thisfathasgot2go

Ditto on the Bariatric Advantage Chewy Bites 500. 2 a day. Yummy!

I did not eat soft foods until 2 weeks out. I could only eat about 1 oz. at first. I could possibly eat 2 oz. but that would not include the cheese I added. Your sleeve might still be a bit swollen at first, but whenI ate too much, my sleeve told me. I could feel a hiccup or burp or uncomfortable feeling like I could puke. I did not feel like eating more, nor could I, unless I wanted to see the inside of a toilet. Once you start soft foods, I think you are at 3 meals a day, rather than 4-6 small meals per day. I have Breakfast, then a Protein drink for AM snack, then lunch, then the rest of my Protein Drink for PM snack, then dinner. Drink 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after those meals, not during if possible. If you feel thirsty during the meals, maybe your meals are too dry. Make them as moist as possible. I am having the hardest time getting in my Water, but I have always lacked here. You can do it. Pay attention to your sleeve. Track your food and drink. It helps.

I was apprehensive. I had read about people getting sick, having diarrhea, etc. after moving to soft foods. But I tried scrambling some egg whites and adding some shredded cheese and it was fine. I could tell when I was full because I started to hiccup and/or burp. I felt it in my chest. I knew not to push it. I did have some loose stools that first day or two (this was last Thurs. and Fri.). But I have steadily tried new things to eat and so far so good. No sickness, some almost throw-up moments, but I got over the hump and soft foods are ok with me, which is good because I gotta go back to work so I need to have a menu for lunch items and balancing Protein shakes too. You can do it. Take your time and try something.

@@pr_pitbullgrl I just did a search of the Protein mug cake. Oooh so tempting.

I am just eating lunch now. I am having 1/2 pouch of Bumble Bee Tuna in Olive Oil with jalopenos with some Water crackers. Very good. I added some diced onions and cherry tomatoes. So good. I guess I will have the other half a pouch for dinner (as long as my sleeve likes it!). Glad your sleeve is accepting your food choices today!

I did not expect to have my period twice in this first month of GSV. Period 1 started on 10/6, sleeved 10/7 and Period 2 started 10/28. I have not been on a 22 day cycle before. But when I did some research on the site, I read about hormones going crazy and affecting periods. I did not expect this!

@@chrys129 We are friends, but you have to change your settings --> diary settings -- diary privacy (or something like that) to make your food diary visible to friends.

@@catlynk Welcome. Where are you tracking your food and calories? If you are on MyFitnessPal, you can FRIEND me and see my food diary. MyFitnessPal tends to have most foods out there and is very convenient. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/thisfathasgot2go

Looking good!

I was getting up every couple of hours and walking through the house 5-10 minutes with a SF popsicle. It felt good to chew/bite the ice and walk around.

HW 225 (June 16, 2015) SW 196 (Oct. 7, 2015) CW 182 (Oct. 28, 2015) GW 125 (?)

Yep, today is our 3 week surgerversary (or however you spell it). I am down 14. Yay!

@@retrieverguy Great job on the weight loss. I'd say you deserve a cold rainy day to sleep in and stay warm. @@pr_pitbullgrl Those chips sound good. I miss crunchy stuff. @@1sttime Welcome. Thank goodness for premier Protein and muscle milk. I am sure I will be relying on that and the salad bar in my work cafeteria when I go back.

My daughter is going through the process. She is going with Dr. Feiz and was given a surgery date of November 18. She just met with her PCP today and has blood work tomorrow. She has had phone appointments with a psychologist and dietician. She has to get an EGD on November 16. I am not sure about Anthem's response for approval, but I think they are submitting this week after the blood work is processed, but Dr. Feiz seems to think the six months not apply in CA. My daughter has a BMI of 41.

@@Shakti Welcome. Are you getting all your protein in to hopefully make you feel fuller? My weightloss is slow, but steady. Pre-op education helped me with my food obsession. This is definitely not easy, but just keep making good decisions at the grocery store and eating out. Surround yourself with high protein, low sugar and low carb foods so that you can eat and not deprive yourself. You can do it.

@@retrieverguy You do some amazing hikes. Sounds wonderful. @@pr_pitbullgrl I have some tuna and some wheat Water crackers. I might try that myself.

Hope your body did ok on the Taco Bell stuff. I ate some chili my daughter made with ground beef yesterday and it was not the best reaction. I felt like I was gonna puke, but I did not, I breathed through it and walked around to shake the feeling. I will stick with ground turkey for now. I went back to old favorites today -- egg whites for breakfast and refried Beans and cheese for lunch. Thinking about dinner tonight, might just fall back on slice of turkey and cheese with a splash of broth.

Are you tracking your food and exercise on MyFitnessPal or a similar site? I used it pre-op and post-op so that I physically see what foods had Protein and it helped me get to my goals. I am not doing the best with my Water intake, I am trying, but I hit my 60-75g protein goal most days. I also friend stalk other GSV/GB patients food diaries for motivation and food ideas. If you are on MFP, friend me and check out my food diary. I am 3 weeks post-op tomorrow and on soft foods. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/thisfathasgot2go

I have been using MyFitnessPal. If you want a food diary stalker and you are about 2 weeks - 2 months post-op. Friend me there! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/thisfathasgot2go I have also recently heard about the app BARIASTIC but I have not tried it. Has anyone else?

Yeah, never is a long time! My post-op recommendations allowed a 1/4 cup of fruit beginning 2 weeks out, like soft peaches and pears (in juice for softening, but refraining from drinking said juice). I don't think it would hurt being a part of your diet in the future.

@@retrieverguy If you go into your settings on MFP, go to Diary Settings, click, then go down the page to Diary Sharing. There you can make it public, private or password protected.

@@retrieverguy I made my food diary public for friends. Can you see mine @@retrieverguy? http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/thisfathasgot2go

Are either of you tracking your food/exercise progress on MyFitnessPal?

@@absumlin Welcome. Your progress is amazing. What are you eating? Are you tracking your foods on MyFitnessPal?

@@retrieverguy Jello shots sound good. I am having some Smooth Move this morning to try and not get backed up. I am back down to 183 after a move back up yesterday. Hopefully I can get more steps in today. Thinking about Breakfast. eggs are ok with my sleeve and quick.