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I did go through the Beaumont Weight Control Center. It was not a good experience for me. I got a binder, it does not have anything past the pureed stage. When I inquired, all they said is that it should be in there. I have had to piece several items of information together from other sources. I can't even call the surgeon... they NEVER answer the phone. By default, it goes to voice mail. I was told that the binder comes from the surgeon's office. I love Dr Krause. But the program leaves something to be desired.

Thanks for the input, everyone!!

If I had a list, I would gladly refer to it. I had a list for everything except soft foods.

I am 4 weeks out. On soft foods. Once a week, we go out to a pub for trivia and dinner. What kinds of things are you ordering when you go out that fit in a soft food diet? Is broccoli cheese soup out of the question? Fish? Shrimp? Just looking for some ideas.

As long as you are doing what you are supposed to (diet restrictions, lifting, etc) your chances of a leak go down every day. Just be sure you are doing the right stuff!! Welcome to the group! Don't advance your diet on your own... the stages are there for a reason. Get all of your protein, and drink your water, and you will be fine

I too was sleeved on 10/1. How are you eating eggs? I am still on full liquid/puree (per Dr orders) I don't think you should be able to eat one now anyway... it is still healing.

I have been using Now Sports - Whey Protein Isolate Powder Natural. The unflavored one. I add it to pretty much everything right now. It really has no flavor, and it boosts the protein content. I have only been having 1/2 of a cup of food at a time, so i have been adding 1/2 scoop to stuff. Making a thinned out pea soup right now (no ham) and will be adding it to that as well...

I was a caffeine drinker as well... but I pretty much got off of that while in the hospital. I had no headaches really maybe 1 or 2 in the hospital... this is a new thing in the last 3 days. I am currently on the full liquid diet, and I am making some (thinned out and no ham) split pea soup... I think I will try to add some extra protein to it and see if that helps. I really cannot wait until I can have soft foods. This drinking everything is for the birds! Thank you all for your input! I am glad I am not the only one this has happened to! I was starting to worry about my blood pressure, but that has been ok. I am learning a whole lot of things from this site, and I hope to get to know everyone

Hi everyone, I am new here. I was sleeved almost a week ago on Oct 1. I also had a sizable hiatal hernia repair at that time so I am still having some discomfort from that. I still have a delayed pain when swallowing liquid. It isn't a bad pain, just noticeable. But the one thing that has really got me discouraged is the fact that I wake up every day a little lightheaded and with a raging headache. I am wondering if anyone else has had this happen? I am starting to feel like myself again, and I would like to restart my regular activities. It is hard when your head hurts all the time. Christina