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I had actually ordered an impossible breakfast plate with the multigrain toast. How I got a burger, not a clue but I really wasn’t about to complain.

I’m assuming you wanted the burger on the toast, right? If so, the jam on the side is hilarious 😂

A couple food before and after-
the first one is vegan chorizo with zucchini and peppers, cucumber Tomato salad, and spinach paneer puff pastries
the second is an impossible burger and multigrain toast (she got my order wrong but I wasn’t about to complain and ask for it to be fixed)

Random food photo upload 😂🤷‍♀️

Random food photo upload 😂🤷‍♀️

A couple food before and after-
the first one is vegan chorizo with zucchini and peppers, cucumber Tomato salad, and spinach paneer puff pastries
the second is an impossible burger and multigrain toast (she got my order wrong but I wasn’t about to complain and ask for it to be fixed)

Random food photo upload 😂🤷‍♀️

Breakfast today was Greek salad and a pita.
dinner tonight was grilled cheese (made on 45 calorie a slice bread with a slice American cheese) and Tomato Soup (made with milk). Cooked the grilled cheese with non stick spray and finished in the oven to crisp without burning.

Ordered this falafel bowl from a new Greek restaurant in town. Holy smokes it’s HUGE! It’s taken 3 different sittings today and the help of a 9yr old (who ate all the pita and tzatziki, a few of the cucumbers and tomatoes and half a falafel). At this point I’m done trying to eat more so I threw it away.

Breakfast today was Greek salad and a pita.
dinner tonight was grilled cheese (made on 45 calorie a slice bread with a slice American cheese) and Tomato Soup (made with milk). Cooked the grilled cheese with non stick spray and finished in the oven to crisp without burning.

Breakfast today was Greek salad and a pita.
dinner tonight was grilled cheese (made on 45 calorie a slice bread with a slice American cheese) and Tomato Soup (made with milk). Cooked the grilled cheese with non stick spray and finished in the oven to crisp without burning.

Breakfast today was Greek salad and a pita.
dinner tonight was grilled cheese (made on 45 calorie a slice bread with a slice American cheese) and Tomato Soup (made with milk). Cooked the grilled cheese with non stick spray and finished in the oven to crisp without burning.

omg repurposing leftovers is one of my fave things to do!
a sample of my "Leftovers MacGyver-ing" (yes i take pictures food every. single. day. ...almost...i have an album titled "random food pics" on my phone hahahhaha)
in order of appearance:
1. leftover baked potatoes into chunky cream of potato Soup with bacon and cheddar
2. leftover cheesecake into cheesecake brownies
3. leftover dahl and sweet potato fries into curried sweet potato soup BONUS: also used leftover pita bread to make the croutons on top.
4. blueberry yogurt that was about to expire into yogurt bread

You're all just sat here thinking I have an LSD addiction ;-; 😆

Shipwrecked ice cream (child size shared by 2 people)

Ordered this falafel bowl from a new Greek restaurant in town. Holy smokes it’s HUGE! It’s taken 3 different sittings today and the help of a 9yr old (who ate all the pita and tzatziki, a few of the cucumbers and tomatoes and half a falafel). At this point I’m done trying to eat more so I threw it away.

I made silky edamame Soup today, but added chicken breast for extra Protein. It was like one of the fancy restaurant soup! If you are interested, Google the name of the soup and try it out.
I didn’t have much ingredients at home, I only used sesame oil, edamame, shallots, chicken broth, chicken breast and sour cream. Turn out great.
I have the small bowl in the pictures, the bigger one is for my family. They enjoyed it also. Some of the restaurants I been to add bacon bite on the bottom of the soup. And maybe I will do that for my family next time.

My 3 weeks post op meal now is 5 oz in total, but most of the time I have to stop and go back to it to finish. It includes 3oz of Protein, 1oz of vegetable and 1 oz of starch. All need to be mushy or moist.
Bake salmon, cream of wheat and broccoli puree with onion and sour cream. It was delicious! Portion Control is going to be very important now. I believe I can still eat the food I used to eat, but it will have to be post ob portion.
I told myself “ I guess I can go to very nice fancy restaurants now and be full with just their appetizer.” 😂 lol



My before meals

 

So excited. I actually found Boursin cheese at the supermarket! We’ll ignore the calories & low Protein & reflect simply on its deliciousness. Going to make the zucchini tart again but as mini tartlets for drinks next weekend.

These are all good points, number 1 reason to avoid NSAIDs is gastric ulcers. There have been studies that show prolonged exposure to NSAIDs can cause ulcers and even increase acid reflux which is an issue especially with sleeve patients and may result in a second surgery to preform a roux en y to prevent reflux or fix ulcerations. I have seen over 2000 surgeries and each patient is different. Asking your doctor is key when consuming these or any medication. On average most surgeons do allow use sparingly but on need based cases usually. Someone mentioned advil due to a slight infection at the IV site, which is generally helpful in preventing full inflammatory responses such as cellulitis or thrombophlebitis. It may not hurt for one time use but please don’t put yourself at risk and continue use without consulting your surgeon. As one of the unlucky ones with a roux en y conversion that actually resulted in a full gastronomy (stomach removal) and 3 extra Anastomosis points, (connections of colon to other parts like colon or esophagus) 25 years in medicine and proof that everyone is different. Yes I did have permission to use excedrine as I was allergic to most all other NSAIDs, I did not follow instructions and used daily vs sparingly. 5 years later I am 3 months out from the most terrifying experience of my life. The surgeons I work with saved me but now I know it’s better to ask them then a forum. Even if your background is medical.

It’s not all bad. I went for a walk with my youngest yesterday that prior to surgery I wouldn’t have been able to do. I’m slowly but surely getting better and getting my life back.

It’s not all bad. I went for a walk with my youngest yesterday that prior to surgery I wouldn’t have been able to do. I’m slowly but surely getting better and getting my life back.

It’s not all bad. I went for a walk with my youngest yesterday that prior to surgery I wouldn’t have been able to do. I’m slowly but surely getting better and getting my life back.

It’s not all bad. I went for a walk with my youngest yesterday that prior to surgery I wouldn’t have been able to do. I’m slowly but surely getting better and getting my life back.

I’m so glad and grateful to be home. Even while in the hospital I noticed how much I was able to walk and hold a conversation while even just walking 300 feet (little over 90 meters). My surgeon even said I looked much better than before surgery and my 15yr old told me that she was happy to see me back and that it was sad watching me slowly decline (she had never shared that with me! 😭). Recovery is expected to last 4-6 weeks for bone healing but cardiac rehab lasts 8-12 weeks and starts week 2-4 post op.