NIKKIBEVERLY

Cauliflower crust quiche :
Riced cauliflower, shredded carrots, parmesan cheese, red bell pepper, spinach, eggs, half and half, oil/butter & spices    
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It wasn't bad for me but everyone is different. I did better the more I walked around. I only needed my pain meds for a few days after surgery. No nausea at all. Hopefully you will do well.

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Try to use small medicine cups. They worked for me pretty well

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Got my sleeve done yesterday and the past two days have been so painful. I’m so nauseous I’m dry heaving, shaking, I’m in excruciating pain. Any advice?

Didn't you feel like the world's largest 3 m9nth old? BUT,glad you had someone to help out, it continues sometimes to remain a learning process as time goes by.

I'm at almost a year since my surgery and this happens all the time to me, I thought it was normal. I go for my year appointment on February 5th and I will mention it.

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I love!!! Cauliflower fried rice
I recommend it

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I can't believe it, but then again, I can! All this hard work and discipline is paying off.
My first milestone was to fit into Victoria's Secret Bra sizes again (the sizes you can actually buy IN store and not online...jerks lol). CHECK!
My second was to get under 200 lbs before my vacation to Ireland. We're leaving on Thursday and wouldn't you know it...199 on the dot! CHECK!
I started my journey at 299 my first surgeon visit, 284 my last appointment before surgery, then 264 day of surgery (after 2 week liquid diet) and now currently 199.
I haven't been under 200 lbs in over 10 years. I feel like my mind has to play catch up with my body, I'm losing and everyone sees it, but I don't see it as much. Nothing I can't talk with my therapist about.
Skin is sagging, but not too ad. My arms are totally fine, it's mostly my thighs, tummy and breasts that are looking a tad droopy these days, but it's all good.
I've been losing more hair lately, don't know if it will get worse before it gets better....I guess time will tell.
In any case, I'm thrilled about my vacation and I'm thrilled to be under 200 lbs!
I hope everyone else is doing fantastically and feeling happy and healthy ❤️

I think it's certain foods that do it. I can't have bread yet and when I tried eating a soft taco, the tortilla felt "stuck" and I threw up the foamies. I can't do certain textures yet like steak or dense hamburger. I'm just 7 weeks post-op so I know this will change as time goes on and I just avoid those foods now.

I was having similar experiences. Feeling the sensation of food getting stuck or not being able to swallow pulls the same. I mentioned it to my nutritionist and Dr. and he scheduled a endoscopy. They did a balloon dilation. Feeling a lot better now although I now have two additional medications to take. Not to scare anyone but always err on the side of caution and let your Dr. know soonest.

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Maybe it is just too soon to go "fishing"🐟Was the dude what done you in? Just throw him back in the lake and catch him another day!

Has anyone had trouble, especially after eating, the feeling of food getting stuck and extremely slow going down? I know I'm chewing my food properly but it feels like a build up of pressure that I can't release and it causes me to panic a little. Today I had to literally bang my back against a wall to burp. After about 5 minutes of walking and banging my back I felt better. I don't think this is dumping but I'm not sure.
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I only ate two small bites of baked fish. I'm not sure if it was because they were shark bites and the texture is a little thick or maybe my new system just can't handle that kind of fish. I have a hard time with shrimp too.

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Baritastic is a pretty decent app with all those features.

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It's official, we're off the market

Just an observation:
I've noticed that the proper serving size for almost all foods is actually the serving size bariatric patients are supposed to eat. Everybody just eats 3 times the serving size on the labels. Nearly everything is 1 cup or less or 4oz or less or 1 slice, etc. Makes life easy since you don't have to measure nonstop... just actually follow the recommended serving size for once. Once upon a time I used to laugh at how little they'd say a serving size was... but now it makes so much sense. lol.
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I carry most of my weight in my stomach and I'm now down 45 pounds from surgery (55 since start of the surgical process). Much of the loss has been in my stomach.
Just now I got out my school book to do my assigned reading, sat down and crossed my legs (!!!) and placed the book on my lap to start reading.
I couldn't focus on reading because something felt weird. I finally realized it was because I had my book in my lap and not propped up on my gut or teetering on the edge of my knee.
I've been crossing my legs so much when I sit that it's making my hips sore...but I'm just so excited to be able to do it that I can't stop!
I'm so fascinated by this progress that I needed to share with folks who could understand! Most everyone in my life is a normal weight or overweight, but have not experienced obesity.

I am walking drinking trying my best to keep moving I want to go home I’m over it lol 😂 on that note not much pain at all 😎 trying to keep strong 💪🏽 n moving also not hungry just thirsty.

I'm in the soft food stage. Sometimes I have trouble eating as well. I just make sure I chew my food really well and try not to rush the next bite. Some foods are easier than others but I'm loving this phase. Sometimes I will revert back to other stages if Im not to hungry. Soup is always a good go to. Hope it gets better for you...

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First is one year face to face. Second is my heaviest vs my lowest weight.

After

Warmer liquid are easier to go down. Anything extremely cold hurts.

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Its totally normal the way you feel. Hopefully they gave you some nausea tabs. I found that using med cups to get in my fluids really helped. Hopefully the nausea will go away soon. Yout body is in the process of healing, things will get better. Good luck!!

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I Celebrate my 1 year anniversary of my RNY today and the difference a year makes.
I'm healthier (losing over 100 pounds and lots of inches), I feel more confident, so much so that went to a fitness class yesterday and although I was still horribly uncoordinated (losing wight does not fix that!) I had fun.
I'm not saying the journey was all roses (I'll fight with anyone who thinks WLS is an 'easy way out') - I had nausea, pain, a stricture, endoscopic dilution, I felt alone. The amount of times I despaired that I'd made a very wrong, expensive and irreversible choice are too numerous to mention, But every month I started to feel progress and i held onto that was such tenacity, it really helped. This forum at times was a life saver and I want to thank all of members who took the time to answer my questions and be so completely honest. You have no idea how important it was to me.
To you all toying with the idea of WLS - I can't for one minute suggest it's the right thing for you, I can only advise that for me it's changed my life for the better, even with all the tough times
One year on, I feel like the me who I'm supposed to be (still got a bit to go, but I'm enjoying the challenge now - despite the small slice of lemon cake I've just enjoyed! No longer am I the person who was ashamed, embarrassed and scared of who I'd become and the terrifying future that it held.
Soon - I might even be brave enough to share some pics.

Here's my before and after (7mos post Vsg)