Agreen0707

I got the same thing.. Was told that it is because is the surgery and cutting muscle... Put a heating pad on it.. 20 mins at a time.. It lasted a couple of weeks .. I am much Better.. Sleeved on 10/6.. No more pain!

Did anyone here ever receive a card to use at restaurants? So they know that you've just had bariatric surgery, and to allow you to order from the children's menu, should you choose.
I haven't had my surgery yet (Friday is the big day), but when I went for my Pre-op appointment, one of the coordinators gave one to me,and told me to make sure I write my name on it. I think it's so cool!! I'm going to try to not eat out, but it's great to have this.

Pasta-less lasagna: cooked chicken breast, ricotta cheese, and spaghetti sauce - puree in the blender to the right consistency. Good warm or cold. I used equal parts chicken and ricotta and used the sauce to get to the right texture. Added extra italian seasoning and garlic and some parm cheese, too.
tuna salad: albacore tuna, relish and lowfat mayo blended to the right texture. I used homemade zucchini relish, which is pretty zippy since it has curry powder in it. 1 can of albacore to 3/4 cup of relish was good for me, with just enough mayo to bind it. Blended it down to the texture of dip.
These are my 2 favorite go-to Protein meals for weeks 3-4. Hummus is good too, especially if you need some Fiber.

Was sleeved on Oct 6th. Down 15lbs. Feels good. Little pain in top incision. Go to nutritionist on Friday and hope to start purée foods. Been struggling like everyone with Protein Shakes. Just got Isopure powder today. Will try out tonight. 50 grams Protein per serving!! Hoping it is better than other premixed ones.
Can't wait to taste some real food. All this liquid is giving me this yucky taste in my mouth... I brush my teeth many times a day to get rid of it!!

Honestly, everything you listed there isn't bad if made relatively lean and of course, if you follow portion sizes. Burgers can be a perfect balanced meal if you make the little 2oz patty, wrap it in lettuce and use a pickle / touch of ketchup / mustard. I just avoid the bun. pizza is actually a super food, you just need to eat very thin crust and make sure to have some meats and cheese on the top for Protein. Likewise, I avoid eating a whole tortilla, but have loaded the right portion of cheese and Beans / salsa on a very small portion of a tortilla and ate it almost like an open faced sandwich. I wasn't depriving myself of anything I wanted, just making sure I only ate what I needed as opposed to what I wanted. My doctor actually has Pasta as a healthy carb in my meal plan, just once more, you need protein with it and of course you need it in a small portion and not very frequently. As far as questionable things I have eaten. I had a tiny small slice of my own birthday cake and honestly, it tasted okay. I didn't get sick from it because I am one of the fortunate people that doesn't get dumping from sugar. I didn't have this surgery to make me stop living my life, I had it to help me start living it the right way. My rule of thumb now... 55 lbs and two and a half months post op - - MOST THINGS in MODERATION. Of course I am not pounding down french fries and greasy Mc.Muffins any more, but by God, I can make a healthy alternative to that taco bell burrito and still enjoy being alive and doing the right thing by my sleeve. Good luck girly.

Just made a simple Protein shake
vanilla Protein powder .. Choc almond milk and PB2
Choc Peanut Butter
Girls best friend

Ricotta mixed with liquid egg white and baked with marinara sauce on too topped with a little fresh parmesan and mozzarella. Delish!!

I was sleeved on the 8th too.. Your on purées already ?! Lucky! Lol I start in 2 days .... Try some crab meat, tuna, or salmon with low fat mayo or Greek yogurt. Delish!!! Don't forget done garlic... I love garlic

Revere, MA ~ Sleeved on 10/14

I am with you on all topic.... Totally drained and know I am not getting enough Protein in!!! shakes are gross!!!! Carnation instant Breakfast is all I can do .... Only can have so much!!!

Sleeved October 6th down 12lbs......Been struggling to get All my Protein in. Doing the carnation instant Breakfast and Got cleared for yogurt and creamed Soups. Hoping on my post surgery appointment on Monday, get cleared to add more varieties of foods.

I had the same question. I am 3 days postop and my stomach makes the craziest sounds besides growling all day long. I am having a hard time taking deep breaths. It hurts a lot. I use my spirometer ever 2-3 hours. And when I cough I feel like my insides are coming out...ouch. I was hoping to return to work next Monday but honestly I don't think I'm going to feel up to it yet.... I am a custodian. Thank God I only gained 3lbs in the hospital and have already lost it.

Good .. I am not the only one... Was worried I would have to deal with this for the rest of my life!!