AllofMe

Sleeved 9/22. Started puréed yesterday which really has just been retried Beans with some melted cheddar and salsa or sour cream. Just using the canned kind, and man I think they will last a week! The hard work starts now, with stopping the liquids before and after, and eating slowly. Not much gets eaten, really, and there are mind games going on. I can't say I feel "full" but I do feel uncomfortable, so I am learning to communicate with my stomach! Protein from shakes and getting Water in are still big parts of my day. I think I am down at least 15. That is the fun part.

Hi everyone,
I had my two week post op appt today. Everything went well. The surgeon was very satisfied with my progress. I am down 13 pounds since surgery and 22 pounds total. I can tell the difference in my clothes. I know I'm not getting all of my Protein in and may be short on my fluids. The doctor suggested that I focus on fluids because I do not need to get dehydrated.
My next goal is to start walking. I've never been one to exercise. I also want a jump rope.
Today, I can officially start phase 3 of my diet. It consists of soft foods. I have to follow this for two weeks and then I can start experimenting with regular foods. My intake increases from 1/4 cup 3 times a day to 1/2 cup 3 times a day. I still have trouble with 1/4 cup. 3-4 bites and I feel like I have a lump in my throat.
Hope everyone else is doing well. I'm trying to stay patient.
Take Care!
Angela

Hi all. 3wks out. Sleeved September 16. Stalled on weight loss so stalling on reweighing my until next week. :/
My favorite puréed food is puréed roast chicken over mashed potatoes. Good luck to all. Share those puréed recipes. ???? AllofMe

food addicts unite...i have just begun the 6 month process and i am already freaking out about the food...i eat something now and think "i can't have this after surgery"...i shared this with my husband who said "well stop eating it now then"...lol, he is so funny if i could do that, duh! i have begun cutting out things and will continue to do so that way maybe it won't be as hard when i HAVE to do it...but it sounds like i may not have a choice in the matter!

Sleeved 9/22. Two weeks liquid and now progressing to soft foods, one new one per day. Never thought fat free cottage cheese could taste this good! Down 15 pounds (not counting the eight I gained in one day in hospital - took three days to lose them and get back to pre- surgery weight!). Wish I had been warned about that Water weight. It was IVs all the time for the two days I was in hospital. First medical check-up Wednesday. Surprisingly uncomplicated and now going long stretches even forgetting I had surgery just 15 days ago.

I have the same problem at my house. It kills me when my husband goes out and comes back with candy bars. Then he eats them in front of me. He tries to hide it but this fat lady here can smell chocolate and Peanut Butter a mile away.
It's hard to change your lifestyle when everyone else around you isn't. I'm two weeks post sleeve and on puréed foods. Meals are far more satisfying. Stay in there! I know what you're going through.

We're like a bunch of bacon and donut eating junkies. We'll be just fine.

My weakness is cake!!

Thank you all for the helpful comments. I am also new to this group. I had my Gastric Sleeve surgery 9/25/14. I never realized how much I loved food. I have also been emotional since surgery with my husband mostly. He's so good to me and we had a long loving talk last night that this was the best thing for my health and this too will pass and soon I will be feeling so much better. He's my best friend and all the encouraging words and love help drastically. Thank you all for your wonderful encouraging words. ❤️ I'm so thankful to have found this group.

Thank you every one!! I really felt alone on this one . I really appreciate the support and your story's! ☺️ I got past it by watching a movie and going to sleep early! Lol (like 7:30) ???? I talked to my husband as well to let him know how hard it is for me and he said he won't bring it in the house anymore ,we'll see how long that last lol again thank you for taking the time to reply to my post it really made me feel much better!

Aww. I had a melt down too. So I had my husband take me out for all you can eat Soup and bread sticks at Olive Garden. Granted I ate the broth and he had the bread sticks and the chicly parts of the soup. It was fun and kinda romantic. Good luck. And be kind to yourself. Solids are just a few weeks away. AllofMe.

Aww. I had a melt down too. So I had my husband take me out for all you can eat Soup and bread sticks at Olive Garden. Granted I ate the broth and he had the bread sticks and the chicly parts of the soup. It was fun and kinda romantic. Good luck. And be kind to yourself. Solids are just a few weeks away. AllofMe.