JenniferP1

Same here -- I've been sticking to Soups, shakes, pureed foods. I can do scrambled eggs & refried Beans if I thin them out with veggie broth first. I tried a veggie stew the other day and was too chunky and made me vomit. So I've been just sticking to softer foods.

I had a holiday potluck to go to 1 month post-op and made a 5 layer bean dip to bring. I thinned out the refried Beans with veggie broth and added shredded cheese, mild salsa, sour cream and home-made guacamole for the layers. I bright tortilla chips for others and nobody seemed to notice that I just scooped a little for myself and ate with a spoon.

Ii am sorta feeling that way -- I feel like when I added a Laughing Cow wedge each day, my progress slowed.

Try TVP (textured vegetable protein) -- it's fake meat and has lots of Protein. Comes in crumbled styles (similar to ground beef) and is great in stews, sauces, etc.

Have Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism is a side effect. Was sleeved 11/5 and down 37 lbs since starting pre-op diet (2 weeks prior to surgery) -- so far so good!

Beautiful Bucks County, PA

Sleeved on 11/5 and going to a potluck next week where I have to bring an appetizer. Any thoughts??? Will be transitioning from puréed phase to soft foods... Thanks!

Have narrowed my options down to the following -- all are BLIS approved, which is important as I'll be self-pay. I'll also be flying in for the surgery. Has anyone used any of these options and can share their experience? Western Rockies Surgical Center http://www.coloradoweightlosssurgery.com/weight-loss-surgery-prices-denver/gastric-sleeve/ Denver, CO $12,500 Blossom Bariatrics http://blossombariatrics.com/out-of-town/ Las Vegas, NV $12,500 Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman http://www.lnrmcsurgicalweightloss.com/ Mooresville, NC $13,000 Thanks for your help!

Go for it! Am a lifelong vegetarian sleeved on 11/5. Have found it easy to get enough protein from shakes, beans, dairy, eggs.

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Did anyone wear an ab binder after surgery?

Nov 5th!

Nov 5th too!

Getting ready for Nov 5th sleeve surgery... Are there any great apps folks are using to help with this process?

Bucks County!

Nov 5th!

Email BLIS - they will send you a list of eligible surgeons in your area.

Ditto - Nov 5th! In NC - where is your surgery?

Nov 5th!

Have narrowed my options down to the following -- all are BLIS approved, which is important as I'll be self-pay. I'll also be flying in for the surgery. Has anyone used any of these options and can share their experience? Western Rockies Surgical Center http://www.coloradow...gastric-sleeve/ Denver, CO $12,500 Blossom Bariatrics http://blossombariat...om/out-of-town/ Las Vegas, NV $12,500 Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman http://www.lnrmcsurg...weightloss.com/ Mooresville, NC $13,000 Thanks for your help!

Has anyone had any luck getting their surgery approved thru BCBS of SC?

How did you convince your partner or loved ones you weren't crazy to want to go to Mexico for surgery?

Would love to see a forum for self / cash payers. Including topics like BLIS insurance.

How do you diagnose a hiatal hernia?

Any vegetarians out there that have already been sleeved? Being able to eat right as a veggie post op is one on my main concerns. Advice???