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@@abbyrn27 how did you get that body weight ticker?

Hey there! I don't think you can do it from the mobile app. If you go on the full site there's an option to add one in your profile. It was really easy!

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I checked the scale today since today marks 1 week post op. I've lost 11 lbs :o I went for a walk yesterday and have been tolerating fluids pretty good. I see the surgeon tomorrow so I can move to full liquids stage

Awesome!!!! I'm down 10! Can believe how fast is falling off.

Anyone else have times where you feel like you need a few more calories? I've had a couple episodes of what I think is low blood sugar. I'm not diabetic but I had gestational diabetes so I know the feeling well. Any thoughts?

yes, I find that focusing on Protein only sometime does not get me energy in the near term and occasionally gets me light headed. I adding a few more carbs in when one of those low points hit me and I find it passes quickly. My wife made a package of instant mashed potatoes 3 days ago, which I will get a tablespoon of and then add some chicken broth too. Heat and mix to a consistency you like (can be Soup, can be creamy). lunch or anytime I'm feeling weak.

Has taken 3 days to eat half a package, so don't think I am over doing it. Just my .02

Good advice !

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It's crazy how each doctor differs. No drain for me and just surgical tape that I take off myself. And doctors mobile if any problems. Oh well suits me. I'm minimal intervention. Today I went for a boat trip on the Thames with my kids and a friend to do the lifting. And I made pizzas with my son. A really good day. The wound sites are still quite painful but my own mobility is nearly back to normal. Walked a good couple of miles.

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How's everyone doing?

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How's everyone doing?

I miss gulping water! Otherwise doing well :) 5 more days til soft foods for me - can't wait! How about you??? Feeling good?

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All is well over here Rosie! :) Glad you had a great day with your family. I'm going to start going to the gym tomorrow yay! @@abbyrn27 I miss it too!! I hate having to wait 30 min after I eat to drink Water :(

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Ok had my follow up today and following are latest stats.

Height: 6'2"

Program start weight: 394

Surgery day weight: 376

First post op weight: 363 (day 9 from surgery)

31 lbs down, on the way to goal weight of 233 lbs.

Drain removed (weird feeling, there was an extra foot in there y'all!) all ports are clear and showers ok'ed.

I'm now on purée foods and celebrated with a skinless baked potatoe with cheese, butter and sour cream mashed together into paste. I chewed well and made it 20% into it before full. Now I have 4 more meals in the fridge. Would love some ideas for puréed meals..

Need to get more Protein, only making about 50 grams in a day. And need to eat more times a day. I'm going to look into purée tuna salad, seafood salad, etc.

Still no strength training, but work out cautiously. Going to start some basic classes back..

All in all, feeling good...

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Ok had my follow up today and following are latest stats.

Height: 6'2"

Program start weight: 394

Surgery day weight: 376

First post op weight: 363 (day 9 from surgery)

31 lbs down, on the way to goal weight of 233 lbs.

Drain removed (weird feeling, there was an extra foot in there y'all!) all ports are clear and showers ok'ed.

I'm now on purée foods and celebrated with a skinless baked potatoe with cheese, butter and sour cream mashed together into paste. I chewed well and made it 20% into it before full. Now I have 4 more meals in the fridge. Would love some ideas for puréed meals..

Need to get more Protein, only making about 50 grams in a day. And need to eat more times a day. I'm going to look into purée tuna salad, seafood salad, etc.

Still no strength training, but work out cautiously. Going to start some basic classes back..

All in all, feeling good...

That's great! Congratulations! Baked potato sounds yummy right now hehe have you looked on pinterest for recipes? Lots of ideas there :)

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I agree. There are tons of ideas on pinterest. As soon as I can eat soft foods I'm planning to make turkey meatballs with marinara, mozzarella and blend it up in a magic bullet.

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I tried to eat a baked potato and could only get 2 spoonfuls before I felt like I was going to explode! I was sad because it looked and smelled so good lol This is what I needed though. A restricted way to make me limit the amount of food I can eat! Feeling grateful now :)

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I tried to eat a baked potato and could only get 2 spoonfuls before I felt like I was going to explode! I was sad because it looked and smelled so good lol This is what I needed though. A restricted way to make me limit the amount of food I can eat! Feeling grateful now :)

I'm jealous! I still have to be on fluids til Monday :( Glad you're feeling the restriction!!!!

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Today I got to meet with my surgeon who did my VGS back on the 19th and to my surprise he said that I could now start eating pureed foods. So later today after a nap, I had half of a small container of Greek Yogart, man was that good! I had half of the container and then for dinner had the other half. I also have managed most of today off the oxygen which is making me very happy because in the past it has always taken a while to get off. This evening since I don't drive my mom and I went to a few stores and got some food items that I can have but I did not even think about doing a baked potato but my parents might have instant mashed potatoes so I can use that. Another thing is that my weight is going down not much but it is going down, it is now at 281 pounds. Tomorrow I will try getting some more walking in.

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Still liquids for me until Tuesday. But I don't mind really as even Soup is sometimes a struggle to get in. I braved starting to take my dressings off yesterday. Got one done. I'm such a coward! 3 more to go

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My scales have stuck for the last 3 days????

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My scales have stuck for the last 3 days????

Mine too!!!! So frustrating! Glad I'm not alone.

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