Carol Quabeck Boyer

Although I have 26 more lbs to go to be in Onederland, I was thinking the same thing today. What can I do to celebrate my victory. I will allow myself a LITTLE treat, but I wear a Pandora Bracelet, so I am going to get myself a new charm! To me, From me!!! Congratulations on your upcoming victory!!!!

Believe it or not, I get that feeling most of the time when I eat. Try walking after you eat, that really helps me!

I am on the stage III diet and I noticed that boiled Pasta is on the list. I am 4 weeks out today. When did you first eat pasta, or do you even???

Thanks everyone! I allowed myself a few ziti and all is well...so far!

I guess there is only one way to find out, right....lol!

I thought it was strange also, that's why I asked. It just says Boiled Pasta. My family is having Baked Ziti tonight and I was going to try a few bites. I'm conflicted I understand the reasons you were talking about Pdx! Thanks!

I feel like I eat slow enough but everytime I eat I feel like the food is sitting in my chest. I have to walk to make myself feel better. I'm not sure what it is....maybe I'm not eating slow enough, but I know I definitely chew enough times...lol!

Sounds like me! I've tried weighing once a week, but just can't do it. So now I weigh twice a week, this way I don't see the daily gain.

So glad you are home!!! Please continue to monitor you BP and make sure it doesn't go up too high! I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers!!!

I take 2 Flintstones a day, they taste yummy to me!!!!

Wendy's Chili is my best friend as well. I am 3.5 weeks out!

I was sleeved on the 19th too! I have been eating salmon and other white flaky fish along with tuna. I have even eaten meatloaf, meatballs...small portions of course! Oh, and don't pass up the Wendy's Chili!!!!!

I am on soft foods also and I eat lots of white flaky fish, tuna that I make with greek yogurt mixed with a dry ranch dressing. Also make chicken salad and egg salad with the homemade ranch. Hard boiled eggs, lunch meat and Wendy's Chili!! I still have a protein shake, greek yogurt, pudding, cream soups and Popsicles too.

Please take care of yourself and don't push! Listen to your body!!!!!

I am a fellow 12/19 sleever! I haven't had any pain from my incisions, but I do have an comfortableness in my back on the lower left side. Nothing major, but I do notice it when I cough or sneeze! I went for my first follow up yesterday and my Dr was extremely happy with me an my progress. I am down 20 lbs since the day of surgery. I am not able to drink pain water, but she said that is OK as long as I am getting at least 48 oz of liquid in so I have been staying with diluted with powerade. She also told me that I should be eating about every 4 hours, which is hard for me cause I am never hungry. Overall, I am happy with my journey so far. Thank you all so much for all of your support!

----Hi Care1175: Thank you for your concern and I did fear I would have to make another visit to the ER .. I was there almost 2 weeks ago for dehydration After trying the magnesium citrate per my PA and increasing fluids and walking around things seem To be moving for me a tiny bit better --- still painful to push it out and there is still more inside that needs to come out but I would say I'm getting a bit better and not worse so I'll hold off on the ER and pray I won't need to go My belly was a bit bloated but I attributed that to the increase in fluids my doc office is forcing me to get in to combat the constipation I'll see how things go but boy oh boy constipation is very very serious; wouldn't wish it on anyone Walking really does help!

Hi everyone! I will be 3 weeks out of Thursday. I am still having issues with pain water, so i am drinking G2 diluted, that seems to help. How many times a day and how often are you eating? i want to get myself on a scheudle and want to be sure not to overeat. Thoughts??

I am 13 days post op and STILL not feeling myself. I have no energy or will to do anything. My husband says I don't smile anymore. Not sure what the problem is. Physically I feel OK, besides being tired all the time. It is hard for me to get all my liquids in....it seems by belly just isn't liking anything I have to offer. I am on phase 2, which is soft/pureed but I am still eating my cream Soups, Popsicles, pudding and yogurt. i wasn't able to stomach any of the Protein shakes either until I had a Boost strawberry Extra Protein. I think that has been my savior! I too hope things start to get easier. I miss the old me!!!!

Hi! How long after surgery did you wait to have sex???

WOW! My husband and I tried to get pregnant for over 10 years....now I just pray that it doesn't happen...lol! Congratulations!

I had HORRIBLE nausea! When I first woke up from surgery I had massive gas pain. With the help of Gas ex, that went away. The nausea was another story. It was constant. The zofran didn't work for me either. It didn't help when i tried to get some Water down. All I can say is...it dies get better!

I am 11 days out....just nervous...like a kid...lol!

Hi! I am 10 days post op and I have to say that I have had some regrets. I don't feel as good as some people have claimed they do at this point. food was such an "activity" in my life. My family and I went to Breakfast, lunch...out to dinner....I miss that. I am not hungry at all, but I just miss the how food brought us together. I feel so left out now. Besides that, I don't have interest in doing much of anything. I know I am not getting enough Protein, or Water for that matter which I am sure is contributing to feeling so crappy. Is this feeling ever going to go away?

Good luck to all my fellow 19ers out there!!!!!

clmftw - I am having surgery on the 19th too! Sheldon - I have many of the same fears you do, but I am 100% sure that this is something that I want to do. The only thing I can say is BE SURE! If you aren't, take some time and put surgery on hold. You can always revisit it later. I have told EVERYONE about my surgery. I am so excited about it, and I have had some, "Why would you do that?" but NEVER has anyone said (to my face anyway) that surgery is the easy way out. Once you educated people on the process, they get it! I hope you come to a decision that you are comfortable with!! Carol