chef neil

I guess my fav. foods are latino flavored... My wife was making some ground turkey for her taco, I borrowed the spice mix and fixed up my cottage cheese, with a dab of salsa on top- I had the same flavor going as she did- next i heated up some roasted pepper and tomato soup- bland as all out... so I mixed them together and got a flavorful soup. as soon as I am able to eat veggies... I want to make a pastaless lasagna using either zucchini planks or eggplant slices, turkey meat, cheese and sauce- YUM!

USE DECAF!

with a name like chef neil? I have already practiced in my mind mini muffins and those delicious strawberry cannoli's on Egg face I watched my family eat deli sammy's yesterday, spicey mustard, turkey, cheese, pickles, peppercinis... meanwhile my cottage cheese with blueberry yogurt was slippin on down.... and my wife grilled up some chicken last night... I watched her like a dog... cream of asp. Soup slurp- yum... I just want to crunch SOMETHING!

I have no idea how I want to be nor would I ever slate what my wife needs to be... I want to be healthy and I want my life partner to be healthy too, so we can be active together, I do love how the small portions are, the weight loss news, daily or weekly... crossing things off the LIST... it's the journey not the destination...

Hi- Just read- Dizzyness and nausea could be signs of dehydration... I am nearly 65 Oz. aday- maybe the heat- I need more- all you dizzy people grab a glass - cheers!

I have not made a list- on paper or on the computer... My wife has- and in 6 months has done a few... in my head... more cycling-longer-FASTER- MORE. walking- Jogging... day hiking. taking my shirt off in public. hit the stats that give me an extra 10% discount at work... clothes that I like to wear- not just clothes that fit...

Tanya- Congrats! I hope you feel the weight lifted from your shoulders already... feel free to pm me- anytime/anything... I'm lucky I had/have my wife- 6 mo. post op to carry me through the process- and in that time my neg. thoughts out weighed my body... I am in a better place mentally today, I just want to help anybody, that wants help... Lisa- i have about 5 people interested in an evening get together- are you on FB? I can invite you into our group-

I may add some cheddar to my cr. broc. soup tonight.. a week of liquids... the chef is getting a bit stir crazy...

Hi- we share the same sleeve date lump- shortness of breath... I say is either a post op infection or has to do with the breathing tubes-Anastesia... I had a post op cold- head/lungs... today I feel better- however- 1. after breakfast-shake and a shower, I am tired. 2. my ambition level is still low. 3. last two days, every time I stand up- I get dizzy. I have lost 19 pounds since last monday. 52 since orientation on 2/22. I am trying to be more upright today and mobile to see if the dizzyness goes away- or I will try to get a Bp check tomorrow- I was not on bp meds, however this is exactly how I felt- when I was on them and lost the weight... I too, love eggs- can't wait... but my wife is sayng not until Dr. app. 1 week tuesday... I so also want mashed potatoes... I hope my taste buds don;t change... so far I am disliking decaf tea... still like decaf coffee.

Anyone else here married to a sleever or RNY? I am- My wife is 6 months out RNY. and she is a ROCK! helping me, reminding me... and not hounding me... been nice not to worry about things all week, she sets me up, drinks, vits, and even calls to make sure I am being mobile. it's like a second honeymoon...(except for the sex part- which needs to be remedied soon) and FTR- she is skinnier than when we married, not that it ever mattered to me.. She is such a kind and caring person, I win! tell me about how wonderful your S/O is to you.

Maybe a do-over (vow renewal and PICS too!) are in order when we both reach goal. we are putting these thoughts out into the universe, never been to Hawaii. We are planning our 30th anniversary there. this time my way- barefoot, beach...

WCGirl- I'm living the HIgh life, up here in Windsor some how- YOU have to get into the 14 week classes... 1. your process goes faster/easier- <13 weeks from orientation to surgery for me, wife was faster.> 2. knowledge... 3. friends/support 4. best $$ I have spent on weightloss in 40 years! 5.call customer services... some way- some how... 6. make sure TIM is your facilitator... enuf said! my pm is always open...

WCgirl- are you in the SR Kaiser 14 week support program? I will be finishing my last meeting- and may have some extended support meetings on my deck- pool side- if your interested... totally informal- just share/chat and ask... My wife and I have decided to share our stories/tricks/tips if any groups need guest speakers. just trying to return it...

M2G- nice to meet ya- so which is better, Having a skinny hubby or being skinny? My wife just told me this, I went to bed before her- and when she came to bed- she could barely see me under the covers. I haven't lost that much (like her) but I could see a twinkle in her eye. I think she is enjoying me getting skinny(er) than I am.... ok maybe not more, but you get what I am saying- Right? It's so win-win- I have never thought of it like this.... I was so INTO ME, I wanna loose weight, walk more, be healthy... wow- there is a skinny chic checking me out

Hi- Every day gets better! start of day 6 for me- I have a head cold that bounces around from chest to sinuses... doing nasal rinses and the codein they sent home with me- has knocked out the cough, last night I walked 1.13 miles- about 1/3 of what I was doing. if I could breath better- i woulda gone for 2... Today I do same or more. (monday when my wife works I will try a bike ride SHHHH! drinking- I'm up to 70 oz. per day. and to think how hard it was on tuesday to sip that little cup...

Hi- Every day gets better! start of day 6 for me- I have a head cold that bounces around from chest to sinuses... doing nasal rinses and the codein they sent home with me- has knocked out the cough, last night I walked 1.13 miles- about 1/3 of what I was doing. if I could breath better- i woulda gone for 2... Today I do same or more. (monday when my wife works I will try a bike ride SHHHH! drinking- I'm up to 70 oz. per day. and to think how hard it was on tuesday to sip that little cup...

Hi- Every day gets better! start of day 6 for me- I have a head cold that bounces around from chest to sinuses... doing nasal rinses and the codein they sent home with me- has knocked out the cough, last night I walked 1.13 miles- about 1/3 of what I was doing. if I could breath better- i woulda gone for 2... Today I do same or more. (monday when my wife works I will try a bike ride SHHHH! drinking- I'm up to 70 oz. per day. and to think how hard it was on tuesday to sip that little cup...

Hi- Every day gets better! start of day 6 for me- I have a head cold that bounces around from chest to sinuses... doing nasal rinses and the codein they sent home with me- has knocked out the cough, last night I walked 1.13 miles- about 1/3 of what I was doing. if I could breath better- i woulda gone for 2... Today I do same or more. (monday when my wife works I will try a bike ride SHHHH! drinking- I'm up to 70 oz. per day. and to think how hard it was on tuesday to sip that little cup...

wow- your out already? your a ROCK! I appreciated the extra IV of liquids- it was so hard first 2 days to sip.. anything... even the ty/codeine... day 5 besides a little head cold... I am enjoying peace and quiet, dreaming of little muffins I can make- (eggface style) getting matching bentu boxes, so wife and I can pic/nic... todays indulgence, nF milk- zapped to warm, a touch of SF caramel syrup and decaf coffee- sorry starbux...

(sorry to hear- hoping life has only gotten better for ya) we have been married 28 years, together 31... this last 6 months with her RnY and now my sleeve is probably the best thing ever -for us... not counting the two wonderful kids (now adults).

hi- 6/13 sleeved doing better than I expected- some post op chest congestion, cough and runny nose- still not much into doing anything, I did walk for about 20 minutes and sat in sun another 10. had diarrhea 2 days in a row, and my tummy is a rumbling again... I don't mind- better than the alternative... constipation. start of day 5 and my sleep pattern is wac, up again at 4 am, yesterday 3 am. maybe I can get my wife to take me to the coast today... going stir crazy... as far as food- just don;t rush it... room temps are best, and ya don't have to finish that last bite... hard to toss that pudding cup or apple sauce away when there is just a bite or two left... My parents taught me well, NOT... I was feeling like a stuffed turkey... today I will have a combi- 1 scoop strawberry- 1 scoop chocolate shake. life doesn't get any better than that first week! and just looked at calendar- due for a road trip next week- still on liquids... ought to be fun, have my handy dandy strainer - yes I will have a cup of soup, extra bowl... my wife will finish it and the tip is bigger than the check... she made a quesadilla yesterday- boy did that smell good...

Hi- cold things hurt me- day 3... my water sits out on counter- lined up... soups- I am having canned soups- (please no lectures about the chef thing- on vacation) I tried decaf coffee, meh- my wife is cooking chicken- yummy- iT's strained cream of asparagus soup. I will try to finish the choc. pudding and the jello

I'm on the same time line as you... my new birthday is june 13 my gas pains have nearly left, I had major rumbles all night long and some gas exiting, today I had a BM- alot less gassy- however liquids still hurt going down- sorry for the tmi- but seriously- we all humans-

pre-op the only thing on my mind... sex. now 4 days out- ouch- i'm waiting... till day 5. pretty sure my wife was ok with it second week- I think the endorphins killed the pain.

dinner was cream of potato soup, strained and apple sauce- I was going slow- little spoons- and then decided to have my apple sauce- and one spoon the size of my finger nail- I'm full!