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How is everyone handling the BBQ's today

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delta_girl    931

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I had watermelon with salt, baked Beans with pulled pork, cheddar cheese garlic bread, key lime pie, screwdrivers.

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ebonisekim    1,713

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I had watermelon with salt' date=' baked Beans with pulled pork, cheddar cheese garlic bread, key lime pie, screwdrivers.[/quote']

You go girl .. !!

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thebabycakes    23

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6 days post op, so I Avoided...somewhat bitterly at that.

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Wags    549

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I was sleeved on 5/17. I am feeling good so I decided to invite family over for a BBQ. They were all afraid to come because they didn't want to eat in front of me. I wanted to break everyone from that' date=' so I encouraged them to come. I am perfectly fine with people eating and enjoying their food in front of me. It doesn't bother me. They all feel guilty. I don't want to be isolated. I want to be with everyone because in my opinion, it's not about the food, it's about family being together. I made a huge Pasta salad and my hubby BBQ'd burgers and dogs. I'm not gonna lie, it all looked and smelled great, but I was truly ok with it all. My way of dealing with all of this I guess. The family relaxed when it came time to eat and didn't make a huge deal about it. It was a great day. Btw, my son in law is serving in the Army. This was also to pay tribute to him, as well![/quote']

Wow! What a great, positive attitude! I struggled with the smells, but stuck to my Pre-op liquid diet plan. My family ate barbecue and I had a Protein drink (isopure) but no one acted like it was a big deal. I think it was different for me cuz I'm Pre-op. I'm going to do what you did when I'm post-op though - that was amazing :-) thanks for sharing.

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johnlatte    1,232

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Tonight I had a a bison cheeze burger on a home made whole wheat roll :D some baked organic black and pinto Beans and about a half bottle of a fine Sierra Nevada Big Foot Ale. For dessert I had a Trader Joe's 100 cal chocolate bar. This morning I had a nice 2 mile run and was in the gym for about 90 minutes. Feel absolutely great!!

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Fiddleman    4,376

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How? I think we are going to be grilling some steak tonight and have a side salad.

We ended up having grilled ranch chicken breast with roasted red pepper!

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dma2013    99

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We kept ourselves very busy with the kids all weekend and then I opted to have a bbq at our house where I could control the food. Grilled chicken, salad a "health...ier" Pasta salad then most (none for me) and a fresh fruit salad. It was delicious and everyone enjoyed.

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paglahg    9

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7 weeks out and pretty much can eat mostly anything soft. I had a bad day. One I realized I could eat chips I kinda lost it this weekend. I ate chicken tacos for lunch 1 and 2 more for dinner. They were smaller than usual but the fact that I could eat them kinda scared me. Trying 2 get the Water intake in can sometimes bea challenge

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superchica879    58

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I ate two bites of bar-b-que 3 months post op and got so so sick..... One of the few things that's made me sick. I won't be trying that again anytime soon!

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bradycone    94

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I had about 40 people over, and cooked a bunch of food. It was better than expected. I enjoyed the people, without worrying about the food. There were enough people that nobody noticed I had hardly eaten anything, but I did get some compliments on how I was looking good!

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Ms.AntiBand    2,984

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Ate like a normal person.. Just a lot less! And a 1/2 glass of chilled Reisling. Lost a pound.. Love when that happens :D

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ebonisekim    1,713

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Ate like a normal person.. Just a lot less! And a 1/2 glass of chilled Reisling. Lost a pound.. Love when that happens :D

It surprises me all the time ..every time I drink wine that's when I lose the most

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Ms.AntiBand    2,984

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It surprises me all the time ..every time I drink wine that's when I lose the most

Oh Lord.. Don't tell me things like that! ;)

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AmandaRaeLeo    2,146

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I made a healthy green bean casserole and paired it with 1/2 a cheeseburger.

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jgcraftmom    41

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Ate like a normal person.. Just a lot less! And a 1/2 glass of chilled Reisling. Lost a pound.. Love when that happens :D

I'm preop and am scared that I'll never enjoy a glass of Riesling again. Thanks for showing me that it is possible!

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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

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