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[thicvik 50]

Ohhhh I'm getting even nervous now I have a very low tolerance for pain especially after having 2 c - sections, I am still my 1 meal and along with my liquid and Protein Shakes on Monday to prepare me for my surgery.

[Lainey3074 98]

Thicvick, you'll do fine! I'm not going to lie and say its easy because it isn't! But I will say you will do fine! I'm at day 3. I got up, dressed and headed out with hubby. I even made the bed! After his appointment, we're gonna run by Target and Redbox and it's back to bed for me. You have to take it easy!

[slvrsax 301]

Good luck thicvic, you'll do great!

[Lainey3074 98]

After getting sick time after time, I now realize that I can't eat chicken! Can't imagine my life without chicken but that's the way it's gonna be! But, I am down 22lbs post-op and 40lbs overall!!!

[Lainey3074 98]

Ok....it may not be the chicken....it's probably my swollen tummy. I'll give it a couple weeks then try the chicken again.

[E2013 31]

You were sleeved day before me. It will be a while yet before I can eat chicken. So I'd say wait a few weeks and try again.

[sarsar 824]

My advice to you is to stay away from the chicken for now. Let your sleeve heal, it needs time. I know all surgeons have different rules but mine said not to start chicken or meat until the 5th week post op. Before that it was liquids, soft foods, mushy foods, stuff like that. That being said, even at 5 weeks out, chicken was hard. I'm 2.5 years out now and chicken still fills me up quickly.

I would suggest waiting a while and when you are ready for solids then start with softer Proteins like tilapia or tuna. Chicken and steak are very dense and are hard on the sleeve. It could be a few months before you are comfortable with them.

[Lainey3074 98]

I sincerely appreciate the advice. The meal plan for this stage from my NUT includes soft, juicy meats (chicken salad, egg salad, juicy lean meats, moist fish, etc.). I don't know how things are going to go from meal to meal. Last night, I had baked Swai and it went down fine. I had the exact same fish for lunch and it wasn't so good. It's all definitely a learning experience!

[sarsar 824]

Yup, welcome to the life of a sleever. There are still days that I can eat one thing and the next day it makes me feel gross.

All diet plans are so different. Just remember to give yourself time. If it doesn't feel right, don't eat it again for a while. Eventually, you really will be able to eat most things again. I know it seems like forever from now but it will happen.

Edited January 9, 2014 by sarsar

[CurvyCakes 269]

Lainey so glad all went well and your coming along just fine. Are you on YouTube or planning to document your journey in a similar fashion? My 21 year old daughter is being sleeved in March as well my poor hubby will be pulling his hair out caring for us both lol but she's planning to do the YouTube thing. I love watching everyone else's progress but not sure about doing one myself.

[Lainey3074 98]

Lainey so glad all went well and your coming along just fine. Are you on YouTube or planning to document your journey in a similar fashion? My 21 year old daughter is being sleeved in March as well my poor hubby will be pulling his hair out caring for us both lol but she's planning to do the YouTube thing. I love watching everyone else's progress but not sure about doing one myself.

Hi Curvy! I think I'm gonna keep journaling here! There's a bit of comfort amongst a like-minded community. YT would be too much of an audience for me.

[CurvyCakes 269]

I hear that! Not sure what I will do just yet I don't even have Facebook but I enjoy the forums and watching the videos on YouTube. seeing others transformations right before my eyes is so motivating just not sure I can do them.

[Lainey3074 98]

Just do what's comfortable. One thing I'm doing is logging my measurements. I stay away from the scale!!! LOL!!!

[thicvik 50]

Post op day 5 and I am doing great.. Im still on my full liquid diet so today I made a Lima bean & corn Soup took the broth of that and stored it away for me later. It was really good. I am 13lb down pre op and 4lb post op.. I cant wait to get these staples out they are a little irritating.

[CurvyCakes 269]

Girl I was a slave to the scale and it controlled if I would have a good day or would I be depressed seeing a higher number.