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oops typo "blurry" lol not blutty:) TD41

hi if u are experiencin blurry vision remove the patch from behind your ear. its the patch for nausea(not sure if you have one or not but that causes blutty vision .... best of luck to u! the best of luck to you TD41

i like the Quest bars.... check out their website or u can purchase them from GNC. Also Bariatric Advantage TD41

yes i would like to add not only did i have problems with constipation but forgot to mention since surgery my nose runs alot. Not sure y but i seem to always have that wet/runny nose thruout the day. Also i struggled with clogged ears for several weeks after surgery. Best of luck to you TD41

hi the thing i remeber is not being able to have a bm the first time after surgery.... extremely painful and not being able to sleep in my bed. The main incision was very tender for weeks but it got better by week 4. The head hunger is severe especially when you just want to put something in your mouth. Best of luck TD41

i agree.... how in the heck after 2 weeks could he eat normal food.... TD41

Hi all, Just curious im two months post-op I have lost 31 lbs(yaY) My question is if anyone use protein bars as one of their meals or mainly as a snack??? I really want to stick to just 3 meals a day but not sure if i should use the protein bar/drink as a meal I am having a hard time getting my 60-80 grms of protein daily thru regular food so im curious if i should use a protein bar/drink as a meal. I visited gnc today and purchase quest protein bars and isopure drinks. quest bars gives 20 grams of protein per bar and isopure drinks gives 40 grams protein.... by no means do i plan to eat more than one bar a day or drink one isopure a day I was sso surprised to see so many drinks bars shakes etc to choose from.(my first time ever visiting gnc) I am happy to have my sleeve but i find that i have to purchase more things to help with protein since i cant eat 60-80 grms daily.... There are some pros and cons to this whole wls.... by no means am i unhappy just have to get creative and not break my pocketbook buying all these vitamins supplements protein etc. Any feedback would be appreciated! TD41

yes i like the variety pack i picked i agree they make u feel full and i know i need the protein since i cant get it all in thru regular food. I feel at times im overeating and not listening to my body so i figure the bar or protein drink will do the trick and i cant overeat or run the risk of the dreadful slime or vomit.... I believe i have had 3 episodes of sliming since my surgery. I also like the alpine punch almost frozen. Its so hard to keepup with all the vitamins protein food portions daily. I have tried to get a system going but dont always follow thru like i should especially the weekends. Overall im happy with my sleeve and the wl. I have discovered so far that i like the choc brownie and peanut supreme quest bar. My next bar to try is mixed berry. Best wishes to all for responding TD41

Hi, I know this is strange but im really nervous about trying softfoods in a couple of weeks.... I am on a 3 week post-op liquid diet per my physician. I have 2 weeks left and I dont know how i will deal with vomiting/sliming/chest pains and whatever else comes along with my new tummy mishaps. Yes i know i decided to have the sleeve and im not regretting my decisions but i dont want the discomfort or the ugly side of the sleeve to become a daily part of my life.... The first day i start soft foods i also return to work . I havent shared with coworkers/ family i had the surgery because i felt they honestly did not need to know and i will share if./when i choose to share. I have struggled with my weight for years and finally had the courage to do something about it but its been very painful, emotional, and extremely difficult. I know i am not the only one that has felt this way and im glad that this forum allows us to express the pain of weight issues/struggles/disappointments. I would greatly appreciate any tips, recipes, ideas on how to start soft foods also how to handle lunch at work!!! Thanks Blessings, TD

rofl some of the responses are hilarious... I weigh myself after a bm as well... so i am happy to know im not alone

Hot diggity dog:) Awesome job!!! TD41

I agree i have shared only with my husband daughter and boss... Everyone else that ask i tell them im on a high Protein low carb diet and i am working with a nutritonist... I dont care to share anything else and if they are suspicious of my answer which i believe some maybe but dont have the guts to say it to my face its their problem not mine(lol) #Loving my new outlook on life!!! TD41

Hey all, I havent posted in a while so here i go.... I love my sleeve but i find myself enjoying food more than i thought i would.... I was extremely nervous to enter the soft food stage and now im up to the you can eat raw veggies, dense protein stage. I eat a few bites feel full but find myself not wanting to stop eating although i feel full.... Its like i feel full but also think i need to eat everything i put on the plate. I finally decided to buy some 4 0z containers to try to measure out my food. I am loosing weight but afraid i may be stretching my sleeve. I am not 2 months post-op but will be on Feb 28th. I really need advice on how to just eat 3 meals a day and be content once i have the im full feeling. I dont know whats making me want to eat in between meals sometimes and other times im ok. I feel like im sabatoging myself by continuously eating for no reason. I am being honest but feeling like im the old person not having any self control... Please help and thanks for listening I need support and praying im not the only one thats going/ gone thru this. This is all still so new to me. I havent vomited not one time since i started foods but i dont want to stretch my pouch so i know i need to have more self control just dont know how to avoid the old habits since nothing that i eat bothers my new tummy..... I dont mean to ramble but i want to be as truthful as possible about my eating habits. I dont have to snack but find myself not alot snacking on animal cookies, chips. My mind says no but i give in from time to time. I cant explain it. Blessings to all TD41

Best wishes and speedy recovery ladies!!! The best is yet to come! TD41

Hi Shelly I do understand and its very hard not to allow those bad habits to creep in.... I find myself eating crap at times a piece of chocolate, cookies(animal crackers) chips.... you cant totally deprive yourself but everything has to be done in moderation. I am not quite 2 months postop will be on Feb. 28th. I had a visit with my surgeon office last week shared with his assistant that i find myself eating sweets. I am i believe wanting these things because i can eat them without complications and just dont stop myself.... I believe that we have to not buy these things or skip the desert table at work.... I am trying to find Protein bars that tastes great but is also sweet/salty so that i can take care of my cravings( at least it will be healthier and protein) Best of luck and cant wait to hear what others may say. Dont get discouraged keep running the race and using the tool that has been given to you wisely as much as possible!! Hugs TD41

hey everyone that posted thanks for the positive feedback just got to stay the course and take it one day at a time. Yes I agree my doctor says eat 3 meals aday but i know its hard to get 60-80 grams of protein from food daily so i find myself eating more than 3 times then i feel guilty but today i stayed the course and havent snacked in between meals----. i measured out my lunch which was a salad from home with a lil ranch dressing on top in 4 oz container and a few grapes cut in half and a strawberry sliced. I had for breakfast a half banana and i was full but when i got to work they were offering hotcocoa coffee or cider. I chose the hot cocoa. I didnt drink all of it i had water in between. Now i am home and havent had a snack or dinner. I feel ok when im at work but its something about when i come home i feel the need to pop somethin in my mouth once i insert the key in the door! Not today i came in and put clothes in the dryer and tried to focus on doing things around the house until hubby came home. I guess i have been emotionally eating for so long now its a part of me. Yes i agree the surgery and whole process is such an experience but i dont want to sabatoge by just eating and snacking for no reason. I am very proud i ate all of the salad in the 40z container and a lil bit of fruit because i was starting to get the tight feel in my stomach. I am nervous tomorrow i go to see my surgeon for my overdue 6 wks check up. I dont want to be made to feel bad if i havent lost enough weight. I think i look great but i also believe i will loose slow since i started out at 221lbs. I stepped on scale this morning and i had lost another lb from yesterday. I told myself i wouldnt become a slave to the scale but find myself checking a couple times a week just to try to jolt me into knowing i have to do my part and the new tummy will do her part we are partners for life(lol). My clothes fit so much better and i have gone down 2 sizes in shirts and pants. thx for listening and good luck to all of you TD41

Hi, I am on stage 2 soft foods but not allowed to have any fruits until stage 3 which is in 2 more weeks. I am entering my 5th week post-op but really want to add fruit to my water. I like crystal light but sometimes it tastes too sweet. I think my taste buds have changed. I thought about buying lemon flavored crystal light but havent because i want to use a real lemon... . I love lemon in my water but wander if its too much for my sleeve. I am struggling with taking small bites/chewing well mushy food. I really try to count 20 times before i swallow and place my spoon/fork down before i find that sometimes the food just makes it to the back of my throat and i cant help but to swallow (weird i know) . I have a burning sensation from time to time in my right chest/breast area. Would like advice about if its safe to add lemon to my water and how to really focus on eating slowly and chewing well. I havent vomited/slimed but dont want to damage or stretch my pouch. Normally i am able to get maybe 5-6 bites before i fill like im about to pop!!! Thanks TD41

hi i finally started this week eating tuna with a lil chopped red onion, mayo, and boiled egg... I also chop roasted chicken with egg mayo and red onion. I eat two -three Water crackers. i love bean Soups very filling so eat slow. Good luck TD41

me too i am in my 6th week... I dont know why i cant make myself slow down.... i am feeling overwhelmed like i need to finish everything i eat.... i am struggling with retraingin my brain and i think i am sabatoging my wl... i havent exercised hardly since going back to work but i dont see or feel like im loosing weight like i was when i was on the 3 weeks of liquid diet . Now i am on soft foods for 3 weeks I really need to listen to my body and stop eating when my stomack feels full. I really need to throw the rest away.... best of luck to all.... i am thinkning about drinking more protein shakes and cut back on eating maybe that will jumpstart my wl:) i have a protein drink for breakfast but i eat soft foods like tuna, deli meat cheese sticks crackers etc. for lunch and i eat chopped roasted chicken, baked fish, sometimes chili from wendys with spincah etc for dinner. Im not hungrysomtimes but force myself to eat for protein purposes and to give myself a breAK FROM drinks. I struggle to get my water in daily its so hard!!! trying not to vent but i have to let out some steam and get back in the game. I am glad im not alone! TD41

thanks for being honest....yes life is short and there are soooo many ppl that are less fortunate or dying daily. I think its great that that u are a few lbs away from meeting your goal and u are going back to basics to complete the task at hand. Kudos to you and yes continue to stay positive and live love and laugh often as you can!!! Blessings TD41

Good Morning, Just curious if anyone is experiencing leg pain. I am down 23lbs as of yesterday but i have noticed that my legs hurt alot. I have not started execising regularly but have walked on the treadmill a couple of times since i had surgery Dec 28. Is this normal?? Any suggestions on how to handle this in the future. I feel great other than leg pain. Im not sure if im not moving enough during the day or if something else is going on. Thanks for any advice TD41

Hello All, I just want to share i was sleeved Dec. 28. I am on my last week of clear liquid diet and have lost 23lbs!!! This by far is a great exhilirating feeling and brings a huge to my face. To top it all off i was able to slide on a pair of one of my favorite jeans that i hadnt worn in almost 2 years without a problem(Toot Toot Beep Beep) lol. Just excited! Much continued success to all newbies and advanced sleevers! Be Blessed TD41

Hi Everyone, I am 2 weeks out post-op. I have one more week on clear liquid diet then i start phase 2 (soft foods)... I must admit i am nervous about starting foods since i havent had any in over a month if you add the 2 weeks pre-op diet but i know i have to eat!!! I cant believe i actually have very little desire to eat food because prior to surgery food was constantly on my mind(lol) Well my question is which yogurt has more protein greek or yoplait??? I have never tried Greek yogurt but i do like a few favorite yoplait light yogurts. Any advice on which soft foods should i start and yogurts would be greatly appreciated. Thx for your help. Blessings!! TD41

sorry to hear this.... please keep us posted!!! In my thoughts and prayers TD41

3 weeks TD41