Never to soon to start! I had mine on the 11th!?? Anyone else in June yet? And how's it going?

Does anyone know when u can start doing sit-ups? Surgery was June 5th so 3 wks out

Does anyone know when u can start doing sit-ups? Surgery was June 5th so 3 wks out

Ask your surgeon. I had no physical restrictions at all. Was just told if something hurt not to do it.

Ask your surgeon. I had no physical restrictions at all. Was just told if something hurt not to do it.

I wish I had I don't see him for another month again

Well just got back home from my EGD. I did have a stricture they said it was so small they couldn't get the camera down. So fhey stretched it out, and I'm hoping this will be the only time. I woke up in more pain than I expected, but I think it was mostly on from the gas they use. Now I'm not experiencing near as much discomfort .... hoping no one else ends up with this problem

This sounds amazing I've been craving Mexican food all week I can't wait to try it next weds.!!!

Refried beans with a little shredded cheese have been my go to! I use a little bit of chicken broth to thin them out. Absolutely delicious. I will try FF sour cream and salsa if I get brave!!!

Refried beans with a little shredded cheese have been my go to! I use a little bit of chicken broth to thin them out. Absolutely delicious. I will try FF sour cream and salsa if I get brave!!!

As soon as I'm free for puréed I'm doing it!!! I had potato soup tonight and I feel great but I had bad diarrhea I'm hoping its just because it the first semi thick food I've had!

I am miserable! Don't get me wrong I am ecstatic to have had my surgery , i researched it and prayed for it for about 15 years, but EVERYTHING Tastes horrible to me Or I can eat it once and the next time I go back for it it makes me gag! Nourishing my body has now become my full time job and I hate it. I am sure this is part of the transition but man is it difficult. Reading about it and walking through it are two very different things!

surgery date 6/11/13 HW: 364lbs. SW: 335.5 CW: 316 GW: 150

As soon as I'm free for puréed I'm doing it!!! I had potato soup tonight and I feel great but I had bad diarrhea I'm hoping its just because it the first semi thick food I've had!

Potato soup is always iffy for me!

I am miserable! Don't get me wrong I am ecstatic to have had my surgery ' date=' i researched it and prayed for it for about 15 years, but EVERYTHING Tastes horrible to me Or I can eat it once and the next time I go back for it it makes me gag! Nourishing my body has now become my full time job and I hate it. I am sure this is part of the transition but man is it difficult. Reading about it and walking through it are two very different things!

surgery date 6/11/13 HW: 364lbs. SW: 335.5 CW: 316 GW: 150[/quote']

I completely relate. Last night I had 3 ounces of cannaloni beans with a tablespoon of pesto. It was so yummy. Today, the thought of it makes me want to puke. I am hoping it gets better the further out we get. I had my surgery 1 day after you.

I believe that our relationship with food is going to become one of eating to live and not living to eat. Much different concept for me for sure!

I didn't eat pizza tonight while everyone else was eating it! I am very proud of myself.

I believe that our relationship with food is going to become one of eating to live and not living to eat. Much different concept for me for sure!

I didn't eat pizza tonight while everyone else was eating it! I am very proud of myself.

I have many friends that have had this and they say it can be rough for the first few months and then you will begin to enjoy things again. Things will get better guys.... we just have to go through this tough spot for a while

I am miserable! Don't get me wrong I am ecstatic to have had my surgery ' date=' i researched it and prayed for it for about 15 years, but EVERYTHING Tastes horrible to me Or I can eat it once and the next time I go back for it it makes me gag! Nourishing my body has now become my full time job and I hate it. I am sure this is part of the transition but man is it difficult. Reading about it and walking through it are two very different things!

surgery date 6/11/13 HW: 364lbs. SW: 335.5 CW: 316 GW: 150[/quote']

it gets easier once you find your groove. hope it gets better quicker!

I believe that our relationship with food is going to become one of eating to live and not living to eat. Much different concept for me for sure!

I didn't eat pizza tonight while everyone else was eating it! I am very proud of myself.

Mel3620,

You should be proud its a tough thing that you did.

As a good friend of mine pointed out on the subject of addictions, and i paraphrase " you DON'T need Alcohol, tabacco,or illegal drugs to sustain your body, but food is the toughest addiction to break since you MUST eat"

Im proud of your victory since i LOVE pizza but alas it is something i can no longer have. its one of my trigger foods. i would rather fit into the next size down the have a slice.

Thanks gor the post...YOUR A SUPERSTAR!!!

have a great weekend

RJ

Had my surgery 10 days ago on the 19th. As of yesterday I am down 13lbs! Woohoo! I also went back to work tonight a few days ahead of schedule. Everything went well. My back started hurting so I just took it easy. I haven't had any problems with food yet. I have been purée ing my soups. Had some green chili vegetable that was fantastic after all the jello and broth! Lol. I love spicy so I'm glad I didn't have any problems with it. I might try adding a slice or two of jalapeño to my chili when I purée it. I also puréed some fat free cream cheese with a cucumber from my garden and have been eating a bite of it here and there! Very refreshing. Hope everyone is doing well.

Mel3620' date='

You should be proud its a tough thing that you did.

As a good friend of mine pointed out on the subject of addictions, and i paraphrase " you DON'T need Alcohol, tabacco,or illegal drugs to sustain your body, but food is the toughest addiction to break since you MUST eat"

Im proud of your victory since i LOVE pizza but alas it is something i can no longer have. its one of my trigger foods. i would rather fit into the next size down the have a slice.

Thanks gor the post...YOUR A SUPERSTAR!!!

have a great weekend

RJ[/quote']

Thanks so much, RJ. I really appreciate the encouragement. I have teenage boys, so pizza is one of those things I will have to overcome alot!

I am also out of town this week and I am 3 weeks post op. My friend has been excellent this week. She has eaten small portions with me. Of course, hers contain a little more, but she refused the pizza as well. (Although she really doesn't need to)

I agree with your friend that food is the toughest addiction. We can overcome this! So glad we all have the support of each other.