Post Op March 2014

[sarah.gibson 50]

Hi all. Day 8. Am feeling pretty good. Will feel so much better when my hubby doesn't have to pack my wound. I weighed 214 day of surgery (march 24th). I came home on the 26th weighing 224. Tonight I weighed in at 205.

I have a barium swallow xray and blood test tomorrow (well I guess today) and then a nutrition class. I am hoping to move from clear to full liquids.

Today was a nice day here in the midwest...finally! Was good to open the house up and go for a walk outside.

How are the other March 24thers doing?

Sarah I'm from Midwest too. What state are you in? I'm from iowa

NW Indiana

[Dolfinldy1 69]

Just had my first SF Popsicle in like 10 years. Forgot how yummy they are, tropical flavored. I just burst out singing the Partridge Family song "I Think I Love You" to a Popsicle. My twelve year old grand daughter said Gma you're crazzyyyy!!! Lol.

[KristinaRnY 455]

Lol I just had my first sf Popsicle yesterday in idk how long. Does anyone know if we can have broccoli cheese Soup no chunks on the cream soup phase?

[Dolfinldy1 69]

Lol I just had my first sf Popsicle yesterday in idk how long. Does anyone know if we can have broccoli cheese Soup no chunks on the cream soup phase?

I was told yes as long as its blended good and strain the chunkies out of it.

[AprilHansen 109]

Lol I just had my first sf Popsicle yesterday in idk how long. Does anyone know if we can have broccoli cheese Soup no chunks on the cream soup phase?

I've been blending cream of chicken soup as well as cream of celery soup with no problem. I haven't tried any cheese products yet. I blend everything with Water to try to avoid gas pain.

[Dolfinldy1 69]

Lol I just had my first sf Popsicle yesterday in idk how long. Does anyone know if we can have broccoli cheese Soup no chunks on the cream soup phase?

Did you get the recipes I emailed you

[AprilHansen 109]

Just had my first SF Popsicle in like 10 years. Forgot how yummy they are, tropical flavored. I just burst out singing the Partridge Family song "I Think I Love You" to a Popsicle. My twelve year old grand daughter said Gma you're crazzyyyy!!! Lol.

Thats hilarious! I love my sugar free popsicles.

[Dolfinldy1 69]

Just had my first SF Popsicle in like 10 years. Forgot how yummy they are, tropical flavored. I just burst out singing the Partridge Family song "I Think I Love You" to a Popsicle. My twelve year old grand daughter said Gma you're crazzyyyy!!! Lol.

Thats hilarious! I love my sugar free popsicles.

Evidently I do too!!! Lol.

[Dolfinldy1 69]

Just had my first SF Popsicle in like 10 years. Forgot how yummy they are, tropical flavored. I just burst out singing the Partridge Family song "I Think I Love You" to a Popsicle. My twelve year old grand daughter said Gma you're crazzyyyy!!! Lol.

Thats hilarious! I love my sugar free popsicles.

My grandkids think I'm crazy I always do bizarre things to amuse them. Last year I took the family to Florida for spring break for a week and I shipped my Easter Bunny costume ahead to our hotel. Easter morning I got in bed with each of the grandkids and pet their heads with my paws. Lol. Their expressions were priceless!!!

[KristinaRnY 455]

Lol I just had my first sf Popsicle yesterday in idk how long. Does anyone know if we can have broccoli cheese Soup no chunks on the cream soup phase?

Did you get the recipes I emailed you

I did! Thank you so much

[Dolfinldy1 69]

Lol I just had my first sf Popsicle yesterday in idk how long. Does anyone know if we can have broccoli cheese Soup no chunks on the cream soup phase?

Did you get the recipes I emailed you

I did! Thank you so much

You are so welcome. Hey we are all in this together. We are like "fluffy" sorority sisters. Lol

[KristinaRnY 455]

Lol I just had my first sf Popsicle yesterday in idk how long. Does anyone know if we can have broccoli cheese Soup no chunks on the cream soup phase?

Did you get the recipes I emailed you

I did! Thank you so much

You are so welcome. Hey we are all in this together. We are like "fluffy" sorority sisters. Lol

Lol I love fluffy, going to try the nutty butter one tonight. I want to try the pumpkin one but don't want to go to the store today lol

[sarah.gibson 50]

I was told yes as long as its blended good and strain the chunkies out of it.

I was told no broccoli...something about producing too much gas. My dr only lets us have cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, cream of potato, and plain Tomato. Have to strain or pulverize the Soups.< /p>

[KristinaRnY 455]

I was told yes as long as its blended good and strain the chunkies out of it.

I was told no broccoli...something about producing too much gas. My dr only lets us have cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, cream of potato, and plain Tomato. Have to strain or pulverize the Soups.< /div>

Ahh gas that makes sense, I'll play it safe since I just got rid of all that uncomfy gas

Edited April 2, 2014 by KristinaRnY

[SugarFreeMe 293]

Went to my 2 week post-op today. Down 22 lbs since I started the liquid Meal Replacement before surgery. Who ever would have thought it was possible to loose 22 pounds in 4 weeks. And, the kicker is I know it will stay off this time. I've been eating things like cream of chicken, cream of mushroom and cream of celery. The Tomato didn't sit to well, it didn't make me sick, I could just tell my new tummy didn't like it. Also having blended cottage cheese, refried Beans and cream of wheat. I try to add unflavored Protein to everything so I'm sure to get it all in, whey protein isolate seems to be one that works best because it mixes well with creamy things. I add my chocolate protein to regular cream of wheat, it's pretty good. This weekend I get to start soft foods, scrambled eggs, fish and chicken as long as it's very tender. I'm really excited about that. So far I've been adding one new food a day so see how it's tolerated which seems to be working. Glad to see everyone is doing so well. Being on this side of the whole journey is so much easier and less scary. Best of luck to everyone. Cheers to us all.