Marty McSkinnystein

I just posted to this a few times lately. Go to the search bar and put in "puree" and you will get tons of threads with great info- I still look there and bookmarked some threads. (This way you'll get tons of info. though). If for any reason you can't figure it out--- write back and I'll be very happy to write everything again or cut and paste.

It's good to have something to make shakes/purees to increase your choices during the different eating stages. I have a juicer, a bullet and a regular blender. The bullet is the most handy for me.

Darkkyss- you won't be sore on both sides (because of surgeryof both)- they tend to take everything out the same hole. I had them both removed, did lots of research and there doesn't seem to be a diff. in getting them done same time. Tjloser- I bet you won't believe how great you'll feel after getting it out. I lived with pain for years from gallstones not realizing how bad the GB issues were.

I ate an egg on pureed and felt fine but then I was told by my Physician Assistant technically egg was considered "soft" food not pureed so I'm waiting until Monday (my 4 weeks) to do it again. Everything but the fever is in line with it not "being time."

Then why do I read so many saying they couldn't get insurance and the reason was stated about WLS? And these are "reputable" companies. Are they breaking the law?

I did research on this and I think it's due to other surgeries sometimes having complications and weight gain after a few years. Most things I read said if you're part of a group (like at work) you're fine but the self insurance is hard to get. I agree about it being prejudicial for the same reasons. I wonder if we worded it "partial gastrectomy" (such as people with a large ulcer or stomach cancer might get) if that sounds better- just not saying the words WLS. Essentially that's what it is- right? partial gastrectomy (removal of part of stomach). If asked directly, legally you have to say weight loss surgery, but that might be the way around it.

Congrats!!

Get the sleeve. Sorry. Just kidding (boy I hope you have a good sense of humor)... Cut soda, carbs (no white stuff--flour, sugar ), eating after dinner, walk (or whatever exercise you can do). For Snacks just have lots of sugar free ice pops in every flavor handy and herbal teas (take long to drink- give taste buds a "fix"). Oh and tons of Water. Start drinking Protein shakes- they fill you up for so long and have great protein so you have energy. Good luck!!

It sounds about the same minus the pre-op.- 15 lbs. by 3 weeks.

July 16th- about 25 pounds down (8 or so pre-op). BUT, this morning I woke up and my husband did a double take and said I'm disappearing. Three weeks and overnight I feel- lighter, like my stomach went in and all the puffiness from surgery is gone. My weight's the same but I guess it's that thing they say about the measurements going down even when the scale doesn't show it.

I see a future of "asking for samples"--- YES!!

I had it all done same time. It's good you're getting it out. I have a history of large gallstones and had a couple attacks that sent me to the hospital. I guess I had gotten used to my gallbladder pain because..... The doctor said my GB was inflamed, enlarged and infected and was STUCK to my stomach. There was evidence of recent attacks and even pancreatitis. I had no idea it was that bad. It's so funny to be 3 weeks away from having this major surgery and compared to how I lived for so long I have basically no stomach pain. So you'll probably be better off after surgery. How 'bout that?

The moment I woke up I was in pain. They gave me good meds. and then I was good. That night there was discomfort (particularly gas in shoulder) but I walked the halls of the hospital anyway. People who walk get rid of gas faster. You know they blow up the insides with air to see and work so that has to come out. I have been fine, no problems at all-- not even nausea- which many complain of. I take a PPI from day 1 to avoid heartburn and haven't had that either. Today is 3 weeks exactly. I can drink with no problem- was able to 2nd day. I can eat pureed food and not experience pain or discomfort. I have never felt regret.

You want to hear pathetic? I was cleaning out a few storage areas in my kitchen today and found a box of fancy crackers I was given as a gift but forgot about. I opened the box and smelled the crackers and was so upset I hadn't realized and ate them earlier. I licked the garlic cheesy goodness off of like ten of them while standing at the trash can. Lick, toss, lick, toss, lick, toss. At one point I bit one and spit it out. Yeah, sometimes it's hard. Oh well, off to puree some refried Beans and put some cheese and sour cream on it. (Which actually is delicious)! I have had about 3 pity parties (including a supermarket one) but mostly I'm cool and accepting. We'll be okay, alright?

I'll message you.

I'm not allowed eggs yet- it's not on my pureed (in a week at soft I can do it). I don't have any pain or discomfort. Sorry you're going through that but it sounds normal, meaning many people get that. I also haven't had nausea. The worst thing I have is the weirdness when I don't realize I'm full and it's like air or tightness in my throat... Oh the ricotta bake. You must go to The World According to Eggface . It's a website by someone who had gastric bypass surgery and she has great recipes low carb and for every stage we go through and later. I have had the ricotta bake basically every day since I was allowed purees. If you don't want to make it after looking at the recipe-and I'm not a cook so you'll probably be fine, you could take some ricotta cheese, put a little tomato sauce and then a little mozzarella and microwave it--- DELICIOUS and allowed! Pace yourself slowly and take any meds. prescribed is what I'd say. I have tons ready to go. I haven't had to take my nausea meds. but everything is waiting should I need. I do take the acid block every morning and haven't had heartburn I guess because of it.

This thread is what I did tonight. Yes, I live an exciting fun filled life (AND it's Saturday lol). I feel like I just read a novel. Filled with sadness and despair and hope and ultimately triumph! I cried as you suffered but also as I felt the pain of everyone pulling for you. I'm so glad to see the happy ending. Hopefully that was all the pain you will suffer in your life. Done, finito, nada mas pain!! I don't even know you but--- XOXOX!!!!

I do that Shelly's ricotta bake (World According to Eggface), hummus, cottage cheese, Soup, I slowly suck on those little cheese triangles (laughing cow)- got all 3 kinds. I fancy up shakes with diff. flavors. I have a fiesta dip (the pre-made layers of stuff but only have a little on days when I get all my Protein in. Oh, I also got chicken salad from Giant and put it in the bullet to puree- just as good as chunky. Hmmm, every kind of popsicle they make. I'm going to try pureeing tuna and also refried Beans tomorrow (lol- not at the same time).

I assumed you're pretty far out- didn't look up your date. I'm just going to say this because of a couple comments here. I called my Dr. because I ate a whole scrambled egg which went down really easy (at 2 weeks). Turned out my program didn't consider that pureed when other people's did. Mine considers it "soft food." Everyone is different. She said (the NP) even though it went down fine doesn't mean I'm allowed to have it. So pain or not isn't what should dictate diet. That book or instructions you get from your program should. Not judging you at all--- but saying it for new people reading.

Be careful the yogurt doesn't have fruit. That was such a challenge to find. Chobani or other greek yogurt plain is good (a little splenda for taste if desired). Also Dannon vanilla fit and ____ (forget the word) and lemon (which I couldn't find). Jello was on my list but not pudding until puree- not sure why.

Thank you so much for explaining all that! A few times today I had those fleeting thoughts of- just how different I'll feel with eating out and being deprived of favorites. So it was just the right timing. P.S, Were you just being a goofball (As I tend to do in pics.) or its there a story behind your picture? Love it. ETA- Duhyyyyii, you're covering your mouth to not eat...I'm so thick sometimes...hahaha.

Sassypants, by any chance did you also have your gallbladder removed during the wls? I've heard of people having that reaction (not liking eggs, mayo, tuna etc. after gb removed). I'm fine and had it removed but I just wonder when I get different reactions whether it's due to sleeve or no gb. P.S. cream of mushroom is like my comfort food so I feel for you.

That's funny- one of my worst experiences was the Campbell's cream of chicken soup. While having it I thought I was heaven- it was just after I had only been on shakes and my first feel of real food. Later I got this bad taste in my mouth, an after taste so foul and got the bubblies for a while in my throat. Maybe it's the chicken for the first time (even though strained out) or fat from it. I don't know. That cream of chicken experience stayed with me though...I'm a little afraid of it even though I'm on purees and had a great pureed chicken salad yesterday. Good luck-- I bet it's just a passing thing from the food.

We have a cool medical oddities museum in Philadelphia. I forget what it's called but they all kinds of gross and historical things. You gotta figure some of the procedures and operations were pretty torturous compared to today's standards.

Congratulations on your illness!!