Barbzilla

Absolutely no offense intended, but I could not possibly care less about anyone's point of view on American politics (or any other nation's politics) when I visit this site. I will enthusiastically entertain all input on bariatric issues till the cows come home. Anything of a divisive and completely off-topic nature, no thank you. We don't want or need the mud-slinging here.

I truly don't care what anyone's take on politics is when I'm on this site. Stifle the urge to delude yourself into thinking your opinion on the prez matters here. Let's try to be adults and stay on-topic.

This isn't the place for political rants. Save the seething hate for your therapy sessions or Facebook page.

I was sleeved in Mexico and, while my surgeon did provide consultation, information and support, some info was conflicting or incomplete. For that, Google is a wonderful thing. ObesityCoverage.com has a wealth of information. When I need perspective from others, I come here. Everyone's experience is sooooo different, no doctor's office can replace those personal stories. Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

"... you guys are taking it waaaaaay too personal ..." "you're taking it too serious ..." that would be "personally" and "seriously." Clean up your adverbs, then you can wag your finger at others for their grammar. Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

"Seriously," not "serious." [emoji4] Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

BunnyJean, try serving hummus and just licking it off a carrot or celery stick. In a gathering that size, no one will notice you're not eating the veggies. As for not telling people, the only snag I've hit is in the short-term. I'm only 10 days post-op, and my husband and I get invited to stuff all the time. I'm trying to lay low until I can ingest something other than liquids because I don't want to answer questions; the hubby, on the other hand, thinks he's being tortured if he spends a weekend at home! It's going to be a long couple of months for him if he doesn't learn to enjoy a little down time.

I'm in the same boat. My surgery is October 6, and I should be more or less eating normal foods by Thanksgiving. I'm just going to put a modest amount on my plate, swish it around for show and count on no one noticing. Of course, my family is huge, so it's a lot easier to do things no one notices in that situation.

That should say hoisin sauce, not voice in. Talk-to-text has a mind of its own! Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

I haven't tried the rice ones. These do smell like fish when you first take them out of the package, but if you rinse them really well, that'll take care of the smell. In my opinion, they don't really taste like semolina pasta, but they have a satisfyingly firm texture and you can use them everywhere you would use pasta. Just my opinion, but I think they work better with Asian sauces then they do with Italian sauces. Stir fry sauce, voice in or some other Asian stir fry sauce are really good on these. They're perfect for soup too. I hope that helps! Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

I love them, and I'm a die-hard pastaholic. They have a somewhat neutral flavor so they taste best with flavorful sauces. Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

That's a great strategy. And, definitely, if someone who needs help asks about it, I'll tell them everything they need to know. I do think it's a positive step toward healing and long-term success to help others along the same journey.

I'm not telling any of my family about my surgery either. One of my sisters is going with me and is having her surgery the same day I am; other than that, no I'm not telling anybody. If they ask, I'm not going to lie to them but I don't feel I need to tell them. Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app