Hi everyone! I was sleeved on Jan 6th and am down 24 lbs since starting my pre-op diet. I'm doing pretty good and my surgeon cleared me for the stage 3 diet with approval to introduce fish, chicken and soft foods. My fist question is exercise. I walk everyday for at least 30 min, but want to do more. I know running and cardio is out of the question since I was just sleeved; but, can you recommend any exercises that you've done that can fulfill that gap of wanting to do more? Also, being approved for stage 3 with the introduction of chicken, fish, and soft foods, what did you make that would fulfill your calorie and protein needs, but also fill your family? Is there a cookbook or anything that you know of that can assist with changing it up while eating pretty much the same things? Thanks in advance, this place is wonderful!

I'm vegetarian so I can't help you with the chicken/fish recipes. As for exercise, I got some light handweights 2, 3, 5 lbs. and did arm reps while sitting down. You want to start light and be mindful of your incision sites. I have poor upper body strength and it's one of my goals to improve that.

Resistance bands are good.

Also, check out the blog, The World According to Eggface. Shelly has lots of Protein recipes, including ice cream!