I have a date!!! ?

I'm ready to throw useless New Year's Resolutions out the window and actually DO something to better my life.

Who will be joining me in starting the new year out right???

2 hours ago, Skewiff said:

when you say eggs, Beans, white fish etc, are you having them in puree form ? I am given paperwork that says until 2 months post op , its puree only , no solids. Is your paperwork the same?

I miss sausage rolls, and no I do know that they are made in hell, but I miss savory.

Two months?! No, my diet changes week to week. Second week after surgery, I started full liquids. Third week, pureed foods and things like soup, yogurt, pudding, applesauce. Later this week I can start with soft foods: eggs, white fish, mashed beans. The week after, I can try tuna, salmon, chicken, cooked veggies. The week after that, I can try beef and pork.

Every doctor has different post-op directions.

19 hours ago, Melissa??? said:

Very true. My biggest obstacle is my own impatience. I want to hurry up and get to real food, being so sick of Protein Shakes. I just started my soft phase, so thankfully I can now have eggs, Beans, white fish, cooked vegetables.

I just keep looking ahead to everything I will be able to do once some more weight comes off. I have also just booked a Mexican Riviera cruise for January 2026 to Celebrate the new me and my new life one year from my surgery. No more "rewarding" myself with unhealthy food choices, and instead I'll be rewarding myself with things that focus on my self-care. Like taking a cruise I'll be going by myself, but it's not the first time. I'm very excited. ?

Melissa, great idea to have a big reward waiting down the road. That's great motivation to hang in there and persevere! I can relate to impatience and am sure many others do as well. Let's just all keep on keeping on!

Me and one of my nieces already had our surgery on January 22nd.

5 hours ago, Jeri68 said:

Me and one of my nieces already had our surgery on January 22nd.

How's it going for you two?

On 2/2/2025 at 10:07 PM, NoSnowHere said:

No, but if anyone out there has any hints I'd love to hear them as I'm having the same problem ?‍?

I’ve started using a chocolate ufit shake instead of milk in my ready break so I get more protein in x

13 hours ago, NoSnowHere said:

How's it going for you two?

It's going great for me. I am down 26 pounds since surgery (probably more now). Feeling great, got loads of energy, A1C has improved, not completely where it needs to be, but closer. Getting my proteins and hydration in daily. I have always loved the great outdoors, so I have been enjoying getting out and walking when the weather isn't so cold; able to easily walk 2 miles now.

I live in Texas and she lives in Virginia, so I have only been in contact with her through messenger. She seems to be doing good too, but I don't know her stats. I know she is eating solids already. I don't get to move to solids (hopefully) until March 3rd.

How many calories should I be eater per day in on week 4

3 hours ago, Jeri68 said:

It's going great for me. I am down 26 pounds since surgery (probably more now). Feeling great, got loads of energy, A1C has improved, not completely where it needs to be, but closer. Getting my Proteins and hydration in daily. I have always loved the great outdoors, so I have been enjoying getting out and walking when the weather isn't so cold; able to easily walk 2 miles now.

I live in Texas and she lives in Virginia, so I have only been in contact with her through messenger. She seems to be doing good too, but I don't know her stats. I know she is eating solids already. I don't get to move to solids (hopefully) until March 3rd.

Glad to hear! Keep up the good work ?

8 hours ago, Debbie jayne said:

I’ve started using a chocolate ufit shake instead of milk in my ready break so I get more Protein in x

Great idea!

21 hours ago, Debbiedorey@icloud.com said:

How many calories should I be eater per day in on week 4

60 grams of protein and 2 litres of water. Forget calories

On 2/17/2025 at 11:40 AM, Skewiff said:

when you say eggs, Beans, white fish etc, are you having them in puree form ? I am given paperwork that says until 2 months post op , its puree only , no solids. Is your paperwork the same?

I miss sausage rolls, and no I do know that they are made in hell, but I miss savory.

hi my paperwork says from week 3-4 purree and week 5-6 soft foods then onto normal food.

I am also am missing savory food..

4 hours ago, Debbiedorey@icloud.com said:

hi my paperwork says from week 3-4 purree and week 5-6 soft foods then onto normal food.

I am also am missing savory food..

Seems like everyone's post-op instructions are different, depending on who your surgeon was.

Seems like everyone's post-op instructions are different, depending on who your surgeon was.

Finally hit over protein for first time in 5 weeks. I’ve not lost any weight in over 10 days. I’m eating around 500/600 calories a day in total since 27th January . I’ve lost around 10kgs since surgery should I be worried x

6 hours ago, Debbiedorey@icloud.com said:

Finally hit over Protein for first time in 5 weeks. I’ve not lost any weight in over 10 days. I’m eating around 500/600 calories a day in total since 27th January . I’ve lost around 10kgs since surgery should I be worried x

Congrats on hitting your protein! It can really be a challenge. As far as your weight loss timetable!is concerned, have you talked to your surgeon about it? Everyone loses weight a different rate. I know there are general averages, but your doc would be best able to help you out on this.