jennifer615

Has anyone been on a cruise since having surgery? I'm going on one in 2 weeks and am hoping for some tips on handling being around all that food! I'm thinking of asking our waiter to make me small plates at dinner as I get an overwhelmed feeling when too much food is put in front of me (I never thought I would say such a thing lol). Thanks for any advice... (4 mos. out 60 lbs gone)

I'm here too... Sleeved March 4. Down 43 lbs. my dr says I'm a slow loser :/... Which was discouraging because I am following all his rules and that statement really bummed me out. I think I need to cut the cord with him and take complete ownership over this process. I rarely comment on this app but reading all your posts has helped me tremendously.

I went through all of those things.
It was miserable. What got me me through it was hope that things were going to get better.
And boy, did it ever!
I have a slim body like when I was in my 20's and I am as strong as I was then. I do not in any way feel deprived. I eat what I want to eat, (I just want to eat good). I buy clothes without trying them on. My wife looks at me like I'm a juicy steak.
Prepare for some good times. Sometimes you have to drive though the desert to get to the luxury resort.

Nice treat.. Especially for new post-ops - SF chocolate pudding mixed with SF black cherry jello... Tastes like a chocolate-covered jelly ring :-)

I am on puréed food now (sleeved on 3/4). I have refried Beans with a little shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Also puréed chicken with low fat gravy served with a little mashed potatoes and a spoonful of puréed carrots- tiny meal but made me feel normal. I can eat about 6 oz a meal at this point. Dr says that will probably go down once I start regular food. I also tried baby food but homemade tastes much better! Trying to eat three meals a day is hard because I'm still hungry. So dr said eat every three hours - don't stress about eating "too much" because this is still the healing period. Just try to eat to satisfaction. So I still am eating yogurts, sf pudding and Protein Drinks throughout the day...

I am on puréed food now (sleeved on 3/4). I have refried Beans with a little shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Also puréed chicken with low fat gravy served with a little mashed potatoes and a spoonful of puréed carrots- tiny meal but made me feel normal. I can eat about 6 oz a meal at this point. Dr says that will probably go down once I start regular food. I also tried baby food but homemade tastes much better! Trying to eat three meals a day is hard because I'm still hungry. So dr said eat every three hours - don't stress about eating "too much" because this is still the healing period. Just try to eat to satisfaction. So I still am eating yogurts, sf pudding and Protein Drinks throughout the day...

No drain... Four incision points. Dr also found a hernia which he repaired. Incision points are sore but not much internal pain to speak of

That's amazing!! Congratulations... Can I ask what a typical day for you is (eating wise)?

I'm in my hospital room right now recovering!!! So glad the operation is over!!! Feeling good and pain meds are my friend lol. Ask me any questions since I'm living thru it as I type!!