Where are the 50's??? -- all I see is a topic about wrinkles! How has the surgery changed your life?

Decatur, Tx. Dr. Scott Stowers.

New Hope......i know how awesome it is when you get the date... Congrats!

Hi tjmom

How are you doing?

Kat1.... little over 2 weeks and doing fine....start 14 days of "mechanical soft & mushy" foods....yay! Adding shrimp....yum ! had my 2 week phone appointment with the NUT today.... she gave me a high five and happy dance for my efforts ... Told her how i am taking :

1can chili

1 can refried beans

1/4 cup grated cheese

1/4 cup low fat sour cream

Mix all together, place 1/3 cup into freezer containers and freeze.... When ready to eat one, just heat up in microwave to melt cheese....

That way i don't have to eat the same thing for 5-6 days in a row....nothing goes to waste...and i don't get tired of eating the same food over and over...

I do this each time i open a can of something or make a pot of something or get a roasted chicken .... Freeze my portions .....

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

~tjmom

Oh so glad to hear tjmom! Have a great weekend.

Robin - sorry to hear about your snag. I was originally going to take 2 wks off' date=' but I was and still am so easily fatigued and tire quickly, that I'm taking a full 4 wks off. I do know a lot of people went back to work very quickly, so it all depends on how you are feeling at the time.

nannie - I'm so new, I'll be interested in hearing what others have to say about that.[/quote']

Joni how are you doing?

Hi Kat! I'm doing pretty good! Having a little trouble getting much protein from food, so still have to rely on protein drinks which I'm sooo tired of. I measure out 1/4 to 1/3 cup, and after 3 or 4 bites - I'm full. A little frustrating especially since the scale is not moving either!! But - all is well. How are you doing?

I am doing okay. I'm. Little concerned for you though. I wonder why the scale isn't moving? Is that normal? Make sure you get lots of fluids you don't want to get dehydrated. I am starting the preop diet on Monday and will stay on it for three weeks instead of two as I want to make sure my liver gets rid of the excess. I don't want any complications during surgery. How long has it been for you? I know you told me but I can't remember. Stay in touch and I will do the same. Big hug

Kat

I'm new here and still gathering the facts, I was thinking Band but I really think the sleeve is better for me... I have many reasons to have the surgery, had ruptured brain aneurysm surgery (04) so need to keep that BP DOWN! Had open heart surgery (06) and became a diabetic afterwards… quit smoking at bypass which is great BUT oops gained 70 lbs in 4 mos. Not so good… I am starting to notice some major bad things happening to this beat up body and getting my weight under control is the only way to stop things and even enable me to turn some things around and say good-bye to them… I have an appt. for a VSG session at the hospital next Thursday. In the meantime how do you find out about this diet? All these terms confuse me a bit. Thanks…

Welcome MissCheryl

Wow sounds like you have had a rough time. Check at the beginning under Forums as this helped me a lot. Everyone is wonderful and so supportive. The diet is challenging for the preop and you should find out everything you need to know on the site. Good Luck

thanks Kat1 for responding I've read a LOT here but it's the terms used about foods and such and I was wondering if there is a forum section here that relates to that and also to the diet rules or typically recommended diet rules... I suppose on the issue of diet I'll find out at the meeting thurs. was just wanting to hear about it in real time from people who live with it always now.

Thanks

Cheri

Hi MissCheryl

The diet varies slightly for everyone I think so it will depend on your surgeon etc. what terms are you having a hard time with and one of us will be able to help

Kat1.... little over 2 weeks and doing fine....start 14 days of "mechanical soft & mushy" foods....yay! Adding shrimp....yum ! had my 2 week phone appointment with the NUT today....

~tjmom

tjmom -- I had my telephone appt with my NUT yesterday too. Who is your NUT? Mine is Barb. I really like her. Two years ago Melanie was my NUT when I was trying to get my nutrition on a better track but she now pretty much just runs the company although she did my pre-op class with me.

Glad to hear you are doing well. Glad we are now on the Soft foods phase--lots more options.

Staying Positive!

thanks Kat1 btw its Cheri with an i not Cheryl not yl.. thanks again...

Newfoundlove ... My NUT is Medina ....very nice, positive comments, listens (and hears) what i have to say...

Day 17: Beautiful Saturday sunshine here in the pacific northwest! even though my body is still wheelchair bound, my energy level is improving....i can't wait until my body will allow me longer walking! NUT told me not to worry , that 3 - 10 minute walks was great too....(didn't have the heart to tell her "my walks" are about 2 minutes long). When reach goal weight will probably allow the total knee replacement happen....

Hugs to you all!

tjmom