jeniferdann

I am 6 weeks out and have a TERRIBLE case of the stomach flu. If you haven't had the flu with a sleeve - you don't want it. Worst two days of my life. Any food suggestions that are flu and sleeve friendly??

Hey I just replied to this but it disappeared. Yes, I take it and my doctor said it is just fine. Just FYI though, because your stomach is likely pretty empty when you take it, it hits you like a ton of bricks. Don't take it until you are in bed!

Many many people have said that the sleeve may stretch A BIT but that it really won't make much difference. My question is - how do people put the weight back on if their stomach literally won't fit any more food??

My doc said 1/4 until week 5 but each is different. I'd call and check

When did you get cleared for raw veggies? Did they hurt going down?

SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal jenniferdann....246............218........200.....18! I really want to be under 200 by September - here's hoping!!

Okay, see that is the thing. I just want some peeled cucumbers. And I'd never eat celery anyway... hmmm I am tempted to try the cucumbers and see how it goes.

Okay, that seems reasonable! My nut said 3 months. I hit six weeks next week. I hate going against my nut but I'm finding this rule difficult.

Hey all, I'm about a month out and down about 30 pounds (heck yes!) I'm healing well and all thar jazz but . . . I'm a law clerk and the attorneys like to take us out to lunch regularly and I just don't know what to say! I absolutely do not mind people knowing but divulging personal details is definitely frowned on. Today they asked me if something was wrong with my food . . . I just said I was really full but having only eaten 3 bites it was pretty obvious that something was up. And suggestions??

Thanks guys! Today was particularly tough for me because I thought I ordered the smallest thing on the menu and it came out huge! It is so hard to tell at a chinese place. I like the "Doctor supervised diet" idea. And rearranging food on the plate will work too. I think that is what draws more attention to me, that I am just sitting there with my hands in my lap!

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I am transitioning off soft foods and have been eating a lot of shredded chicken. Just chicken. And I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions of what to put the chicken with? Or any soft-ish food recipes?? I can't handle eggs still for some reason, but the only thing I can think to put with the chicken is potatoes or something - which is a no go, too many carbs...

Thank you sooo much for all of the ideas! I will be trying all of them, very tired of plain chicken.

Just to chime in, same thing happened to me, and I had the same freak out! Don't worry, it will come off!

I asked my husband how much he thought I weighed pre surgery. He guessed 170. I weighed 245. Men have no idea.

Two days ago I dreamt that I ate an entire pan of banana bread. It was terrible - and I still REALLY want some banana bread. You definitely aren't the only one with food dreams!

You will need someone to take you home - but other than that I was totally fine. I had my mom with me, but I didn't do much but sleep. While it was nice having her look after me it definitely wasn't necessary.

Hoping for some advice.. please? I have been given the clear to start introducing soft foods (my doc has a very broad idea of what soft foods are...) and everything I eat makes me feel like I am going to be sick. Not like I am too full but just like it doesn't agree with me. Even my Protein shakes are making me queasy... but that could be because I really am tired of them. Any food suggestions? Right now all I want to do is eat saltine crackers but carbs are the one thing my doc does not want me eating. I am thinking it might be a dairy problem?

I thinned the Beans with enchilada sauce as recommended by another poster - it worked great!! DEFINITELY ordering a sample. Is it creamy or more like clear liquid??

Is it any good? I'm still looking for a protein drink I like...

Haven't had the chewing problem. Definitely something to ask the doc about because what are you going to do, swallow food whole?? No nausea when chewing but I can get a couple bites in then just be disgusted by the sight of whatever I'm eating. I finally tried refried Beans though and I am pleased to say I was successful! I had one too many bites because I was so excited that I wasn't feeling sick Stacy how much Protein are you getting in on that little food?? Have you tried the clear liquid Protein shakes?? I'm nauseous a lot but I just power through to make sure I get to my 60 grams.

Okay, a lot of people have recommended refried Beans. I think I will have to give those a go tonight. I'm also going to get myself some crackers. Just to see if they help settle my stomach Cream soups are a definite no go for me - they make me feel terrible! And have little Protein so really what's the point? Thanks for all the ideas and support!!

Hello and thanks for the advice!! I'm working on less dairy and eating slower. But something else I've noticed - no queasiness when I eat carbs. But they are on my list of things not to eat. Has anyone experienced this?

ketosis is when you are burning fat not food - and yes, it does leave an awful taste in your mouth. Mine has tasted like... fake sweetener for weeks.

June 1st!