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Smart I am going to get some ramekins. Soon I will start cooking & make a recipe book. Some of the foods look very good. I still have 4 1/2 weeks before I can taste them. I will wait til I get closer to that stage. Nice that your husband eats what you eat. My husband loves to cook & he keeps thinking of different recipes he can make. I am glad my family is supportive except for my 18 year old son he is not on board which is expected. Ha

Can anyone recommend a surgeon in Houston Tx that will sleeve a low BMI? My BMI is 32. I recently turned 65 so I have Medicare and AARP United Healthcare Suppliment Plan. Is it possible they will pay for the surgery? I will self-pay if needed. I have several co-morbidities, diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, sleep apnea, spinal stenosis and have had 2 heart attacks. My endocrinologist is recommending the surgery. Endo sent my info to Dr. Vadim Sherman. But that was 2 weeks ago and no phone call yet. I have struggled with my weight for so long that I just need some help. Thanks everyone for your help.

I am 7.5 weeks out and I've lost about 45lbs. I'm wondering if that's normal or too slow??

I'm almost 7 weeks out and I'm still on pureed foods, also sleeved. I would suggest calling your doctor or nutritionist before doing the salad with only being 3 weeks out. Maybe steaming some softer veggies and blending them smooth to get the Fiber? Good luck Sent from my LG-H343 using the BariatricPal App

At three weeks out, your stomach is not completely healed yet. The advice to check with your bariatric team is wise. At three weeks out, I was still on pureed foods. In weeks 4-6, I could have mushy steamed vegetables. Be kind to your new tummy and don't rush it. Your tummy needs to heal, and rushing it could make you sick. I'm six months out, and I can eat raw veggies slowly. I have to chew them really well or they upset me. But so far, so good. Kale still gives me trouble as does fibrous, raw pineapple. But all other fruits and veggies have been great. Take your time. Check with your bariatric team. You've got this, and you will be so happy with your results.

Find a nutritionist, a wls support group, a therapist, just start somewhere. Download an app for tracking food (Baritastic, myfitnesspal, LoseIt - all free), buy a new fancy water thermos, new sneakers, a journal for your feelings, clean the junk food from your cupboards, buy a week's worth of lunch food and divide it into containers...etc Stop shaming yourself, forgive yourself, and move on, success can be yours.

I'm pre-op. I started in January and I'm here for my 3rd weigh in. I lost 9.5 lbs at my last weigh in. I lost 3.5 lbs in about 6 weeks since. So in total I've lost 13 lbs since my first appointment. So that's overall good. So why do I still feel like I've failed and so disappointed in myself? I spent the last 3 weeks at my parents house where I got no support... and actually I left last night due to being unable to emotionally handle being there any longer. (I have my own house but got a new job in my hometown and to help with the transition I was staying there with my kids). I will commute. I will have better and healthier foods again. I think I'm feeling so hurt with the lack of support because my brother just lost 85 lbs thru change in diet and exercise and they accommodated his diet by making healthy meals and gifting him a high quality treadmill. I assumed they would make healthy meals for me as well... no wait. I didn't assume. My mom told me she would help by making those healthy meals, but no... I would try to make something only I could eat since I wasn't interested in the cream based meals and a stick of butter in the sauce type stuff. Only to be confronted with mom tears and a good helping of guilt. My clothes fit differently now so I had hoped that my portion control worked. It sort of did but not with results that I had hoped to have. There so many emotions tied to my weight. My parents are relatively healthy... my brother and I were adopted and struggled with weight since our teen years. My mom questioned my involvement with Mayo and questioned if it is even necessary since I'm losing on my own now... then gasped when I told her my stats, which made me immediately feel defensive. I kept my composure but packed our things and left as soon as our discussion ended. 11pm my father calls to tell me how immature I am and how much of a disappointment I am. Forget that I am successful and fully employed as well as working 2 other part-time jobs not because we need the money, but because it's my passion. He also dug into my husband, who was diagnosed with cancer last June and underwent horrendous treatment, but he's a lazy pos in his eyes because he didn't (shocker) mow the lawn and put that responsibility on my 30-year-old-able-bodied-85-lbs-less-brother. I'm just hurt and shocked at my father reaching out to me to tell me to 1) be more insightful to know when my mother isn't meaning to criticize me 2) be more mature than my mother and handle her going off on me with grace and not to react and 3) accept the way she treats me and roll over and take it without changing the family gatherings because sweeping her crap under the table and acting like it didn't happen is easier on them. I didn't eat anything to sabotage my progress. I am making progress.

Now my hubby and I flew from Portland, Oregon to Juarez Mexico. We stayed 1 extra night before his surgery because we wanted to make sure everything went smoothly. After he had the Sleeve done he was released the very next day but we stayed an extra night in the motel just to be sure. Now the Airport was huge and going thru Customs on the way there was no big deal, but after was a different story. Luckily we had a wheelchair that I requested before we were ever dropped off at the Airport. It was a good thing because you are kind of weak afterwards but as far as pain NOPE!! He could have dne it all by himself. I had my RNY 2 hours from where we live. The Dr has his out of towners stay a week in the Motel before he releases you. I couldn't have done it all by myself because I was real weak. I walked everyday 2 to 3 times. Just to try to gain my strength back. But that is the difference in the surgery's. He wasn't as weak as I was. I would really prefer if it was me that I had someone with me. You are a BRAVE PERSON> I am such a chicken. LOL GOOD LUCK

I'm only 2 weeks out so don't have any words of wisdom from experience, but maybe pull out some old pictures of yourself before you've done the amazing job you have thus far. Remind yourself why you did this in the first place and return your focus to your goal. You are so close!! Keep up the good work!

I hope to have an August date as well. They tell me I should have an answer by the end of the week!

I am 12 weeks out and I have lost 37 lbs. You are doing awesome! Keep up the good work Summer

I had surgery 5/5, so we're pretty close. ????. My doc says another week of liquids, but I broke that rule a long time ago. For work, I have my fridge stocked with premier protein shakes, the liquid fruit tasting protein shakes and cottage cheese. These get me through my day and I've been back since last Monday. Hope this helps.

Hello All. I had RNY on 5/4/15 with a weight of 245 so I'm exactly 3 weeks post - OP. And including the 3 day liquid diet, I have lost 25lbs. Admittedly the first couple of days were rough. A bit painful and I was prefer grumpy for a bout a week with nothing but water and protein shakes. ( God bless my poor family) I was a GROUCH ???? When I was able to wear some soft food and exercise, my mood changed. I noticed though that old habits called to me .... Like watching TV and naturally wanting to snack and commercials with food of any kind made me long to put real food in my mouth. All of the things that got me here were still in my mind trying to convince my stomach that I was hungry. I tried to recognize that and learn from it so far. I feel very lucky that I can easily achieve over 64oz water each day and pills and listed food items are going down without any problem . I was nervous with puréed food like potatos and oatmeal because I felt with the loose foods I could eat more than the restrictive Tablespoon ... I thought " oh no , was the surgery unsuccessful - why don't I feel full yet" I think my surgeon is just that good that the pouch wasn't too swelled from surgery and to accept that things were going well and that loose foods were just sliding through . Almost happily, once I introduced the pouch to Tuna.... That full feeling came quick as well as with eggs and a 1/4 piece of toast. I'm going back to work tomorrow an am planning what to pack for the day / week. 3 weeks out and I am starting to feel like myself again .... Still a little sore and get fatigued easier but stronger every day! I have my checkup this week and feeling all has gone well so far. With one exception , there have been no issues ... Sorry for the TMI but haven't had a BM in a week ( started taking Milk of Magnesia as authorized by doc. Yesterday) but still nothing ???? Starting to get nervous over this as well I should as I understand it. Let's hope this passes and fixes itself with a little help soon . I'm happy to have found this site and all of your great posts have helped so much early in this journey ... Thanks e-

I am 3 weeks out today - sleeved. Has anyone introduced salads at this point...if not, when. Thanks so much...also down 25... Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I was 40 pounds down before my pants started feeling loose. Then it was like someone pulled the plug and I was changing pant sizes every few weeks. It will happen. Just keep doing the right thing.

I am 2 weeks post-op gastric sleeve. With the one week pre- op and post op liquid diet I have lost 15 pounds. I can't tell a lot of difference in my clothes yet but my husband did my measurements the night before surgery and then last night It included wrists and ankles and calves etc. I lost 1/2 in in a lot of places- a total of 7 inches! The only place I didn't lose was my waist which was actually a little bigger which is why I guess my pants don't feel smaller. I saw the surgeon today and he said my incisions are healing fine but there is still a little inflammation. So I think it's probably just part of the recovery process and it will happen in time! I know it's so hard waiting though!! Congrats in your loss! That is so awesome!!!!

Thanks, I do understand re alcohol but I had this app for a couple of months pre op and I do know that stuff like alcohol & carbonated drinks are way off limit. Not sure if the op is slightly different here but nothing is off limits to us. In fact the bariatric nurse told me to have a glad of wine 1 week post op as I was convinced my op hadn't worked!! Lol that does not however deter from the fact that alcohol contain cals and I agree this is not something I do even weekly however my 2lb weight gain began a week prior to my having the alcohol so that has mystified (and panicked me) a bit. I have been so intrigued by the small differences is diet advice from both countries post op. it is rare for anyone here (I believe to suffer any gas pain!!) not sure why that is, however I was so grateful I didn't as it sounded painful. Anyhow I'll stay off the alcohol and continue with my 20 lengths swimming 3 times weekly and hopefully I'll move from my current hurdle to a more positive one soon. Thanks for your messages x

Thank you everyone, I hated to sound vain, but this is my hair!! Freaks me out when I wash it, I try to go three full days before doing that but when you sweat at the gym it's not always an option :-). Thanks again!!!

I had my surgery the same day as you. I refuse to get on the scale at home. They weighed me at my one week follow up and I was pleasantly surprised and that is how I want to keep doing it. If I use my home scale I will psych myself out. I have a lot more to worry about right now than those numbers on the scale....like getting my proteins and water and trying to advance my diet.

I was banded a week ago and today have some mild heartburn should I be concerned ? Following all of the doctors pre op and I contacted the clinic but they haven't got back to me just curious

I'm on 2 and a half weeks post op, I'm feeling the same way some days I'm hungry all day long I'm doing my best to stick to the plan and have messed up a few times. I go for my first fill on Thursday I'm excited to start this hopefully everything goes good with the full.

Does anyone regret getting the Lapband? Does anyone feel that the band was preached to you as a magic fix instead of a tool for weightloss? I was banded in December of 2009 and regret getting it done more than not. I quickly lost weight, 105 pounds in 4 months, I felt I was on top of the world. 2 fills later, after telling my surgeon it was too tight I gained it all back. I feel that it was brought into a more "this is the answer" light instead of a "this is another diet but with an extra tool" light. I realize gaining the weight back was my fault, but I do feel kind of cheated by not being fully told that this wasn't a magic fix. I've had complications ever since I got banded, and that, accompanied with a poor surgeon with horrible bedside manner (who wasn't like that before the surgery) I feel I'm a Lapband failure, however I am grateful that I do have this tool inside of me for the day that comes when I do decide and do have the willpower to diet if I get to keep the band after the major problems I'm having now. I am 20 weeks pregnant now and have lost 28 pounds since becoming pregnant. I don't want to be judged for the things I've said so please don't be harsh I just wanted to know if I was the only one who regrets having it done?

I gained 20 pounds because I was ill for a few weeks and now I'm recuperating. Feeling better today. I get neuropathy in my legs and arms. Due to me not being able to exercise with my daily walks, I have gained the weight. I eat the right foods. Just no exercise. I see why my surgeon told me that I must exercise at least 44 minutes a day. If I don't exercise than I start to gain there weight back. So today I'm back on the treadmill if it's raining outside. Or just go out for my morning and afternoon walks. I need to get those extra pounds off. So good luck. Just get back into exercising.

I won't be in therapy for another two weeks I try my best stay active but pain levels get in the way. My problem is not so much intake of food but lack of being able to move any suggestions