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If you were able to handle steak, I think you will be just fine! My surgeon told me to save steak for last because it's often the most difficult to process. He recommends waiting until month 3, at least. If you didn't have any problems with that, I bet you'll do great with bell pepper!
My soft food phase ended this weekend, as well. My new items were some grilled chicken and a low-carb tortilla. Both settled with no problem at all! I am going to be making some salad tonight and don't expect any problems. Every body is completely different. Some people have lots of problems post-op with sleeve tolerance and some have none. You won't know until you try but I'd bet you'll be fine!

I can't not wait until I can have a salad. I've been craving one since the preop liquid diet phase!!!

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The popcorner chips were available at my local Shoprite - woohoo! Best share ever, they are freaking delicious!

Oh man! I completely understand this! I’m so scared to try nuts, raw veggies and rice.. I hope to be a little more adventurous this week- I have been spending way too much time on YouTube and instagram finding what others at ay this point.. I still cannot eat chicken or eggs.. such a bummer for sure!

Awesome on the weight loss! I’m 3 or more weeks behind you, but now I can’t wait to go to Cheesecake Factory :). I know what you mean about being scared to branch out. I’d love to nibble on some raw carrot or some nuts! Hopefully I’ll be out of “mushy phase” at the end of this week. I’m not sure what will be allowed, but right now my favorite meal is chili!

I had my sleeve surgery in November 2016. Pre surgery weight was 470. After 2 week pre-op diet I was 440. This week I weighed in at 220 pounds. That's 250 pounds LOST and it's been easy. I am insanely glad that I made the decision to get this surgery. I've heard stories of people who gain weight back after this surgery, and it baffles my mind because even 2+ years later I still get full so quickly. I can't imagine how anyone can eat too much with such a reduced stomach size. I know instantly that I cannot eat anymore once my stomach is full. I know instantly that if I took another bite I would feel physically ill. Anyway, I am beyond happy with my health and the way I look. From a 58 waist to a 36 slim fit in jeans.
Yay me!

These look amazing! Has anyone else tried them? Gonna head to walmart.com rn to see if they carry them lol

Also- maybe do a side by side photo to keep you motivated. My daughter took a candid picture of me and it really keeps me moving forward as I was finally able to see how much I have actually lost!

That’s the spirit, darlin’! It’s not a “fast” process per say... but look at the weekly loss vs. the daily loss!

How far out are you? How much have you lost lost Surgery?

@dreamsofasleeve- I also weigh everyday. But, I’m okay if I do not lose for 2-3 days as long as I stay with in a pound. After the 3rd day I have added more Water, extra Protein meal, or more movement. I’m losing about 2-3 pounds a week right now.

However, if the scale is making you “crazy” I would let your husband hide it for you until the “day” you want to weigh.

You’re doing great and stay the course!

Hi all- I just wanted to share this live saving find.. I hope it can help some of you that cannot stomach the though of a Protein shake..

So, the nutritionist at my surgeon's office is less than useful. When I ask her questions like does she have any tricks for getting more Protein from non-dairy foods, she just says "There is a protein list on page 17 in your book." Yep - I know, I've read the book cover to cover several times. I'm asking for practical tips considering I only eat veg and seafood.
So, I decided to make an appointment with the nutritionist at my other weight loss clinic (this place is GREAT - it is run by an endocrinologist and has endocrinologists, psychologists, nutritionists, and exercise specialists and holds group classes on everything from CBT to psychological issues in weight loss to how to grocery shop to yoga). Anyway, I am SO glad I did. We talked about how my days are set up, what I've been eating, what my goals are (more non-dairy protein and more veg, with less reflux and fewer protein shakes). She got me to realize I have a few other goals too - more veg variety without wasting food (I mean a zucchini lasts a week, so its hard to eat anything else if you don't want to throw some away!). She gave me a LOT of really good ideas on how to meet my goals and meet the goals my surgeon has set out for me. And she's super supportive. So glad I listened to myself that I wasn't getting the support I needed at the surgeon's NUT (who I still have to see because it is a program requirement).
Now I need to go to Trader Joe's tonight to do some shopping.

I hit 50 lbs gone over the weekend! My husband also had the surgery on 11/29 and he's down just over 60 lbs. It was a nice feeling knowing that my standing New Year's resolution is already is progress.

Happy New year everyone! Hope everyone if feeling good! This will be a year of much change for all of us, and I am sure it will be great!

Happy New year everyone! Hope everyone if feeling good! This will be a year of much change for all of us, and I am sure it will be great!

Oh That is Awesome! That is not slow at all it is actually above target my doctor said 1st month they are happy with 12 to 15 lbs... you are already at 18!!!! that is fantastic! Congrats!

I am 5 weeks out and down 18 pounds. Kind of a slow loser but hey I'll take it! I am the lowest weight I have been in a very long time!

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Ohh I really don’t have an appetite. Like the heartburn and throwing up and it’s like food is a turn off. eggs even make me sick. The only thing that I can some what tolerate is fish. I know I need to eat more but I’m literally tired of throwing up.

You are rocking it! Your numbers are amazing! Congrats!

You are rocking it! Your numbers are amazing! Congrats!

so my doc said I need to up it to 60 minutes a day... I am not there yet, currently doing between 30 and 45 minutes, but building steadily since given the green light to start, I did get the fit bit charge 3 and loving it. I also downloaded the fit bit workouts, they are ten minutes some of them... I have bought anything on it, but it is not bad for before my workout. I mainly walk and elliptical. I have Ehlers danlos syndrome so I have to be careful not to dislocate a joint so I am pretty low impact. I am going to start joining in on the neighborhood workout sessions as well, everyone meets up on Saturday mornings and does an hour long workout it is a lot of fun, so I will be excited to get back to that!

I do have issues with chicken and all types of lunch meat.. it’s super random, but manageable, too. I have lost a total of 53 pounds! 31 since surgery.

That’s great!!! My 1 month post op was Dec 21 and I was down 15.5 pounds since surgery and I have lost a total of 46.2 pounds from my starting weight

7 weeks out as of today, and 27lb.s down. Combined with the pre-op weight loss, that is 47lbs.! I am beyond thrilled and I wish I had done this a long time ago.

WOOO HOOO!!! SO AWESOME!