sissy63

I'm 40+ pounds down in 4 mos. time!!!
My clothes fit
My knee pain gone
My foot pain gone
My cholesterol is low end of normal
My blood pressure is normal
My meds have been adjusted so I am not spending a fortune on medications!!
Can't wait until this rainy weather passes so I can get out and really get moving!!
BEST DECISION I EVER MADE
I can pretty much eat anything I want except soft bread, I can eat toast or crackers but not soft bread.
With my meals I focus on getting my Protein in first, then my veggies. The #1 thing I have found is CHEW, CHEW, CHEW your food!
The moment I feel a 'full pang' - I stop eating. I wait 30 min and then drink some Water...
I eat out, and I take ALOT of it home...but I can fit in the booth now comfortably!!! LOL

I'm 40+ pounds down in 4 mos. time!!!
My clothes fit
My knee pain gone
My foot pain gone
My cholesterol is low end of normal
My blood pressure is normal
My meds have been adjusted so I am not spending a fortune on medications!!
Can't wait until this rainy weather passes so I can get out and really get moving!!
BEST DECISION I EVER MADE
I can pretty much eat anything I want except soft bread, I can eat toast or crackers but not soft bread.
With my meals I focus on getting my Protein in first, then my veggies. The #1 thing I have found is CHEW, CHEW, CHEW your food!
The moment I feel a 'full pang' - I stop eating. I wait 30 min and then drink some Water...
I eat out, and I take ALOT of it home...but I can fit in the booth now comfortably!!! LOL

I'm 40+ pounds down in 4 mos. time!!!
My clothes fit
My knee pain gone
My foot pain gone
My cholesterol is low end of normal
My blood pressure is normal
My meds have been adjusted so I am not spending a fortune on medications!!
Can't wait until this rainy weather passes so I can get out and really get moving!!
BEST DECISION I EVER MADE
I can pretty much eat anything I want except soft bread, I can eat toast or crackers but not soft bread.
With my meals I focus on getting my Protein in first, then my veggies. The #1 thing I have found is CHEW, CHEW, CHEW your food!
The moment I feel a 'full pang' - I stop eating. I wait 30 min and then drink some Water...
I eat out, and I take ALOT of it home...but I can fit in the booth now comfortably!!! LOL

I'm 40+ pounds down in 4 mos. time!!!
My clothes fit
My knee pain gone
My foot pain gone
My cholesterol is low end of normal
My blood pressure is normal
My meds have been adjusted so I am not spending a fortune on medications!!
Can't wait until this rainy weather passes so I can get out and really get moving!!
BEST DECISION I EVER MADE
I can pretty much eat anything I want except soft bread, I can eat toast or crackers but not soft bread.
With my meals I focus on getting my Protein in first, then my veggies. The #1 thing I have found is CHEW, CHEW, CHEW your food!
The moment I feel a 'full pang' - I stop eating. I wait 30 min and then drink some Water...
I eat out, and I take ALOT of it home...but I can fit in the booth now comfortably!!! LOL

I'm 40+ pounds down in 4 mos. time!!!
My clothes fit
My knee pain gone
My foot pain gone
My cholesterol is low end of normal
My blood pressure is normal
My meds have been adjusted so I am not spending a fortune on medications!!
Can't wait until this rainy weather passes so I can get out and really get moving!!
BEST DECISION I EVER MADE
I can pretty much eat anything I want except soft bread, I can eat toast or crackers but not soft bread.
With my meals I focus on getting my Protein in first, then my veggies. The #1 thing I have found is CHEW, CHEW, CHEW your food!
The moment I feel a 'full pang' - I stop eating. I wait 30 min and then drink some Water...
I eat out, and I take ALOT of it home...but I can fit in the booth now comfortably!!! LOL

I'm 40+ pounds down in 4 mos. time!!!
My clothes fit
My knee pain gone
My foot pain gone
My cholesterol is low end of normal
My blood pressure is normal
My meds have been adjusted so I am not spending a fortune on medications!!
Can't wait until this rainy weather passes so I can get out and really get moving!!
BEST DECISION I EVER MADE
I can pretty much eat anything I want except soft bread, I can eat toast or crackers but not soft bread.
With my meals I focus on getting my Protein in first, then my veggies. The #1 thing I have found is CHEW, CHEW, CHEW your food!
The moment I feel a 'full pang' - I stop eating. I wait 30 min and then drink some Water...
I eat out, and I take ALOT of it home...but I can fit in the booth now comfortably!!! LOL

I love Panera's pick two option! I will get a salad and black bean Soup and the leftovers will usually feed me for two more meals.

I am just shy of 60 days post op. and down 30 #!!! Last week was my first experience of eating out. We did 2 days-
first day was a cheese quesadilla/beans (PROTIEN)....I couldn't eat no more that 1/4 of it.
Second time we went to Olive Garden for the soup/salad...we got appetizers the mushrooms/cheese bites (Mistake #1)
by the time the Soup arrived, I could not eat it. NO I did not eat any bread....I ate 1 serving of salad with my 2 mushrooms/1 cheese bite.
YES ....TAKE HOME BOXES ARE A MUST!!!
Still learning...when ordering I always look for what would have the most Protein....

Use common sense. Protein first then veg. Depending on the situation I either do not order a beverage or just ask for Water and set it aside.
Eating out has not been an issue for me.

I am 4 months post op and in the earlier months I was so nervous about eating out. I was trying so hard to do everything correct. But as time went on I found that pretty much anywhere we go I always find something to order. We either share or I bring stuff home for another meal.
We went out for my friends birthday the other day and when I got home I realized what a good time I had. I focused more on the company than the food, it was actually pretty cool. I never feel weird cause of how I have to eat and it doesn't bother me with what other people are eating.
This is just my new normal and I am loving it!!

I'm only a month out, so my experience is limited, but I've been out with friends a half dozen times so far. I have either just gotten a beverage and skipped eating (tea or coffee) or I've ordered something like a chicken breast sandwich and just ate the chicken. Eventually I'll eat more variety when out, but it's been nice to focus on the companionship and not the food.

@@sissy63 That's awesome! Congrats!

Eli..I too am a few week's out from surgery and feel a tad nervous. From what I can gather, as long as we precisely follow the doctors orders, we should be in good shape. Good luck to you!!

Congrats. I'm nervous, heading into the surgery in two weeks, and reading threads like this one lifts my spirit. Keep it up.

I know how you feel!! I am 21 days post op today and I am almost 50 lbs down since I started this process (including pre-op diet). I had mashed potatoes and chicken (that I chewed until I couldn't chew anymore!!)for dinner today and I felt like finally I am having real food, but without a need to eat huge quantities of it. I am trying on the clothes that I couldn't fit into before and they are fitting! Definitely the best decision I made!

Surgery was Dec. 16, 2014. I am 20 pounds down:) I have been given the 'green light' to eat soft foods. MAN! I never knew a scrambled egg could taste so good ! ! I still drink my Protein shake for lunch. And I try my best to make sure my Protein is the first thing I eat.
BUT WOW! 5 days post surgery....I never knew a pickle could look so delicious! But I refrained, and maintained.
What I find most perplexing is getting the amount of Water in and protein. I can only hold about 3 oz. and I'm NOT trying to stretch it out !!
But I keep on keeping on. My b/p has been within normal limits since I had the surgery WITHOUT MEDICATION:) as well as my cholesterol. My knee pain is gone too!! And I sleep better:) Each day brings something new to learn....like I cannot chug Water ....I must take small sips....and I must walk. I don't have one regret..........

Surgery was Dec. 16, 2014. I am 20 pounds down:) I have been given the 'green light' to eat soft foods. MAN! I never knew a scrambled egg could taste so good ! ! I still drink my Protein shake for lunch. And I try my best to make sure my Protein is the first thing I eat.
BUT WOW! 5 days post surgery....I never knew a pickle could look so delicious! But I refrained, and maintained.
What I find most perplexing is getting the amount of Water in and protein. I can only hold about 3 oz. and I'm NOT trying to stretch it out !!
But I keep on keeping on. My b/p has been within normal limits since I had the surgery WITHOUT MEDICATION:) as well as my cholesterol. My knee pain is gone too!! And I sleep better:) Each day brings something new to learn....like I cannot chug Water ....I must take small sips....and I must walk. I don't have one regret..........

Surgery was Dec. 16, 2014. I am 20 pounds down:) I have been given the 'green light' to eat soft foods. MAN! I never knew a scrambled egg could taste so good ! ! I still drink my Protein shake for lunch. And I try my best to make sure my Protein is the first thing I eat.
BUT WOW! 5 days post surgery....I never knew a pickle could look so delicious! But I refrained, and maintained.
What I find most perplexing is getting the amount of Water in and protein. I can only hold about 3 oz. and I'm NOT trying to stretch it out !!
But I keep on keeping on. My b/p has been within normal limits since I had the surgery WITHOUT MEDICATION:) as well as my cholesterol. My knee pain is gone too!! And I sleep better:) Each day brings something new to learn....like I cannot chug Water ....I must take small sips....and I must walk. I don't have one regret..........

Surgery was Dec. 16, 2014. I am 20 pounds down:) I have been given the 'green light' to eat soft foods. MAN! I never knew a scrambled egg could taste so good ! ! I still drink my Protein shake for lunch. And I try my best to make sure my Protein is the first thing I eat.
BUT WOW! 5 days post surgery....I never knew a pickle could look so delicious! But I refrained, and maintained.
What I find most perplexing is getting the amount of Water in and protein. I can only hold about 3 oz. and I'm NOT trying to stretch it out !!
But I keep on keeping on. My b/p has been within normal limits since I had the surgery WITHOUT MEDICATION:) as well as my cholesterol. My knee pain is gone too!! And I sleep better:) Each day brings something new to learn....like I cannot chug Water ....I must take small sips....and I must walk. I don't have one regret..........

GreenEyes604 can I get an invite to the Facebook group? Dkp0111@gmail.com

Is there a private Facebook page for December sleevers?

Surgery went well, I had a hernia that had to be repaired and I guess my stomach wasn't contracting when I ate like it should have, on the road to recovery now. How is everyone else out there?

OMG.....I have typed a reply twice now and for whatever reason, probable more me than my computer I lost them both times.
I would definitely call your doc.
I am 5weeks post op and was doing fine in the #2 area until this weekend.
I had a horrible day on Monday, but after some stool softners, some magnesium citrate and an enema (God I love my hubby, poor thing. he used to be an RN so it is so helpful to have him around, none of this stuff bothers him) things started to move a little. This morning I finally feel back to normal.
I called my doc 's office on Monday though because I wanted to know what to do to prevent this from happening again. She told me to get Miralax and mix it into my evening tea and it should help keep me regular. I used it last night and the good thing is it is completely tasteless. Whew!! So hopefully it will work for me.
I really hope you get this figured out, it is not pleasant in the least bit. Good Luck!!!

Relax, it's certainly not "TMI". Most of us have been there and others that are lurking are surely dealing with some sort of Constipation. If it's not blocked yet, try the stool softeners. If it's past that, your might try Magnesium Citrate.
You can get it a Walgreens or any drugstore in a small bottle like a flavored drink. Refrigerate it and try to drink it all down at once. (it' has a little bitter taste, kinda like unsweetened kool-aide) Then drink as much Water as you can afterwards. It will usually start working in a couple hours. It is very gentle and cleans you out completely.
More importantly, it works. Quickly.
I usually keep a couple of bottles in the Fridge in case things get past the point of no return........I consider it more valuable than gold.

if you are taking pain meds STOP EATING NOW! Go back to Clear liquids and take a laxative. You may need a couple of Fleet enemas. If no results call your MD ...ASAP
Codeine no matter what quantity has a huge propensity to constipate. You can quickly progress to a blockage and you DO NOT WANT THAT!
Hope this helps.
PS: I'm also a nurse. And I have been on that other side. Just remember the most important...DO NOT STRAIN