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I only told 2 people, everyone else knows I've been working on losing weight so they don't really suspect anything. When I've ate with them I eat very little or mentioned that I just had one of my shakes and am not that hungry.

HW 493lbs 3/2/16
SW 416lbs 1/10/17
CW 411lbs

I only told 2 people, everyone else knows I've been working on losing weight so they don't really suspect anything. When I've ate with them I eat very little or mentioned that I just had one of my shakes and am not that hungry.

HW 493lbs 3/2/16
SW 416lbs 1/10/17
CW 411lbs

glad you are on your way. will be looking forward to updates.

Great! I had my 1 week appt Tues 1/31/17 no problems so far 8 pounds down from surgery weight and starting to feel much better.
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http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/08/pureed-foods.html?m=1
HW 493lbs 3/2/16
SW 416lbs 1/10/17
CW 411lbs

I just keep sipping on Water. have used sugar free hard candy at places where I could not have my water but cant do too many of them as they cause gastric problems ugh

You can carry ice chips with you in a cup or I would also recommend using a mouthwash such as Biotene. It helps keep your mouth moist. I used to use it before I went to be so my mouth wouldn't dry out while I was using my CPAP. Little did I know that the pressure was set too high on my CPAP and it was causing my mouth to open.

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/08/pureed-foods.html?m=1
HW 493lbs 3/2/16
SW 416lbs 1/10/17
CW 411lbs

When did you start feeling full? I'm still on full liquid but don't know if I've really felt full yet. I'm scared to push it, I'm wondering if it becomes more obvious when you start eating regular foods.
HW 493lbs 3/2/16
SW 416lbs 1/10/17
CW 411lbs

don't push it. you will start to feel more later on in the journey. solid foods will help you feel full. liquids and pureed foods are slider foods and go thro quickly so you don't get the sensation of fullness but still can dump if you swallow too much too quickly.

When I was on liquids, I used to go to a pho restaurant and buy the broth. Even now, we'll go and my kids will eat the noodles out of their pho and I'll snag the broth. IMHO, you did quite well.
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Skinny Girl has some delicious, and I mean REALLY DELICIOUS Asian recipes that are super healthy. I have made her spring rolls, a shrimp dish made with peppers -- just so good! I know she does Asian Soups in there, too, just haven't tried them.

As for being out and about running errands, I now keep almonds in my car, bottled Water, and premixed Protein shakes. I also live in New England, so it's cold in the car all the time now, so not worried about spoiling. Still, it helps when you are out much longer than anticipated to get in some Protein and liquids. You need to pack an emergency kit for the car, just in case. Those cheese Wisps (sold at Costco) are delicious and savory. Crunch like a chip, packed with flavor, high in protein, and portable to the car.
Great job on the steps!

9 days post-op
So, we had tickets to the theater last night. We had to do so many errands yesterday that before I knew it, it was time to leave. When we got down there I knew I was behind on liquids and Protein for the day, which was my own fault. The casino/hotel has a food court so I figured I'd see what I could find while she went and gambled a little prior to the show. Well I couldn't find anything, until I came to the Chinese station, there I was left with 2 options Wonton Soup or Hot & Sour Soup. I a little hesitantly chose hot & sour figuring I'd go slow to see if I could tolerate it. Well it was amazing, taste, texture, flavor, I had absolutely no problems and thought it was great. I ate from the small cup twice. I'm sure sodium was terrible but everything else was great on my taste buds. Anyone else eat this? If it's okay I could see myself eating that style alot.
p.s. 12,549 steps yesterday, no idea when was the last time I walked that many.
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9 days post-op
So, we had tickets to the theater last night. We had to do so many errands yesterday that before I knew it, it was time to leave. When we got down there I knew I was behind on liquids and Protein for the day, which was my own fault. The casino/hotel has a food court so I figured I'd see what I could find while she went and gambled a little prior to the show. Well I couldn't find anything, until I came to the Chinese station, there I was left with 2 options Wonton Soup or Hot & Sour Soup. I a little hesitantly chose hot & sour figuring I'd go slow to see if I could tolerate it. Well it was amazing, taste, texture, flavor, I had absolutely no problems and thought it was great. I ate from the small cup twice. I'm sure sodium was terrible but everything else was great on my taste buds. Anyone else eat this? If it's okay I could see myself eating that style alot.
p.s. 12,549 steps yesterday, no idea when was the last time I walked that many.
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Bariatric Advantage vanilla has been the most tolerable taste for me to deal with, also I sometimes mix in a little PB2 to change up the flavor. I also put the Bariatric Advantage in my Jello today too and it was really good, and alot less expensive than the Protein Jello.< /p>
I am only referencing bariatric specific shakes and their taste. It's been my previous experience that when a shake tastes really really good it's probably got something hidden that I'm not supposed to have.
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Everything looked good, and down 6.7lbs from SW.
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Everything looked good, and down 6.7lbs from SW.
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I had just gone to pureed foods so liked refried Beans with cheese melted on top and the ricotta bakes I would put veggies thro the blender and make my broth real thick.

thanks pintrest has a ton of bariatric recipes for all stages from liquids to full out foods.

Just found these based on comments above and going to try tonight!
http://sassysouthernyankee.com/2014/02/chicken-pizza-crust/
http://sassysouthernyankee.com/2015/08/turkey-crust-pizza-margherita-style-low-carb-high-protein/
Found this one after:
http://www.bariatriceating.com/2015/07/chicken-crust-pizza-nocarbpizza-bariatricpizza/
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Me too! I'm 6 weeks post op. I pass by one almost everyday:( but it gives me something to look forward to in due time.
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This is funny. I've had a craving for pizza the 2 days after my surgery. I am 4/5 weeks out and I WOULD LOVE A PIECE! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Once you are to the point where you can eat anything you can look into "Real Good Pizza". It's a 5 inch frozen pizza made with a chicken crust. They are like 270 calories and 25g of Protein for the "supreme". They also make a cheese and a pepperoni I believe.
You do have to order a minimum of 2 cases (24 individual pieces), but they are small and don't take up a lot of room.
They are really good and completely fulfill the pizza craving.
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Riced! I meant riced cauliflower! Good luck on ur journey!
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Surgery 1/10
1/10 few short walks in hospital
1/11 8 longer walks in hospital
1/12 I think they thought I was escaping I was all over the place until my release at 4pm
1/13 walked down the street and back 20 houses or so
1/14 .5 miles
1/15 1.5 miles!!!! to pickup food for my GF and daughter in 20 degree weather, felt really good.
Started using a Fitbit Blaze that was a gift from 1 of the 2 people I told about my surgery.
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