pookybear

Most people in my program go home the next day. They gave me the option to stay a second day and I took it, wanted to make sure I had no problems.

You should be limiting yourself to 1/2 cup and if you're still hungry add more protein in with some shakes or snack on some cheese in between meals.

Me too! It's almost depressing when I look at it, then I start eating and feel the fullness so quick.

Ok so I know I'm supposed to just eat 1/2 cup at a time. But am I the only one that looks at that amount and and is in complete denial that it will fill me up? No matter how many times I eat and it actually DOES fill me up, I still look at my tiny lunch or dinner every day and think to myself that there's no way this is enough food. This goes away, right??

Made ground turkey with seasoned diced tomatoes and melted mozzarella cheese. It's like the meat sauce you'd put on spaghetti, without the Pasta. Mmmm. And have it for lunch the rest of the week lol Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

Anyone had any issues with them? I tried the meatloaf for lunch today, thought it would be soft and easy. Ended up leaving work early because I was puking Meatloaf, of all things. Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

Really no way to tell when it's that close. Depends on how much walking you'll have to do and how your surgery goes. Not sure I'd chance it. Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

I asked my nutritionist how many I should be getting. She said on average about 600-800, but she said not to even pay attention to calories right now. She said right now you should only be counting the protein because you can't possibly eat enough calories for it to matter much at this point. Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

My dr said all Vitamins should be chewable. For at least the first month after surgery, all other needs need to be either crushed or liquid. After that I can take the pills. Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

I think fibrous would be like Triscuts. Try Saltines. They get soft and mushy. Easy to handle. Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

How long are you on Clear liquids?? I was on full liquids before I left the hospital. Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

I went through several crappy relationships and dates in my life. Got married and divorced 2 years later. Then I met the love of my life, and I've been through my highest weight period with him. He loves me no matter what size I am. He's been there right by my side through the whole pre-op period and surgery. I could not ask for better. One of our friends (a skinny minnie) made a comment today that she wishes her boyfriend treated her as well as mine treats me. The quality men will want you for you, no matter what your size is. They'll see your personality shine through. And some of them actually like big girls Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

Had an angus steak egg and cheese wake up wrap for lunch....well, half of one. Not great, but we were on the road and it was the best thing there that I could have. For dinner, corned beef and cabbage! Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

Here is the regimen my nutritionist put me on: 8am - B-12 & Calcium 11am - Multivitamin 2pm - calcium 5pm - multivitamin 8am - calcium Just make sure you take your calcium at least 2 hours away from your Iron (or multi that includes iron). Calcium blocks the absorption of iron. Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

Oh ok lol I looked it up online and it said something about sugar. Thanks Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

A friend gave me a bottle of Karma Water to try but it has Glucosamine in it. Not sure what form of sugar this is and if it's ok for us to have. Anyone know? The actual sugar content is 2g but the glucosamine is 100% Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

I've been drinking the Atkins premade shakes, but I did by Syntrax unflavored Protein. Haven't tried it yet. I still have some Body Fortress left over from pre-op that I sometimes use. Made some protein pistachio pudding the other night with it. Yummy! Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

I distract myself with my phone while I eat. I take a bite, then go to my phone while I chew. Distracts me for a minute before I take another bite. Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

Store brand, premade turkey patties. Not frozen. It was like a cheeseburger without the bread, and tons of protein! Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

Just had some lasagna for lunch. Not the best choice with the noodles, I know. But there's still Protein with the meat and cheese Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

All nutritionists are different, but mine told me I can eat most foods as long as they are mashable with a fork. The other night I had a turkey patty with melted cheese and low fat mayo. It was delicious and went down just fine. I'm 17 days out as well. Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

My diet plan says 1/2 cup during soft food stage Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

I'm supposed to be eating 1/2 cup, which I only ate a little more. It was pretty watery though. I've had nice thick chili from them before, which is what I thought it would be tonight. Guess it depends on which Wendy's you go to. Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

Or maybe there's less in it than it looks lol Re-Birthday: 2/27/13