For you pre-oppers and newly post-oppers worried about what post op life will be like, I wanted to share a couple of meals I've had recently - I'm 4 weeks post op and these are on my doc approved plan and sleeve friendly.

pizza - Oh how I miss Pizza Night with the family. But I think we have found a great work-around in my house.

Take a Carb Balance tortilla shell (I used the fajita size) and spread some pizza sauce it. Then get creative with your doc-approved toppings. I used turkey pepperoni and low-fat mozzarella cheese on one. I also made one with BBQ sauce (instead of the pizza sauce), shredded chicken and the mozzarella. OMG, delish. At 4 weeks out, I can eat about 1/2 of one pizza. What a great treat. (And my son and husband love these!)

Last night the family wanted Mexican food, so we went to Cafe Rio. I ordered a taco meal which comes with one taco and rice and Beans. I told them to hold the rice and no lettuce in my taco, just the meat and cheese. This is what my bite looked like...a little piece of the chicken and cheese, one bean, and a smidge of sour cream. Then I chewed, chewed and chewed some more. It was wonderful and it made me feel like I was back in the land of the living - enjoying a meal with my family.

The pizza is not a big deal for me, but if I would be so sad if I never ate Mexican food again. This is good to hear, thanks!

Thanks for sharing, I think just smelling food I can't have right now bothers me or should I say my taste buds. I am very thankful to have had this procedure but I am overwhelmed with mixed feelings during this holiday time. But hey, I will see many more and will be able to enjoy it without pigging out!