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My Nut said green smoothies were ok made with tofu. Just only a cup serving though.

I was told nothing else than what is prescribed. I think only clear sugar free liquids were ok.

I was sleeved in March and had 3 bites of steak last night. It was fine. I never could eat meat before like that but it was marinated and very tender. I think that is the only reason I tolerated it because even Hamburger and chicken can hurt and come back up. I like the crockpot idea. What I really miss is the salad that comes with a little steak. I still can't eat salad, Weird.

Just Really happy today because I fit into a seat at the movies. I used to make my kids share space by lifting the arms. Today I just fit nicely. It was also refreshing not to be overly consuming popcorn and then large quantiies of Diet soda that make you have to make a potty run in the middle. Never was so comfortable just watching. What about you?

interesting I was told only Optifast and clear liquids. It was hard but really wanted to heal good after surgery. I did it. Glad I did. Hang in there!

I am neegeeikwa at fitnesspal.

That is so wonderful!

I like that my triple chin became a double LOL! I also have jiggle to my neck I feel self consceince about but love my face more these days. I feel really fat these days. Maybe I just didn't look much before? Maybe your chin is better and you're just getting more body conscientious? I don't know about you but I think that is my problem.

I drink decafe coffee now but I hear ya. I did it cold turkey too and was a mama bear for a week. But it was nice to wake up in the morning and not need anything after that. I still miss my buzz from diet colas in the afternoon.

I make a menu for the week. I make dinners much more healthier now than before. Menus really help you plan what to make. Especially when I had the surgery so it was easy for my family to fix. My kids never miss a meal. LOL I do cook differently now. I make sure they have the 1 right portion instead of 2. Dessert is fruit. I think we all will benifit in my home from my journey.

I had sparkling water and it hurt my stomach. I wonder if you had some ice cold lemon-lime splenda kool-aide, if it would help? I think I might make me some now come to think of it.

The surgeon will get the ball rolling for nutrition classes and all. Anyway that is what they did for me. It all depends on your insurance for what is reqired. You could ask them what is required.

reading this made me feel so much better. Never realizd how food addicted I was until after I couldn't eat.

4/19 but I can only eat soft foods and liquids. I tried eating pasta and failed. But my favorite naughty food is chocolates. Not every day but i have a fun size hershey bar once in awhile. The sugarfree chocolates hurt my tummy. I have lost 12 lbs pre-op and 23 post op. totaling a nice 35 lb weight loss. I feel like a success for today even with my occasional chocolate.

http://southernfood.about.com/od/crockpotchicken/r/bl89c11.htm I make this chow mein and my family loves it. Very healthy too. Don't let the southern food lanel scare you.

I made some protien jello last night and it is really good with perfect instructions. mmmm having some now.

I was told no straws but wonder why. I accidently used a straw a couple time while out but nothing adverse happened. I wonder too how long I need to follow this no straw rule? Help Anyone. .

thank you for the answers to my question.

I noticed that too and set it in the fridge for 1/2 hour then just shake it up. But that is if you have time. I also add some ice too before you blend. it helps.

thank you. I am new here so I didn't think to search. lol

snacks are important to keep from over eating at meals. And it helps from spiking blood sugars that lead to weight gain. I am at 1200 calories a day and losing about one pound a week with 30 minutes exercise per day at least. Sometime it just that your body is losing inches too. I keep track of inches too.

interesting bc my fitness instructor said that often you do gain weight when you start to work out on a regular basis because muscle is denser and heavier than fat. I saw on the show celebrity fit club that they dispelled the myth and said that they weigh the same. But! I have gained weight in the two weeks I started working out 30 -45 minutes a day with Weight resistance training on top of that. I wonder why, when my caloric intake didnt change and I drank enough water. Hmmm? BTW it helped get rid of that awful fatigue a month after surgery so there is no way Im going to stop now.

Thank you for posting that! I want to try it too. I love jello and never thought to combine the two. I have to work at getting my protien in better & this should help.

I had an IV but honestly I was out so fast after the "happy relaxer" they gave me to drink in pre-op.

I really liked making protien pudding and sugar free jello. Felt like I ate something when I was liquid only.