nikkilee72

I have learned that anything with cayenne pepper, or tomato sauce on it will kill my stomach. So, I'm getting experimental in the kitchen. I'm having difficulty getting a 1/2 cup volume of solid food twice a day. It doesn't take much to fill me up. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm 7 weeks post-op. I started regular food last week. I didn't expect this part to be difficult... I can eat vegetables, they barely need to be steamed. I'm sure I could eat them raw and my stomach would not get upset, I am also eating peanuts and walnuts. But everything else doesn't settle well. I vomited the first time on Wednesday. I went back to soft foods. I know I'll get there eventually but it is frustrating trying to figure out what your stomach will, will not, or when it will tolerate something. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I think we all set ourselves up w/ unrealistic expectations, more so for women, give yourself a break and pat yourself on the back for getting this far. Count al the Non Scale Victories. We got through surgery. We survived protein shake purgatory. We started to eat pureed foods. I got to have eggs and no I am off restrictions! It's a win, after win, after win. I ate peanut butter on a whole wheat English muffin. Keep your head up. The light is at the end of the tunnel and before you know it you'll be basking in the sunlight and possibly in a very skimpy bathing suit. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I had to stop weighing myself. It was making crazy. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

That's great! It such a relief to be on the other side. Hope everything is continuing to unfold smoothly. [emoji1] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm doing great. 25 lbs lost my clothes are loose and I actually feel that I am actually going to loose my excess weight. I'm on soft foods and I am tolerating almost everything. This coming Thursday is my 6 week post-op. I am excited. I am glad your not nervous. You are going to do great. Just remember everything you experience will pass eventually. I will be thinking of you on Monday. Start walking a soon as your able to do. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Linda you must be getting excited nervous. Your date is coming up. It's the 14th right? Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I had the shakes for the most part the first 2 weeks, sugar free popsicles, sugar free jello, sugar free pudding, and plain greek yogurt. The second stage I hate part-skim ricotta cheese. I tried cottage cheese but my stomach rejected it with one small bite. Greek yogurt (lite&fit by Dannon) 80cal., pudding, outshine fruit bars, applesauce, blended vegetable soup/minestrone (took out the pasta), pureed pinto beans. I still had to have 2 shakes a day in week 3 and 4. I just started on soft foods on Thursday. Tried plain scrambled eggs. I felt like I ate cement. I talked to 2 people who work at the clinic and had the sleeve and they suggested scrambling the eggs with ricotta cheese and using mashed up avocado and salsa. So I'm going to try that tomorrow. They said the stomach wants the texture of smooth foods. She thinks adding the avocado with trick my stomach with the texture and the cheese will add moisture. I get filled up really quickly. But I'm not having many problems. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I had the shakes for the most part the first 2 weeks, sugar free popsicles, sugar free jello, sugar free pudding, and plain greek yogurt. The second stage I hate part-skim ricotta cheese. I tried cottage cheese but my stomach rejected it with one small bite. Greek yogurt (lite&fit by Dannon) 80cal., pudding, outshine fruit bars, applesauce, blended vegetable soup/minestrone (took out the pasta), pureed pinto beans. I still had to have 2 shakes a day in week 3 and 4. I just started on soft foods on Thursday. Tried plain scrambled eggs. I felt like I ate cement. I talked to 2 people who work at the clinic and had the sleeve and they suggested scrambling the eggs with ricotta cheese and using mashed up avocado and salsa. So I'm going to try that tomorrow. They said the stomach wants the texture of smooth foods. She thinks adding the avocado with trick my stomach with the texture and the cheese will add moisture. I get filled up really quickly. But I'm not having many problems. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

4 weeks post-op and I'm weighing 173.8lbs. I am so excited. And I get to eat soft foods starting tomorrow! Scrambled eggs here I come! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Linda all you need to do is walk the halls it helps so much with the gas ... your going to do great! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

That is incredible. I've lost 20lbs so far. And I am in shock everytime I get on the scale. I'm glad to know things get better. You'll get that last 10lbs before you know it! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I was just providing updated information ... I am 3 weeks post-op I understand ... I just didn't want people going off the 2007 study so they dont get freaked out of having surgery. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

OMG ... that is incredible!!! You go girl! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Someone posted a study from 2007 on this thread and I wanted to give a better study with a longer period of research. I just wanted to be upto date just incase someone freaked out about it. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app