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Well I am on day 3 of pureed foods and I wanted something different so I put together this little meal in my crockpot and puréed it. Ingredients: Boneless and skinless chicken breast (I only used one because I was unsure of how it would turn out) 1 can of carrot slices drained Low sodium chicken broth 1 low sodium chicken stock concentrate *Optional mashed sweet potatoes or mashed potatoes about enough to to thicken once done If using pouch potatoes use 1 pouch, don't add the water but add the milk I added all the ingredients in my crockpot and set it on high ( low if you want to let it go longer while your busy). I cooked in on high for 4 hours. Check to see that the chicken pulls apart without no problem. I added one pouch of sweet mashed potatoes and the 1/2 cup of skim milk. I pureed it all. You can store this in containers or try cooling it off completely. Putting the purée into an ice cube tray. Freeze it. Then put into freezer bags and freeze them. Each time you need one just grab what you need and defrost. Heat it up by microwave. This was so good my kids loved it. It was something new and different. I hope someone can use it.

Ok I need help. I was sleeved 4/30/13 and I'm on puréed foods. I find it so hard to get all my nutrients in. I was in the hospital for dehydration Thursday. Today I had less than 300 calories. I'm trying to eat the 5 small meals in my diet plan, the 2 calcium tablets, 3 multivitamins and the 40-60 grams of protein shakes. It's too much for my small tummy. Getting in my water is hard too. I need help and advice. I eat a little and stay full for hours. I don't want to end up like the other people sick with malnutrition. The tingling sensation I had from my diabetes returned today. I was taken off my metformin and my blood sugar was fine the 1st week of surgery. I'm worrying and feeling like did I make the right choice. I'm so close to my goal weight. It's so bad I was wishing I can get back my stomach lol. Please help.

Well now it's officially been 2 weeks today since I've had my revision from band to sleeve. This has definitely been an experience for me. This morning I woke up with a dry mouth, migraine and a burning sensation in my chest. This really sucks and it's taking a toll on me emotionally. I'm feeling like whether or not this was such a good idea. It seems I am more emotional now over being sleeved. I'm trying so hard to do this but I'm so scared. I'm having the biggest doubts. I want to follow all the rules and be healthy but it seems harder than I thought it would be. I don't want to do anything wrong or kill myself. I don't know. I guess I will wait for my nut to call about the burning in my chest. I don't know if its heartburn, acid reflux or indigestion. I needed to spit up with it and I'm guessing acid reflux.

Thank you I will try that.

Thank you all for your advice. I will take it all in consideration. This is hard and taking a toll on me mentally.

I did a modified phase 2 south beach diet because I am diabetic. If I wasn't I would have to do phase 1. I was a revision 4/30/13. I did liquids 1 week and now on puréed foods. Everyone's nut is different. I would say watch what you eat so it doesn't bite you in the butt.

I experience the freezing also. I think it's normal for us especially since we shed so much weight quickly In the beginning.

Thank you. I'm trying to. I'm still learning all this. This site is helping me so much. I will try my protein shakes like you suggested.

I was revised 4/30/13. I had the lap band done 10/24/10 and on 4/30/13 I had the band removed and the sleeve done. I'm still going through fears but this site and my nut has helped me so much. You will always have fears but make sure you have a support system in place. The pain is so much less than the band. You will be up much quicker. Just follow the rules in your discharge plans and you will be fine. I will keep you in my prayers. We are all here for you. You are doing this for a better life. Good luck!

Can you all add me imbabiluv or my email is imbabiluv@yahoo.com

Thanks Rebeca

[PDF]laparoscopic gastric sleeve diet - Northwest Obesity Surgery www.northwestobesitysurgery.com/pdf/sleeve-gastrectomy-diet.pdf The diet after gastric sleeve surgery progresses through several stages. ... If you do not tolerate pureed foods go back to the liquid diet and try again in a few ...

Your welcome

Your welcome

Can you add imbabiluv@yahoo.com to the FB group. I had my revision April 30th. Thank you

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Well it's been a week since I had my revision. I am allowed puréed foods now. I have been introducing them slowly since post op appointment yesterday when I was given permission. Now since the surgery I've been gassy and I keep getting cramps in my tummy. Have anyone else experience the cramps? I know everyone just about gets the gas.

Well I take small spoons since I'm on a week being sleeved. I am cramping on things that don't need to chew like yogurt. I will make my spoons smaller since I only take in a pea size on my spoon. Thanks

I'm on day 7 since my surgery and yesterday at my post op appointment I was bumped up from fluids to puréed foods. On my sheet I can eat puréed watermelon so I don't see why you can't eat it after the sleeve. I love watermelon.

Thank you

I had mines April 30th. It's been 6 days and I'm down 8 pounds.

Well I had got the lap band 10/24/10. My biggest weight was 285 pounds. I lost weight throughout having my bad but at a very slow process. Throughout the years I regret getting the lap band. This year in March I was diagnosed with diabetes and my hypertension returned. My doctor and I decided to remove the band and go for a the sleeve. April 30, 2013 I was 202.8 lbs when I had my procedure done. It's now been six days and I just had my post op appointment. Since the surgery this is no sign of the diabetes and I am now 194 lbs. I'm happy with my choice so far. The recovery is so much better than getting the band. This is a long journey to a healthier new life and a new me. I have not been under 200 pounds since I had my 3rd child. This is a blessing. I struggled a little with the liquids and taking in my protein but I will get better. I even got thrush. These are just little bumps and I will keep you posted with my updates.

I had my surgery 4/30/13. I had my band removed and the sleeve done. I give you strength to go through the tube issue. Everyone doesn't like me. I'm glad I made it. We are on our way. Congrats.