OKCPirate

Thanks Recycled. I got my scale and crock pot in today from Amazon. Did nearly 2.75 ozes of slow cooked beef (cooked with some great veggies, garlic and chilies for flavor). Thank goodness the surgery did not cause indigestion in me. I am way too much of a foodie to retire to the land of the bland. [Note: I did some spice tests with Soups before jumping into this on my first day of solids, so it wasn't a shock to the system] I love it when a plan comes together.

In time you'll recognize some of the signs of getting full.....like sneezing or runny nose or hiccups.
But the best method is to practice with specific measured weights or volumes and stick to that. At your phase, I was doing about 3 ounces of food by weight or 1/2 cup if measured by volume. And try to be constantly drinking all day long to get in enough fluids.

First day eating (off two week liquid phase). I was spoiled with the Soups which just pass straight through. I managed to eat half a scrambled egg (bless the man who suggested keeping it warm with a Mr. coffee cup warmer) and 1.5 ozs of tuna. I may be too conservative, but as soon as I thought I was full, I quit and turned the timer on for 25 minutes before Water again. I broke my Isopure into smaller servings to give me 40g of protien as well as what I can manage to eat. It's not a hunger thing, I just want to make sure I get enough calories to keep my body from going into starvation mode.
The question: did you get more comfortable with eating a whole egg, or do you just start going to 5 meals a day?
Yeah I know "its the first day dude, lighten up" but this kinda freaked me out.
Kirk

Certainly was a huge problem following surgery. Very painful. Stool softener helped. Started taking sugar free Fiber tabs, and that has made life much more regular. Staying hydrated, especially during a dry winter is vital. Warm green tea in the morning was helpful too. That's what has worked in my limited experience.

Certainly was a huge problem following surgery. Very painful. Stool softener helped. Started taking sugar free Fiber tabs, and that has made life much more regular. Staying hydrated, especially during a dry winter is vital. Warm green tea in the morning was helpful too. That's what has worked in my limited experience.

No carbs, no calories and doesn't inflame the liver. Be a responsible adult and enjoy sensibly. Vaping the CO2 oils in small quantities is akin to having a couple of drinks, esp. Cannabis indica.
In my research about drinking post sleeve you run the risk of a new addictions. If you are smoking or drinking to cover up unresolved issues with food, you are just fooling yourself and masking the pain instead of dealing with the issue. You are an adult, so take careful emotional stock, get some professional guidance on the spiritual/mental health issues if needed.
People have been using intoxicants since time immemorial, I'm just in favor of responsible health risk mitigation. I stand by the late Mississippi Judge Soggy Sweat's position on intoxicating spirits:
"My friends,
"I had not intended to discuss this controversial subject at this particular time. However, I want you to know that I do not shun controversy. On the contrary, I will take a stand on any issue at any time, regardless of how fraught with controversy it might be. You have asked me how I feel about whiskey. All right, here is how I feel about whiskey.
"If when you say whiskey you mean the devil's brew, the poison scourge, the bloody monster, that defiles innocence, dethrones reason, destroys the home, creates misery and poverty, yea, literally takes the bread from the mouths of little children; if you mean the evil drink that topples the Christian man and woman from the pinnacle of righteous, gracious living into the bottomless pit of degradation, and despair, and shame and helplessness, and hopelessness, then certainly I am against it.
"But;
"If when you say whiskey you mean the oil of conversation, the philosophic wine, the ale that is consumed when good fellows get together, that puts a song in their hearts and laughter on their lips, and the warm glow of contentment in their eyes; if you mean Christmas cheer; if you mean the stimulating drink that puts the spring in the old gentleman's step on a frosty, crispy morning; if you mean the drink which enables a man to magnify his joy, and his happiness, and to forget, if only for a little while, life's great tragedies, and heartaches, and sorrows; if you mean that drink, the sale of which pours into our treasuries untold millions of dollars, which are used to provide tender care for our little crippled children, our blind, our deaf, our dumb, our pitiful aged and infirm; to build highways and hospitals and schools, then certainly I am for it.
"This is my stand. I will not retreat from it. I will not compromise."

Hope this helps

@OKCPirate good luck today!!!!

Thanks for all the encouragement. Tomorrow's the big day. After losing 16 pounds on the pre-opp diet I was really second guessing this decision. But I know the 16 pounds would be back on before New Year's without this. Many of the challenges I think I will face have been addressed in this topic and it seems manageable.
I'm glad that I'm doing this before major health problems happen and I "have to do it."
Can't wait to start dating again in a few months and do some before and after comparisons of the women who respond on Match.com. From what I understand, as you get closer to a healthier size, your confidence as well as energy improves...and women are highly attracted to confidence (not cockiness). This is one of my top eight reasons for doing this surgery.
The top reason is still health. I see little yellow flags popping up, if I stay at this weight I'll either have heart troubles, knee problems or diabetes. So I am mentally prepared for a crappy few weeks, encouraged by some solid weight loss followed by learning a new normal.
Looking forward to not being the fat sweaty guy.