BobBayCityMI

I am a bad Bobby (but some of you know that already). I actually take very tiny sips of Water when I eat. Not gulps, but little sips. Hope this does not doom me to be fat! I have found that the more time I have in post-surgery, drinking is getting easier. No, big gulps do not work, but normal drinks do. I look at it as being the same as my eating patterns. I used to gulp food, hardly take breaths between bites, and think that the more I could get shoved down my gullet the better. Now, I slow down, in both drinking and eating, and I am getting along just fine! The water is not an issue for me at all.

I have a 64 ounce container (well, two so that it is cold) that I use to make sure I get all of my water down each day. If I do at least that, I am good to go. Now, in addition, I have my teas and SF popsicles. If I am peeing yellow (well, darker shade), I know I need more water, even if I am following my system. Some days I need more than others. And, yes, constipation issue on Monday. Picture a bowling ball going through a garden hose. That is how I felt. Damn near blew a vein in my neck on that deuce. But more water was the answer. Good luck.

As was said to me: Of course you're sore (or tired or ornery)! You just had major abdominal surgery! I agree that my cuts did not seem to be as sore as the muscle area underneath, particularly where they had placed the largest port area. I found trying not to focus on it, maybe working on little projects helped, as did ice packs. I was on Lortab for about four days after I returned home, but in hindsight probably could have stopped sooner. Walking was vital for me, even if it was outside and around the backyard a few times. Easy does it, but do it.

I have slimed a few times now. Feels like a burp, and this load of slick stuff comes up. It is not acidic, but kind of jelly like. Yuck. I have figured my main culprits are as follows: Eating too fast Beans (regular, have not tried refried) Crystal Light on occasion Chicken breast (unless made into a salad type with MW) Egg yolks (I am fine with whites or egg substitutes) Too fatty of cheese (i.e. cheese curds) I am learning more and more about what I can handle and how to eat each day. I have been blessed not to have acid reflux, and even turkey jerky went down fine, as did homemade ground bologna. Go figure. I guess we are all slightly different with big time similarities.

farting? Did someone say farting? They never told me to belch or anything. Maybe cause I am a guy. My nausea was under control with the meds and passed quickly.

I am about a week ahead of you and began pureed last Tuesday. I would suggest, first and foremost, GO SLOW. My wife has been on my case to slow down when I eat, and now I do. Might take me 15-20 minutes to have a meal now. I am most successful when I take small, small bites and chew the hell out of it even if it is pureed. I also "grease the slide" just a bit with a small drink of water before I begin eating. Make sure your puree is wet enough. I took a bite of chicken breast, chewed and chewed, swallowed, and whoops! Not even close enough to the proper wetness. Got the slimes. Ick. We were also told not to introduce a new food more than once every three days, and I have followed that. And baby food has been a nice taste diversion. Hope this helps!

So mean to me *sobs* Just because I have a gassy assy. I actually and trying tofu in the recipe as well. I have it cooking right now. If it is good, will post, Tiffy.

On Thursday my wife took me out for ice cream. Yes, ice cream. I ordered a "kiddy cup," maybe 1/3 cup total, of soft swirl. You should have seen the look on the girl's face who took my order; this big bear of a guy wants a kiddy cup? It was wonderful! Tasted so good on my tongue. I slowly ate it (it took me about 20 minutes) and relished every bite. Do I feel guilty? Nope. I figure I need to have just those little snacks every coon's age or so just to keep my taste sanity. This is a long race, not a month long sprint, and I figure I need to indulge, just a little, every now and then.

OK! got it. Thanks, Mac. Had a person giving me an earful because I "only" had the sleeve and not the "full" duodenal switch. I am pleased and happy with my decision even more now after seeing the comparisons.

Hi all. I would like to make some turkey chili with beans for a nice flavor changes. I am planning to grind the turkey really well, but what about the beans? Is the "skin" on normal kidney style bean OK to eat? Or should these be ground as well? I am at the later mushie stage and slowly working into softs. Thanks!

I have been adding unflavored GNC protein to my soups to get a boost in protein. I agree: After two weeks of pre-surgery proteins drinks and three more weeks, icky poo. But I also know it was in the contract when I signed up. Cheeses do seem to help me add a little bit of protein.

Darn, Ange... and I had the plane tickets and all! :sneaky2:

All I asked my doc to keep was the part of my stomach he removed. I wanted to put it in a jar so I can keep it next to my 40+ year old tonsils. He said no. What a meanie! Figured I could take it to school for show and tell like I did with my tonsils. No sense of fun! :sneaky2: Am glad to hear you're doing well. Curious: what is the difference between my sleeve and a gastric bypass?

Count me as surprised that my peeing urges have changed too. I am surprised that I do not have that "oh, oh" feeling in the morning, but some of my pees are real long. Plus mine go from the bright yellow to the dull yellow. I drink my full 64 ounces, or more, each day. TMI, I know. But I am also glad to see I am not alone in this change.

Would suggest the public library probably has oodles of computers to use for free. Might be less daunting for her that way.

You are fine, sweetie. Keep on going, one day at a time!

Thanks for the kind messages. I went for my two week post visit today and am down 43 pounds. Shocked me. BP was 117/72, and I am not even on my hypertension drug any more! Staples and stitches came out without a problem and my wounds are healing nicely. On to the mushies! Was surprised that I was told to avoid fresh fruit for a while yet (which may explain why the watermelon went down like a toxic bomb), and no beef for three months. But I can have my finger pulled as often as needed! :confused1:

I had four small bites of egg on Sunday morning. Three must've been my limit because I knew it quickly. Felt like someone had poured concrete into my chest and, as I have seen others write, I was drooling like I was at a seed spitting contest. I have to learn to take time between bites as my stomach acclimates to new foods and all. If you can avoid this, do! What a God-awful feeling that was.

For those who would like to see, I posted a couple of two week post-op pics. Starting to notice wonderful changes.

First time in post-surgery when I had a real, solid BeeMer I wanted to take pictures. I was so happy. Not that yellowish greenish ick, but a real one. Called family and announced the birth. Not really, but it was 10 days after my surgery! You'll be ok, and from my experience it is normal. If it keeps happening, definitely call your doc...it's what s/he is there for!

Bumps are OK; potholes and leakages are not! Am glad you are home. Rest, rest, rest. And drink your fluids! Feels funny going down at first, but it is the right thing to do. Update us when you can.

An article from the Detroit Free Press spins the sleeve in a very positive way: Surgery offers bigger weight-loss payoff | Detroit Free Press | Freep.com But, we all knew a lot of this, right? Be well all.

I guess having a nutritionist and support staff available to me locally is one good thing of my insurance covering this procedure. I can call anytime during the week and attend weekly support meetings. I had four, yes FOUR, small bites of egg this morning. One bite too much! :001_tongue: I am fine, but, wow. All my Water and liquid nourishment went down so well, but this felt like a piece of concrete had settled in my chest. It passed, but wow. Had some bay food mush last night and it was OK. SO lots to learn! Slow and easy does it, I suppose.

Think mine is more from the vitamin supplements and other chewables I have to take. At least that lizard breath I had, the kind that could melt lead, is gone. But, yes, my taste buds are all whacko right now, too.