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It depends on your plan post-op. Each plan is different. Mine was full liquids (yogurts, soups, shakes) the two weeks, then purees, then soft foods, then full meals all at 2 week intervals. So by 8 weeks out I was eating "normal" food. I have two teen daughters and a husband and I am a planner too. Generally before shopping each week I plan the protein for each night so I'm not scrambling with the what to cook or make with this issue when I get home. I just kept up my normal routine for them. During my first 2 weeks, I ate lots of greek yogurt and soup. Sometimes the eggface ricotta bake. I fed my family the usual stuff we would eat. In purees, if I made them meatloaf, I'd just mash mine up more - same with chili. By the third phase - it was lots of chicken and fish. For work, I don't have access to a fridge, so I pretty much pack the same thing on my office days. (I work from home a few days a week.) Chicken salad, romaine lettuce, yogurt and a cheese snack. Sometimes an apple (but I'm 1+ year out.) I didn't freeze stuff before surgery and I'm glad I didn't - my taste buds were off for a few weeks after surgery.

4-6 0z for me. The pocket scale thing is for reals. I can't really eat more than 6 ozs but I stick to weighing to make sure I don't over do it. Just in case. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_p_85_0?fst=as%3Aoff&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Apocket+food+scale%2Cp_85%3A2470955011&keywords=pocket+food+scale&ie=UTF8&qid=1506389096&rnid=2470954011

Hey everyone. I am only about 9 days out from getting my sleeve. I have been trying to transition to full liquids on my plan, but literally everything makes my stomach cramp. It's like I almost feel like I have a stomach virus every time I put something into my sleeve. Even my stage one liquids are starting to bother me. I feel so miserable and slightly regretting my decision of doing this. I just want to feel better. Please tell me someone else has experienced this and knows how to help me. Sleeved 10/10/17 • HW 280 (3/1/17) • SW 259 (10/10) • GW 180 (TBD)

congrats, can't wait to be where you are!!!! Sent from my SM-S907VL using BariatricPal mobile app

I think we focus way to much on our outwardly appearance. For me it was a self fulfilling curse. I am trying to focus on my inner well-being and that seems to work.

It sounds like we're both going through the same thing. I feel like I would be feeling great if not for the cramping.

I've posted this before. It's based on a combined document that was created in the forums awhile back that I found. I don't think I'll bring everything on this list, but it gives me a good starting place. <<make sure you're logged in so you can open the attachment>> Hospital Stay Checklist.pdf

Surgery scheduled 2/18, trying to plan ahead! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations!!!! That sums it up. It will get easier and you will be able to take a bigger sip Sleeved 9/25 Starting Weight 261 Surgery Weight 241 3 Weeks postop 224

Friends, I've done some things very right for me like exercising, joining this forum, & quitting alcohol. But I've also done some things very wrong for me like drinking too much, eating too much occasionally, & not seeking support when I needed it. I hope this thread is helpful to you.