LipstickLady

The truth? Proud? Are you implying that those who don't share are lying or ashamed? No. Just simply answering the topic title.... "Not telling anyone. What do you say?" Great! Thank you!

I eat both regularly, but didn't do so until approved by my NP.

Why are "we" more at risk?

@@Djmohr I thought it was you that has one!! Did I get the right one? I'm super excited. Share more of your favorites!!!!

Good for you! Best of luck. You have the power, use it!

Carbonation won't stretch a sleeve.

I have loved chicken wings since surgery, oddly enough. I max out at four pieces (not whole wings) and enjoy every bit. YUM!!

Look at this deal! It's regularly $129. I couldn't resist. https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-IP-LUX50-Programmable-Stainless/dp/B006E7I7MG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480287267&sr=8-1&keywords=Instant+Pot+IP-LUX50+6-in-1+Programmable+Pressure

Are you tracking your food? I found that planning out my food choices and actually writing them down ahead of time kept me on track and accountable.

Have you spoken to your surgeon about your food choice? Are you working with a counselor to figure out why you made such a dangerous choice while your body is healing? Food issues are hard to handle on our own because unlike an alcoholic or drug addict, we still have to eat. I'm sure many successful people have made bad choices but I'd also bet they didn't make them often. Call your doc for use! Best of luck to you. You can do this.

Yum.

Hang in there! Are you able to manage Gatorade? The nauseousness could be stemming from dehydration.

@@gustavio Girl. You seem to be obsessed with making me out to be some sort of mean girl monster. I'd think most anyone who cared to look at my posting history would think differently. But hey, it's all good. If making me your personal witch hunt makes you feel good about yourself, have at it. I can take it. My history: http://www.bariatricpal.com/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=user_activity&search_app=forums&mid=175552&userMode=content

And being the banker in monopoly! My family still hasn't figured this out.

@@LipstickLady hey bud love how you tyuped/posted your signature you are always aces with me kathy I adore you!!

My only concern about NOT talking to your doctor? I totally understand your fear of being rescheduled but I highly doubt that will happen if you stick to your diet from here out. That said, I do not know your current height/weight/BMI (nor am I a doctor), so I don't know his/her goals for you pre-op. Nothing would suck more than being opened up and then stitched up with no surgery because he/she isn't happy with your progress or liver. Again, just thinking out loud.

cheese, gravy, sriracha mayo, aioli. Check out the condiment aisle. There are so many mustards and mayos and ethnic sauces that will add moisture and flavor to your meats. And the all mighty crock pot is amazing for flavor an tenderness.

Good for you and THANK YOU for taking my words with the intent in which they were made. I am rooting for you!!

Are you tracking and logging your food? How many calories, carbs and fat grams are you taking in daily? That might help you determine why you are not losing. Also, how much Water are you taking in? Are you exercising at all? Your experiences are VERY much like mine at your stage in the game. I had a slight stricture and had to take an anti nausea pill as well as a pill that made my stomach seize and cramp every time I ate for about 3-4 months. I stayed on the full liquids stage for 2 weeks, and then pureed for about 3 more. I moved very slowly with food progression and was not able to tolerate more than a tablespoon at a time. I was almost a full year out before I could eat more than 600-800 calories a day or meet my Protein and Fluid goals. I would encourage you to STOP eating popcorn, chips and definitely candy. You are wasting a lot of valuable real estate when you put junk in your teeny tummy. Concentrate on Protein shakes and in one really soft protein at a time until you catch your rhythm. I loved chicken salad with extra mayo, crab cakes made with no bread, finely diced shrimp salad, guacamole and hummus on a spoon, refried Beans, soft scrambled eggs... Good luck to you. Wait. Is that a typo? You had surgery in 2014??

Three and a half years out here and still have trouble getting in all my Water. I carry my cup everywhere and set goals to drink XX amount by certain times of the day. Welcome and good luck!

Have you talked to your doctor about this? Have you considered how you are going to deal with stress once you've had the surgery and could do actual physical harm to yourself if you ignore the prescribed post op diet? Do you feel that you are mentally ready for this procedure and do you have a counselor who can help you stop eating your emotions? My questions are simply "food for thought" and not at all meant in a judgmental way. No need to answer the questions above out loud, simply think about what I've said. Best of luck to you.

I am 3.5 years out and I posed the same question to my surgeon when I was cleared for all foods. He just looked at me like I was an idiot. I drink the broth and then eat the stuff to this day. My restriction is very tight to this day so if I drink right after I eat, I yarf. I love soup, but once I start the eating part, it's over for the broth.

Go with it. Enjoy it. Utilize it for maximum loss. My feeling of full after one or two tablespoons lasted a year or so. Great feeling. It's my new norm.

Is it as simple as it looks to make? I poke the crap out of one with a fork, toss it in the microwave for 10-15 minutes depending on size, turn it over and nuke it for another five. (Put it on a paper plate for easier clean up.) Once it has caved, cut it in half, scoop out the seeds and then scoop out the strands. Add olive oil, salt, pepper, Parmesan or red sauce. Or, use it as the rice under stir fry. Delish.