand total weight loss is 11 pounds

Im also having a hard time getting in enough Protein. Its just that all the protein I can have right now is sweet and im so tired of that. I want some savory flavors! Next week will be SO much better. eggs and chicken and fish....mmm. some days im getting in about 40, some days 30, and some days 50. 50 is what I shoot for but some days I just can't take it.

Thistlegirl I had to leave my 8 yr old, 2 yr old, and 11 month old twins for 4 days. I totally know what you're going through. Its very tough, but you're doing it so she can have a happier healthier mommy. Just be strong!!

Hey! I'm scheduled for March 12. Beyond excited, and just a little nervous. Wish it was getting done tomorrow (or today!). Going to Juarez, Mexico, Dr. Rodriguez.

I think there is a part of our brain, maybe subconscious or maybe you are aware of it...I think we get surgery and expect to wake up skinny in the next week. We focus on the numbers bc we expect to be losing in huge chunks every few days. After all, we DID get our stomachs cut out. Its discouraging to not see the scale moving as fast as we thought. Im not losing as fast as I thought I would...but I know that every little bit adds up, esp over say a 6 month period. It took me YEARS to get this big...so if I can un-do in months what I did in years I will be happy. We all need to keep the BIG PICTURE in mind. 6 months is NOTHING in the scheme of life, and when it comes we will all be totally different people. Just hang in there, stay off the scale so much, and do what you're supposd to be doing. It WILL happen. How could it not???

As of today im 1 week post op. My grand total weight loss is 11 pounds

Hey everyone sorry I haven't posted! I got so behind bc my internet didn't work in juarez but my texting did lol I had a GREAT experience and would recommend starmedica hospital in Juarez, dr rodriguez and his staff to ANYONE considering this surgery. I wont go through the entire thing, but everything was clean and modern, the staff was super nice and knowledgable, and I felt comfortable and safe the whole time. I am now 4 days post op (5 counting the day of surgery, seems like longer lol)and I feel pretty great in general! Not going to weight until Tuesday, the 1 week mark bc of all the extra Fluid weight. Don't want to be disappointed and it should be gone by the week mark. So far its all smiles and no regrets, and each day will be better and better!