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One of my favorite things to eat is refried Beans, with some cheese on top. I thinned them with a little Water at first until I felt I could handle the density. Sauteed zucchini and yellow squash, mashed a bit with sour cream mixed in, are so good! Last night my son made 'ravioli' out of strips of zucchini wrapped around a ricotta cheese and egg mixture, topped with some low-sugar marinara sauce and fresh mozzarella. He baked it until the cheese melted and the zucchini was soft. It was fantastic! And if you haven't found theworldaccordingtoeggface.com , you need to go take a look. She has amazing low carb/high Protein recipes on her site, the ricotta bake was the first 'real' food I had post-op and it was unbelievably delicious.
At 6 weeks out, I'm able to eat pretty much whatever I please, but soft foods are still nice as they aren't much of a challenge for my stomach. I still eat Protein first, then veg and then maybe a bit of carbs. Tonight I had grilled chicken, kale and a tablespoon of quinoa.

Ok went to bj's tonight and ordered mashed potatoes. It was so yummy. Well the three bites i took were. Hahahaha. This is so awesome!!!
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I went for my follow up yesterday and all is well. I am down 11 lbs since surgery for a total of 46 lbs since I started the program 4/11 Got the ok to start puréed food this weekend. I'm glad to hear everyone is doing well!
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Man, that would have been devastating. Yes for your benefit, but to have two surgeries! Ugh! Thank goodness it all worked out! Let us know how all that pureed food goes and also if you try any good recipes. Congrats on the weight loss. You will make yourself crazy weighing yourself that much. But I understand the urge. After we've been trying to lose weight for so long and the scale not budging, its insane how fast the weight is coming off! Yay for all of us! Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

I was weighing at first when I wasn't eating and the scale was looking pretty. Now that I'm doing better and trying to get my Protein and fluids in, I'm afraid it won't look as good now, but I'm still trying not to weigh until then for a surprise. I just have to remind myself, no matter the number, it will be a loss and a step forward. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Back to the Dr. For my one week appt. today and I'm down 27.6 lbs. since pre-op diet (3 weeks total). They said that I'm ahead of the curve. I start puréed next Tuesday and looking forward to getting some energy back.
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I went yesterday to see him and forgot to bring it up

Hey yes I am now. I had my 1 week post op. I am down 21 lbs since my pre op. That was on the 18th. I have to take a Prilosec or some OTC to help with the acid. Today was such a better day! Thank you for the advice.
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https://www.pinterest.com/explore/pureed-food-recipes/
Tons of good stuff. I can't wait to get to my pureed stage

Don't feel overwhelmed. There's plenty you can have . I just finished my round of puréed foods. I made fruit smoothies. I had yogurts,creamy Soups scrambled eggs with cheese. Cottage cheese...

starting purees tomorrow feeling a little overwhelmed dont know what to have
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Happy 1 Week Surgiversary 26ers!!
Can you believe its already been a week?
Saw surgeon for post op today. All was well except can you believe my blood pressure was high again? Last friday it was way down. Go figure.
I have been switched from Clear Liquids to strained full liquids. Never thought I'd be so happy to drink a V8!! Had some pain that comes and goes in my left shoulder which I assumed was gas, but dr. wanted to be sure so sent me over to hosp for CT scan. No fun getting another IV for the dye, but now I can rest assured I have no blood clots.
Have lost 8 lbs since surgery weigh in.
Havent had the sleep issues I'm seeing some of you have. I'm sleeping amazingly well. I have not taken any naps during day though and really dont even lay down until bedtime so that probably helps. Dont know if that is a factor for any of you. Glad to hear the sleep aids are allowed. I did however wake up with a runny nose Sunday morning. I was panicking, thinking I was getting sick, which on top of all this fun was worrisome to me. Went to pharmacy and pharmasist gave me an antihistamine that took care of it. Im thinking it was the bouqets of flowers peeps sent me. I put them all outside and now seem to be better.
ChaCha77, I am so glad you have turned the corner!! I was really feeling for you...I can only imagine how much that sucked! I believe it was no joke. You've got this now and we are always here for you!
Good luck this week as everyone goes for their post op!
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Happy 1 Week Surgiversary 26ers!!
Can you believe its already been a week?
Saw surgeon for post op today. All was well except can you believe my blood pressure was high again? Last friday it was way down. Go figure.
I have been switched from Clear Liquids to strained full liquids. Never thought I'd be so happy to drink a V8!! Had some pain that comes and goes in my left shoulder which I assumed was gas, but dr. wanted to be sure so sent me over to hosp for CT scan. No fun getting another IV for the dye, but now I can rest assured I have no blood clots.
Have lost 8 lbs since surgery weigh in.
Havent had the sleep issues I'm seeing some of you have. I'm sleeping amazingly well. I have not taken any naps during day though and really dont even lay down until bedtime so that probably helps. Dont know if that is a factor for any of you. Glad to hear the sleep aids are allowed. I did however wake up with a runny nose Sunday morning. I was panicking, thinking I was getting sick, which on top of all this fun was worrisome to me. Went to pharmacy and pharmasist gave me an antihistamine that took care of it. Im thinking it was the bouqets of flowers peeps sent me. I put them all outside and now seem to be better.
ChaCha77, I am so glad you have turned the corner!! I was really feeling for you...I can only imagine how much that sucked! I believe it was no joke. You've got this now and we are always here for you!
Good luck this week as everyone goes for their post op!
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Happy 1 Week Surgiversary 26ers!!
Can you believe its already been a week?
Saw surgeon for post op today. All was well except can you believe my blood pressure was high again? Last friday it was way down. Go figure.
I have been switched from Clear Liquids to strained full liquids. Never thought I'd be so happy to drink a V8!! Had some pain that comes and goes in my left shoulder which I assumed was gas, but dr. wanted to be sure so sent me over to hosp for CT scan. No fun getting another IV for the dye, but now I can rest assured I have no blood clots.
Have lost 8 lbs since surgery weigh in.
Havent had the sleep issues I'm seeing some of you have. I'm sleeping amazingly well. I have not taken any naps during day though and really dont even lay down until bedtime so that probably helps. Dont know if that is a factor for any of you. Glad to hear the sleep aids are allowed. I did however wake up with a runny nose Sunday morning. I was panicking, thinking I was getting sick, which on top of all this fun was worrisome to me. Went to pharmacy and pharmasist gave me an antihistamine that took care of it. Im thinking it was the bouqets of flowers peeps sent me. I put them all outside and now seem to be better.
ChaCha77, I am so glad you have turned the corner!! I was really feeling for you...I can only imagine how much that sucked! I believe it was no joke. You've got this now and we are always here for you!
Good luck this week as everyone goes for their post op!
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Happy 1 Week Surgiversary 26ers!!
Can you believe its already been a week?
Saw surgeon for post op today. All was well except can you believe my blood pressure was high again? Last friday it was way down. Go figure.
I have been switched from Clear Liquids to strained full liquids. Never thought I'd be so happy to drink a V8!! Had some pain that comes and goes in my left shoulder which I assumed was gas, but dr. wanted to be sure so sent me over to hosp for CT scan. No fun getting another IV for the dye, but now I can rest assured I have no blood clots.
Have lost 8 lbs since surgery weigh in.
Havent had the sleep issues I'm seeing some of you have. I'm sleeping amazingly well. I have not taken any naps during day though and really dont even lay down until bedtime so that probably helps. Dont know if that is a factor for any of you. Glad to hear the sleep aids are allowed. I did however wake up with a runny nose Sunday morning. I was panicking, thinking I was getting sick, which on top of all this fun was worrisome to me. Went to pharmacy and pharmasist gave me an antihistamine that took care of it. Im thinking it was the bouqets of flowers peeps sent me. I put them all outside and now seem to be better.
ChaCha77, I am so glad you have turned the corner!! I was really feeling for you...I can only imagine how much that sucked! I believe it was no joke. You've got this now and we are always here for you!
Good luck this week as everyone goes for their post op!
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So I quit taking pain meds Sat night. I feel fine for the most part other than I feel each sip go down and its a bit unpleasant. I'm sure my sip isnt too big because I am drinking out of the little cups they gave me. Which leads me to my questions: is everyone "free" sipping, or using the cups every 15 min? Anyone off meds n feeling the swallow or do you all feel fine? Oh, I did have a small hiatal hernia repaired with a couple stitches, so maybe that has something to do with it. Surgeon post op tomorrow so wil be discussing with her, but wanted to see how you all were fairing.
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I have not had one yet, my surgery was 7/26 but I was on a liquid diet and just started Soup, cottage cheese, oatmeal, grits stuff like that yesterday... Dr said it was normal.. I have no urge to go though...
VSG 7/26/16, Newby to the Losers Bench

I got some of the Fiber and added it to my drink and I went on Friday and all day yesterday lol. The first one was rough
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I'm having no pain swallowing at all, I'm drinking Water and Protein Shakes. I can even gulp but I try not to. I am however free sipping and I keep water with me at all times. I had a small hiatal hernia as well but my surgeon said it was to small to worry about and didn't do any repairs. I would definitely talk to your team about it. Keep in mind everyone is different. Good luck tomorrow!
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Hi guys! I'm just checking in. I had surgery on 7/7 and am feeling the best I have felt in the last couple of years. The weight is coming off, I'm getting nice bursts of energy and my skin is glowing.
I'm on soft foods and am supposed to try "regular" foods this week. Not sure what I'll end up trying for regular first. I've been eating mostly dairy, cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, but have tried all kinds of fish, chicken breast, veal, cheeseburger and no problems so far. I just feel full right around the 2 oz in supposed to eat on my plan. I was off shakes for a few days while traveling but am now going back on as its really hard to get enough Protein from food alone in such small amounts.
Best wishes to all the other July sleevers!

Hello All. Do you recognize me? I was sleeved on Wednesday (27th). I'm a different person now. :-)
I have to say that things didn't go exactly as I had anticipated, but I'm doing well. My surgery got moved later in the day. We arrived at 10:30. They weighed me, took my urine to make sure I wasn't pregnant, hooked me up to an IV, started the leg compression stockings, I talked to the anesthesiologist, the nurse anesthetist, the surgeon, and then we waited. I think surgery began around 1:00pm. My husband did not see me again until 6:00pm that night.
I remember getting into the operating room and I really don't remember anything else until waking up in recovery. I've had numerous surgeries and I always wake up fast, have very little pain and bounce right back. I was assuming it would be that way this time too. However, I woke up in recovery in a ton of pain and feeling like I was going to vomit uncontrollably. I remember being a bit frantic about it and telling them how bad it felt. They gave me some anti nausea meds and probably pain killers and I was right back to sleep. I only remember about 2 minutes of the recovery room and I was there for awhile apparently. My husband said surgery took about 2.5 hours according to the status board. I remember waking up as they rolled me into my hospital room. My husband was there waiting for me. He said that was about 6pm.
I was really sleepy, but they still began telling me about sipping Water and how they'd want me to get up and walk soon. Apparently, I had what they were calling "Fast track", where they did my swallow study while I was still in the operating room. This meant I could begin liquids immediately. I started sipping my water and marking my ounces down. It wasn't too hard that first night. The next morning was when I felt much more nauseous, more pain, and like I couldn't keep things down. Despite my best efforts after taking a crushed pill in some pudding, I couldn't help but throwing it back up. That hurt!
I felt like I was going backwards with the swallowing. The doctors and nurses didn't seem too concerned though. They saw I'd been drinking and that I had done my laps around the floor, so the doctor said I could go home.
I was so nauseous at home that I could barely keep anything down. I did not meet my liquid or Protein goals for Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. Today seems to be a better day. Things are slow to go down, but I feel like I can keep them down. My pain is easing up too. I think it will get better every day from here on out.
OH, I was very pleased that I had lost 12 pounds on the preop diet. However, I was quite disappointed to see that I'd gained 11 pound from my overnight in the hospital. Yes, 11! It did go away over the next two days though.
I wasn't hungry at all those first couple of post op days. Now food sounds good. I fell asleep and dreamed I was eating popcorn. Then I got all nervous because I realized I'd just been sleeved and I couldn't have that! I started to wake up and realized it was just a dream, so I told myself to go back to sleep and enjoy it there. LOL.
I hope everyone else is doing well. Since this is the July board and it's the last day of July, I assume most of us are officially sleeved now.

I had my surgery 7/26/2016
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i had my lap band on the 19th of July. The most severe gas pains lasted about 4 days. . I'm almost two,weeks post op and I feel fine. Believe me it will pass. When you feel the pain. Walk it off and take deep slow breaths. That really helped me.

Just trked mashed potatoes. Yummmmm. Could only eat 2 oz!!!! YES!!!! I feel restriction for sure. Feels like inate two steaks and was stuffed. Love this. So much better than the band!!!!!
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Anyone feeling emotional yet? I have been happy and stable this whole week. Even the day of surgery - never felt sad, and never had the feeling of regret so many sleevers talk about. Just happy and thankful for this new beginning. Then this morning, wham! Cried for no reason. Had no clue why. Just had a good cry. Only thing I could think of was hormones or the fact that I stopped taking my pain med. I've heard that that is more the norm, but it was weird for me. Anyways, just sharing. Hope everyone's having a happy Sunday!
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