JeanieLA

My saving grace has been my chicken broth soup. I boiled boneless skinless chicken breast in a gallon of water with garlic powder for 45 minutes then put breast thru puree ,added 2 cans cream of chicken soup to broth then added breast back in. Then put it all. Thru puree again. I can only drink 1/4 cup at a time but i also drink 4-5 times a day. I also made vanilla sugar free pudding with slim fast high protein shake and 1/4cup 3x a day helps. I also made sugar free jello with protein water and eat 1/4cup 3x a day. Also if you like coffee i use 1 scoop of vanilla milkshake protein powder. ive not been able to tolerate much else. Experiment tho and find what tastes good for you. Im only 1week out post op and it hasnt been easy but keep faith and keep trying.

Had sleeve surgery on March 9th so am about 3 days out. I'm still in pain but I walk hourly,to help ease the gas pains, sip,sip, sip so as not to be dehydrated. I'm here for support for any who wants it. Good luck to all

I understand where you're coming from. I had so many delays leading up to my surgery that I almost gave up. BUT ,talking to my kids and grandkids, they all gave me the courage I needed to follow thru. You have to remember tho its your choice, you have to believe in yourself and have faith that what you do is for your health and well being. I had my surgery March 9 so I'm about 3 days the other side and i won't sugar coat it... it's still a battle every day, the pain ,trying to stay hydrated, being scared you're doing something wrong... but follow the instructions given, try ,try,try and every morning you wake up ,you're 1 more day beyond and 1 more day closer to your goal!!! Oh I am 57 with 6 kids, 17 grandkids age 23yrs to 2mo, 3 great grandkids age 4yrs to 9mo.

I would tell myself to stay away from all the fast food joints, chew my food better and eat healthier. Stay away from all the chips and dips, sodas, and junk food.