rassiegirl

I'm having the opposite problem...I'm hungry ALL THE TIME and eating way more food than they said I was going to be able to. I can't starve myself! It's insane.

Congrats! Such an inspiration to a newbie like me!

You look fantastic!! Way to go!

@@rassiegirl thank you so much that makes me feel better
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I was very bad before my surgery I didn't follow the diet at all because they pushed my surgery up and I had a vacation planned. I was fine, surgery went fine, and now the post surgery weight loss is fine. You'll be okay. My surgeon told me that it's the day before surgery that matters the most.

I was very bad before my surgery I didn't follow the diet at all because they pushed my surgery up and I had a vacation planned. I was fine, surgery went fine, and now the post surgery weight loss is fine. You'll be okay. My surgeon told me that it's the day before surgery that matters the most.

I am over three years out, above my goal by about 5 pounds and happy. I could (fairly) easily get down to my goal by tracking, measuring and weighing my intake, or I can eat sensibly, enjoy a daily treat and maintain effortlessly. I choose the latter for now because I have a LOT of other stuff going on in my life. The minute my size 8 AEO jeans start getting too tight, I'll go back to option one.

My restriction is super great. I can rarely get in more than 2/3 cup in volume or 3ish oz of firm protein'. My oldest went off to college (go Hoos!), my youngest is a junior in high school and is busy with show choir, volleyball, martial arts, a part time job and with a new driver's license, she is rarely home. (BOOOO!) My husband gets home pretty late and is a grown man, so I've gone from making a sit down dinner every night to making sure there is something in the fridge to eat when anyone gets home and making special "little plates" for myself. I don't have @@Dub cooking for me (jerk!!), and I prefer rich, flavorful foods.

Why am I posting this? I have no clue. I am going to throw out a few of my favorites and I would love to hear your suggestions for more. Most of these can be thrown together in minutes and most components are staples in my house.

Seafood salad and and a few soy wasabi triscuits is an amazing combination.

Cheddar, a few apple slices and a bit of good quality thinly sliced soppressata or prosciutto.
Grilled garlic edamame and Sriracha mayo dipping sauce.

A cluster of crab legs, hot or cold.

cheese stuffed meatballs, baked with whole milk mozzarella on top. (No red gravy for this half Italian. Weird!)

A slice (or two) of avocado wrapped in pepper jack, turkey and (pre cooked) bacon, pan browned just until cheese is melty.

Softly scrambled cheese eggs with diced onions and mushrooms.

Portabella stuffed with artichoke, spinach and feta.

Mini taco stuffed bell peppers.


What else, peeps?

Some foods go down very well while others are more difficult. In the puréed mushy stage most everything goes down smoothly. you do occasionally feel fuller on some of these foods, e.g. eggs for me. When you get to real food, you will notice a full feeling difference.
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I'm only on week 2 and I'm slowing down considerably. My goal is about 2 pounds a week and I'm hitting it. If I slow down I will increase exercise and evaluate what I'm eating closely.

I started sleeping on my stomach a few days ago and I'm almost 2 weeks post op. Go for it when it feels comfortable.

I'm in Jackson, MS and I'm 6 days post op! Any other recent sleevers here? I'm so glad to find a forum with local motivation and support!
MahoganySlim

AUG 8 I was sleeved up. I went in weighing 239,as of today I'm 213. Its been a long time since I've seen this number. I'm so excited.
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I am about 2 weeks post op. I am already introducing some soft foods, like eggs, Beans, even a couple bites of pancake. I barely eat anything but I am not feeling full at all. I have been tolerating the foods just fine and am going by the guidelines in my book (except a couple bites of mashed up pancake-and please don't lecture I know my own body and its limits). I'm just concerned that I'm not feeling full. I can also chug Protein Shakes and Water without getting full. Does anyone else have the same problem?

I can only recommend eating and chewing very slowly, no liquids to help the food slide down for sure. Sip, do not chug!!! We are all on a path to better health, and I certainly have paid the price when I went on a cruise and thought I could eat a soft dinner roll each night. I have choked on chicken, I have been hungry. I have distracted myself, kept busy, and three years out still struggle. Keep focused.

I am about 2 weeks post op. I am already introducing some soft foods, like eggs, Beans, even a couple bites of pancake. I barely eat anything but I am not feeling full at all. I have been tolerating the foods just fine and am going by the guidelines in my book (except a couple bites of mashed up pancake-and please don't lecture I know my own body and its limits). I'm just concerned that I'm not feeling full. I can also chug Protein Shakes and Water without getting full. Does anyone else have the same problem?