tskelli

The plan from my surgeon was 1 week of clear liquids, 2 weeks of full liquids, 3 weeks of mushies, then on to regular food. Mine is a little extreme compared to most I've read about here. I started on full liquids 2 days early and started on mushies 3 days early. Still on mushies and won't have a fill until April 16th. My surgeon's rule for fills is 2/2/2. 2 days of clear, 2 days of full, 2 days of mushies after every fill.

I walked on the track again today. My oldest daughter is home for spring break and she went with me! We made it around the track twice in a little less than 30 minutes.

B - Atkins chocolate Royale shake L - Soup at Hand Blended Vegetable Medley S - banana D - Salmon Stew (1/2 cup stew, 1/4 cup salmon?) S - Can of no sugar added Mandarin Oranges Where's everybody else's food for this week? I really like reading what you guys eat. And I get a lot of good ideas from all of you!

I've been feeling the same way the last couple of days. Maybe our stomachs shrink as we lose the initial weight so the band is not as restrictive?

I think it may just be the individual surgeon's requirements or preferences. In my pre-op class, everyone had the exact same diet. We were all given the same book with lists of things we could/couldn't eat pre-op.

I ate out at Ruby Tuesday's and had broccoli and cheese soup, and I ordered the smashed cauliflower. I only ate a couple of bites of the cauliflower because I didn't really care for the taste. I ate the soup, but left the big pieces of broccoli. I tasted my daughter's mashed potatoes and they were pretty good. I try to be careful. I heard there's a lot of hidden fat, sugar, and calories in restaurant food.

My surgeon required a protein shake for breakfast and lunch, and then a reasonable dinner. They gave me a list of suggested dinners that consisted of some sort of lean protein, veggies, and a small portion of starchy food. The protein shakes they recommended were super high in protein, low-carb, and low fat. I used the powder form. They suggested 16 oz per meal, which was actually 2 scoops of powder. They also suggested 64 oz of fluid per day. Hope this helps! Much success on your journey!

I finally made up my mind today to go walking. I have ridden my stationary exercise bike a couple of times since surgery and walked around the backyard with the dog, but that's about it. There is a park near me with a walking track, so I hauled the kids and the dog over there with me. I made it around the track twice. It circles around 4 softball fields, but not sure exactly how long it is. It took me around 30 minutes. :blushing:

I haven't tried a ready-made shake that I really, really liked yet, but I make my own that are pretty tasty. I take one scoop of 100% Whey Chocolate Protein powder (Wal Mart), and blend in the blender with a handful or two of ice and a splash of fat free milk. I add sugar free chocolate syrup and spoonful of reduced fat peanut butter. Tastes like a treat to me!

B - Atkins chocolate Royale shake L - 1/4 cup or so of tuna salad from cafe at work (had to pick out the celery and onions) D - about 1/4 cup of boneless, skinless chicken (chopped up and chewed well) & stir fry veggies cooked soft S - 1/4 cup cream of potato Soup w/ pinch of ff cheddar cheese & tsp of light sour cream S - sf popsicle I was hungry today!

I didn't get anything like this when I had my sleep study. They sent the results to my cardiologist, and when I went in for a follow-up, he gave me the results. I had severe sleep apnea and was put on a CPAP machine. Maybe your doctor can interpret these for you?

I had surgery on a Tuesday and was out at Sam's Club and the grocery store on Friday. I took a full 2 weeks off work. I had medical leave approved for that long, so I took advantage of it. I'm sure I could have gone back a lot sooner. Much success on your journey!

Yesterday: B - 1 pkg instant grits w/ 1 tsp light spread L - 1 scoop 100% whey chocolate Protein powder, blended in blender with ice, fat free milk, sugar free Chocolate syrup, and 1 spoonful of reduced fat Peanut Butter S - 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce D - 1/4 cup tuna salad (tuna mixed w/boiled egg and light mayo) Today: B - 1 pkg instant grits w/ 1 tsp light spread L - Slim Fast High Protein shake S - Snack Cup of unsweetened applesauce D - 1/2 cup condensed cream of potato soup w/ pinch of fat free cheddar cheese and tsp of light sour cream

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Welcome! Maybe their discouragement is coming from lack of knowledge or assumptions? I had my 18 year old daughter come to the initial seminar with me. My husband went to the surgeon's office on my first visit and got an opportunity to ask questions. I always bring home all the literature, diet information, etc. I think understanding the process and having their fears addressed makes a big difference in immediate family. It did for mine. Much success on your journey!

Just want to reiterate what everyone is else is saying. It DOES get better! I was banded 2 weeks and 4 days ago. The pain is nothing but a memory now. Hang in there!!

I guess not. I just weighed and I'm down 3 more lbs. I just felt like I was stuck. I'm supposed to start mushies Tuesday. I think I'll add one or two this weekend and see how I handle it. Thanks again! Kelli

Thanks for the responses. I think my body (metabolism?) is slowing down because of not eating. I'm on full liquids still and I'm moving into week 3. I lost weight really fast the first week, then lost a little slower the 2nd week, and now I seem to be stalling out. I think if I added a little more solid food, my weight loss would pick up. Does that make sense? :confused2:

I have a confession! I was too ashamed to ask for an extender on my last trip so I tucked the end of the seat belt under my shirt and into the top of my pants so they would think it was fastened. That was a real low point for me. I'll be sooooo happy to ride on an airplane w/ no extender and not have someone look at me in dismay when they know I'm coming to sit beside them!

Guess I'll join in the fun... B - 1/4 cup grits with 1 tsp light spread L - Atkins chocolate royale shake S - 1 Soup at Hand (Cream of Broccoli) D - 1/2 cup Nacho cheese condensed soup w/fat free milk

I've been reading posts, and it seems some February bandsters are already on mushy food. I was on clear liquids for a week, full liquids for 2 weeks (still am), and then am supposed to be on 3 weeks of mushies! Does that seem a bit extreme? I'm curious what everyone else's post-op diets consist of, if anyone cares to share.

I cheated, too. I regretted it and I was afraid I'd have to have the surgery rescheduled if my liver was enlarged. It all worked out, though. I guess the days I did stick to it paid off. The good news is, for me the cravings for all that stuff are gone. I'm sticking to the post-op diet so far and it's really not bad. I am tired of soup, but I get to eat mushies next week. Don't beat yourself up! Haven't we all done that long enough?

Hey Kim!! I'm Kelli, also a grateful recovering addict. Nice to meet you! Looks like we got banded around the same time. How are you doing? Did you tell people in the fellowship you were having the surgery? (If you don't mind sharing?)

Anyone else here a member of NA? Would love to chat with ya!

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