prairiedawn

SO absolutely SWEET of you!! Thanks for doing this ! Dawn

YUMMO!! I LOVE deviled eggs, can you post your recipe.....Now I want one but that is not happening at work, lol. I am also on the pureed/mushy stage. I have found that it was much more flexible than I thought. I have made: turkey meatballs with crushed tomatos and ricotta (pureed of course) Ricotta bake (eggface) refried Beans with cheddar cheese SF choc pudding with non-fat lactaid and a scoop of GNC unflavored why Protein (21g) chicken salad tuna salad taco (of course no shell...) just made the turkey meat with the taco seasonings and put in the food processor with a little bit of plain non fat greek yogurt. Added shredded non-fat cheddar to the top.....DELISH! also LOVE the GNC Wheybolic Extreme Protein shakes (60g protein) I drink one a day (1/2 in am & the other 1/2 by 4pm) THANKS for the post! Dawn

I returned after 6 days. A little painful and discomfort especially to drive but made it happen. Everyone is different. I told my job 2 weeks and I returned sooner and looked like a hero........Just kidding. BEST OF LUCK! I was sleeved June 1st and everyday gets better than the next ! Dawn

Thanks Kelly! I did check out her website and the recipes are awesome. I have had the ricotta bake many times Thanks again! Dawn

I would appreciate that! Thanks SOOOOOOOOOOOO much ! Dawn

I was sleeved on June 1st. All seems to be going ok. I have lost 20 lbs since on the liquid stage. Now that I hit pureed stage I haven't lost a pound... Should I be discouraged? I just hope I am not doing anything wrong. I feel like I have come a long way since surgery day. The day I was discharged from the hospital I had the chills and was so bloated I felt horrible but then 2 days later it was so much better. Now almost 3 weeks later, what a difference!! I can feel some of my clothes fit looser. I can see the weight loss in my face, fingers and feet. Not the best places to be noticeable but its a start!! Now, I do have strange red raised welts surrounding 3 of my incision sites that itch like CRAZY!! I saw it was pretty common in some sleevers. Maybe a reaction to the glue adhesive they used to cover the incision sites but it seems the rashes appeared after the glue was peeled off.....weird... I am looking for suggestions for the pureed food stage. My doc didn't give me much as far as suggestions. What can I have and what should I avoid? I try and start with oatmeal or cream of wheat with nonfat dried milk powder (which adds more protein), I add 1/2 packet of splenda and cinnamon. lunch I have had pureed chicken with little mayo & hot sauce and some V8 juice. I know the goal is Protein so that is what I am trying most to put in my mouth. I drink a good amount of Water and crystal light and I try and drink a 12oz Protein shake during the course of the day (60 grams of protein!) GNC wheybolic extreme chocolate is soooooo good! Would love to hear from anyone with ideas/suggestions. Also want to see if I am on the right track as far as weight loss... SO excited for my future - just want to stay on the right track. Thanks so much! Dawn

GREAT NEWS!! Much success to you! Enjoy the ride ! Dawn

YUMMO ! Thanks for suggestions! Will give them a try! Dawn

Thanks SO much ! I love the Chobani but I was fearful of the sugar content so I bought the plain (yuck) and mix with 1/2 tsp of honey or 1/2 packet of splenda. Thanks again for responded! Dawn

GREAT IDEAS !! Thanks for your reply ! Dawn

I am almost 3 weeks post op and I am at a stall as well but I am contributing the stall to finally being on the pureed foods stage. I would not get discouraged but I feel your concern and share it with you. I will keep a watch on your post to see if we have any old sleevers that can squash our concerns..... All the best during your journey! Dawn

HANG IN THERE! I promise you it does get better. I was sleeved on June 1st and the 2nd day was MY WORST! 3rd day wasn't too much better but 4th day it got much much better! Keep yourself hydrated and rest up. You will feel good in no time and look back on the day with no regrets! Stay positive! Feel better soon! Everyday gets better and better! Dawn

Congratulations to you! I was also sleeved on June 1st! I am on pureed foods now and I seem to be having a hard time with what I should and shouldn't eat... I am down 21 lbs since surgery but haven't lost any weight in the past 5 days so I hope I am doing everything right. Good luck to you !

YOU LOOK AMAZING !!! Great job!!! :)

how did your surgery go?? Thinking of you!

THANKS!!!!! How did ur surgery go? 6/6 right? I am 12 days post op.

I was surprised to see this post as I am also 3 days post op & feeling similar things... I have my face, chest & arms feel hot & flushed but no fever. I stopped taking percacet the 1st day thinking it was that but still get it sometimes but not as bad I am very hungry even though I am drinking my fluids & Isopure Protein drinks. I do still have a lot of pressure & bad reflux so I feel like an acid reducer will help me alot. I had the sharp pains on the left but since much of my gas & pressure seems better - I think it was that. Walking helped me alot. hope you feel better - pls keep us posted on ur progress! dawn

Today is the day for me!!!!!! I have to be at the hospital by 9:30. I was still in shock when I called them yesterday to get my surgery time I thought they would say - you are not on our list for surgery....but they didn't so excited & a little nervous but mostly about the IV! How silly is that? It usually takes 3-4 times for anyone to stick me before they finally get it in. I have bad veins.... anyway - I will keep you all posted!! YEAH! I will be in Stratford, NJ with Dr. Balsama! Dawn Hopefully I will do my ticker soon...

great hearing from NJ! today is surgery day! I have to be at the hospital by 9:30! can't believe it's here! I will keep you all posted. My surgeon is Dr. Balsama & I will also be at Kennedy Hosp in Stratford! Love their team! All the best for good health, more energy & skinny bods! Lol Dawn

TOMORROW - June 1st for me ! Excited and nervous! Will update you as soon as get back to my room. Not sure if I will be brave enough to do a Utube video but I will at least re-post. CAN'T wait! Dawn

MINE too !!!! I wish you a great surgery ! I am excited and nervous at the same time. Have to call at 12:45 to get the time I need to be at the hospital. GOOD LUCK !! Stay in touch! Dawn

GOOD LUCK - GOOD LUCK!!!! :) You will do great ! One step further to becoming healthy! keep us posted! Mine is set for june 1st - not sure of time yet... dawn

I just started a new job 7 weeks ago and after being unemployed for almost 6 months I am so fearful of losing the job if I tell them the truth about the surgery. I got denied for the surgery by insurance last week but they are now going to approve it. Surgery is set for June 1st! Already had my pre-admission testing! I don't want to tell them the truth because it is elective and I know they would question why I would choose this knowing I just started... QUESTION: What can I tell them? Anyone have this issue ? I was thinking of just telling them I need surgery and my boss is male and maybe he won't ask assuming it is a female issue. I am paid per diem with no benefits and my position was done by my boss by himself for the past 2 years until I took over so I am not concerned he will be stuck with a heavy workload but don't want to make a bad impression. Any suggestions/ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!!!

I'm also June 1st! I'll be thinking of you! Best of luck for an easy & painfree surgery :) PrairieDawn