CrazyJaney

How long did you wait to try those? I'm cleared for puréed but I'm nervous since I feel so full with puréed soups. I'm hungry but then instantly full. I am really wanting to move forward but I feel like I need to be a little farther out to try it. I had my surgery last Thursday.

I was the day after you. I would agree with everything! I'm scared to try yogurt. Maybe tomorrow.

I'm right there with you. Can't wait to try the ricotta bake. I'm hungry!

I agree. I'm a nurse and stick with who you know and trust or go with who he recommends. I had a bad gall bladder for a year before I finally got it out. Those spells will continue and they are miserable. I thought I was dying the first time I had one!

I was sleeved last Thursday. I felt exactly the same way. Surgery day I was better. It'll be okay. I felt EXACTLY the same! No worries kid. You got this!

I wish I would have known that sipping is as hard as it is and how quickly you will feel full. I mean ONE OUNCE of anything and you will feel it. The delicate balancing act of dehydration and not overdoing it is the sole focus on the first week. It's kinda scary! I ddn't realize how "tight" it would feel. I am also dropping weight like crazy. 9.5 pounds since surgery 5 days ago. This is a crazy ride for sure! I wish I knew I wasn't overdoing it. I go back to doc tomorrow so I guess I will get their feedback. You get this far and you just want to be sure that nothing you do could jepardize the sleeve. But I am glad to be on this side - the waiting was no fun!

It's a painful bloated feeling. Similar to how you feel when you overeat now but more tender. For example, I took a packet of

I'm so full. I'll never meet goal which I know is ok this week. But dang! Just staying hydrated is a chore!

Online. Amazon. Just tried to do some more protein, Unjury soup but way too full. I think I need to switch off from liquids to protein. Back to back protein is a no go. Scared I'm stretching tummy. They aren't kidding when they say "just a sip". Ugh.

I got through 6oz of tea, 1/2 jello cup and most of a pure protein shake. I feel full. I don't even want to sip right now. I drank the shake over 2 hours.

Great article. I'm 4 days post op. Failure, shame, guilt are all feeling that have lead me to be where I am. The long term path is just that -long term. I know many get into this seeing this as a quick fix. It's just a tool in the box. I'm so inspired by all of you. This is such a wonderful place to be!

I'm debating on trying yogurt today too. I am no where near dehydrated yet. I can feel how swollen it is though. Drinking tea this morning. Then I'll try some protein. Dropping weight quickly. Go for follow up tomorrow. Decided to take the whole week off I think. Until I can eat yogurt without being scared, I feel like I don't need to work yet. Did you thin the yogurt with milk? My instructions say to do that.

There is a commercial for some grilled fish sand which I keep seeing and it's making me hungry!!!!! I can't wait to eat crab, fish, shrimp! I don't watch much TV but I've watched plenty during the last few days. I've never seen so many food commercials!

My husband brought home pizza my first day home. It was hard. I went and took a shower and didn't come back til it was all cleaned up. Tough. I hear ya! We are strong!

Miralax in diluted no-sugar apple juice - you'll never know it was there!

I read about this recipe last night before bed. I think I dreamt about it! I'm only day 3 post op. And even though my doc does straight to full/puréed, I'm too scared to try it yet. I can't wait to eat that and purée some chilli. And refried beans. I never, EVER, thought I'd be so excited to purée something. I just want to wait at least a week.

I had mine on the 13th. I'm finding it very hard to get to fluid or protein goals. I feel fill but I also feel hungry. It's weird! Had the same feeling with nausea in the hospital. Much better after anesthesia wore off. Taking it slow. Fair amount of pain right now. Tried not to take any pain meds but caved at 3:30 today because I was just miserable. Can't decide if my tummy is full or distended. I'm sipping and sipping and sipping. Very monotonous! I can go to puréed but I'm too hesitant. I want yo wait til Wed for puréed. Rest is good. I'm so thankful not to have to go straight back to work.

It's good. I like the dark chocolate. One of the better ones in my opinion.

Small sips help. It's a little better today. I'm starting to feel something like hunger. Going to go make Unjury chicken. I really want tomato but I'm trying to get protein too. Thanks all for words of support!

I'm the same day as Sizz. I didn't make protein or fluid goals yesterday. Today is looking better. Took pain med yesterday twice. Trying not take anything but still a lot of right sided pain with movement and coughing. I'm coughing up gunk today. Hurts like hell to cough. If I sit still, I'm ok. I'm waiting til next week but I can't wait to eat puréed. Never in a million years would I have thought those words would come out of my mouth!

I'm doing some Atkins, some EAS and some Pure Protein. I'd like to use some PB2 but I'm worried that might be too touch this soon out (or not smooth enough). Here is the number on Atkins shake, granted I only had half. Cal 160 Fat 9 Carbs 5 Sugars 1 Protein 15 Probably not the biggest bang for your buck but they are good, easy to do. What's everyone's thoughts of adding pb2 to unflavored nectar and low fat milk? Too soon? Peanut Butter sounds good. I'm going to wait til week 2 to do puréed. Never thought I'd be so excited to put a can of soup in the blender!

It's surreal! Can't believe it really. My family had pizza tonight. I went and took a shower while they ate. It was hard though, thinking I'll never eat pizza like that again. I'll eat pizza, but it won't be thick, stuffed crust! The smell was hard to be around. But once it was done, I was ok. Hope your back feels better soon. I kinda feel sore all over but especially between my shoulder blades. Can't wait to sleep on my right side again!

Thank you all!

Thank you all for the positive words. I'm home and healing. Definitely not a piece of cake but I'm home. Wasn't too bad and if it wasn't for the reaction I have the general anesthesia, I think I'd been fine. Much better today. No where near water or protein goals but I think that's normal (I hope) for the first week. Ready to lose! Let's go!

Could be the positioning on the surgical table and just clenching muscles with pain. Sounds muscular but if it doesn't get better, check with doc! I' had surgery Thursday and still taking some pain meds. I have a heating pad on my back too. It hurts between my shoulder blades but I've heard that's normal.