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I eat my Soup as usual (the “normal way”) and then wait for 30 minutes to drink anything.

Oikos Triple Zero is my best bet. I mix in a scoop of unflavored Protein powder.
I ate a lot of yogurt before surgery but find this particular brand works best for me.
Too Good works great too..but I find that the texture is “off” for me. You can buy them on singles..which I did at first to see what I liked.

Could be a number of things..are you following your program? Having any complications? New medications or added back and you were taking prior to surgery? Logging all your meals? Some people experience a stall every now and then..it could just be a fluke.
Sorry I can’t give you an answer but hopefully in reviewing the questions above you maybe able to figure it out.
Best wishes.

😢 I’m sorry for all you’ve gone through. For all the years I’ve spent overweight I wondered the same things about why no one voiced a caring opinion. Maybe they thought it was none of their business? I’ve been to my doctor and have left in tears when I was warned about health risks resulting from being overweight. I left and said some terrible things to myself and then ate to feel better thinking I was too far gone. That being said..I literally just woke up one day and decided that I needed to fix this for me. You know as well as I do that this journey isn’t easy and relying on others to assist sometimes doesn’t work the way we think it should. But you have the strength within you to overcome obstacles of your past and present to live your best life. Some days will be tougher than others..when that happens reach out. Loving the “old” us as a step to the “new” us is hard.
Best wishes.

I was so excited to start on purées. I’m still working on the slow part of eating but haven’t had any problems.
Ive been making riced cauliflower or broccoli and blending it up with a bit of broth and a scoop of unflavored Protein power. I got tired of Soup and this at least gives me some sort of different texture.

I was so excited to start on purées. I’m still working on the slow part of eating but haven’t had any problems.
Ive been making riced cauliflower or broccoli and blending it up with a bit of broth and a scoop of unflavored Protein power. I got tired of Soup and this at least gives me some sort of different texture.

Currently anything that is too acidic..like Tomato Soup or roasted red pepper Soup. It’s a shame because those are my favorites. My Doctor says it’s just a reaction with my healing stomach but shouldn’t last forever.

Oikos Triple Zero is my best bet. I mix in a scoop of unflavored Protein powder.
I ate a lot of yogurt before surgery but find this particular brand works best for me.
Too Good works great too..but I find that the texture is “off” for me. You can buy them on singles..which I did at first to see what I liked.

I Donate to the local high school. They have a program where they give items directly to students and their families. That way I know they go to people that need them

So proud of your success! Keep going!

So proud of your success! Keep going!

No. It sounds like you're hearing all of this second hand. You have no idea if your coworker is a reliable narrator of what is going on. I'm fairly confident you'd hear something similar from one of my relatives - that I am not eating solid food (mostly true, my doc knows, and I've been so sick there isn't much they can do), that I drink too much (I've had exactly 3 glasses of wine total spread over 4+ months - but my relative thinks ANY drinking by ANYONE is bad). Again, my doc knows and said it was OK. But my relative is SURE I'm not telling my doc anything. The truth is you have no idea what this person you don't know is up to, what they have or have not told their doc, what biases your coworker has, etc. This is just not any of your business. Plus, the doc just randomly calling the patient isn't likely going to make him get any help even if he needs it.

I wouldn't. In the end it's his story and his decision. It's not your business.

I borrowed a friend’s while at work. It took some time to get used to typing and pedaling at the same time 🤣. But after a bit I found I forgot I was using it...until the next morning—couldn’t figure out why my legs were so sore. I think it could be a benefit to you if you monitor your time using it.

I also had occasional pain by my incisions. It turned out to be nothing, I just took it easy for the rest of the day.
However..I agree with the response above too. Call your team if you are concerned.

I eat my Soup as usual (the “normal way”) and then wait for 30 minutes to drink anything.

I eat my Soup as usual (the “normal way”) and then wait for 30 minutes to drink anything.

Yay for you! I cleaned out my pantry prior to surgery so I wouldn’t be tempted..and I’m glad I did. I can’t even count the number of times I’ve wandered in there looking for something.
You’re taking the right steps. Wishing you continued success.

Whoa, girl!!!! This is the time to practice coping skills - not indulgence! Indulgence is what got us where we were before surgery. We gotta leave it behind and embrace a new way of thinking, living , and eating. You have been given some good suggestions to practice now.

Walking around as much as possible is the only thing that will get that gas out, unfortunately. Fight through the pain of movement and it gets better each time you do so. Do an extra amount each time as well.
I cringe when I think about having that gas pain, it was awful, hope you feel better soon!

Love this! I have had all the same thoughts too and it does help to reflect when I’m frustrated.
Anything that keeps you accountable🙂.

I started to feel “back to normal” on day 5. By then I was sore but not in major pain and only took my pain meds at night. Very cold drinks bothered me some so I stuck to slightly colder than room temp for the first few weeks. I think it’s all preference and what works for you. Take your time recovering. Congratulations!

I’m with you. I’m 4 weeks post surgery and am dying to chew/crunch something. I almost cried the other day because I’m so sick of liquids and purées. Crossing my fingers that after my checkup next week I can move to soft foods🙄. It’s going to get better.

I’m with you. I’m 4 weeks post surgery and am dying to chew/crunch something. I almost cried the other day because I’m so sick of liquids and purées. Crossing my fingers that after my checkup next week I can move to soft foods🙄. It’s going to get better.