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I suppose our bodies can only stay in starvation mode for a certain period of time, not indefinitely.

Hilarious Adri! So glad to hear you have been able to eat so many great dishes early on. I'm Dominican American and had been asking myself the same question as the original poster. We don't eat spicy foods like you, more like meats, Beans & rice, but now I know it can be done! I will try some of your foods though! LaNena, I was thinking strained sancocho, pureed habichuelas rojas, very soft carnes guisadas,Cuban style black beans etc. I guess a taste here and there of white rice or mangu won't kill me. I don't like canned Soups so I was thinking of making my own broths and/or buying some at restaurants.

Looou you did not sound hostile to me. We are not seeing each other face to face and sometimes people misinterpret how we mean things. I haven't had surgery yet, but wanted to ask if you have considered going to a "bariatric friendly" nutritionist? Since you are only 4 months out and have tried everything on your own, perhaps a professional can guide you through it. Just a thought.

sorry for the double post

Not a little difference at all when it comes to recovering from surgery.

I have not had VSG surgery yet, but I did have another major surgery when I had no family around and my child was 4. My husband could only take 1 day off, so my mom came from overseas to help. I made sure my house was clean, laundry was done and the fridge was full before going to the hospital. Since you have no idea how you will heal it depends on how many days your husband is taking off work and if the children will be in Kindergarten/Preschool during the day. Like the previous poster said, you might want to consider having a cleaning crew come in once during your first week post-op and/or a babysitter for a few hours to keep them busy and give you some peace. I remember asking my mom to take my hyperactive daughter to the park so I could get some quiet time. Maybe I am a wimp or something but a day or two ago I read on this website how someone was scrubbing bath tubs & doing laundry one week out. That is not something I would do. I have had surgery many times and I tend to "pamper" myself by allowing sufficient time to heal & take care of my needs with no guilt or worries. Best wishes!

What he said.

This is fun. appetite suppressants at 15 & 40 years of age Phen Phen at 20 something Slim Fast Atkins Cabbage soup Weight Watchers 3X Nutri System 2x & more gym memberships than I can count!

Oh my, Oh my! It's like you are a different person! You have done sooo great! You look wonderful! Congratulations.

You are not alone! I feel like I am cheating on my Weight Watchers peeps. Isn't that crazy? We are silly. Welcome!

The young'uns will have no idea what song you are playing! Congratulations!!!!!

What a journey! Welcome! I am curious as to why the surgeon couldn't do the RNY.

Good job on doing your research and taking your "sweet time". Welcome!

Would have made my day too!

I noticed that you posted on a Saturday and most posters asked you to get help ASAP but yet you had to wait until Monday. I suggest asking your surgeon who you can turn to on weekends. Some things just can't wait. IMHO

I also became a mom through adoption! Congratulations!

Very helpful! Thanks.

Go Adri!!!!!! How amazing. Congratulations!

What torture! Sorry you have to go through this. Keep us posted!

Glad you posted! This place is amazing. Welcome!

Someone on this forum said something like "so what if I took the easy way out? I tried the hard way and it didn't work". I wish I knew who it was to give her credit. I thought it was brilliant. Something to think about if your subconscious betrays you again. Also, stop hemming & hawing!

Wow! Beautiful! I have goosebumps. It was nice seeing a tad of San Fran. I used to live in Redwood Shores (now in Florida). Congratulations!

Even though I hardly ever watch youtube, a month or two ago I came across a video of you dancing to Bono when you reached Onederland. I wept like a baby. I am glad I saw this post. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!