Sweet as peaches

3 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

Okay, so here's my so-far kitchen. Still have the subway backsplash, cabinet hardware, shiplap ceiling, new light fixture, 3 can lights, and new stove to do. Been working on it for two months now. It's at the exciting stage, where it all comes together. It's great to be able to start cooking again.

That is incredible. So beautiful.

2 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

My plans aren't as detailed either.

They put me in only three stages soft is coming up that stays with me for 12 weeks then solids indefinitely.

15 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

Your plan lists a ton of choices mine is a little less specific kind of lumping. It says I can puréed meats next week. I am most excited for the cottage cheese and fruit smoothies ☺️

Oh yes. I like the cottage cheese and might try the egg even though i am not really big on eggs. So far my Soup stayed down.

He is my next step in less than two weeks.

53 minutes ago, patty0715 said:

Went to my first post-op appointment today...down 17 pounds woo hooo and I can move to soft purée foods! I came home and made a small bowl of cream of wheat and my eyes definately eat more than my new tummy! I couldn't eat even 1/2 but I am adjusting to my new normal!

Now to enjoy some purée foods

Hell Yea!!!!!! Sorry for the language.

12 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

Thank you @Sweet as peaches. I love to cook and my dh never complains.

My biggest issue has never been what I eat, I cook healthy foods...I just eat too much of them. Hoping this sleeve helps me learn Portion Control.

I like quick recipe ideas also and yours sounds perfect for a quick snack.

Oh yes!!! Definitely understand about not having Portion Control that happens a lot to me. Im glad im learning new things so i can deal with that issue as well. Brava!!!!!! What kind of seasoning do you use?

2 hours ago, Apple1 said:

I like that idea @Newme17. My first goal was to just get through the surgery without major complications. Check! 2nd goal was to stop my diabetes meds. I am not ready to check that one off yet. I want to see what happens when I start eating solid food with a few more carbs. So for right now that is still my goal and also to get out of the 200's.

We are with you all the way. Let's knocked our obstacles one by one.👍

2 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

That sounds yummy @Sweet as peaches. Tonight is a Soup night. I hope we both do good with our purred Soups.

You win on the best soup. Oh my goodness your soup sounds so delicious. My soup was a just a little potato boiled until tender then seasoned it with a chicken bouillon envelope mixed in a cup put Water in the blender mixed the seasoned potato until it was soup pour contents into a bowl microwaved for two minutes instant soup.

It is normal not to sip anymore once you had surgery over a week ago?

53 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

That's great encouragement. Awww...

53 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

That's great encouragement. Awww...

Felt great.

1 hour ago, Apple1 said:

@Sweet as peaches I think all of us could say the same thing. The solution is to dust ourselves off and get back up. A mistake today doesn't mean tomorrow is over. We got this!!

Yes just shake it off. I feel like Rocky Balboa. Favorite character of mine btw.

Well actually watered down creamy potato Soup. @Newme17 I am trying new things on my list. @Apple1 I am throwing caution to the wind.

I just got delivered a batch of Premier Protein and muscle milk. So to finish off my 50 grams of Protein i drank the 30 grams of premier protein totalling 80 grams. Im on my 2 bottle of Water and to finish it off i made potato Soup. 1 potato 1 packet of chicken bouillon and water so creamy and potato tasting.

7 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

My countertops are being installed RIGHT NOW! Yay!

I was hungry, so I decided to try string cheese. Managed 3/4 of it. I think if I had just one more bite I would have been dumping or just felt sick. Otherwise the cheese went down just fine.

Yay!!!!!! Countertops and string cheese. Love it love it!!!!!!

47 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

@Sweet as peaches I think all of us could say the same thing. The solution is to dust ourselves off and get back up. A mistake today doesn't mean tomorrow is over. We got this!!

Thank you. I was napping and my mom called to say she was so proud of me and continue to fight. 😍

53 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

I like that idea @Newme17. My first goal was to just get through the surgery without major complications. Check! 2nd goal was to stop my diabetes meds. I am not ready to check that one off yet. I want to see what happens when I start eating solid food with a few more carbs. So for right now that is still my goal and also to get out of the 200's.

Sounds like a plan. Greatness os far ahead.

24 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

Yeah, they didn't sit very well with me either. But I'll try again some time, cause I love beans!

Yeah!!!!!!# Beans

3 minutes ago, Sweet as peaches said:

Sounds yummy i love the ingredients. I'm up for adoption.

How is day with the grands? Do you have carry her or get on the floor with her? So cute

16 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

Forget your PCP, I AM EXTREMELY EXCITED you're off BP meds!!! Whoo whoo!!! 😊 Lol

i agree with @Apple1, small goals. What would be your next small goal? Cause you got rid of a med already. 😉

I want to get to 350 and walk more.

2 hours ago, Apple1 said:

I am watching my granddaughter for the first time today since surgery. She is nine months old and is definitely wearing me out lol.

I am determined to get to 70g of Protein today. I am going to make another pot of Soup tonight. I think I will use squash, green Beans, peppers, onions, red potatoes and some smoked turkey sausage. I may throw some in the blender and purée it up good so I can have more than just broth.

Sounds yummy i love the ingredients. I'm up for adoption.

3 hours ago, Apple1 said:

That is awesome @Sweet as peaches. Yay for no more bp meds!!

Have faith in yourself. You can do anything that you decide to do, you are strong. Just set smaller goals that are easier and keep working your way to the grand final.

Thank you that means a lot i guess believing in myself is sometimes hard when you let yourself down with goals. I am going to push myself slowly.

9 hours ago, TammyLee66 said:

I had my surgeon appointment today after completing the 12 weeks option program through Kaiser insurance the doctor was amazed by my weight loss 55.8 pounds he did not put me on A special clear liquid diet he told me just to do what I've been doing and I'm actually having my surgery on May 31, 2017 I am super excited it is a little over a week away I have to do my bloodwork EKG and chest x-ray and I have to do my pre-admission to the hospital.

Yay!!!!!! Just clear that path to success. Way to go!!!!!!

6 hours ago, MBird said:

In the hospital today and will be discharged this afternoon. I had the surgery 7:05am Tuesday morning - lots of pain shortly after but now it's nearly gone, gas too!

Smooth sailing all the way.

Looking so forward to hearing how the rest of you May Sleevers do. I'll start blogging tomorrow, and share this journey in more detail with pics etc.

Blessings to you and, a happy happy future!

Great job

1 hour ago, Angiesweigh said:

OMG!!! I am so excited and nervous for tomorrow. My pre-op diet wasn't the best/perfect but I did lose about 20-something pounds. Today is strictly liquids which I will be ok.

Any suggestions for today and tomorrow?!

Yes, walking definitely helps and sip slowly.

Hey all, my weight dropped from 379 to 361 and i was able to stand, walk and maneuver into my clothes extremely well. My PCP was extremely excited to see me and she took me off my blood pressure meds completely and my breathing is excellent. Im so happy to be chugging along yet im scared of the future like what if don't make to my goal. I never set goals or promise cause they get flubbed up when i do.