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I am getting ready for the pureed stage. Am 3.5 wks post op. Still on clear liquids until thursday. Last week I called the surgeons office because I felt faint from hunger. I was told it was head hunger and very common. I was also told to ensure i was getting in all my liquids and protein shakes and if I needed a 4th protein shake to have one. Once I was reassured, the hunger pangs dissipated. I am so ready for pureed tho, my teeth feel like they've receded into my gums, its been so long since I have chewed anything! Try upping your protein intake and see if that helps. Good luck!

Great idea, i am going to pick one up today.

I am post op. Sleeved on 10/31. I go on pureed thanksgiving day. Cant wait! Last couple of days I have been FAMISHED. Pureed stage to last 1 weel, then mushy for 1 week, then i am free to go after that.

You may want to try a tablespoon of fresh salsa. I love that and cant wait to have that again. I am 21 days post op and still on liquids. Got the all clear to pureed on thanksgiving day.

I was a big coffee-holic. While in the hosp after surgery, my NUT came to see me and the first question I asked was When can I drink coffee again. She said anytime, so long as you ditch the cream and sugar and use truvia and fat free half and half. Oh, specifically, I as a Dunkin Donuts coffee feind. I find now that I can only drink about half of a small coffee.

Good luck Adam, you'll do great! Just remember to walk as soon as you can and as much as you can to avoid the ghastly gas pains. Thoughts are with you!

Although heartbreaking, it is also a beautiful story. I feel the immense love you have for your sister in your post. You are the perfect spokesperson for her. Continue to tell, both yours and her story. Most of all love her children, they will need it for sure. May you find peace and may your entire family heal. Much love.

Well right now I am 2.5 weeks post op and have another week and a half of liquids. Then I will give it another shot. Thank you both for the tips

Just came from the docs office, cleared to go back to work Monday. Still on clear liquids for another 2 weeks. At least work will keep me from thinking about food. I am hungry! Sounds crazy but I am! Doc was pleased with my progress and says incisions look great.

I will be on post op liquid diet until Thanksgiving. I am dying to eat!! But cant. I feel like my teeth have receded into my gums from lack of use.

Ffabulous!! You both look fantastic. And DONT cut your head off, you are beautiful!

I have been waiting for the Guvnah to show up. But it seems he is alone. Wonder what happened to his hired goons?? Not much he can do alone though.

Sleeved 10/31 and down 19 lbs. doesnt seem to be anything I cant get down but then again because I an still on liquids that is my head assessment. I cant wait to progress to other stages however my doc is pretty strict. 4 wks of liquids before the next stage. I have had a relatively non-eventful recovery, no pains to speak of, and doing plenty of walking.

Sounds delish! Thank you

1. To live a healthy lifestyle 2. Minimize the chances of having a third heart attack 3. To get off some meds (already off diabetes meds) 4. To not be exhausted at the slightest movements 5. Shop for non Plus Sized clothing.

Sorry, CVS, RITE AID, WALGREENS all carry it.

Ok trying again to respond but sent you a PM with what I found VASELINE TOTAL MOISTURE CONDITIONING LOTION. With the following ingredients Water, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Glycol Stearate, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil or Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Protein, Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate), Carbomer, Lecithin, Keratin, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium PCA, Potassium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Collagen Amino Acids, Mineral Water, Fragrance, Triethanolamine, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Urea, Methylparaben, DMDM Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Disodium EDTA, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891). Looks to have both ingredients you want. Good luck

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Thank goodness for this thread. I was sleeved on 10/31 and walked 3 miles on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday, I was so exhausted, I could barely get out of bed. Last night I walked for 10 to 15 min and it didnt affect me too terribly. Think that is what I will do.

Maybe I did something wrong when I made it but I found it so bitter. I boiled them in broth, added scallions, peppers and corn and that didnt help much.

That is pretty gross and pretty out there. If only I had a tape worm maybe I wouldnt have had to cut off 3/4 of my stomach.

I know just what you mean. I was on full clear liquids for 10 days prior to surgery which was last thursday and will be on full clear liquids until thanksgiving. I am so ready to single handedly starting a zombie apocalypse by taking a chunk out of someone, anyone! My stomach is constantly making the craziest sounds. I never feel full. But it is what it is. No one said this will be easy so until the doc gives the ok, i will continue to starve. On the bright side, i have lost 15 pounds since last thursday and in the past that would NEVER have happened without losing a limb!

Good luck Mega and let us know how things turn out!

B2B. Not even sure what my surgeons instructions are regarding weight training, but I am not too jazzed for it since there is only 1 gym within 40 min of where I live and it is SOOOOO not cost effective at all. I am going to have to fumble at home guided by you tube videos.