MN Mary

I was told not to eat foods with carbs at first. The first two weeks I was on liquids, sugar free Jello, broth, liquid protien, and sf popsicles. The third week I started eating pureed meat and vegetables, greek yogurt, cottage cheese. Remember the amount was 2-3 tablespoons at a time. It was important to keep liquids going in 45-64 ozs. a day. Now that I am out of surgery just about 7 weeks I can eat most things. I have to chew everything to a pureed state but can eat. My capacity has gotten to 1/2+ cups of food. When I am full I have to stop or the next bite makes me very uncomfortable for 20 mins. Hope this helps. Mary:rolleyes: [quote name=narredondo' timestamp='1290987 670' post='95400] Hello, I am new to the group, it is nice to see a group going through some of the same things I am. I was sleeved on Nov 22, 2010 and gosh have I felt horrible. I couldn't keep pains meds down crushed or liquid so I have been so uncomfortable. Anyway I have been better the past three days I started on some mash potatoes and peaches things like that. Are there any other food ideas you guys have? Also I have this stretching pain that is right next to my belly button I am assuming it is my stomach but is it normal? It's not a sharp pain but it is very uncomfortable just thought I someone would know something on it. Thank you guys so much!!

Be glad you have two!

MN Mary..........247.................211................198................13lbs-goal

You are correct! "stay off the scale it can be your worse enemy." I found that I can only weigh on Monday or I am obsessed with what I eat everyday. That has really helped me. Mary

Keep it up and you will be surprised at how much you will lose pre surgery.

At my first visit to the surgeon's office I was told that my insurance company had several requirements to have a sleeve done. One was a BMI of over 50. Well here I go mine was 49. The insurance staff at the office called my insurance company and wrote them a letter telling them that if I didn't have it done I would have type 2 diabetes. Also that my BMI would be 50 if we waited another year. She also went into other medical reasons I needed to have it done. You may want to try to have your surgeon's office help you out. They know the ins and outs of the insurance game. Also I send thank you notes to the staff that help me. The nutritionist, doctor, and insurance coordinator. I think the medical field needs to get some positive affirmations once in a while. Mary

Hello, I was sleeved on Oct 6th. I will be 6 weeks out tomorrow. I started at 247lbs pre op. Lost 18lbs pre op so I started at 229lbs. I am now at 210lbs so in 6 weeks I have lost 19lbs. Just over 3lbs a week. Total weight loss is 37lbs. I have slowed my weight loss per week so I have to start exercising more. I will get to a healthy weight. Don't be discouraged. Some of the people who have had the sleeve are really lossing fast, me well I'm going like a turtle. Keep the faith. Mary Anne

LOL This is great... I too visualized you licking a wet timy goldfish! Too funny

You are doing so well. The proof is in the picture. WOW Thank you for taking the time to share this great journey you are on. It helps us who are only 4 weeks out of surgery. YOU go girl!