MsLissa12

my surgeon's list for wk3 (Soft foods): soft scrambled/boiled/poached eggs fat free refried beans tofu low fat lunch meat bean/lentil soups/dishes hummas white flakey fish LF/FF Cottage cheese LF/FF Ricotta cheese soft cheese cooked canned fruit/veggies (no skins or seeds) oatmeal/grits/cream of wheat - thinned dry toast SF Applesauce tender ground poultry/beef/pork - still moist, not dry I couldn't WAIT for wk3...my wk2 was CHRISTMAS WEEK!! >.< I was on liquids and purees...whew that was something!

2wks and the 3rd was soft foods w/option to move back one week to liquids if softies not tolerated

It's good that you're actually feeling hungry!!! I"m 6wks out and it took me about 12 days before i really felt the tummy growl of hunger. Don't get depressed, find a protein shake/drink that makes you feel full. And caution yourself when you're feeling that hunger pang! It will/can cause you to eat too fast and hurt!!! Take it slow, and believe me, the protein filler WORKS! I"m a lifelong foodie and love the smell/idea of good food, and it helped me to feel full. You will be chewing your mushies before long...just hang in there (P.S. My jello was my chewie first food)

My insurance didn't cover due to our company being less than 100 employees, plus I have a high deductible. I found a surgeon that had the self-pay option, and it wasn't too bad, 13K total...now the pre-op stuff was billed and subjected to my deductible, which i'm still partially responsible for, but most of the procedures were not too expensive. what state are you in? really look for a specific BARIATRIC surgeon, and not settle for a general surgeon...far less complications w/a specialist. I hope you find someone who can meet your needs! Best of luck to you!

Congratulations on deciding to move forward instead of forgetting!! I waited 6 long weeks!!! I was ready and anxious and it couldn't get here fast enough! The decision to seek help is the first step in an awesome journey forward! Wishing you the best of luck on your journey, I know I'm extremely better for having done it myself!