HappilyHeather

My fiancé is getting sleeved on March 2nd, and being the planner that I am, I'm trying to organize a couple weeks of post-op foods. Any suggestions or tips would be great. I do all the cooking and I'm trying to make these first couple weeks as easy as possible for both of us. I've picked up the cookbook Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery. Are there other books I should invest in? Thanks!! ~♡HappilyHeather♡~ Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

We've made it to surgery day. Fiancé and I will be heading to the hospital in a mere 4 hrs. The nerves of the procedure itself set in for him last night and I've been an on and off wreck as the last week has gone by. I know this is the best possible thing for him physically, emotionally, and for our family's health. But, damn, I wish we didn't have to do this. I hate change; it's scary and paralyzing, but there's no turning back now! We're starting a whole new life as a family and once he takes that step, it's on! Well get through the different stages of recovery and eventually family dinners might feel more normal, smaller for him, but normal, and healthier for all of us. *phew* I'm glad I got that off my chest. Wish us luck!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone! My fiancé is getting sleeved in 6 days and I'm doing a bunch of reading and researching on Post-op food. I understand that it can be a really long time before he's able to eat vegetables. But about how long, in your experience? Any tips on veggie prep when that day comes? The Dr's said only cooked veg at first, but what's good? The doctor put him on a lean and green diet as part of his pre-op, and we've stuck pretty closely to it, so closely that at this point I couldn't imagine preparing much else. Thanks, in advance, for the insight. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Hey that's interesting, hadn't thought of veg really as a source of enough protien, save Beans ans legumes. We like edamame and I was thinking of making an edamame hummus for Fiance's puree stage. What's the name of the cookbook you mentioned? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Glad to hear all went well. Keep us posted! Thanks very much, I will. There's such a good community here! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

UPDATE: Fiance's surgery ran long but went well. We were able to visit with him in recovery for just a little bit, but that's just as well because he was very groggy from anesthesia. Heading back over to see him this afternoon...first taking our three month old to the docs, because ya know when it rains, it pours Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

I feel ya, but know that it'll be ok. The stress and sacrifice that we go through is well worth it! Fiancé is in surgery right now and I can't wait to see him healthier than I'd left him <3 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

He's holding up well; we're delayed 2hrs, so we're just hanging out spend some quality time. He should be in surgery by 230 ish they say. Wonderful staff here! Thanks very much for asking! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

All ready to go and the before pics have been taken! We've seen some amazing sleeved transformations and can wait to be among them. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Thank you all for the kind words and support. We just checked into the hospital and because Fiancé is a "surgeons dream" the reps from the hospital want to follow him through the process. Feeling good so far! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App Mom always said that if you can't say something nice, say nothing...but I can't. Maybe I am off base but to me there is something very strange about your post, your words. Almost scary. I wish him the best of luck Mom was right. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Wishing you the best in surgery tomorrow! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Good luck tomorrow! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App In March 2nd too! How are you doing with the nerves? Sent from my 9006W using the BariatricPal App Best of luck with your surgery tomorrow! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

I've got a tuna/avocado puree planned, so I'm hoping that sits ok with him. Love squash; any suggestions on what I could pair it with meat-wise for the soft food stage? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

I really thought raw veggies would need to wait longer. Of course it's different for everyone, but 3 months sling so bad. Thanks very much. If the Protein Powder that you add to cauliflower flavorless? I'm having a hard time envisioning it. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App V8 sounds genius, I didn't think of that! Have you ever used it in purees? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Thanks! Very stocked up on broths. Haven't gotten any Protein shakes yet, since the nutritionist said to wait until after in case he likes of dislikes a certain flavor post-op. I'm very curious as to how his taste buds might change. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Ok, good to know that seasonings are more of an experimental thing. I remember the nutritionist telling us to introduce one food at a time. So I'll treat spices the same way. Did you find that eating commercially prepared foods was ok? You'd mentioned the soup bar. I've not bought prepared food in quite some time, since we've both been on the pre-op lean and green diet and everything is watched pretty closely...except a few cheat days snuck in there for special occassions. What pre-made foods would you suggest? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Thanks very much. The support group at the bariatric center gave us a bunch of information and tips, but it's very vague. I have a lot of little questions, mostly about the pureed phase, I think I'm pretty clear on the clear and full liquids. But, like, how do we handle avocados within any purees? It's a fat, but a healthy fat. Ya know what I mean? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App In the puree phase, the focus should always be on Protein, protein, and more protein. So it's going to be pureed meats (a little broth to moisten it), soft cheeses, Beans, eggs.... Probably won't be much "room" for veggies or fruits of any kind, because he'll be able to eat only tiny amounts (about 2 oz. at a time) and will be struggling to meet his protein goals. All through my liquid, pureed, and even some of my soft food stage, my husband and I just ate completely separate things. We made no attempt at preparing meals we could both eat. Once I was on to solid foods, it became really really easy. I just always had the meat from whatever my husband was cooking for dinner. I usually had about half of the meat portion he had for himself and saved the other "half of my half" as leftovers o have for a lunch later in the week. So if he was having chicken and rice, I just had the chicken and about half as much as he did. If he was having Pasta and sausage, I just had half the sausage he did. If he was having shrimp and veggies, I just had shrimp. If he was having meatloaf and mashed potatoes, I just had meatloaf. You get the idea. We eat dinner together almost every night and I just have the protein portion. It works out great for us. But, again, that was only really manageable once I was back on solid foods. Gotcha. I've got a running list of meat purees going that would make it so I would cook the same protein for both of us, then just prepare his separately. So far I've got: - Salmon pureed with FF cream cheese and dill - Chicken purred with white beans - Tuna pureed with avocado Do you think those would be to heavy? I love to cook so the idea of only using broth and meat seems really off-putting and bland. Are all seasonings, minus salt and sugar, ok? I want to make sure his pureed foods taste good and can keep his spirits up through the hard parts. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Thanks very much. The support group at the bariatric center gave us a bunch of information and tips, but it's very vague. I have a lot of little questions, mostly about the pureed phase, I think I'm pretty clear on the clear and full liquids. But, like, how do we handle avocados within any purees? It's a fat, but a healthy fat. Ya know what I mean? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

My fiance is getting sleeved on March 2nd - 9 days is going to fly by! I've not had any surgery, but I'm looking to connect with other spouses like me, especially if they're responsible for the family meals, like I am. Very excited for all the March surgeries and wish everyone the absolute best with procedure and recovery!