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1st off, everyone is different. I'm officially 3 weeks out and felt weak only the 1st week. By mid 2nd week I had no pain and had to pick up my toddler 17lbs (no way around it) but I was fine. Yesterday I went back to my Zumba classes and did fantastic! I think it's important that you keep hydrated and TRY eating your goal amount of Protein. Again, this is all relevant. Hope the best for you!! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Update: So I'm 3 weeks tomorrow and I went to my Zumba class today. It was fantastic to get some real exercise ( was bored with just walking)! I modified along the way and boy was I thirsty. I usually drink 32 oz in the 1hour work out but this time I only got in 16oz. I was fine though. Hope you can get some exercise soon!:thumbup1: Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

At my 2 week Post-op appt my Dr. told me to start whenever I felt ready but to modify where needed. I feel ready so I'm starting tomorrow at 1 day short of 3 weeks. My exercise of choice is Zumba so I'm sure I'll have to modify. Good luck! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

I think it's important to think outside the box for breakfast. In other words, eat foods you would eat for lunch for breakfast!!! Example: Soup chicken salad Egg Salad Refried Beans cheese Stick ETC... Good luck! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

I was laying on my stomach 2.5 weeks out. I didn't have much pain by 1.5 weeks and this Friday I just found myself on my tummy! So I guess when you don't feel pain just try it out...your tummy won't burst open (that's what I was afraid of!! LOL) Good luck! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

I think we may all be guilty of doubting ourselves. But we can do this...WE ARE GOING TO DO THIS! I think MommaofYoppers gave us all good advice, break down your goals into small increments. I can't wait to hear that you've met your 1st goal! Remember, WE ARE GOING TO DO THIS!!! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Wow! You all are wonderful! Really you are! So I took a deep breath and had a bit of chicken salad (light mayo & shredded chicken) with a few Wheat Thins. I ate about 3 oz and 4 crackers. It was delish! OregonDaisy: I can't wait to try the Ricotta Bake! I think I'm going to try some oatmeal tomorrow. Thank you everyone and good luck to those of you who are also AFRAID TO EAT! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Wow that's fantastic...what a fabulous feeling to have someone notice! Soooo, what did you have for dinner when you went out with your girlfriend? :thumbup: Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

LOL no cottage cheese wasn't the only thing I was having but the only food I could think of that I could add BBQ sauce to during my Full liquid Stage (cottage cheese was allowed for me). Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

You might want to let it sit out??

Oh yum!! These recipes sound scrumptious!

How did you make your chicken salad? Just chicken and light mayo? Did you eat it with crackers? I find my jaws hurting so bad :scared0:from chewing so much, I dared to eat 1/2 of a scrambled egg this a.m. Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Do I just dive in?? And about how many ounces are "acceptable" at 2.5 weeks out. I think I'm not eating enough. I'm still at 2-3 oz at each meal (broth, yogurt, etc) because I'm afraid of puking! Thank you!! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Immore-- Thanks :thumbup1: I mean I know what I can eat but to start off with chili, chicken, crackers!!???....ughhhhhhhhh I'm scared to even think about carbs. Staying on full liquids just seems safer. lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Okay so I'm 2 weeks out and yesterday I was given the okay to move on to mushies. But I'm SCARED to! What foods did you start off with and might you give me some suggestions of a day's menu...I'm scared to get sick. Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

I'm confused... I thought we could do NSAIDS??? That was one of the reasons why I chose the VSG and not the GB?? Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Do we as VSGers need Medical Alert Bracelets? And if so, what should they say?? Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Four weeks out and feeling the same thing!!! Ughhhh! I've been chomping on ice chips but I just want to GULP!!! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

What are you blending it with? I used Low-Fat Soy Milk and my shake was DELICIOUS! Try that, because if you're blending it with Water it is gross! Good luck! lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Well.... I'm actually eating my cottage cheese with a bit of the BBQ sauce I love (Everett & Jones) ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh my goodness!!! This is so darn good! Hopefully no reaction with it. Licking Doritos huh???!!! LOL On Wednesday is my 2 week follow-up and on to mushies I I hope! 4th of July was hard since we BBQed at my house. But I made it through. Yipeeee for me! lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

Isn't it funny how we need validation from others to do things! LOL You 2 gave me the green light and now I'm going to try it! I'll let you know how it goes! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

I'm barely 8 days out and just on full liquids. Do you think I could kill my craving by putting a bit of BBQ sauce (just a tad) to my cottage cheese? Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

I know everyone tells you with each day you'll feel better. I'm a logical person, I know it'll get better. AND IT HAS! So, today I went to drop off my son at camp and felt good among the other moms. I'm still morbidly obese, but I felt "thin." Know what I mean, that light feeling. Needless to say, the is shame has left the building! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue: Gosh I want some ribs!!! LOL:tongue_smilie:

I'm now 8 days out but had the very same feeling! Yesterday, I woke up and it was gone but I had started moving around a lot more (took more walks and went to Target yeah!!!). I think it was just that darn gas. Hope you feel well soon! Lovingly, monica:001_tongue:

You all are so wonderful...really. I sometimes post just to rant and expect no one to even bother responding. Thank you! Zephra Terrie Sparkle CityGal MuffinsMom Immore Tiffykins I'm going to hold on to all of your kind words for strength. "You will be thin!" "This dark space will pass." "A wonderful gift to yourself and those you love" "It will never be without challenges as life is never with challenges." Now, are any of you willing to drink my fluids for me??? Lovingly, monica:001_tongue: