KathyM

Wish me luck! I am actually going to do it! I am taking my first Zumba class today - hope it doesn't kill me!!! lol

I would rather watch the lawn boy

Globetrotter -

I didn't really come home with any clearly defined guidelines except for the first few weeks. I do remember Tiffykins saying that at a year out she was eating about 1200 cal/day, I was just curious where I should be now? I am comfortable with how I am losing, so I must not be too far off track. How long ago was your surgery?

I am just over 2 months postop and was wondering how many calories a day I should be eating? I haven't meticulously tracked my food for a few weeks like I did in the beginning and sometimes I feel like maybe I am eating too much, so I tracked what I ate today and it was 665 calories. Too much? Too little? Is it okay? :001_tongue:

Mansart -

I haven't been able to find any Protein drinks that I could stand so I have just tried to make sure that my food really counts - I eat Protein first, then if I have any room lol I eat veggies, carbs etc.

I love tuna, chicken, fish, shrimp, eggs, refried Beans (yes I know they are carbs). Since I have been on "food" I have eaten an egg every day. I have a tiny skillet lol and I scramble one egg and put a little bit of salsa on it, or I keep a dish of hard boiled eggs in the fridge and I like to cut one up and put a little bit of fat free miracle whip with it to make egg salad. It took me a little while to be able to eat a whole egg, but now it is no problem.

I know that protein drinks are probably the best for you, I just couldn't do them. Hopefully you will find something that you like.

K

I got waxed a week ago lol, it was quite an experience lol. But I found a wonderful salon and the lady who did it was soooo nice. Made an appt for another visit in 6 weeks. :thumbup1:

I drove an hour home from the airport 3 days after surgery.

I stayed one night in the hospital.

I didn't need anything for pain the day after surgery.

I didn't have any pain with eating (started on cl liquids), though I definately know it if I overeat now! lol

I think my tummy was a little swollen for about a week.

Can't give you any help with Protein drinks, I think they are all gross and don't use them.

I totally remember that, I couldn't stand myself when I woke up in the mornings! So almost to the mushy/soft stage huh? It will feel so good to add in some new foods. My first outing was mashed potatoes and gravy from KFC and it was heaven! Before that I didn't even ever really eat at KFC lol. I also loved a scrambled egg with a tiny bit of salsa on it - still eat that and I am on regular foods lol. If you need any suggestions for food, don't hesitate to ask, lots of people on here with really good ideas.

Eating and chewing actually help get rid of bacteria in the mouth, so if you aren't eating much - especially early on when you are on liquids or mushies it can be worse. It will get better when you get to the stage where you are back on regular food. In the meantime, lots of teeth brushing will help. I would suggest chewing gum if you can do so without swallowing it, lol and please don't yell at me for saying that! haha - I know it isn't recommended because they don't want you to get gum in your stomach, but I haven't ever actually had a problem not swallowing my gum.

Lisa Lu

No one should scold you for what you eat. Those are your choices and there is no reason in the world why you shouldn't have whatever you want. The difference between now and pre-surgery is that you can't eat too much of it. So have what you want girl, you are doing great!! You are only a mere 20 lbs from your goal weight and that is awesome!!

I had the VSG

I am definately in the same boat! Guess we are all in the same boat. Must be a big boat.

The stall is normal - it will pass. Mine lasted 2 1/2 weeks! I have actually found that increasing my calories can sometimes get me losing again - I think your body gets kind freaked out at times and then your metabolism slows, for me adding in a few extra calories seems to help with that.

I know exactly what you mean about taking that one bite that is too much - it's a killer isn't it? I have also learned not to eat for a while before I go to bed or I will have problems with reflux.

I had surgery in Mexico in July with Dr. Almanza and haven't needed any follow up care at all. I feel better than I have in years. My patient coordinator was a putz but is no longer working for them. I actually had a new patient coordinator from there contact me and tell me that if I ever had any questions or problems to call her and she would help me. I have emailed her a few times with questions and she has always answered the same day.

Yoplait Whips yogurt in the freezer - just like eating ice cream!

Ugh! I lived on Crystal Light preop and for the first few weeks postop and now I can't even stand the thought of it - and I have about a million of those little singles in my cupboard!

I am soo loving my sleeve! I finally beat a 2 1/2 week stall and am back on the losing road again. I have lost almost 50lbs all together, 33 since surgery. My face looks different, my arms are less thick, and I'm getting some impressive batwings haha. my boobs are like roll up windowshades lol, but my butt is holding on for dear life!! My shirts definately fit better and are even loose, but dang if my jeans aren't unimpressed with my weight loss. I read all of these postings about jeans falling off of people, but not me! A little frustrating, but I am still really happy with how I am doing. I just LOVE getting on the scale and watching it go down a little at a time! :biggrin0:

I don't have any problems with mushrooms, but I seriously can't do pineapple juice - something that I really love. For some reason it doesn't set well with me at all! Weird how some foods do that.

You look AWESOME!!!!!! Doesn't it feel great? :biggrin0::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Lisa -

keep your chin up, you are doing great! I'm not sure what your mom's motivation for her comments is but it really doesn't matter. What matters is YOU! If your nutritionist has told you that you can advance your diet, then do so!! You can't stay on Clear Liquids for the rest of your life and that is not how this works anyways. I too was excited about every new food that I have been able to add in.

When I was on full liquids, I used my Magic Bullet and pureed Campbell's chunky Soups - I could only eat about 1/4th of a cup at a time but the taste was heaven! Someone else told me to buy the Yoplait Whips yogurt and put them in the freezer - it's just like eating ice cream!

Good luck baby, you are on your way!:biggrin0:

Kathy

It's absolutely normal and healthy to be worried and scared. This is a life changing decision - once it is done, you can't reverse it. I remember having a last minute panic attack about 30 minutes before my surgery. I went through with it and have never looked back. I have lost almost 50 pounds all together, 33 of those since surgery. I too lost and gained wt a million times over the years, but I was tired of always losing the battle. I can't believe how much better I feel! The only regrets I have are that I didn't do it sooner.

Don't get in a hurry. Take your time, read everything you can find, ask questions, ask more questions. When you are ready you will feel confident that THIS is what you want for yourself. That might be now or a year from now. It's your body and your life, you need to do what is right for you!

Kathy

How did you feel after you ate it? Were you uncomfortable at all?

I tried drinking out of a straw at about a month out and had no problelms. I use them all the time now.

lol - Jane that made me laugh!

It reminds me of that saying "Skinny people are crunchy, like carrots." :thumbup:

Go!! you will love being with your family!! I was there about 2 weeks ago and ordered a cup of a southwest chicken Soup - it was perfect and tasted so good. I was completely satisfied afterwards and not too stuffed. Learning to not be scared when you go to a restaurant is a big thing post-sleeve, but there are always things you can have so don't stay home - you will be glad you went!