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PINK!!! I so want to wear those clothes!!!
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244....missed by a couple of pounds
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247.4
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Happy Dt. Patrick's Day all . We aren't supposed to have green beer (stupid bubbles), corned beef (too fatty) or cabbage (none of us need extra gas!!) so here to sipping as much green Water as possible all day!!!
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251 today
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Hi everyone! Thank you for the well wishes. Feeling much better and ready to go back to work in the morning. Wishing everyone a great week!

I talked to my doc about starting early because I was feeling great and ready for purée, but my doc said it isn't about how great you feel it's about letting your stomach heal. I would suggest talking to your doc before moving to the next stage early. I was on liquids for 4 weeks and it's hard but it makes the purée stage that much better!!! Good luck
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Positive - I totally understand. I was on a liquid diet for 4 weeks after surgery so I JUST started my purée stage 2 days ago. My last week of pure liquid I gagged very time I drank Protein. I was doing a cold chocolate shake. I moved to do a hot Protein which really helped. Now I am doing lemon tea and out a splash of mango juice in it (not sure if I'm supposed to but it helps me get my protein down) and use ice to make it as cold as possible. I'm actually enjoying this kind of protein! My doc expects that I drink 3 Proteins a day for the rest of my life so I will definitely have to change up my protein quite frequently I'm sure. My doc said it is super normal to start HATING protein since that's all we've been drinking. What stage of food are you on?
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My doc has me on liquid only for 4 weeks, then
I move to 2 weeks of purée food, 2 weeks of soft food and then FINALLY onto a regular diet. So I'm 10 days post op and trying to start prepping for the next phase (a little early lol) but I just can't seem to figure out how this phase works.
I'm really nervous about this stage. I just can't imagine taking normal food and blending it up to eat. So I'm trying to think of things that already are considered purée like applesauce. But I can't live on applesauce for 2 weeks.....
I see that some are posting that they ate eggs.< /p>
So do I have to blend up the egg before I eat it?
Does anyone have any advice or suggestions? I'm just really nervous about this stage because I feel like I have no idea what to eat!!! Help!
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That is awesome!!!!!
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Oh and drink and track your Water. If I focus more on tracking my Water, Proteins, Vitamins, etc it helps to distract as well. I was drinking 100oz of water per day and it really helped!
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I've stalled!!! week 2 is 254 also
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Week 1 check in, 254
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I had surgery on the 9th and I'm on clear liquid for a month as well. I begged my doctor on Friday to let me start puree and his response was "hell no" haha. He said that the staples are not strong enough to handle more than liquid right now. I told him that I can't even stand the thought of Protein anymore and he said that is very normal but to keep plugging away. Less than 1.5 weeks away and I finally get to move to the purée stage. I'm having a hard time getting my Water and Protein down but I know it's for the best. Hang in there!!!! We can do this!
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I had surgery on the 9th and I'm on clear liquid for a month as well. I begged my doctor on Friday to let me start puree and his response was "hell no" haha. He said that the staples are not strong enough to handle more than liquid right now. I told him that I can't even stand the thought of Protein anymore and he said that is very normal but to keep plugging away. Less than 1.5 weeks away and I finally get to move to the purée stage. I'm having a hard time getting my Water and Protein down but I know it's for the best. Hang in there!!!! We can do this!
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Amen!! I believe in the lord!! I know one day I'll be better, I don't lose hope!! Thank you!! ️
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Buying cute workout outfits and working out, more specifically, lifting weights. Literally...it is my OBSESSION! I have to force myself to take a rest day, and even at that I will run or do crossfit. I am obsessed with building lean muscle mass, finding new ways to lift to shock my muscles, and eating foods that will maximize my workout potential and muscle building. I read every article, research anything and all that has to do working out and eating right. I LOVE IT!!!!

Looked in the mirror this morning and saw my collar bones. Closing in on 100# lost. Yeah, I rock.

Thanks for the suggestions! It does help to hear what others are eating. I have 2 wk post op appointment on Friday so Im thinking they will probably give me more direction. Thanks again. If you have more ideas feel free to keep them coming!
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CW: 260 GW: 240
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