PrettyGal27

@@stefanie324 I understand that. My family and friends laugh at me because I'll reheat anything or eat it at room temp. Lol

Left: Before, Middle: 7 Months PO, Right: Almost 1yr PO @25 weeks pregnant!

Even if u order regular sized portions, eat some and save the rest for later! I do it often.

Let me know about the next meeting, please! Email me because I don't use this much: jarlisha@gmail.com

I can't believe I just saw this! Lol

Which Starbucks?

Hello! I'll be 1 yr out on June 20th. I would love to join this group!

I believe my first soft food was oatmeal...or eggs. U know, I ate oatmeal everyday during my pureed stage because pureed foods just grossed me out. Lol. With that being said, my 1st soft food in the "soft food" stage was eggs. Didn't have a problem with them at all.

Here's another weight loss update pic!

This is another weight loss update pic!

Down 30+ pounds at 10 weeks post op! I haven't weighed myself in almost a month????

I find myself doing 2 things that we're told not to do and that's drinking with meals (not all of the time) and possibly eating too fast. It doesn't take me 20-30 minutes 20-30 to finish my meal and I'm becoming a little concerned. Also, lately I've been thirsty while eating or like 5 minutes after eating and I can't help but drink!

Someone, please help me with this because I'm really not trying to sabotage this!!

I'm almost 6 weeks PO and I am on regular foods. Are any of you just eating what u want just less of it or have you switched to healthy eating? If you're eating what you want, are you achieving good weight loss?

I'm asking because I typically eat what I want, just less of course, while making healthier choices here and there. As of last week, I've only lost 20lbs (which I lost in the 1st 2 weeks). I know there's a weight stall but, I wanted to know if it was due to my food choices or if it's just how it is.

I think everyone goes through that little moment of regretting their decision. It's only natural. Finally reality sets in and u realize that u don't really regret it, u just miss pigging out on everything...which was the reason we got this done in the 1st place! Lol. It will pass....trust me.

I was sleeved on June 24th and I have also hit a stall. I'm on regular foods and I feel like I eat more than I should be able to, even though I know I don't. Maybe this is normal. We have the rest of our lives to lose all the weight we've put on over the years so, it's cool. I'm down 20lbs since surgery. I'll just be happy for that! Haha

I went to Barix Clinic on 6/24. Dr. Pop was my surgeon as well. It was an OK experience. I stayed for 3 days because I couldn't keep anything down but by the 3rd day, I was cool. The staff is pretty cool too. I do believe this is one of the best hospitals to go to because graduating to different food stages seems a lot quicker than other facilities I've heard about.

From what I've been told, symptoms of a leak include really bad stomach pain, nausea and fever. If you're really scared about this, you should call your surgeon and have him do another swallow test on you.

Amazingly, chicken, turkey and beef has agreed with me! I'm a bit reluctant to try pork just yet but I have plenty of time. I was at soft foods by week 2 (I literally only ate oatmeal for the puree' stage because that was just gross). Week 4 is when I'm allowed to eat regular foods (3 days away!!).

You just have to go into everything slowly because all of our bodies and reactions to food are different. Good luck on your soft food phase!

I had my surgery on June 24th. It was originally scheduled for July 8th but, it got moved up 2 weeks early!! I've lost 20lbs as of July 8th and I feel great. I don't weigh myself so I won't be obsessed with the pounds. Hopefully, I've lost more. I begin regular foods next week so that's exciting. Once I begin working out I want, I know the pounds will just melt off.

Good luck to everyone!

By the end of week 2 or by week 3 u should be able to sleep on your side. Everyone heals differently so, it could take u longer.

I watched a video (on YouTube I think) that showed some food in a funnel. They poured a few tablespoons of liquid and the food started to go through the funnel, a bit more Water and the food moved faster a bit more and all of the food left the funnel. That video has stuck with me and really makes me think before drinking at the same time as eating. The sleeve makes us feel full for longer but if you drink and eat you will loose that effect. So it's not about that we are not able to drink and eat at the same time but that we really should not if we want our tool to work.

Yogurt is also a slider food for me. I really do not get full from it. So I use it as a snack, measure it and record it on MFP

Just some thoughts to ponder

I didn't know that that was the reason for not eating and drinking together. However, I only take a couple small sips just to get my throat wet. I don't think that it has altered anything when it comes to me getting full. Thanks for the advice though because I really didn't know that!

Pretty gal did u get sick after the fries? That seems bad for ur new tummy

No....Thank God!! It was like my 5th day after surgery. That was really the only time I messed up. I didn't wanna harm myself for a few minutes of satisfaction.

Hello! I was scheduled for July 8th but my surgery ended up being moved up to June 24th! I only had to do a liquid diet the day before my procedure and take a laxative.

Good luck with your operation!!

Well, my 1st week post op i had a 2 fries and felt guilty. I chewed some pizza just for the taste but didn't swallow it. The point is, we all are going to make mistakes because of the temptation when we see food. Just stay strong and things will be ok. I'm at 20 days Post Op and I'm on soft foods for another week then regular foods, here i come! Lol. Once u get to the pureed stage and can eat grits and oatmeal, you'll feel much better.

Stay on track from now on and u won't even think about eating other food. You'll be at week 4 and eating regular foods before u know it!

Good Luck????????

I feel like I can eat more than I should be able to. People have said that they can eat four spoonfuls of yogurt and be full but, I can eat the whole thing and half of another one or 2 of them! Also, I can drink a little while I eat instead of having to wait for 30 minutes. Does anyone else feel like this?