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Me too! Oct 7th

Good for you! I've noticed on here that it seems like everyone's process before and after surgery are quite different. Like me, my first week was strictly sugar free Clear Liquids and now this week until week 5 I go to pureed and soft Proteins like shakes and mashed up egg whites and stuff. Guess all the end results are the same right? Keep doing what you're doing and hope to keep in touch throughout this journey!

Just fit into shorts that haven't fit for years!

Just fit into shorts that haven't fit for years!

Just fit into shorts that haven't fit for years!

Good for you! I've noticed on here that it seems like everyone's process before and after surgery are quite different. Like me, my first week was strictly sugar free Clear Liquids and now this week until week 5 I go to pureed and soft Proteins like shakes and mashed up egg whites and stuff. Guess all the end results are the same right? Keep doing what you're doing and hope to keep in touch throughout this journey!

Picked out and fit into a size 10 Jean from Costco! They don't have change rooms so you never know! I am super happy with the jeans, they are size 10 DKNY and were only 20$!

I haven't weighed in since the saturday before surgery. I'm doing a lot better today than 2 days ago. I try to sip constantly and really schedule eating, which has been a battle because I go to school fulltime and keeping a Protein Shake cold is hard. I'm still on shakes and haven't transitioned to any other foods but I do have broth and Jello if I need a flavor switch. I walk constantly but plan on going to the gym tonight to get on a treadmill. Today I'm going to try to get some protein20 which will help me get to my Protein goal a lot easier and worry free. Sent from my SM-N915P using Tapatalk

I've been doing ok. Having a hard time getting my fluids in. Even a sip hurts. And lacking energy. I'm hoping after my appt today I will be able to start introducing pureed foods. But on the plus side I'm down 15 pounds since the surgery. How about you?

Me too! Oct 7th

I got my surgery on Oct 7th

Lol....I am Neflixing Grey's Anatomy. On season 3!!! I am off work til the 27th at least. Longer if I need it. I need to walk more. But simply want to sleep or curl up in my living room nest!!! I am soooo tired!!

You've got this!

@@60&goin4it - Yes! Also, I found @@edie091371 and I think I found you, but let me know if my request did not come through!

@@edie091371 I just sent you a friend request on Facebook so we can stay in touch. I hope I got the right person.
@@irishaggie Are you on Facebook?

I have post op on Thursday. Just barely getting my energy back, but my last night I started getting a burning feeling in my stomach near the left side just when it was starting to not feel so sore. All I can say us I'm so tired of liquids. Lol... hoping to get to advance to soft/pureed foods after Thursday. And I agree on the gas, but I have yet to have a bm which kind of concerns me.

When you've gotten to the stage where you can eat meat and you LOVE pizza like I do, give my recipe a try! The crust is made with ground chicken breast. I've included pictures for those who are "visual" like I am. Last time I made the crusts, I bought the 3 lb. package of ground chicken breast and it made 19 individual crusts. I put them in the green container and keep it in my freezer. When reheating, I use a pizza stone. I'll take a crust out of the freezer, put the stone in the oven and set it at 450°. Once heated I put the crust on the hot stone for about 30 seconds on each side. Then pull the stone out of oven, top the pizza and return to oven for 6 minutes. The pizza stone creates a crispier crust, especially the edges - YUM! Let me know if you have any questions or how you like it.
PIZZA CRUST – (Chicken)

Ingredients
One pound ground (raw) chicken breast ¼ cup grated Parmesan ¼ cup Reduced fat 4 cheese Italian shredded cheese – ¼ cup shredded cheese is 1 oz. by weight ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black or cayenne pepper (I used cayenne) Tools
Mixing bowl (stand mixer - easiest combing method) Baking sheet, pizza pan or pizza stone (crispiest crust) Parchment paper Wax paper Rolling pin Pam or any vegetable non-stick cooking spray Instructions
Preheat oven to 450°F. In a medium bowl combine all of the above ingredients. Place a wet paper towel on a flat surface then place your parchment paper on it. Spray it with Pam and then put your chicken mixture on top. Mixture makes 6 – 3 oz. portions, so 6 individual crusts. Lightly spray a sheet of wax paper with non-stick cooking spray (makes for easy removal). Place wax paper, sprayed side down and evenly press using a rolling pin to get it as thin as you’d like. Remove the wax paper and place parchment paper on pan bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes (depending on thickness). Put the crust between two paper towels and pat to absorb any grease. It is chicken after all. Then place it on a new sheet of parchment before topping it. Top baked crust with sauce, cheese and you favorite healthy toppings. Place back in oven on baking sheet or preheated pizza stone and cook until melted and bubbly 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from oven and enjoy! If you bake it on a pizza stone it will get crispier.
Crust Only:
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving:
Servings 6.0
Calories 114
Total Fat 3g
Carbohydrate 1g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Protein 19g
As Prepared : 1 Tbs Prego pizza sauce
2 Tbs Sargento reduced fat 4 cheese Italian shreds
1 tsp sautéed Vidalia onion
1 tsp sautéed red bell pepper
½ oz. cooked 90/10 lean ground beef
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1.0
Calories 238
Total Fat 10g
Carbohydrate 5g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 2g
Protein 31g

What they mean is it's difficult to take in a lot of liquid at once without feeling overly full or nauseous.
Before surgery I could finish a 16 oz bottle of Water in five minutes if I was really thirsty. I'm three weeks post-op and it takes me at least 45 minutes to finish 8 oz of Water. I have to take tiny sips and space them out. Getting in the 48-64 oz of liquid my surgeon recommends means I have to "sip, sip, sip" all day long.
Good luck with your surgery!

@@395Ron I am praying big for strength, healing and a huge turn around in your situation. I am so sorry you are going through this. Sherry thank you so much for letting us know. Ron is a huge contributor on this forum. We wish you all the best during this time.

@@395Ron Prayers and good thoughts for a speedy recovery. Get well my friend!

So sorry, @edie09371… are you home now? I've gotten lost in the posts, so I am sorry if I missed that part…

20 lbs down one weekout!!!

@jananae84 Good for you how exciting How are you feeling Is it getting easier to get the food in?

@@395Ron praying for you and keeping your family in my thoughts as well .

I just had my surgery on 10/5!