DeniseNCC1701

I dont' have a name for it, but it does have a theme song: Frank Sinatra's "Look At Me Now"

47lbs is outstanding!! You must be so thrilled! Good for you, and congratulations!

How wonderful! Congratulations!

So glad for this thread! I'm on pureed foods until Good Friday. But here's what I've been able to come up with so far: Made homemade chicken Soup (chicken breast, carrot, celery and onion) and pureed the whole thing in the blender. Tastes like cream of chicken soup. I purchased really nice italian glass jars on Amazon (4oz each), and use those for storage. Last night for St. Paddy's day, I purchased corned beef and cabbage from a local food market. I pureed the meat, and spread it into a ramekin. Then I pureed the carrot and cabbage, and spread that on top of the meat. Threw out the soda bread and gave the potatoes to the dog (LOL). It was pretty tasty, but not something I'd do again. I've heard plain greek yogurt mixed with FF/SF cheesecake pudding mix is amazing. A new favorite for me: liver paté Broiled sea bass with crabmeat… then pureed with a bit of tartar sauce. Scrambled egg whites with Sriracha sauce. Yum. Boiled chicken (pureed) with a little mushroom gravy on top. Yum. *** Be well...

I'm also able to take in a lot more liquids. It concerned me the first two weeks too, because it seemed like the sleeve held more than it should. But then I transitioned to pureed foods, and WHOA! I learned I can't take in nearly as much! Be well...

rian2010, I had difficulty breathing when I got home from the hospital. I took Gas-X and when that did nothing, I tried Prilosec. Turns out that for me my chest muscles were all stretched out and sore from when I was pumped up with all the gas in the OR. I started applying heating pads and felt so much better. I'll be 3 weeks out on Monday, and now whatever breathlessness I have is from being out of shape! As for food/liquids: I found hot liquids went down easier, and I had to take REALLY SMALL sips those first days. Your new tummy will adapt. I just started pureed foods, and after just a few bits, I know about it, and can feel the restriction starting just below my breastbone. Rest assured it's all part of the process. Be well...

I'm 2-24-14 too, hvsg! Lovin' your blog auroralee! Looking forward to reading all about your journey!

Good for you! I'm 2 1/2 weeks out and it's already starting to feel like a distant memory. I went back to work a week after surgery, and within hours it was like I was never gone. I keep a jar of Protein powder on my desk, and a small drinking cup. Most of my coworkers know what's going on, and they are keeping the newly-arrived girl scout Cookies out of site. Be well...

I second what LumpySpacePrincess said. The first two weeks when I was on liquids, I felt like I could take in more than I was supposed to, and that concerned me. My surgeon said that this was normal, and that the liquids pass fairly quick. Once I transitioned to pureed foods, it was a whole different story, and I feel the restriction after several bites (if that much!). I was hungry the first week, but the hunger has been subsiding. Be well...

I'm a little over two weeks post-op, and like everyone else responding, the first week was awful for me. I woke in recovery in pain, and I couldn't breathe. That feeling stayed with me for the rest of the week. Once I realized that my chest muscles had been stretched out from the gas, and it was THAT which was making breathing difficult, I applied heating pads, and started to feel better. I struggle with getting Water in, and I have bouts of diarrhea from time to time, but otherwise, surgery is starting to become a distant memory. And I know we're all saying it, but it is indeed true: hang in there, it WILL get better!

In a few days you will be on one-derland! Good for you!!!

I know the temptations are powerful! at 10 days out, I tried some cottage cheese. It was a mistake, and went right through me. Since that episode, I've stuck with the plan. Your stomach needs time to heal. With that said, if you *do* choose to try something more advanced, be careful, take is slow and really listen to what your body is telling you. Be well...

I'm two weeks out, and getting in the Protein isn't a problem. I've been using Eat The Bear brand Protein powder, and Isopure protein Water. The Isopure water packs the protein punch with 40grams per 20oz serving. The pineapple is my favorite so far. Maybe you can have some tuna fish or eggs? Now, getting in water, that's another story, but I'm trying.

My instructions say no straws, too. But I confess to using one in the car with my morning tea or coffee... otherwise, I'm inclined to spill it all over my shirt!

I made a big batch of homemade chicken stock and froze it in pint containers. The boiled chicken meat I vacuum sealed 3oz servings to use later. Like everyone else, I second the motion to not stock up too much. I have a million cartons of beef and chicken stock packages, and sugar free Jello. I'm on pureed foods now for 6 weeks or so, and purchased a set of baby utensils. I'm finding these really help me to take smaller bites and remind me to take my time eating! I too live alone, but I have a dog, so what I'm unable to finish goes to her! LOL I'm having a hard time getting in enough Water, so I'm leaving water bottles in every room... sometimes 2 or 3 strategically placed, and a few in the car too. Best of luck to you! Be well...

I'm up in Northern NJ: Sparta!

Fret not, just stay the course and you'll do great! Trust the process!

Awesome! Congratulations!

Good job! You must be very proud!

Old habits are hard to beat, that's for sure. I'm 2 weeks out, and already have moment where I'd just love to sink my teeth into something I used to find comforting. Try not to beat yourself up too much, you'll wind up feeling worse and more inclined to reach for the wrong things. And you are NOT a failure. You just survived a major MAJOR surgical procedure. That, in and of itself, is a HUGE accomplishment. You, and all of us, should be proud to get over that hurdle! Focus on that. Come here to vent. sugar free popcicles help me feel human. My mantra: TRUST THE PROCESS! Be well...

wooHOOO!!!!

PegsBored, I too had trouble taking a deep breath. Remember, though, that during the procedure, your chest muscles were stretched WAY out so the surgeon has room to do his work. Those muscles are probably really sore right now. Heating pads did the trick for me, and within a few days I felt much better. Side note: when I was coming out of anesthesia in the recovery room I had such a hard time breathing and had so much pain in my breastbone and left shoulder that I freaked out and had to be sedated frequently! I was terrified. So glad that is behind me now. Oh, and I'm 49, I'm right there with ya! Hang in there!

Hi everyone! I'm two weeks out, and start pureed foods today. I too got sick of broth, but found miso soup to be my salvation (not eating the seaweed). And "Eat the Bear" brand Protein shakes are pretty tasty, if a little sweet. Isopure protein Water packs the protein punch at 40grams per 20oz serving. And the flavors are palatable. Regarding gas pains: I felt terrible for the first 3-4 days, and gas-x, prilosec did nothing. I had trouble taking deep breaths. Then it occured to me that my chest muscles were all stretched out from the surgery, and they were really sore. I started using heating pads and that helped a great deal. Hang in there, it will get easier and you WILL feel better! My mantra: TRUST THE PROCESS!

Amazing!

Outstanding!