Just was approved! Can't wait!

Any May sleevers want to support each other??

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31 minutes ago, CCTXWIFE said:

That’s so good, you go girl! My husband is doing good other than tired of drinking the shakes and he doesn’t like the broths. So idk what he can really have other than, egg drop Soup, sugar free Jello and sugar free popsicles. I just feel so bad for him when he are all eating in front of him. I’m trying the best I can to be supportive and not eat bad or in front of him but he says eat whatever. I’m so glad for this site as it helps me and thank you as well.

Is he allowed other soups? I'd be bored of broth too! I made real slow cooked chicken stock, rich in gelatin, and then used that to make some really substantial soups: a pumpkin and carrot soup, a cauliflower and sharp cheddar soup, and more recently a rich blended pea and ham soup based on the below recipe, but using yellow split peas, and using my rich chicken stock rather than plain water: https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/pea-ham-soup-2/f8ffc44c-1ed2-4d69-9fe8-8c05d7be910b

I find my soups substantial enough that they've gotten me through fairly contentedly to almost the 2 weeks mark now

40 minutes ago, CCTXWIFE said:

That’s so good, you go girl! My husband is doing good other than tired of drinking the shakes and he doesn’t like the broths. So idk what he can really have other than, egg drop Soup, sugar free Jello and sugar free popsicles. I just feel so bad for him when he are all eating in front of him. I’m trying the best I can to be supportive and not eat bad or in front of him but he says eat whatever. I’m so glad for this site as it helps me and thank you as well.

Is he post op or pre op? Egg drop soup sounds so good!

5 minutes ago, Taoz said:

Is he allowed other Soups? I'd be bored of broth too! I made real slow cooked chicken stock, rich in Gelatin, and then used that to make some really substantial soups: a pumpkin and carrot Soup, a cauliflower and sharp cheddar soup, and more recently a rich blended pea and ham soup based on the below recipe, but using yellow split peas, and using my rich chicken stock rather than plain water: https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/pea-ham-soup-2/f8ffc44c-1ed2-4d69-9fe8-8c05d7be910b

I find my soups substantial enough that they've gotten me through fairly contentedly to almost the 2 weeks mark now

Well it only says broths and I feel bad for him. Tomorrow is two weeks and I’m calling the nutritionist at the drs to see what else he can have. Other than that we have to wait for him to start on phase 2 which is week 3. I’m going to look into your soup recipe. Thank you and good luck to you!

2 minutes ago, AstroCat said:

Is he post op or pre op? Egg drop Soup sounds so good!

He is post op two weeks tomorrow. He ate 1/4 the first day then 1/2 the next day minus the vegetables and eggs.

1 minute ago, CCTXWIFE said:

He is post op two weeks tomorrow. He ate 1/4 the first day then 1/2 the next day minus the vegetables and eggs.

Oh wow. I'm 5 days post op tomorrow, they are allowing me to start with cream of wheat, creamed soup (strained), cottage cheese (mashed with a fork to get rid of the curds), pudding, and instant mashed potatoes done runny. I can't imagine being on clear liquids for 2 weeks.. this is driving me crazy.

I know each doctor is different, but maybe let them know he's tolerating it fine and ask if he can be moved up to a fuller liquid diet? (That is- if he is tolerating it well.)

Doctors are all so different it's hard to tell.

Tomorrow’s the day!! I’m super excited. My husband was sleeved 5 weeks ago and has already lost 53 pounds. Ready for the new me and the new us!!

4 minutes ago, AstroCat said:

Oh wow. I'm 5 days post op tomorrow, they are allowing me to start with cream of wheat, creamed Soup (strained), cottage cheese (mashed with a fork to get rid of the curds), pudding, and instant mashed potatoes done runny. I can't imagine being on Clear Liquids for 2 weeks.. this is driving me crazy.

I know each doctor is different, but maybe let them know he's tolerating it fine and ask if he can be moved up to a fuller liquid diet? (That is- if he is tolerating it well.)

Doctors are all so different it's hard to tell.

Yes exactly. I’m calling tomorrow. I think they are just trying to be cautious but they expect him to been on this clear liquid diet for three weeks and it’s crazy.

Has anyone heard anything about @Alison _sca? Last I knew She was supposed to have her surgery the beginning of May in Montreal PQ ?

12 hours ago, AstroCat said:

Oh wow. I'm 5 days post op tomorrow, they are allowing me to start with cream of wheat, creamed Soup (strained), cottage cheese (mashed with a fork to get rid of the curds), pudding, and instant mashed potatoes done runny. I can't imagine being on Clear Liquids for 2 weeks.. this is driving me crazy.

I know each doctor is different, but maybe let them know he's tolerating it fine and ask if he can be moved up to a fuller liquid diet? (That is- if he is tolerating it well.)

Doctors are all so different it's hard to tell.

I was sleeved 5/3/18 and my doctor has me on just clear liquids and protein drinks for at least the first two weeks. I find out Wednesday when I'm able to move forward to soft foods. So far it hasn't bothered me but I am looking forward to some scramble eggs, hopefully soon. I've been taking my protein drink upstairs while my husband eats downstairs so I don't even see what he's eating. I can smell it and it always smells good, but so far haven't even been tempted.

Good luck to all those today! I know there were a lot of people on the 14th. I’m tomorrow and so ready

On 5/12/2018 at 5:15 PM, Apple203 said:

You should consider weaning yourself down or off AD's. My surgeon is a man of little words, LOL, and he was...disgruntled that I was still taking Paxil at 1 week, LOL. Since surgery I have gone from from 30 to 10 (week coming up), Paxil, and onward to 0.. Its tough, and I get weird symptoms, but nothing to stop me from progressing. Can't wait to be free after 10 years.

My doctor knows I'm on Prozac (generic) and have been for years. Never mentioned anything about coming off of it. I can't imagine doing this surgery AND coming off of it at the same time. Is there a reason why he wants you off of it? I don't know why he/she would take away something that supports you mentally and emotionally at a time like this.

My doctor knows I'm on Prozac (generic) and have been for years. Never mentioned anything about coming off of it. I can't imagine doing this surgery AND coming off of it at the same time. Is there a reason why he wants you off of it? I don't know why he/she would take away something that supports you mentally and emotionally at a time like this.

I am also on Prozac and have been for over 10 years. My surgeon said it was no problem which is good as it has made a remarkable difference in my life. I have no plans to come off of it.

If you're thinking Chinese, I like the broth off of hot sour soup even more than egg drop.

I just had my operation on 5/11. The first 2 days was brutal and had to stay in the hospital an extra night. Be comfy, take your deep breaths, and walk so the trapped gas can pass...

20 hours ago, CCTXWIFE said:

Yes exactly. I’m calling tomorrow. I think they are just trying to be cautious but they expect him to been on this clear liquid diet for three weeks and it’s crazy.

I just had surgery on 5/11...Im on a mix of clear and full liquids. 3 weeks clear liquids doesnt sound right. Im on clear liquids because its hard for me to take anything down right now but im pushed to try and sip on protein drinks. Let me know what you find out...