Looking Ahead

Im also 4 weeks out and have been stalled for close to two weeks. I can't give encouragement yet but I can sit and hold your hand and we'll wait together for the numbers to drop.

Today I went to a local buffet and got "very little" piece of baked fish, 1 broccoli top (steamed to mush), cabbage leaf, and tiny piece of beef that was steamed. They fixed me a sweet tea in stead of unsweetened and didn't notice till I got back to work. I ate less than 1/2 of the food when my heart started pounding and didn't stop for about 45 minutes. I've been light headed this past week. To the point of blacking out when I stand up. I can sit back down and get up easier and it seems to subside. I've had diarrhea since last Friday. This is week 4 since surgery. I have a dr's appt tomorrow afternoon for a checkup on the sleeve but don't know what to ask as far as what 's causing it. Is there anything I need to ask him in particular? I'm down 52 lbs since pre diet and down 17 since surgery day. Still not getting enough protein I know. It feels like a broken record trying to find something for that so thats why I eat the fish. Down from a 26/28 to an 18/20. I hate that when Im hungry and I try to eat, it feels like my throat is closing in a charlie horse. I hit my chest sometimes trying to make it stop. Is this normal and does it go away? Last, there is a bad pain when I stretch, have sex, lean or cough on my left side just left of my navel and up about 2". Feels like the fat is being ripped from the inside of the skin. Very painful. I've read on here that about pain in this area...is it normal and how long does it last? Is there a good "cookbook" I can buy for making meals for me post gastric sleeve. I see some online but want it in a book. Thanks, angie

He didnt say it would get better. He just said sliw down. Any slower and my food will mildew before I finish. I think the pain isnt worth the food right now.

When can you eat a small meal? Not just bites but a true- non embarrassing go out and eat meal. I have been going out with my husband and order a side dish like steamed veggies and only eSt 4 bites or so. Then I get embarrased when I ask for a to go cup for the rest.

Im 4 weeks out and have this over full feeling about every time i eat. I usually only have about 4 tsp of food when it hits. Not sure what to do about it ... very frusterating to eat. I even avoid eating all together sometimes.

Can you eat seafood if chewed well on soft mushee stage?

Asked the dr about it this week- he just smiled and said dliw down on eating and was partially from the sweet tea.

I bought Picked Mix of different veggies at the store this week. No skin but still teh flavor.

Im 4 weeks out too and talked to my dr this week about this. I don't get mine in or anywhere near it. He said don't worry about it for now. Try to eat things like fish and drink milk when I can. Keep taking my vitamins and I'll be fine. On another note, I do get my water in by adding things like orange slices in my clear cup. Makes for a pretty drink and has a hint of orange.

Beautiful ! I know the feeling. Great job and keep up the good work !!!

I LOVE pickle juice but usually gain 2 pounds after just a small cup. Sodium is too high in them.

Eating anything resembling real food causes pain in my chest and throat. Not sure if Im just not chewing enough or what. I know its way too hard to make 3 oz of food last 20 minutes ~ At least with liquids ( Soups, smoothies, etc) I dont have to watch the clock. I just fixed dumplings and I didn't have much of a problem but still could not make it last 20 min.

I drink up to my first bite and then when Im done. I've been so thirsty lately and can't find anything to satisfy. I think I'm craving a Coke and know I can't have it.

I didn't have it till I went to mushies. Just last week and now I've only had one day without it...today....which I went back to liquids

I went in for my 3 week check up this week...he said just try and get in as much as I could. No set amount. Also, I was worried about Protein...smae thing - Don't worry about it. Drink milk when I can for vitamins and to get in some calories with it.

My office buddy says she can't hear it, but its like Mt St helen to me. I just wanna crawl under my desk! I just bought a hot chocolate from StarBucks down from my office and its not doing it to me...only food. UGH~ Not worth eating in front of someone when it happens. lol

Curious, if you drink with your meal...do you avoid the calories/fat because it goes on through then?

Hate it so much !

walk walk walk walk. I walked at WalMart so I had a buggy to hang on to. Usually after about 15 min, I was worn out and had to sit but it did help. Also heating pad works wonders !

3 week appt today was good. Dr Jones actually took time to sit znd visit with me to answer all my questions. Down 8 pounds since last visit 2 weeks ago. Cleared for mushie foods. Cleared for swimming. Cleared for driving. Said dont worry about protein if I cant get it in now. If I dont get hungry its ok to drink milk instead. Dont have to gi back for 2 months. . All n all good appt. healing good. Down 53 lbs total from pre diet.

Surgery was June 25. Little over 3 weeks ago.

Recipe ideas for post sleeve. From soups to casseroles. Whats your favorite. Share so we can try it out!

Id love to know that one myself ....

OMG. I know this is going to sound so stupid but it just hit me Im half way to my hundred goal !!!! Happy dance~~~~