Raffi

I remember the rule was anything you can sip through a straw, BUT DON'T SIP ANYTHING THROUGH A STRAW!!

Creek, that is a lucid, intelligent, well-thought out objection.... Overruled.

Gotta admit I do so love doing that. Listen, let me quash this. I'm a newb. Wanted to see what kind of feedback I'd get about how I'm doing this, and I did it in my usual style, which some might get, or like, or not. Don't care much about that aspect (although the bait-takers always make me smile inside...thanks LG). I have honestly heard the "honeymoon phase" argument and it's resonating with me HARD. Thanks to all who engaged genuinely. Gonna have a small salad for lunch today and skip the grazing. Baby steps.

No, I don't think you think so. But...thanks?

Etc., must be tedious trying to explain humor. I rarely try to do it.

And the winner is.... etc.

This stuff is serious. The changes we're making are serious. I've read about so many people loosing it because they can't handle the seriousness of it all. So many of the threads in here are replete with seriousness... Where's the humor? The therapeutic, easing, making-this-heavy-****-easier-to-handle, humor? Where's it at?! Certainly not a central theme in these threads, as far as I've seen in my short time perusing them. I'd appreciate more. Maybe not everyone would. I would. Going through a bout of head hunger? Try cocaine! (Hahhhahha) Seriously thinking about eating cheeseburger two days post surgery? Oh, my god, the opportunities! And when I say "humor," in my universe, that means busting chops. But this place feels overly sensitive to that genre. F%#$ it. My name is Raffi, and I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who try to destroy the humor in that which is sacrosanct, especially regarding this serious, serious thing we've all done, which demands that we be able to laugh at it. Amen. Be forewarned...Revolution is my name. if you don't get it, go ask someone. I am coming to make you giggle and squirm. Who's with me?

Have you considered cocaine?

Not all cases of HBP are related to diet. Cut the sodium, ya, but 1st order of business is making an appointment with the doc.

https://www.amazon.com/Benefiber-Prebiotic-Supplement-Digestive-Taste-Free/dp/B00CX3ASFE/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1517289752&sr=1-4&keywords=benefiber&th=1 You're welcome.

That looks like a LOT of food for a December sleever. How much of that can you get down?

600-800 calories, 60-80 g of protein (roughly), and a couple drinks every other night for sanity. Then there was that weekend in Vegas....oh, I forgot. What happens in Vegas... Funny side story bout Vegas. They actually made me pay full price for the buffet. I did 'cause otherwise I couldn't go in with the family. Everyone got a kick out of my buffet plate...essentially one bite each of 5 different items. ?

Engelyn, did I thank you for that link already?

Eng, thanks for the link to that thread. Been reading through it. Yup, thems my peeps!

Etc, that's the most sensible thing I've read in months. Thanks brother.

Actually, I posted to see if I'd get pointed to a risk more significant than "empty calories" and "might get too tipsy" and "but your doctor said so!" Nope. Cheers.

Yup, same stuff I read. Think I'll keep rolling the dice.

Explain the harm, Russ. You might convince me. I'm not a moron, I researched the issue and spoke to dozens of people who've done this. Stop lecturing and teach a newb.

"Sans" beer = "no" beer

Thanks...badge of honor.

Started back since full liquid stage. Tolerance was off for a day or two, then back to normal. 75 pounds down in a little over two months. BP down to near-normal from "extreme hypertension." Feel great. Just sayin'. Cheers.

Real food sucks...I have it on occasion and 1-2 oz's max. Protein shake in the morning, then munch on nuts, cheese, beef jerky and protein bars throughout the day, then have a few bites of whatever the fam's having for dinner. Doc said no alcohol for 6 months post op. Yeah, right. I've been drinking as regularly as I did before (sans beer ) since the full liquid stage. Tolerance was low for about a day or two, then back to normal. Exercising as per the nutritionist's guidelines, though, so not doing everything wrong. 75 pounds in a little over 2 months. Extreme hypertension down to near-normal. No regrets. Am I alone in just doing it my way?