Hi All, Ok, so I am 4 months out. I was sleeved on June 27th. Since the start of my process, I've lost almost 80lbs. (29lbs on the pre op diet) So, I'm rolling along. I am very happy with my progress even though my surgeon said that my weight loss is in the low end. So anyway, I didn't get to eat my usual lunch today so when I got home I was hungry. Now mind you, I haven't been hungry since pre op. ok so I fixed a can of chili with every intent to have my usual 5-6 bites and before I knew it, I was at the bottom of the bowl!!! What gives?? Where has my restriction gone??? I'm following my plan. It can't be over already could it?? Anyone have this experience? Even when I miss a meal, I STILL have that restriction...but not today. :-(

Both my son and I love the homemade soups I make more than most dinners we have. I make veggie soup with a small amount of meat from a shin bone' date=' split pea soup with a ham bone, minestrone with ground beef, potato soup with bacon and cheese, and so on. I hope I can continue to eat these soups once I am sleeved?[/quote']

I think some yes, some no at least at first. Potato soup might be good during full liquids but not for weight loss if you're counting carbs. Pea soup would be great, will have to watch portions shouldnt be hard. Minestrone, you will likely make without Pasta for a while. You may choose to omit the meat in some or eat it first and then eat the rest of the soup veggies and drink the broth later so you're not eating and drinking at the same time. Just have to be creative.

Problem is, at first you're working hard to get in all the Protein and the sleeve doesn't hold much. So it's hard to eat veggies and carbs at first. Later, as the swelling goes down, it get easier.

I love love love veggies but even at 3 months, a lot of times I have no room for ANY veggies all day if I hope to make my protein requirements. I know it's temporary but it seems wrong to not eat veggies!

I'm making chicken and mushroom soup this weekend, pureeing it and drinking it instead of a shake. I figure that cares care of the "is it liquid or is it solid?" question

Chili was one of the things that was on my list in an early stage. I believe that is because it is not that dense as someone earlier said.. I would put this in the slider category and make sure if you eat it in the future you measure.. I normally open a can and then break it down into 4-6 ozs bowls and freeze it.. Then just grab it for lunch occasionally.

Good idea! Thanks!

I find if I eat anything with Beans it fills me up super fast.

But I measure everything if its serving size is in cup form I use measuring cups if its in pieces I count pieces and if its in oz. I weigh it on a food scale.

I eat what I measure out and it's quite typical for me to leave a bite or two on my plate..

I haven't found a slider food yet.. Which I ain't mad at! I get full on everything so far and I'm ok with that.

Honestly tho measuring it out seems to be the best way for me.

Good luck!