kim2002

For some reason it won't let me post a pic! They are the Target brand calcium chews compare to Caltrate! They have 600mg of calcium per chew and also has Vitamin D in them!!! Kim

It's bad that I look forward to my daily dose of Calcium chews....they are the chocolate flavored ones and it's like a little treat:) silly I know, but it's the little things:) Kim 6 1/2 weeks out 10 days preop 252lbs Today 9-24 218lbs

I got the Premiere Protein shakes from SAMs club today, for the past week I've been living in a dream and thought I could get most of my protein from my foods since I was moved to fork tender foods (which last until 6 months) that did not happen!!! So Tmrw I will start back drinking one shake a day until I can break this head hunger and these cravings!!! I have to stay focused!!! So I'm giving these a chance....I've not been able to handle any other shakes (they make me vomit) Kim (If you like them let me know)

I started chewing SF gum in the hospital post op, I can't handle the bad breath either!! I find that mints and SF gum help with cravings also!!! My nut recommends them!!!!

How do you deal with head hunger? I'm a little over 6 weeks out and I just want to eat something!!! Like a little snack of something I've not had!!! How do you fight the voices that tell you that you need something bad to eat!?! Kim

Here's another thing I want to throw out there! In my guideline food it doesn't say to avoid bacon, it says steak, pork chops and pork tenderloin as these are tougher than chicken, beef etc....anyway, if you chew chew chew like i do everything else, i think it would be ok! Anyway, if my have more fat in it, but it's pure Protein NO carbs and at this point my nut told me not to really count calories, or carbs watch my sugar and to get in 70g of protein! 3 little slices have 9g of protein....that's pretty awesome I think!! Thanks for responding I was just wondering what everyone else did!!! Kim

Just wondering if anyone ate bacon on the soft/fork tender stage? Kim

Thank y'all! I went for my 6 week nutrition appt. tues and my NUT didn't give me any direction!!! Just wondering!!

How many carbs do you try to stay under in a day? No matter how far you are out!! Kim

I'm almost 6 weeks post op! My eating options are SO limited right now, there are a couple of things I crave on a daily basis....I LOVE McDonald's Unsweetened Tea w/Splenda. I get a large and sip it over time! It's a lot and I'm getting in plenty of fluids!! (Water makes me vomit, twice last week) Also I'm loving my Greek yogurt, it's sweet enough to feel like I'm having dessert!! What are your must haves? Kim

BMI has dropped 5.4 points! Lost 31lbs (including what I lost 10 day pre-op diet) Starting weight 252lbs Today's weight 221lbs It's been SO hard and I've struggled with the puréed stage, only 4 more days of it!!! But I've gotten some energy back, I'm sleeping better!!! Can't wait to see what the next 5 weeks has to offer!! Kim

Yes daily and I was sleeved 8/8/13 Kim

B-12 is not a mandatory Vitamin to take on a daily basis! I was wondering if anyone takes it as part of their vitamin regimen and how much do you take! I talked with a pharmacist and he said if you took more than your body needed you would just urinate out what your body didn't need! I bought some in hopes that it would help me with a little more energy!!! Help please!! Thanks Kim Sleeved 8/8/13 Still tired all the time :-/

Everyday!!! When I bend, turn, twist!! It still bothers me! I was sleeved 8/8

Yes thx for all the encouragement it sure does make me feel better bless y'all!

Thank you, hopefully this will get easier for both of us soon....hopefully sooner rather than later!!!

I hope I turn that corner soon!! I hope in the next 4 weeks it does get easier:) no PMSing here just a really hard day :/

So far this has been the hardest thing I've EVER done as far as weight loss goes!!! I am down somedays because it is hard to eat more than a few bites, some days I just want to chug Water or tea like I use to! I know I'm only 4 weeks and a few days out, but really when does it get easier???? I'm following everything I'm suppose to do.....it's just so dang hard! Wait to drink, eat this at this time, take this Vitamin 2 hrs before this vitamin....and on!!! Please some reassurance....it's been a HARD DAY!! Kim

I am a month and a few days post op, sleeved 8/8! I'm still having pain like deep down on my left side! Sometimes when I bend over, like to pick up something or tie my shoes it still hurts! I know it's prob from where my stomach was, and where they cut through the abdominal wall and stitched my back on the inside.....but just wondering how long this sensation will last!?! Kim

I was told I could use spices to make my food taste better! It really isn't that hot...I even added a little more hot sauce:) it's very good!!!

I just went back and looked, and it says serve with crackers or veggies....I bet when I'm a little further out it would be delicious with some celery!!

So most puréed food makes me sick, so I found a very yummy recipe to eat during this long stage!!!! I used the mozzarella cheese and ranch dressing!! I also put a little more cheese than it called for!! I'm attaching the link if interested!! It's VERY LOW CARB http://www.franksredhot.com/recipes/franks-redhot-buffalo-chicken-dip-RE1242 Kim

Did anyone notice after surgery that your skin dry? I've noticed since I had my surgery on 8/8 that I can't keep enough lotion on to help my skin! Just curious? Kim