shrinkingturtle

I do chicken a bit of olive oil mayo salt pepper and curry powder. It is very savory and satisfying.

I agree I think you are pushing too much too soon. I was liquid for the first month. Only Soup, yogurt , cottage cheese, Protein Shakes, Jello etc. weeks 5-8 I was on mushies. Creamy chicken salad egg salad scrambled eggs refried Beans etc. I think you should take a few steps back and not eat too advanced. When I finally got to true solids for the first few weeks I was like you describe but not to your extent. Tolerable an manageable.

I typically start with a 60 gram Protein shake after a cup of coffee.

Morning snack is usually

cheese and fruit

lunch is salad and chicken breast

After noon snack usual a Protein Bar or pepperoni stick

dinner steamed veggie and meat. Usually chicken or shrimp

My beverage of choice is Hibiscus herbal tea iced and sweetened with sweet and low.

Also apple slices.

I eat out all the time and I would agree that appetizers or tapas are perfect. I also agree that having a small cooler with you is wondeful. I actually always have my small lunch bag size cooler with me with refreezeable ice packs. Ince I have lunch the leftovers go in. I also always have it in some baby bell, Jerky, Protein Bars and so on and I keep it in the cooler that way no melt.

McD's is still a go to do me also. I love the ice tea for a $1 but you can also order the grilled chicken breast only for $1 I get a honey mustard for dipping and I am happy.

1 package FF SF cheese cake pudding mix

1 cup FF milk

1 cup FF Plain Greek FF yogurt

1 cup FF Cool Whip

whip it all together and chill 2 hrs then serve.

By my calcuations via MFP it should work out to about

61 cal. per 1/2 cup

0 fat

4.2 g Protein

2.1 g Sugar

1.3 g Carbs

I say not bad and is so delicious

1 package FF SF cheese cake pudding mix

1 cup FF milk

1 cup FF Plain Greek FF yogurt

1 cup FF Cool Whip

whip it all together and chill 2 hrs then serve.

By my calcuations via MFP it should work out to about

61 cal. per 1/2 cup

0 fat

4.2 g Protein

2.1 g Sugar

1.3 g Carbs

I say not bad and is so delicious

I just made the sugar free fat free cheese cake one. I altered it a bit though this is what I did:

1 package FF SF cheese cake pudding mix

1 cup FF milk

1 cup FF Plain Greek FF yogurt

1 cup FF Cool Whip

whip it all together and chill 2 hrs then serve.

By my calcuations via MFP it should work out to about

61 cal. per 1/2 cup

0 fat

4.2 g Protein

2.1 g Sugar

1.3 g Carbs

I say not bad and is so delicious.

I had my sleeve done as day surgery. I was operated on at 10:30 and released at 1:30. During that first week I was second guessing that decision. But after that I realized how much it helped me feel in better control of my recovery. Had I been in the hospital I may have milked it a bit. Having been released I had to get up, follow written instructions and get my butt moving. I was up and in good forward motion in 2 weeks.

I would follow the list your surgeon gave you. Mine was full liquids for 4 weeks. so those things you mentioned plus egg drop Soup, Tomato Soup, miso soup, pea soup, and juices.

At first just focus on getting the fluids in. You can survive off your fat stores for a while. Try different tempature liquids until you find one that is most soothing. Train yourself to get the fluids in and as you heal you will be able to introduce most things. Just sip, walk, rest and repeat. At first all I could do was an once or so at a time. Over time it increased.

I am 2 months out and I can no longer handle: eggs, coffee, anything pickled, raw tomatoes, cucumbers, and parmasan cheese. That is just what I have found so far. Hummm

I have a insulated 20 oz. travel cup with a turn close top much like a travel coffee cup. It keeps my drinks really cold much longer than anything else I have tried. I normally get 3 a day in plus my Protein Shakes.< /p>

Left side pain, yep I had it too. Go ahead and call your Dr. but there are nerves on the left side that flare up a few weeks after surgery. Mine hurt for about 2+ weeks and then went away almost over night. My Dr. said 95% of all patients get this pain.

I personally think the Pyschologist is a wack job. Ya right like someones body wants to be fat. Think about that statement, your body was not created to want anything accept proper nutrition, fluids, Vitamins, minerals, exercise and so on. I would seriously question someone who said my body wants to be fat. Remember it is your decision and just because they have initials after their name doesn't mean they know squat about you.

Hello! I came across this site the other day when I was trying to find some new recipe ideas. I made this last night and it was sooo good! I added a grated zucchini into the mix. Thanks for sharing this delicious-ness!

Go to theworldaccordingtoeggface.com.

Shelly has recipes on there for Zuchinni Lasagna, Zuchinni rollups (like mannicoti) you name it she has made it. Zuchinni is her favorite veggie and she has become so creative with it.

You are in a stall. I haven't lost much in the last 3weeks. I am 7 weeks post op. Your body has to take breaks and adjust to what you are putting it through.. Imagine if you had gained all that weight in a couple of months. Most of us would be dead from the stress on out entire body. Well it needs to loose it the same way a bit at a time. Be patient, it will happen, nothing is wrong, nothing is ruined or broken.

WOW that is alot of food for 12 days out. I know all surgeons are different but my sleeve is 4 oz. capacity period. I measure out my food and when gone I am done. However, there are some food items that I can't eat a full 4 oz. so with those foods when I hicup I am full. I know some people have said they are the same as me a hicup or a burp. Everyone is different and you have to take it slow and easy until you figure out how you can tell when you are full. I would also check on the amount you are suppose to be eating right now because 1 cup is a lot of food.

That's interesting. I've noticed that my shoulders and neck have been kind of achy, like tendinitis, etc. I'm three weeks out...

This is more than achy this is shooting stabbing pains everytime I move and dull throbbing when I sit still. Ahhh so done with this pain, I am so restless not being able to workout.

I was curious if anyone else is having or had this problem. I am 7 weeks post op and have lost 38 lbs. Whoa. A week or so ago I started having pain in my shoulder, elbow and hip. I laid off the workouts for a while and rested and still no change. Since I can't take NSAIDS ie Ibprofen so I went to the Dr. so see first of all what is wrong and secondly, what can be done. The Dr. said that I am loosing weight so fast that my ligaments are not shrinking at the same rate and therefore not supporting my muscles. I am pulling muscles and that is the pain. They say that my ligaments will tighten up eventually and will catch up to the weight loss. Has anyone else had this happen? If so how long were you in pain?

I have had a lot of surgeries in my life and this by far was the most painful and longest recovery. That being said I only took my Lortab ( liquid pain killer ) as needed for the first 3 days. After that I didn't need anything. That isn't to say that I didn't have any pain but it was tolerable.

I used it for over a year and I didn't notice any major changes. It turned out that I am sensitve to you and it was causing me some side effects that took a while to tie to that drug. I quit taking it over 6 months ago and no increase.

I had a BMI of 38 at surgery day. I am 7 weeks out and 36 lbs down.

All of this is so normal. as far as #5 keep walking

Be patient. I was probably feeling normal at two weeks and could say 100% at four weeks