sorrynomore

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse, NY

Genisoy is a co that makes soy crisps, they come is sea salt and ranch and are kind of like tiny thin rice cakes. I love them and dipped in salsa I they are just like tortilla chips. I'll put a smudge of Peanut Butter and jelly on them when I want something sweet. I highly recommend them.

Wow - so many encouraging responses!!!! Thanks so much i weigh everyday its sooo hard not too even before surgery ive weight myself everyday most my life- didnt help me any lol-
Ill just put it up i need more walking in my foot has been hurt and stopping me some i will have to go to dr (infected corn from stepping in glass)
Iam excited once again i know this is a tool and iam excited to lose ive dieted since i was 8 no lie

I was sleeved on the 19th, the first week was rough but am feeling good and down 20lbs ???? moving on to bits of actual food has made a huge difference in mood lol

I know Decaf coffee is ok but can anyone tell me when they were able to drink coffee with caffeine?

My HW was 247.
My SW was 232
My Preop 2wk weight (day of surgery) 219
My CW is 193.
I'm in a stall at the moment but I'm embracing it! And thinking about starting back on liquids.
I went to the store with my mom last night and tried on size 14 jeans! I couldn't believe it! I've been wearing my size 18 and they are getting a little big on me!
I am so proud of myself on getting healthier and feeling good about myself!
Just wanted to share!
Hope everyone is having a great day!

I was allowed caffeine after one month. I have it everyday with either almond milk and artificial sweetner. A few days a week I do use Creamer.
No problems whatsoever.

I am considering the same. I drank coffee all day at work. I have become so accustomed to having a cup on my desk. If I were going to stop, this would be the time... I am undecided.

I was sleeved on Oct 13.
I'm at work tonight and about to have my second cup of real coffee (as per my doctor's instructions).
I was able to since the 4th week out.

@@smcbee79
Your nerves have been cut along with swelling in your remaining sleeve. I'm sure your full signal is not being felt yet for those reasons. Make sure you're still measuring out portions instead of trying to eat until you're full. It's just a good habit to get into, and you really should only eat until satisfied, not full. It does take a little practice to get used to not stuffing ourselves.
Remember, just because you can, doesn't mean you should

I think my sleeve was crap for like the first 6 weeks. Sure I wasn't hungry but weight wasn't falling off either, then everything changed. It is hard in the beginning and emotions run high. Give it time.

Puree doesn't have to be liquefied....Just soft and the consistency of mashed potatoes
Refried Beans and top with grated cheese and/or sour cream and salsa. Ricotta cheese topped with a little Spagetti sauce. Egg salad. chicken salad. tuna salad. I was allowed soft scrambled eggs. Cottage cheese. ETC..

Are you actually hungry, or do you just want to eat? When you feel hungry try eating a popsicle or Jello. Your mouth might just need to play with something.
I agree with putting away the scale. It's not about the numbers. It's about getting healthy. I don't even own a scale. I just get weighed at the doctors office.

What are you eating/drinking?
What stage are you on? All liquids, purees, soft foods?
Are you on a PPI? What dosage?
I would put the scale away for the first month. You are still swollen inside and may even be retaining fluids from the IV's and pain meds you were on.

I've read all the posts on it........some stall.......some don't.
All I know is that I have followed the plan and done what I was supposed to.....activity has been low and I'm upping that now as back feels better and hernia repair has healed along nicely.
Surgeon saw me Monday and said he's not concerned with first month's scale readings.
He started me on soft foods and challenged me to experiment with various Proteins and to stay well hydrated and have fun with it.
Scale hasn't moved in over a week which has been weird.......but clothes continue to get more baggy and I feel better each day.
I'm sticking to the plan and enjoying the changes and see how easy it is to get overly scale-focused.
All is well. All is on course. Just had to laugh and say that I had the same 3-4 week stall that I'd seen posted so often.
No worries. All is good. Just a funny occurrence along the way towards losing the weight.

When I bend over braless, mine look like two stretched out socks with rocks in the toes. It's not pretty.

I am eating scrambled eggs- not the whole egg, I had some smashed avacado, refried Beans with a bit a melted cheese, chicken moistened with a bit of gravy ( I really don't like gravy but the nut said it would be best to make it less dry) really anything that can mashed or mushed.. In very small amounts with Protein first. I'm not a big meat eater but the chicken I can do.

I was sleeved on the 19th, the first week was rough but am feeling good and down 20lbs ???? moving on to bits of actual food has made a huge difference in mood lol

After explaining my surgery to my 5 year old son he looked at me and said 'So you have a FrankenTummy?' So from that day on my sleeve became FrankenTummy.

Hey there!! Don't get discouraged!! Everyone's body is different. I lost 30 lbs my first month out, then lost anywhere from 9-15 lbs every month after that. I'm a little over 10 months out now. I focus on Protein first and eat less than 20 carbs per day (on most days!). I keep my calories really low (700 a day max) because my NUT and doctor specifically tell me to do so. I drink 80-100 oz of Water a day. I walked 3 times a week up until about 3 months ago when I started lifting weights and doing T25 in addition to running. I don't know if my weight loss has been fast, slow, normal - I've just stuck to it and tried to eat in a way that is sustainable for me and my next 60 years of life! Haha. My best advice to you? Get off these boards, or anything else that makes you compare yourself, or feel like you're losing too "slowly," or whatever. I quit social media and message boards a few months in unless I had a specific question or concern, and I only came back once every few months to update. Your journey is yours and no one else's - focus on it and you will be rewarded!
PS I got unbelievably lucky and didn't lose any hair. I took Biotin every day and used Biotin shampoo! No clue if that is what made the difference, but worth a shot!

I was sleeves on April 14th 2015 and I'm down 110lbs!
SW: 344
CW: 234

I am in the same stage and have been loving a bit of ricotta with a bit of sauce and a bit of shredded low fat mozzarella cheese. Heated up its so good. My doctor basically said at my post op to keep it to mushy foods, Protein first, no bread, no Pasta, no rice, but pretty much try what ever as long as it's mushy.

I hesitate to bring this up, but the owner of Jimmy John's is a notorious big game trophy hunter. I can't bring myself to buy food from him.

I honestly pureed everything I was feeding my family for dinner. Hotdish, pork chops, Soups, etc... but here are some quick fix pureeds.
Ricotta & Mozzarella with sauce (I liked a pesto or sun dried Tomato sauce)
Cottage cheese with dry ranch dressing mixed into it.
Refried Beans with a little cheese and taco sauce
pureed chicken with low fat greek yogurt & hot sauce - heat it up and mix well
tuna with low fat mayo and pickle juice
Here are a few to get you started. But honestly, it may not look the greatest but puree what ever your family is having for dinner. (if you are married) I pureed a normal person sized portion and used the leftovers for extra meals and meals to bring to work.