I finally made the thread for those of us who are scheduled for May 15th. It'll be fun to hear how all of us are doing during our journeys. Feel free to share!

There are many of us on pre-ops now and some have a few days. Just about a week left!!! How awesome and exciting it is! ?

Dont forget to FOLLOW the thread!

2 hours ago, Newme17 said:

Well y'all. Today marks the beginning of our 4th week post op. Does anyone have a new phase this week? I was given another list that is basically the same as my week 3 and I've already implemented some of the foods, approved by my nut. Apparently I'm supposed to be having about 3oz of Protein already. I'm am definitely not there!!!! Maybe in about two weeks I might be able to. Anyone feel like they can eat more solids at this point?

sorry it's sideways ?

Your plan is much clearer than mine. To be honest I have been taking the puréed to mean chew very well before swallowing. I just can't imagine blending my meat. I have been eating veggies most of last week though they weren't on my plan till this week. I only eat a few bites anyway because like you said there is only so much room in our stomachs. I am able to eat at the most 3-3.5 oz total depending on what I am eating. If it is yogurt or cottage cheese I can eat close to 4 oz, but if it is chicken or ground turkey only 2-3oz.

Cereals are added on my plan this week ,but I do not know if i will eat any of them. I have never been much of a cereal eater anyway. Here is what my week 4 looks like

I am off today and so I have had some time to sit and reflect on my journey thus far. I have been thinking about changes since surgery and really have not found anything to be super tough to adjust too. Really for me not drinking while eating and 30 minutes after has been the hardiest change for me to implement.

I think my environment and a supportive husband has been a key factor as well as having this forum for support. I only have to cook for myself and my dh. He has no problem eating whatever I cook for him and is on board with healthy eating. I have had a few instances of head hunger, but I really think they were just from habits that were ingrained in my mind about what and how much I should be eating. I am in the process of making cardio exercise a daily habit with the purchase of the elliptical machine because I feel it will help with my fitness goals.

What has been the hardest adjustment for you all after surgery? what challenges do you think will be toughest down the road?

9 hours ago, Apple1 said:

What has been the hardest adjustment for you all after surgery? what challenges do you think will be toughest down the road?

Hardest adjustment is head hunger. I think down the road, it'll just get easier. But we shall see!

So happy. I went to the gym. I listened to my body and I had to adjust the treadmill, the pain in my side was present. So I did a real slow, but graded walk for 45 mins. I also made it in to a circuit training, going back and forth with the grade percentage. My legs feel like I did a weight training workout. Exactly what I was going for. So I felt so good after that I decided to try working my triceps on a machine. So as I usually put a weight of 70lbs, I couldn't do it. ? So I went down 20lbs and that was comfortable enough. Did 4 sets of 12. Feels great, but I was really disappointed that I couldn't do my usual. I also have to take in account that I haven't done weights for a few months too, so... I did chest presses too, had to go down 10 pounds.

I'm just happy I did something! Got to start small again, but that's ok. I know I'll be pushing that iron big later. ?????‍♀️

Oh hey, I'm gonna post before and after pics on a monthly basis. Keep them all in the same collage, so next Monday will be my before and one month post pic. ? Get ready! Lol

35 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

So happy. I went to the gym. I listened to my body and I had to adjust the treadmill, the pain in my side was present. So I did a real slow, but graded walk for 45 mins. I also made it in to a circuit training, going back and forth with the grade percentage. My legs feel like I did a weight training workout. Exactly what I was going for. So I felt so good after that I decided to try working my triceps on a machine. So as I usually put a weight of 70lbs, I couldn't do it. ? So I went down 20lbs and that was comfortable enough. Did 4 sets of 12. Feels great, but I was really disappointed that I couldn't do my usual. I also have to take in account that I haven't done weights for a few months too, so... I did chest presses too, had to go down 10 pounds.

I'm just happy I did something! Got to start small again, but that's ok. I know I'll be pushing that Iron big later. ?????‍♀️

Sounds like you had a good workout! I am sure that got the endorphins flowing.

19 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

Oh hey, I'm gonna post before and after pics on a monthly basis. Keep them all in the same collage, so next Monday will be my before and one month post pic. ? Get ready! Lol

That sounds like a great idea. I should do something similar, but I didn't really take a pre-op photo.

Im looking forward to your photo collage!

I miss every body here. ? Good night y'all. Hope all is going well for you.

Hi Ladies, I went to my 1st post-op appointment with my surgeon and dietitian. Got there late but saw them both. My diet is advanced to soft foods in 2 months solid foods. I lost 7 more pounds from my visit with my pcp. The total amount since my surgery was 26 pounds from 380 to 354. They want me to incorporate aerobic exercise along with the walking. I asked do dancing count cause i dont have a treadmill or a stationary bike. So they it was fine i will join a gym once im back to working. Overall a great day. Yay!!!! I look forward to seeing your before and after photos @Newme17. Hi @Apple1 how are you doing? @patty0715 how is it going? @mishyk Any new happening with meals and dates?

1 hour ago, Sweet as peaches said:

Hi Ladies, I went to my 1st post-op appointment with my surgeon and dietitian. Got there late but saw them both. My diet is advanced to soft foods in 2 months solid foods. I lost 7 more pounds from my visit with my pcp. The total amount since my surgery was 26 pounds from 380 to 354. They want me to incorporate aerobic exercise along with the walking. I asked do dancing count cause i dont have a treadmill or a stationary bike. So they it was fine i will join a gym once im back to working. Overall a great day. Yay!!!! I look forward to seeing your before and after photos @Newme17. Hi @Apple1 how are you doing? @patty0715 how is it going? @mishyk Any new happening with meals and dates?

Hi! What great news!!! Amazing to think that in 2 months I will be able to eat regular food! I'm doing well...today for the first time I think I felt hungry! lol I am still on purée foods and am having a bit of a challenge with what exactly to eat...I have been eating the same thing for about 2 weeks lol maybe next week I will venture out and try something different. The scale is not moving but I expected that and hopefully soon it will!

So so glad to hear about ur success!!!

1 hour ago, Sweet as peaches said:

Hi Ladies, I went to my 1st post-op appointment with my surgeon and dietitian. Got there late but saw them both. My diet is advanced to soft foods in 2 months solid foods. I lost 7 more pounds from my visit with my pcp. The total amount since my surgery was 26 pounds from 380 to 354. They want me to incorporate aerobic exercise along with the walking. I asked do dancing count cause i dont have a treadmill or a stationary bike. So they it was fine i will join a gym once im back to working. Overall a great day. Yay!!!! I look forward to seeing your before and after photos @Newme17. Hi @Apple1 how are you doing? @patty0715 how is it going? @mishyk Any new happening with meals and dates?

So awesome!!! 26 lbs...and yes, dancing absolutely counts as an aerobic exercise!! Do you have the program Just Dance on a PlayStation or WII or something? That is a lot of fun and it's a great workout. But even just popping in some Latin music, or music of your choice, and moving is all it takes. Does your daughter like to dance? Y'all should have a dance off. ?

Im happy it all went very well and you're having a great day!!

33 minutes ago, patty0715 said:

Hi! What great news!!! Amazing to think that in 2 months I will be able to eat regular food! I'm doing well...today for the first time I think I felt hungry! lol I am still on purée foods and am having a bit of a challenge with what exactly to eat...I have been eating the same thing for about 2 weeks lol maybe next week I will venture out and try something different. The scale is not moving but I expected that and hopefully soon it will!

So so glad to hear about ur success!!!

Are your phases really that long hon? In two months to be able to eat? What have you been eating lately? We can give you some ideas outside of them. Let us know.

46 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

Are your phases really that long hon? In two months to be able to eat? What have you been eating lately? We can give you some ideas outside of them. Let us know.

Actually I believe this month I will be able to eat solid foods...during my check up. I eat pretty much the same thing everyday...protein shake for breakfast, lentils with ground beef for lunch and dinner, sf pudding, either sf applesauce or jello and 1 cheese stick. 40 ozs of water

1 hour ago, Newme17 said:

So awesome!!! 26 lbs...and yes, dancing absolutely counts as an aerobic exercise!! Do you have the program Just Dance on a PlayStation or WII or something? That is a lot of fun and it's a great workout. But even just popping in some Latin music, or music of your choice, and moving is all it takes. Does your daughter like to dance? Y'all should have a dance off. ?

Im happy it all went very well and you're having a great day!!

Well thank you so much. She laughs at me saying i can't dance. So i dance sitting down and get up here and there to do a little move but then i feel funny like dizzy so i sit and dance again. She loves dancing.

2 hours ago, patty0715 said:

Hi! What great news!!! Amazing to think that in 2 months I will be able to eat regular food! I'm doing well...today for the first time I think I felt hungry! lol I am still on purée foods and am having a bit of a challenge with what exactly to eat...I have been eating the same thing for about 2 weeks lol maybe next week I will venture out and try something different. The scale is not moving but I expected that and hopefully soon it will!

So so glad to hear about ur success!!!

I move on to solids in two months as well. Oh yes by all means try new things it is truly fulfilling no pun intended. Yay!!!!!