Like weight loss before and after photos but of your new diet !

I'm especially interested in before and after meal photos (take a pic at the point you feel restriction) but it can be of recipe substitutions, your refrigerator/pantry/shopping cart/etc

VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

Sorry I’ve been missing but my baby sister had mini strokes on top of sepsis a couple weeks ago and since I speak “medicalese” (per my mother) I took hospital duties which meant a lot of unseasoned soups, green beans and too many coffees and snacks. But now that she’s awake and learning to feed herself again I can step back a bit. (It’s been stressful!)

Anyway, todays micro pizza slices (sauce cup for reference- didn’t use) because the restaurant didn’t deliver my salad. ?

How awful @Starwarsandcupcakes. I’m glad your baby sitter is making improvement - a long way to go though I’d expect. She was very fortunate to have you supporting her. Make sure you make some time for you now the worst is over. Take care of the carer.

@starwarsandcupcakes
I’m so sorry to hear about your little sister. Glad to hear she is going better. So good you were able to be by her side.

15 hours ago, Starwarsandcupcakes said:

Sorry I’ve been missing but my baby sister had mini strokes on top of sepsis a couple weeks ago and since I speak “medicalese” (per my mother) I took hospital duties which meant a lot of unseasoned Soups, green Beans and too many coffees and Snacks. But now that she’s awake and learning to feed herself again I can step back a bit. (It’s been stressful!)

Anyway, todays micro pizza slices (sauce cup for reference- didn’t use) because the restaurant didn’t deliver my salad. ?

Hoping for a speedy recovery for your sister!

Hi! Had my VSG May 19,2023. I am looking forward to transitioning to puréed diet. I was told I could have tuna and egg salad. Any suggestions on a mayo to use? I tried to eat Campbells Cream of Chicken, I probably ate it too fast, I experienced a mild dumping. Now, I am worried about the fat in normal mayo. Any ideas are much appreciated!

Sorry I’ve been missing but my baby sister had mini strokes on top of sepsis a couple weeks ago and since I speak “medicalese” (per my mother) I took hospital duties which meant a lot of unseasoned soups, green beans and too many coffees and snacks. But now that she’s awake and learning to feed herself again I can step back a bit. (It’s been stressful!)
Anyway, todays micro pizza slices (sauce cup for reference- didn’t use) because the restaurant didn’t deliver my salad. [emoji20]

Sorry to hear about your sister. It's so good that you are there for her. Good thoughts going to your sister and your family.

2 hours ago, loras68 said:

Hi! Had my VSG May 19,2023. I am looking forward to transitioning to puréed diet. I was told I could have tuna and egg salad. Any suggestions on a mayo to use? I tried to eat Campbells Cream of chicken, I probably ate it too fast, I experienced a mild dumping. Now, I am worried about the fat in normal mayo. Any ideas are much appreciated!

A low fat mayo that you can tolerate. It may take trying a few before you find what you like. Another option is to use yogurt to replace all or some of the mayo. Good luck on your recovery.

Oh My God @Starwarsandcupcakes. I’m so sorry. ? I read your post as your baby sitter not baby sister & thought you had a very close relationship with your sitter.

21 hours ago, Arabesque said:

Oh My God @Starwarsandcupcakes. I’m so sorry. ? I read your post as your baby sitter not baby sister & thought you had a very close relationship with your sitter.

I mean we are close and she used to watch my kids when I worked nights.

But the first thing she really wanted when they removed the vent was food. And called her nurse a smartass. ? So… at least her sense of humor is intact. Physical therapy has been great with her the past few days. She’s able to sit up more without pain and is trying to move her legs more but that’s still a struggle.

Bonus food I’ve had this weekend that wasn’t hospital food!

Chicken fried cauliflower rice and a couple salads.

@Starwarsandcupcakes I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. What an awful thing. I hope she makes a full recovery and that you're OK too. I love this part of the forum, love seeing everyone else's food and you're such a big contributor. Be kind to yourself.

One last bowl of hospital cafeteria food- tomato soup mixed with corn and bell peppers. Sister was moved to rehab for therapy!

Also, thought someone might like these food prep ideas.

Edited June 2, 20233 yr by Starwarsandcupcakes

One last bowl of hospital cafeteria food- Tomato Soup mixed with corn and bell peppers. Sister was moved to rehab for therapy!
Also, thought someone might like these food prep ideas.

Great to hear your sister is doing better!

15 hours ago, Starwarsandcupcakes said:

One last bowl of hospital cafeteria food- Tomato Soup mixed with corn and bell peppers. Sister was moved to rehab for therapy!

Also, thought someone might like these food prep ideas.

I’m glad she’s doing better! And I’m definitely going to try some of these meal preps, so thanks for this

Good news about your sister @Starwarsandcupcakes. That soup looks pretty darn good for hospital cafeteria food.

Parfait: vanilla greek yogurt, blueberries, chia seeds and honey