2ndchanceadict

I actually have had them my whole life. I have a very bad spine and neck. I have had tremendous relief from my chiropractor.

You can purée chicken breast with fat free gravy ( suggested by my NUT. Purée canned veggies. Stick to the green veggies for now. I are a ton of mashed sweet potatoes I attached the shopping list from my NUT. If you want more give me your email and I can email every stage for you.

I hope you feel better. Let me know what happens

My WLS was 9/25/13. I have been type 2 before. I have been testing my blood sugar and it's fine. My pcp and shrink have verified not any meds I'm on. NUT says not dehydrated and isn't anything I'm eating. So I took notes and went to my chiropractor and it turned out to be my neck was out and I was having migraines. I normally get the really painful ones but these were different. So far so good. I really hope that you feel better. It could be that your body is just getting used to the trauma that it went through. Let me know how it goes.

Would you believe it's migraines. Crazy!

Actually you are probably losing inches and tightening. You have turned your fat into muscle. I guarantee you list inches. . Switch to toning workout. Good luck!!

I'm 41. Do you think I could be dehydrated?

Just switched to soft foods but it still hurts going down. Is that normal?

Do you go to the meetings? If so are you going tonight?

That is common. I didn't have my gallbladder out recently. I had it 20 some odd years ago but it is very common to gain weight. It will balance out once you are fully healed.

I have tons! All with chicken breast. I buy the Perdue individually wrapped. They are easier. Get taco seasoning broil the chicken then chop up add seasoning like you do with meat. Serve with avocado slices and sour cream. If you can eat bread then use a soft taco shell. Sooooo good Get deli turkey breast chop up into small pieces add goat cheese (I use cranberry goat cheese) or feta cheese add avocado and small chunks of green apple. Spray chicken breasts with Pam. Then cover in shredded parm cheese and broil. Serve with some kind of veggie I also keep ready to eat mashed sweet potatoes on hand. Desert - get redi whip fat free, choc rice cakes sprinkles and strawberries or blue berries. Put whipped cream on rice cake put fruit on whipped cream and add sprinkles. Feels do decadent but not. I also get sugar free pudding and make a faux sundae with whipped cream and sprinkles I have more but tired of typing lol. Hope that helps

Congrats!!!!

I just hit week 6 and slowly starting regular foods. I am a massive addict. My boyfriend isn't really helping either. Don't stress yourself out. Get a really good chocolate protein shake, EAS or Premier Protein. Drink when you are hungry. You are supposed to eat 4-6oz every hour. Eat when you're hungry. If it involves a sweet or 10 shhhh lol do it. The whole thing is that you are in the healing stage. If you want I can give you some really good meals that totally feel like you are cheating but you're not.

How are you doing so far? I just started real food.

How are you doing? I just started real food. Have you?

I was sleeved 9/25 too!! I just found this thread. I am sooo happy. I really need to chat with people going through the same things

Hi there! I had the same thing. Not a big deal at all. I also have some issues with depression and anxiety. Just take your meds, make sure to tell your nurse at the hospital. Oh and definitely tell the anesthesiologist. They can give you something to relax while you are waiting. I think you'll do fine. Just be as open with your nurses and doctors. I see a therapist 2x a month, you should see one if you don't already. You will have a lot of emotions going through this whole process and having my therapist is helping me immensely. If you need to chat I'm here as well. good luck!

Went to Sunday dinner with the family. All was great! Stuck to small portions and didn't overstuff myself. I did have a small piece of cake though hehe. Then all 10 of us got into a heated discussion about the ACA (I'm an insurance broker). I got so upset about the whole situation, I went "searching". Thank goodness I was full and was totally not able to eat anything. It was kind of bitter sweet though.

Where are you from? Were you able to get the surgery?

Have a really bad neck and lower back. I need to start tightening up. Any suggestions for home workouts?

I wish I could do water aerobics but no pool

I live with my boyfriend who says he is on a diet but buys tiny marshmallows for our sugar free hot cocoa. I'll be happy next week when I can start eating salads lol. Never thought I would say that

I am a total addict which is why I had this done. I am trying sooo hard to eat healthy but I always cave in. At least it's not as bad as before surgery. Before when I went to the grocery store hungry I would by all crap. Now I actually have to think about it and see if it will benefit me and comfort me. Very hard to do but I manage to do it

It's bitter sweet though. On one hand my band size went down a size but so did my cup size . I guess this is the price to pay. But if I go below a C that's where I draw the line!

I'm so sorry for your loss lol