I just got my surgery date for March 5. I am excited and nervous at the same time but I'm trying to hold it all together.

1 minute ago, Edc1279 said:

How do you eat the chicken? In pieces?

You chew it! Teeth are pretty good at this.

Yeah but dentures aren't always. But when i. get there ( Lord speed the day) I will do the best I can with what I am given[emoji106]

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Are y’all using calcium chews? I was sleeved 3/29 and I’m afraid they’ll get stuck like gum or something [emoji23] I guess just tiny bites.....

I plan on cutting them you into tiny pieces and then chewing the heck out of them

Im using liquid calcium., purchased on Walmart.

36 minutes ago, M0214 said:

Are y’all using calcium chews? I was sleeved 3/29 and I’m afraid they’ll get stuck like gum or something I guess just tiny bites.....

I am using calcium chews since 1 week out. No problem whatsoever. I also use chewable multi that I prefer to suck on rather than chew. No issues at all.

7 hours ago, M0214 said:

Are y’all using calcium chews? I was sleeved 3/29 and I’m afraid they’ll get stuck like gum or something I guess just tiny bites.....

just chew very well....so hard getting all this stuff in all in one day!

Are y’all using calcium chews? I was sleeved 3/29 and I’m afraid they’ll get stuck like gum or something [emoji23] I guess just tiny bites.....

Amazon sells chewable calcium and multi Vits that actually resolve if you suck in them. I believe the brand is Bariadvantage

I am switching back to pills/capsules. Sleeved 3/28 and bought a whole bunch of liquids and different chewables to carry me through the first 6 months. BUT my tastes have changed and those that were palatable before the surgery are just sickening to me now. I have poured the liquid MV, Calcium and Iron down the drain after just 3 or 4 days.

The SOFT CHEW calcium from Celebrate tastes pretty good to me in some flavors, but not all. Can't go wrong with the caramel.

I tried the chewable tablets for MV, Iron and Calcium for about 10 days, but now can't even stand their odor let alone the sweet taste. So back to researching.

I am now settling for MV Capsules from Celebrate, Citrical NEW SHAPE/size MINI's for Calcium Citrate and going to the Zahler's Iron complex capsules. They are all of a size my surgeon approved of, just have to take one at a time.

Question on portion size - Sleeved on 3/28

Started Pureed stage yesterday and didn’t take long to come up with another question.

When measuring portions of something more solid than liquids like a tuna or chicken salad, Should I be measuring volume or weight?

I scooped ½ cup of chicken salad for my dinner but it sure looked like a lot sitting on the plate. I measured the weight and it weighed more like 7 oz.

Which should we be using?

48 minutes ago, bobt1 said:

Question on portion size - Sleeved on 3/28

Started pureed stage yesterday and didn’t take long to come up with another question.

When measuring portions of something more solid than liquids like a tuna or chicken salad, Should I be measuring volume or weight?

I scooped ½ cup of chicken salad for my dinner but it sure looked like a lot sitting on the plate. I measured the weight and it weighed more like 7 oz.

Which should we be using?

Hi , I was sleeved on 3/27...went to md today..I am on purees ......

I use a food scale for meats, or fish or solids.....7 oz. is way too much for one meal!....plus isn't chicken salad full of mayo or did you make it yourself.....

do you puree the salad?

I think 2 oz is the right size

Edited April 12, 20188 yr by Catama

Made myself and pureed. I agree 7 oz was way too much (I didn't eat it, only half) but I thought I was only scooping 4oz. I guess I'll just follow my new rule. If liquid/pours equal liquid measure, if it doesn't pour I'll weigh it.

12 hours ago, bobt1 said:

Question on portion size - Sleeved on 3/28

Started pureed stage yesterday and didn’t take long to come up with another question.

When measuring portions of something more solid than liquids like a tuna or chicken salad, Should I be measuring volume or weight?

I scooped ½ cup of chicken salad for my dinner but it sure looked like a lot sitting on the plate. I measured the weight and it weighed more like 7 oz.

Which should we be using?

This is a good question! Everybody does it differently. I asked my RD, and she said to weigh my protein (and for me, its 2 ounces weeks 4-5, 2.5 ounces weeks 6-12). And because its easier, I weigh out 2 ounces of fruit/veges, too. Some on the board weigh protein in a half cup measuring cup and then add veges to make half a cup total.

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Hey guys, I'm a month and some change out from my surgery and I've started my selected solids diet with protein shakes of course. I have been noticing a pronounced dislike for the texture of food. The smell of food is amazing, but as soon as it hits my mouth, any food, it makes me so nauseous. It's almost repulsive. Liquids are fine. Solids- not so much. Has anyone experienced this?

HW 303
SW 278
CW 256
GW 150
Sleeved 3/6/18