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Pam_2-06-2017

By Pam_2-06-2017, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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Pam_2-06-2017    375

Pam_2-06-2017
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Hi everybody,

I was cleared for soft/mushy food Thursday. Right after my appointment we headed south to visit family. I have not told anyone but my husband and son about my surgery.

I was so excited to be able to eat something. Then promptly realized how am I going to find good things to eat while I am a house guest. It has been tough. I wish I was in my safe little bubble at home. It seems too soon for me to do this. I am very strict to plan at home but traveling sucks right now.

Yesterday was a weenie roast on the beach. When we stopped to pick up weenies I rushed through the store trying to think of something that I could get quick. My inexperienced self drew a blank. Ultimately I settled for one of those prepackaged tuna Snacks, when I started eating it, it tasted full of sugar. The first sugar I'd had in over a month. I felt like a failure.

Breakfast was great because it was just my husband and I and I nibbled on his scrambled eggs.

dinner? Another failure. They ordered pizza! My heart plummeted. I took one piece and picked off the meat and cheese. I chewed it until it was mush in my mouth but it made me feel awful and my reflux is back:-/. Everybody was asking me if I liked the pizza or if I was feeling ok. Odd to see a big girl eat like a bird.

Please give me some tips to get me through tomorrow when we head home. I know that we will be here for at least breakfast and lunch.< /p>

Feeling kinds lost these two days.

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YoungExec    48

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I traveled about 5 weeks post op.

I survived on tuna fish. Go to Walmart or another store. Starkist sales a to go pack 2.7/9 oz container of tuna fish. Really easy to pack.

Baked fish if your location allows you to cook.

Do you have Protein Shakes with you?

Have you tried Fairlife Milk - higher Protein and less sugar.

Why not just say you are on restrictive diet?

Good luck



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Pam_2-06-2017    375

Pam_2-06-2017
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Just sent my husband out to get me a couple Protein Shakes. Do they have tuna packs without any sugar? The one I had was loaded with it. I'll text him if they do.

I have basically just ignored the questions about my portions. Someone asked me if I was on another diet... i responded with "Yep, I'm trying again".

We headed out garage saling today and my sisters in law immediately headed to the Dairy Queen drive thru for a blizzard. I did refuse that with no problem.

Talk about testing my resolve... this sucks.

Hoping for a better day tomorrow. Feel like I failed miserably and I think I just panicked a bit. I am really paranoid of eating wrong. Boy, that a big change from post op.

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YoungExec    48

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These do not have sugar added


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Pam_2-06-2017    375

Pam_2-06-2017
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Thanks YoungExec! Sending him this pic now. I truly appreciate this.

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YoungExec    48

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You have come this far, you can make it further. Nothing to be ashamed of. I understand privacy but its family and they probably already want you to be healthier.




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Kaylamh    144

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Premier Protein shakes at Walmart are a life saver. Siggis or Dannon Oikos triple zero yogurt, fair life milk, chicken salad, tuna...

Honestly the premier shakes saved me a few times. You can get them at Walmart!

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