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My procedure was conducted with the Da Vinci robotic assist. You can see it here:

So' date='what's the mushy phase stage 3 of the,diet consist,of?[/quote']

My nut said mashed potatoes, over cooked veggies (not fresh, only canned or frozen) smashed with a fork, oatmeal or cream of wheat, mac and cheese, cottage cheese, canned tuna or chicken mixed sparingly with mayo or pesto, cottage cheese, ricotta, banana, etc. All of it cooked well and smushed first.

I learned I'm highly allergic to them! Itchy, itchy, itchy still! The doc took them off of me at my one week follow up but even though it's been a few days and I'm treating it as Rx'ed I'm still bugged and want to scratch. My doc said as long as the incision sites were scabbed over it's ok to gently pull them off.

Has anyone written a letter/letters to loved ones' date=' incase something were to happen during surgery?? I am a mother of three young children and started a letter to my husband and children just explaining exactly why I am having the surgery and how much I love them and everything like that. I know that this may seem like a terrible adea to some...I almost feel like I am going into it with bad expectations, but in all reality I don't feel like that at all, I honestly feel that God knows it isnt my time to go because he knows how much I need my family and how much they need me aswell, so he wouldn't take me from this at this point in time. ok, now I just sound crazy right? haha. Well I just couldn't stand the thought of something happening to me and not having something like this for them. [/quote']

You are not crazy! You are loving and thoughtful. And yes, I did this and felt exactly the same. I was assured going in but my husband was worried. So I wrote to him and my 2 sons. I sent a pic of the envelope to my BFF with the words "just in case" because my husband was reluctant to talk about a life without me in it.

It will Holly, especially as you get more Protein and thicker, more filling foods.

I was never told I couldn't drive..hmm..is this bc you were taking pain meds? I only took one bc my back was killing me from lying in bed too long this morning..lol.

Yes, it's because I was on pain meds. I was drowsy on them and just kinda out of sorts at times so I didn't feel comfortable driving like that. Now that I'm off them completely I feel confident to drive. And it makes me

Thank you! I've never tried powdered potatoes but sounds quick & easy! I love ricotta cheese!

It was pretty good. Wasn't salmon or teriyaki chicken but for a pureed meal it was super tasty!

I bought powdered Idahoan potatoes. Cooked it in the micro with Water. Then I blended 2 tbsp potatoes, 1 tbsp ricotta, and 4 tbsp skim milk.

As I am just entering the pureed stage I tonight it might be fun and interesting to see what some other sleevers ate for dinner on any given night. So tell us where you're at in the process and what's for dinner!

I'll go first!

One week post op. Now in the pureed stage. Pureed mashed potatoes with ricotta seasoned with garlic, pepper, and seasoning salt.

Hey all! I've lurked and liked a lot but haven't posted in a while. I was successfully sleeved Tues 3/12.

I went home the next day. I have been doing great! The first few days was pretty routine : wake up, use my "breathing game" as my boys call it, walk around my house at least 15 minutes (I worked in loads more to include light chores and lifting 3lb weights), sip on my Water the whole while, take more psin meds, sleep for a few hours, repete. By the weekend I was awake more, moving more, and drinking more including my Protein.

Yesterday I went a full day with out pain meds. And today I drove! I took myself to the store so I could buy some things for the pureed stage. I also met my friend for "lunch" and got a few things for Easter. I'm having my one week follow up now (in the waiting room). And boy am I glad because the incision sites are getting itchy! No other symptoms though so I think I may be allergic to the strips.

Anyhow, I know there's a lot of anxiety and excitement that goes along with this surgery. Especially in light of the tragic passing of lifesaveremt. But let me just say this, we all know there are risks. Shoot one could die from a blood clot that broke free while flying. Everyday we live there is risk. Everyday we are dying. For me, it's a matter of how can I live the fullest life possible in whatever time I have. Despite my best efforts there were lots of things that my "fat self" prohibited me from doing. I have been on a mission to break away from the chains that hold/held me back.

I started my pre op liquid diet at 258.6. Today I weigh 235.1.

This will take work and it involves risks but to have much you must risk much...nothing ventured nothing gained. There so much I want to gain....

My health back

The ability to run, jump, bend, etc without knee pain

Confidence in myself and so I mo longer feel ashamed for looking this way

The ability and desire to go dancing, shopping, traveling, etc with my friends and family

What's in it for you? What are you going to gain?

Glad to hear you are ok!!

Hoping things are ok and that testing will reveal answers. Update us if you can.

Ok, I'm only a week out. But I've lost just over 21 lbs since starting my post op liquid diet. I'm getting concerned about a jiggly body. Will shape wear help lessen the jiggles? In other words, will the shape wear help me firm up if I wear it or is it just going to hold everything in and prevent to appearance of jiggle to on lookers?

Welcome! Hope you find the boards helpful. I've been in here since Jan. Sleeved last Tues. I've found VST to be a helpful tool.

Looks delish!

I was hoping to have Dr. Houseworth do my surgery! My insurance would not cover me because I have not been at a BMI of 40 or more for the last five years...I was 39.something. So close' date=' yet so far! Glad to hear it went well!

I remember their support group in FW was in the am, and in Lakewood in the pm. If there are others, I would love to know about it! I'd love a local support group![/quote']

Yeah, everything and everyone has exceeded my expextations! I've heard wonderful things about all the surgeons associated with St. Francis Center for Weight Management. Unfortunately, they only have the two support groups and times. I think I'll try to hit up the Lakewood group at St. Claire's sometime soon.

I'm in federal way/auburn. I'd be interested in joining a western WA group. Where's it at?

I've read plenty of threads by post op sleevers who got pregnant using any and all forms of hormonal bc (ring, patch, pill, iud, shot). You can't be too careful when losing lots of weight!

OMG! I literally have the same thing. They had to cut a little more than expected so mine is kind of near an incision but I have the exact same problem!!! I was getting nervous! But to know someone else has same pain I guess it's common?? I take my Vicodin lol

I have that too!

I was sleeved march 12th and my sleeve seems to only like to yell at me at night. It seriously wakes me up multiple times. It's not uncomfortable or anything. But msn can it howl! I'm so glad this question was asked.

I was sleeved Tuesday 3/12/2013 @ St.Francis by Dr. Houseworth. Everything went excellent! Each day gets a bit better, a bit easier.

Anyone go to any local support groups?

My nut said that in liquid phase I could blend mashed taters in broth.< /p>

I haven't had a BM since i was sleeved on Monday...can someone help? Can someone help...no milk of magnesia .....ewwee

Hi MK, I was sleeved tues and hadnt had a bm since mon. I ended up taking half of a childs dose of milk if magnesia yesterday. That got things flowin! Sometimes you gotta just bite the bullet and drink the nasty, chalky.

My weight before pre op diet was 258.6. I lost over 11lbs on pre op liquid diet. I went in for surgery weighing 244.4. I currently weight 242. I'm 5'5 & surgery was 3/12.

Glad to hear everything went smoothly Peacockmama! Glad you're home safe and sound.