SouthernSleever

I did just get back from Shoneys and I had about 1/2 a cup of cabbage soup minus all the chunky stuff so it was mostly broth but it was really good!

I'm only 2 weeks out and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I'd have it with Dr Aceves again too, in MX.

I can relate to this! I made my family tacos the other night and they smelled so good. Everyone was munching down and I was having soup....2 whole tablespoons......

I'm feeling good. I tried to go back to work on Wed (housekeeping) but I wasn't ready. I was lightheaded most of the day and had to sit down a lot. If I were at a desk job it would be no problem for me. I'm not getting in my protien at all. My friend who also had wls by another Dr said she was told 30/60/90 first month work on getting 30g in a day, 2nd month 60, and 3rd 90. That's what Im trying to do and get my fluids in. My wounds are healing great and I'm down 20lbs in 2 weeks + my 5 before surgery. Can't wait to see what next month brings!

Ooo girl you look hawt! You have amazing legs!

Thanks Estrellita, I took dinner tonight (black bean soup pureed) very slowly and everything went fine. I had though perhaps eating too quickly or eating dairy was the problem. I don't think I'm over eating. I'm still on liquids and I don't eat more than 2 tbs of soup or yogurt as soon as I start to feel full or burp I stop.

Yeah they do if you read it will say kids 12 and under or something like that. When I was a server I had a few people just say they had WLS and wanted to order off the kiddie menu and I always let them. If my manager would have come by or take the food to the table I would have probably gotten into trouble but oh well. I'd just order off the kids menu (unless it's buffett) and then if they refuse speak to the mgr it's probably the mgr that is keeping them from allowing you to anyway.

I thought the same thing before surgery but then I said to myself it would be impossible to lose 5lbs a month with the calorie reduction I would be having. I was eating upwards of 2000 calories a day so to cut it down to 800 would still mean a huge loss. I reasoned if I only lose 10lbs a month, which I know I could do on a simple 1200 calorie diet, I would have lost 120lbs in a year and that's pretty awesome. The great thing is that as long as we don't go crazy it won't come back on for once. That, to me, is the best reason to have the surgery!

Just started on shakes and i LOVE mine.

She shouldn't have said that but the reason most servers are annoyed is you are taking up their table, ordering a small amount of food and probably tipping based on your check total. Servers make 2.13 an hour and if you have someone like us who with a partner only eats a little food, then we take a long time to eat, and leave a little tip it can really cut into their bring home pay. You are only given 3-4 tables so each time you turn one you make money and usually the higher the bill the bigger the tip.

I use the Chocolate Monster Protien, they also have Strawberry and Vanallia I believe.

What is giving you trouble? The taste? Do they settle bad? I couldnt' find a good tasting one so I bought the ottawala protien drinks and I take 3/4 a serving (not a bottle) blend it with 1 cup goat's milk but any milk would do fine, 1 tbs of yogurt and 1/4 a banana then I add some ice and voila it's yummy. Here are the stats This is for 1 serving. Like I said I get about 3 shakes out of a 2 serving bottle. 220 calories 4gm fat 27 carbs 18 protien Plus you have to add in your info from your milk/banana/yogurt. My goal is to be between 800-1000 calories/day eventually so this might be too many calories for you. You can always dilute it down with more skim milk and ice but it works for me.

Sounds like everything went well! I bet you can't wait to get that damned drain out!

I just drink regular things like apple/grape/cranberry juice. I drink Vit water or just plain water. I eat full sugar juice pops and jello. At this stage where I'm on liquids I'm barely getting in 400-600 cals as it is so I'm not worried about the sugar. Once I get onto mushies and reg food I'll just drink water or unsweetened tea. The taste of artificial sweetners post op seriously made me gag and I don't think they are good for you either.

Could you drink some milk instead of water? I try to use goat's milk because it's easier for the body to process and has 8gm of protien or maybe greek yogurt ?

It concerns me that 1 you just had a big surgery(ies) and that you have limited mobility and that you are having pain in your legs. Call your Doctor and try not to walk around a whole lot till you have talked to him. You could have a blood clot in your leg. I had one in 2003 and mine hurt right behind the knees.

Ahhh I read it was the white ones not clear ones. Don't think it has much to do with age, my hubby has been legally blind since he was 20 but my bad on the misread.

Just wanted to say that I'm 10 days out and I was told I could have watermelon. I think it's common sense not to eat the white or black seeds but I really dont' see how it could be a problem.

I'm onto full liquids but what does that even mean? Can I take a chunky Soup like chicken noodle (for example) and blend it up till there aren't any big chunks and eat that? I'm going to GNC to get some shakes today so I know I can have those. Is yogurt full liquids? I could drink it through a straw. I wish I had a Costco/Trader Joes around here for the peanut powder and the yummy shakes Enough ramblings. What did YOU eat during your full liquid phase?

Just remember you will beable to eat those foods again. Just not right now. I did the low carb diet and kept my carbs below 30g a day. Some people space theirs out through the day but I would basically try to eat as few carbs as I could like for breakfast eggs, bacon, water and lunch lunch meat, cheese, a few almonds. So I had the bulk of my carbs for later in the day and I could have a hamburger with all my favs and a bottom piece of the bun. I lost 5lbs in a week. Good luck!

I had a dream just last night that I was eating Rice Krispy treats and then I realized that I had VSG and I started to panic. It's funny because yesterday we took the kids to a Halloween party where they grilled out and there were Rice Krispy treats there and it is easy for me to forget I had VSG.

<hugs> I'm sorry you are feeling down.

That's awesome Diva! WTG!!!

I came home with Nexium you are given a 2wk supply but you can buy more there. I also had 4 doses of Supredol (sp) which is a non-narcotic painkiller and you can buy more of that there too if you want. I only had back pain on the flight home I'd upgrade to firstclass or ask for bulkhead seats so you can move more. I took 100 bucks for me and my Mom and it was fine. I actually used debit card for most everything.