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I'm so glad I found this thread, as I am experiencing the same thing a little over 3 weeks out. I appreciate the wisdom and encouragement! This too shall pass!

I get pretty full after 2 bites of food. Like uncomfortable, painfully full. Anyone else experiencing this? I'm afraid I don't know how to eat right for this size stomach & it's really frustrating!

Bariatriceating.com. Lots of recipes there. For the Parm crisp recipe, you need a muffin pan, you use freshly grated Parm, spoon a tablespoon into your muffin tin compartments, flatten the cheese, and let it crisp for 6-8 min in the oven.

I too have been craving pizza. I'm going to make parmesan crisps tonight and dip them in marinara sauce to hopefully satisfy that need for Italian. Ricotta bake is delicious, by the way, but didn't last long in my house cause EVERYONE liked it too! ????

So glad you posted this. Me and my fiance are cruising at the end of August (I was sleeved on the 1st of April) & I was concerned about whether I would be able to enjoy lunch/dinner.

I thought I was the only one whose body temperature has dropped! Don't get me wrong :I'll take being cold over hot flashes any day! Dry spell! ???? LOL

Congrats on your surgery . Yes i think u should walk , but I doubt u will be able to walk so far. I tried and almost passed out , I was so short of breath from the surgery . Take it easy, once u hit week two then u can do alot more .Agree, take it slow and easy the first week. I have been able to pick up my exercise considerably in week 3,and actually I started my Zumba fitness classes again in week 2. Congrats on your surgery!

Laxatives are taken to cleanse your colon - not for the purpose of losing weight..Bottom line is follow your doctor's orders and everything will be ok.

No problem with liquids, but am only getting in 30-40g protein per day. I have just bought some unflavored protein to add to my food so hopefully it will help. I am only eating one meal a day and can only eat a few bites before I'm full.Thank goodness I'm getting my vitamins and supplements in! At 3 weeks post Op I am down 12 lbs and one dress size. SW:180 CW:168 GW:125

My BMI was 35 + Co morbidities when I was approved. My surgery weight was 180,BMI 32.9 at the time of surgery April 1st. I am 3 weeks post Op and have lost 12 lbs, and 1 dress size. I expect the weight loss will slow down as I continue to introduce foods into my diet. My pre-op diet consisted of fruits, vegetables and meal replacement shakes for 1 week prior, laxative 2 days prior (doctors orders) to cleanse my colon.

Where did you get the sugar free syrup from?I bought mine on Amazon. Look for Davinci Sugar Free Syrups or Torani. They have tons of flavors!

168.2. Thanks @@stephh

Not sure what happened we are only 2 weeks out. This thread is more for those getring ready or just had surgery. That's what it sems to me. Do yall think we should start an April Accountability group. There we can talk about our daily meal plans and a weekly weigh in? Agree, think maybe we should start a new thread..

Have you tried Core Power Light? I drink those on the go. Other than that, I use HMR 120 (through my Bari clinic). I heard muscle milk is good but have never tried them.

This thread is dying it seems! ????

That is my challenge also, after years of eating on the go it is extremely difficult. I'm starting to listen to my sleeve though and the cues, and trying to savor each bite. Practice, practice, practice. Good luck!

Tried the ricotta bake with meatballs. Scrumptious!! Could only have a couple of bites, but shared with my family and they loved it!!

I tried a scrambled egg with laughing cow Swiss cheese and while it tasted divine going down it hurt later. Hard to figure out how much this new pouch can hold. How do you guys know when to stop? What are the cues?

Cw: 173.6 Gw:160

Could be that you are adding muscle if you've been exercising - but I wouldn't be too discouraged if the numbers aren't moving. There are many non - scale victories to be had (more energy, clothes fitting better, etc.) 14 lbs is still a great loss and you will see those lbs melt away in the next several months if you keep up the good work I'm sure. Don't be too hard on yourself and be patient with those numbers.

I'm just going into my second week (sleeved April 1st), but although the scale is not moving I wonder if you're losing inches?

Congratulations on the weight loss sleevediva2! I agree with peekaboo. Just follow the plan and you will be fine. She's right - time flies! Try mixing fruit into your protein shakes. I've changed mine up a little by adding bananas and frozen strawberries or tropical fruit, and have also added sugar free flavor syrups (caramel, peach) and extracts (rum, vanilla), & spices(cinnamon, nutmeg, Apple pie).

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You guys are so much more adventurous than me, eating real food so soon after surgery. I'm still terrified to go beyond liquids at this point - and am still getting pretty full off of those. My fiance said he actually notices I have lost weight, which made me feel really good, and I have noticed the swelling reduced so my clothes don't fit as tight. I was able to fit into a size medium stretchy skirt comfortably, so things are definitely going in the right direction. Have a great day ladies.

Glad to hear we are all starting to get used to our new routines. There is another thread "Memorial Day Challenge" where you and 100 other posters set a personal goal weight and post your weight to a spreadsheet every Monday. I've joined that thread for a little extra motivation. I'm going to start exercising a bit more so I can get those pounds to melt off. I got 60g of protein today, but didn't get all my liquids in. I'm determined to hit all 3 of my requirements one day soon! I too have been collecting recipes on pinterest and I can't wait to try the ricotta bake-or hell , just some eggs and grits! Another week and soft foods here I come! Keep up the good work everyone!