Orchids&Dragons
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It went well for me, but the trick is to thin it with broth or milk or whatever until it is at a thickness you can tolerate. Then gradually work your way up. But I could do soft mashed potatoes from the first day of purees.
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Blended it. It was nice to have a thicker consistency than full liquids.
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Intermittent Fasting Daily Menu/Results/Accountability
Orchids&Dragons replied to FluffyChix's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I think it's really hard to get in "discipline" mode with a vacay on the horizon. I just feel like "why bother". I tend to be short-sighted that way - sigh 😦 -
First off, my team said that many people couldn't tolerate the pureed stage and preferred to stay on whole liquids, which is perfectly all right. Purees I liked: applesauce, mashed potatoes, cream of asparagus or broccoli soup, cauliflower/cheese soup, baked potato soup. A lot of people like refried beans. I didn't puree meats, really disliked the texture. However, very soft fish (I poached tilapia) smashed was fine for me. Hope that helps.
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Eating & drinking at the same time??
Orchids&Dragons replied to stinaaaxxo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you! Excellent article. -
I ate a whole chicken leg tonight! 🍗That's the most meat I've ever been able to get down at once since February!
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How to Start Meal Prepping After Bariatric Surgery
Orchids&Dragons replied to Kristin Willard, RDN's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Magazine
Kristin, Thank you for the recipes! I'm always trying to expand my options, especially with soft foods! -
How to Start Meal Prepping After Bariatric Surgery
Orchids&Dragons replied to Kristin Willard, RDN's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Magazine
Can you please provide a link to the brand of containers you like (or just tell us the manufacturer)? Most of mine are starting to get pock-marks from the microwave and that scares me. I don't want to eat melted plastic. Plus, if I've saved anything tomato based, they get all orange and gross looking. Thanks! -
Checking in after August by-pass
Orchids&Dragons replied to MassMom's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
That really depends. Some of us had no problem drinking enough protein shakes to hit the protein goal. It all depends on how much swelling you had, but it is certainly not impossible. -
SF Fudgesicles - love 'em! I think you'll have an advantage with a sweet tooth. So many of the protein drinks are sooooo sweet. You can also add vanilla or caramel protein drinks to tea or coffee for a lovely, sweet latte. Those of us who don't have so much of a sweet tooth tend to gag on the very sweet supplements. Good luck!
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Food Before and After Photos
Orchids&Dragons replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I got home Saturday morning. 😭 -
Food Before and After Photos
Orchids&Dragons replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
So, honestly, they weren't ALL bad choices! Plus, these look delish! I'm not posting any more pics of my high crimes and misdemeanors in Tampa. The wine & grapes pic provided the basics. 😎 It only went downhill from there. -
My First Post- A lot of reading to do :)
Orchids&Dragons replied to Jazzy1125's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Welcome to the forums, Jazzy! You can get a lot of great support and information here. It's a very friendly community. Enjoy your food funeral, but don't worry, it's not forever. I'm 7 months out and on vacation and eating what I want this week. I've had a small bit of pizza, fried shrimp, ice cream, wine, etc. I fly home today and I'll get back on the wagon, but I was able to enjoy goodies on the trip, albeit in much smaller quantities than before. -
I rode any ride I wanted to at Universal Studios without worrying whether I'd fit! Buckled my seatbelt on the plane with belt to spare. Just, overall, felt "normal" for the first time in a very long time.
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Just read this interesting article. Thought I'd share https://legionathletics.com/bmi-charts/
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Full liquids question.
Orchids&Dragons replied to BelleOfBatonRouge's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
For most diets, your soup would be puree phase, not full liquids -
The slider queen is on vacay!
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Welcome to Paradise
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Two kinds of grapes and what looks like some type of cracker--a healthy meal in what looks like a tropical setting---have a great time!!
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13 Months Out and Gaining Weight
Orchids&Dragons replied to Walter.Sobchak's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hey, Walter! We missed you! Sorry to hear you're struggling, but we have faith that you can get it back under control. Thanks for being a word of caution to the rest of us! ((hug)) -
Intermittent Fasting Daily Menu/Results/Accountability
Orchids&Dragons replied to FluffyChix's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
OMgosh, I am so stealing this concept! -
Face to Face Friday!
Orchids&Dragons replied to Krista27's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
You look fantastic, congrats! -
Face to Face Friday!
Orchids&Dragons replied to Krista27's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Fantastic, congrats! -
I thought it would be more clear...
Orchids&Dragons replied to Separ1418's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Try staying away from any milk/whey products for a bit. You may have developed an intolerance. -
I am!
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I totally get where you're coming from!
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We may eventually get to that point at my house when it's just hubby and me, but for the time being, with 5 adults going to the grocery store and picking up whatever, our pantry and fridges are stocked to bursting. It's totally different if you control the food being brought into the house.
