So the reason I choose 8-2-19

Was because I'm an out doors kinda guy.. I love my fishing and taking dips in the lake.. my son turns 2 in April and I want to enjoy his day.. If I do it early I feel like I would get dehydrated with this central California heat and get to miss out on a lot of fishing and swimming with my little one

Hang in there Chiptress . I thought I was going to have a breakdown when all of my neighbors were eating bar b cue all Labor Day weekend while I was crying in my fruit cup

I saw my surgeon again last week and he moved me to pureed foods! I noticed I can drink water pretty well but still don't get enough per day, protein shakes are SO hard for me to get down. I bought a YETI specifically for protein because it keeps it cold all day so I can sip on it. Aside from not being able to eat like before I don't even feel like I've had surgery. I'm really, really wanting to chew food right now, desperately, I'm allowed to have soft scrambled eggs so I typically try to chew those. I bought the Gerber puffs baby snacks because they essentially dissolve but can also be chewed for some crunch, hoping crunching a couple helps some!

I went for a walk today and did 3.67 miles in 78 minutes and stopped once to dump some gravel out of my shoes. I was pretty active before surgery so it has definitely helped in recovering so quickly.

15 hours ago, ahillig said:

I saw my surgeon again last week and he moved me to pureed foods! I noticed I can drink Water pretty well but still don't get enough per day, Protein Shakes are SO hard for me to get down. I bought a YETI specifically for Protein because it keeps it cold all day so I can sip on it. Aside from not being able to eat like before I don't even feel like I've had surgery. I'm really, really wanting to chew food right now, desperately, I'm allowed to have soft scrambled eggs so I typically try to chew those. I bought the Gerber puffs baby Snacks because they essentially dissolve but can also be chewed for some crunch, hoping crunching a couple helps some!

I went for a walk today and did 3.67 miles in 78 minutes and stopped once to dump some gravel out of my shoes. I was pretty active before surgery so it has definitely helped in recovering so quickly.

Hi Chiptress Sorry to heat you were feeling down . Ive felt a bit down for a couple of days now . Maybe it’s because we come out on a high because we’ve had it done at last , and then if we’re not getting out so much , that does it a bit? I was really interested to read about your cheese and pasta you did. I’ve been wanting to do that for ages ! Did you use ordinary light cheese or soft cheese ? What is ricotta ? Hope your spirits have lifted a bit now ,

On 9/7/2019 at 2:26 PM, Deedee12 said:

Wow!!! Great job!!!! Keep up the amazing transformation

An amazing transformation ! keep up the good work ! When did you have your surgery ?

Just checking in...my surgery (GB) was 8/21, but I ended up back in the hospital last week for three days. They did a hiatal hernia repair with my surgery, and I had some issues that developed, in addition to being allergic to the surgical glue! Still in a lot of pain from the hernia site, but I'm home again.

So disheartening to come home and get on the scale..I ate literally NOTHING for two days, but thanks to the IV fluids, I was up 6 pounds ? It was gone this morning though, and I'm back on the loser's bench...

I've been tracking all of my intake pretty closely in the Baritastic App, and I'm averaging 300-350 calories a day, at the most. I know I need more protein, but I'm trying to move to "real" food...hate to rely on shakes all the time.

I'm on purees now, and I managed some refried beans yesterday, and some canned chicken and mayo today at lunch.

I'm down 16.5 pounds in 20 days, even with the IV fluid detour, so I'm not really complaining...

On 09/10/2019 at 09:53, CelticBeautyEvolving said:

Just checking in...my surgery (GB) was 8/21, but I ended up back in the hospital last week for three days. They did a hiatal hernia repair with my surgery, and I had some issues that developed, in addition to being allergic to the surgical glue! Still in a lot of pain from the hernia site, but I'm home again.

So disheartening to come home and get on the scale..I ate literally NOTHING for two days, but thanks to the IV fluids, I was up 6 pounds ? It was gone this morning though, and I'm back on the loser's bench...

I've been tracking all of my intake pretty closely in the Baritastic App, and I'm averaging 300-350 calories a day, at the most. I know I need more Protein, but I'm trying to move to "real" food...hate to rely on shakes all the time.

I'm on purees now, and I managed some refried Beans yesterday, and some canned chicken and mayo today at lunch.

I'm down 16.5 pounds in 20 days, even with the IV Fluid Detour, so I'm not really complaining...

Awesome glad to hear all is going better for you! How did you know you are allergic to the glue?

Help
What are you eating on soft foods? I’m getting tired of
- tuna with a little mayo and a little cheese to up my protein
- eggs
- cottage cheese
- thinly sliced deli meat turkey breast rolled with a reduced fat string cheese
- Atkins French vanilla protein shakes

5 minutes ago, Bianca S. said:

Awesome glad to hear all is going better for you! How did you know you are allergic to the glue?

Starting the day I got home after my bypass, all of my incisions were swollen and red (about an inch or so around the incisions), then I got a rash, that eventually spread from my neck to mid-thigh... it was hideous. I took pics and sent them to my doctor, and he called me within an hour to day — a small percentage of people are allergic to the surgical glue, looks like you’re one of them. We need to get that off of you!

The pain issue from the hernia site was what put me back in the hospital, but while I was there, they were able to clear up the rash!

Really?!? I had a rash on my sides of my hips up to my bra line and and a few little spots on my stomach. I have a red ring that grew about 2 inches around and is warm only around 1 incision tho (the one they took my stomach out of). It didn’t hurt/ doesn’t hurt. I was told at my two week that the ring around my incision is most likely a reaction and my rash is from the wipes they used to prep me. My rash is gone but the ring is probably about an half inch around still. Was told to remove the glue from the one but I’m afraid that it will pull my stitching. But probably should.

Just had it August 10. 5 weeks out . How are you feeling ? Aww too cute

2 hours ago, Bianca S. said:

. Was told to remove the glue from the one but I’m afraid that it will pull my stitching. But probably should.

If they told you to remove the glue, I would do it I was a little worried about it, but it did help me...and nothing came loose, lol.

Bianca S You can try canned fruit, chili beans, crackers.

6 hours ago, Bianca S. said:

Help
What are you eating on soft foods? I’m getting tired of
- tuna with a little mayo and a little cheese to up my Protein
- eggs
- cottage cheese
- thinly sliced deli meat turkey breast rolled with a reduced fat string cheese
- Atkins French vanilla Protein Shakes

Baked reduced fat ricotta cheese

Shredded chicken breast cooked with a lot of broth or marinara in a slow cooker

Different flavors of low sugar greek yogurts

10-20 Veggie Straw “chips” if I want something crunchy (not a lot of protein)

spiralized sautéed zucchini or yellow squash (not a lot of protein)

Reduced fat refried beans with shredded cheddar cheese baked for 10-15 minutes

On 09/10/2019 at 18:56, mr.sean said:

Baked reduced fat ricotta cheese

Shredded chicken breast cooked with a lot of broth or marinara in a slow cooker

Different flavors of low sugar greek yogurts

10-20 Veggie Straw “chips” if I want something crunchy (not a lot of protein)

spiralized sautéed zucchini or yellow squash (not a lot of protein)

Reduced fat refried Beans with shredded cheddar cheese baked for 10-15 minutes

Thank you!! That ricotta bake sounds sounds yummy

Okay, question for the group...I had chicken “salad” today (just canned chicken breast, hard boiled egg, and a little mayo). I didn’t overeat - had maybe two tablespoons of it total - but about 20 minutes after eating it, I had my first bout of “foamies” — had to leave work early I was so close to throwing up.

Obviously I need to wait a little while on the chicken salad...but I had matzo ball soup last weekend, and the shredded chicken and veggies in that went down fine. So, my question is this — do y’all think the canned chicken would be ok in the crock pot with some sauce, or should I use real chicken breasts instead? I think the chicken salad was just too dry somehow, but I need protein from meat right now, if I can get it...