Wanted to write something on this fun site as i am looking for any advice going

forward in my new journey to health. Do not know rules etc so feel free to guide.

I went in for Gastric bypass last week and was weighed in at 211 i am 5'7 60 yrs old

(a kinda youthful 60 ha ha)... anyways in pre-op i actually had my Doctor paged and told him to do sleeve instead of full by pass.

Procedure was performed i am now 4 days in healing. Doing ok. My pre-op "classes" and preparation for what the heck to do now and

ongoing is waaay lacking tho. Any suggestions? i know not what to eat.... well i know phase 1,2,3 stuff a bit. But just in general looking for direction or maybe sites you recommend or groups or a mentor? So appreciative AND lucky for this opportunity in general !! Irene

My surgeon has me on liquids for two weeks starting on day 4. This includes all the clear stuff, cream Soups that are strained (no chunks) Protein shakes, puddings with Protein powder (unflavored, use in Soup as well) and any beverage I can tolerate except carbonated. You also start your Vitamin regiment now. don't eat more than 4 ounces at one sitting (6 meals that include Protein shakes and puddings, etc) Eat slow small bites, and drink a lot of Water. Try to get in 64 oz of water.

Oh, and yogurt, you can have yogurt as long as it does not have fruit chunks in it and is completely smooth(no greek, too thick). This is for two weeks. Then you can move on to any pureed food (consistency of baby food) you can handle for two more weeks. After that you can start eating soft easily chewed foods as tolerated. At the 6 week mark you can start regular food, but you must chew it to the point of mush. Hope this helps.

Lynda, I live in Seattle as well. Was sleeved by Dr. Nguyen, at Overlake May17,2013. Feel free to call me with any questions, 206.250.1100 cell. Good luck with your journey!