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My primary DR. First recommended the band for me, so when I was just starting the process I had it in my head that that was the way I was going cause I didn't want to have Gastric Bypass, cause I didn't want my intestines rerouted. Through Kaiser You have to go through a lot of classes and education before you even get to the surgeon. I didn't even know there was Gastric Sleeve. But after all the education they gave me and the pros & cons, it made much better sense to go with the sleeve. My Dr. hasn't even done a band in 2 years! Like everyone else said just do your homework. I know some people go to other countries to have this done, so some might not get all the education they need. I am glad I had Kaiser for this or I would have been lost.

Great ideas! I mix salsa with forked mashed potato too:)

I eat frozen SF pops they were a life saver my first few days. I have noticed on here that Drs have different opinions on what u can eat with the sleeve

I wish I had this belly sleeve two. As for pain meds just take as needed You should be pretty close to stopping, but they do make it easier to sleep:) They gave me the nasty liquid meds so I didn't touch them after I got home.

I just had pineapple tonight crushed in blender with m cottage and i and it was delicious! I am only two wks out. My stomach wasfine

I was on full liquids my first two weeks which included, yogurt, cottage cheese , cr soups, applesause. Mon I will be going to soft or pureed foods thank god! I to have to force myself to eat. The head hunger is goneir and I only feel hungry once in awhile. I guess everyone's Dr is different..

I am post op 10 days, no problems what so ever. Cleaned out my clothes closet last night sat down n bed around 10pm. Suddenly wracked with the most excruciating pain I have ever had. My left side hurt right where the hip is. Called the bariatric surgeon on call and he just told me to take some of my pain meds. So I called ER and they said come right away cause of recent surgery. 5hrs later 4:00 in morning, I have two Kidney Stones! One passed and one still in Kidney. Plus I got UTI. Anyone else get this after surgery? Never had them before, but DR. says my strict diet change could have caused them.

Nothing but the clothes on your back, and make those just some loose sweats and a zippered sweatshirt! My husband was so pissed they made him take everything they asked me to bring with him while I was in the bed waiting for surgery. They will give u toothbrush.

Thanks for all the ideas, I totally forgot about cream of wheat: )

I will be three weeks when I go back.

Going back to work soon and wondering what people brought for breakfast and lunch I go in very early, no time to eat before. I will still be on pureed. Any suggestions? Thank you:)

I will be starting puree food I'm a few days and I can't wait for more variety: My papers do say finely chopped too. Are u pureeing your meat or chopping really fine?

Sleeve guru is right, the big difference this time is u have this amazing tool. You r not gonna be able to eat large portions again. And when you can finally eat all foods, by then you should be picking the best choices and not high cal food. You will still only be able to eat a certain amount so you will succeed! Don't worry and listen to the forums and go to support groups, this will really help. Good luck, u can do it!

What is NSV?

Totally agree with Dalola's post. I'm only 8 days out and my habits are turning a point. I am making dinner for family and I'm okay with it. It gets much easier as time goes by, and it helped me to have lots of classes and support groups before surgery. Good luck

Usually 4 to 8 oz. Or 1/4 cup servings, like a 1/4 yogurt mixed with 1/4 cottage cheese. Your Protein shake can be 8 to 16 oz Sometimes takes an hour to drink. dinner is like 1/2 cup cr Soup and1/4 applesauce. Hope this helps

All Dr.s are different on what thehave u doing post op. I am one week outmuchm. and on Full liquids and doing fine. Just not Much variety. Creamed Soups, yogurt, sugarfree pudding, cottage cheese, applesauce, gello

Thank you, I did find it in the recipe forum.

Can you please pass that recipe:)

Thanks so much, will definitely be coming!

I live in Petaluma, any support groups close by me? Had surgery a week ago:)

Thank you, yes I am active and I am only on full liquids for 1 more week, then soft type foods for 6 weeks or so. I just call it eating:) my stomach gurggles a lot to is this normal? Otherwise I think I am doing pretty good.

I am 1 week out, and when I eat I can't tell if its the gas making me feel full or the food So I tend to eat more cautious and not finish it all. Any answers?

I am a week post op! I've lost 9#. I can't wait till stage lll foods. Yogurt and Soup get old. Feeling a little light headed, but drinking my fluids and staying hydrated. Fighting the Head Hunger, its hard sometimes but I just gotta look to th future:)