Maggie143

My surgery is the 21st. Is there any other late June people here to share stories and support? Could use buddies!

Hello you crazy people! You are all doing so well. I haven't checked in as I still am not myself and not even back to work yet! I thought after all this time I would be feeling better but still can only stomach a few bites at a time and feel awful for hours after. Don't want to discourage anyone as my situation is unusual and not what most people will be experiencing. Waiting to feel good again so I can add something constructive too! Glad you all are doing so well and I'm proud to see all of you progressing like rock stars! Keep up the good work and sending me those positive vibes xo

Thank you for the well wishes. Will be checking in when I can. Glad you are doing good and sorry about Jury duty - uuugghhh the nice thing is that will put a jump start on your metabolism again and you will probably lose some more quickly! Keep up the good work <3

Hey you guys! So nice to see you are all still here and making great progress in your diets. I have been really sick and in the hospital and unable to communicate with anyone outside of family. My sleeve surgery went great in June but I had other complications following that, that caused some additional surgeries and I'm really too weak to do much at the moment. Can't eat or drink really and that is affecting my sleeve. I was doing so good in the beginning! Keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I could use some of that mojo for a quick recovery. So proud and so happy to see you are all still here and making great strides. Keep up all the good work. Will check in soon. xo <3

Hi everyone - I'm going to MIA for a little bit. I'm really sick and not sure what is going on. When I feel good I will check back in. Hold down the fort! Take good care of yourselves. xo

My nut had given me some sites to go to when you are ready to dine out. I can't find the list. The only thing I can find is Healthydiningfinder.com I hope that helps some people before they decide to go out to a restaurant. Don't forget to bring your card as it makes it easier to order small portions and I think you might get a discount. Shelly's Baked Ricotta 8 oz of Ricotta cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1 large Egg, beaten 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning salt & pepper to taste 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese Mix ricotta cheese, parmesan, beaten egg, seasonings together and place in a oven proof dish. Pour marinara on top and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake it in the oven @ 450 for about 20-25 minutes (best) or nuke it till hot and bubbly. heat the leftovers in the microwave Thank you! Looks yummy!

Suzzzzz can you please post the riccatta bake for us? I can't quote to get your attention here because my iPad stinks. Would love that recipe, sounds so good! Thank you

Was this homemade bean soup or store? I would kill for a good black bean soup or bean soup recipe that is tried and true. I would like to learn to make it myself. Sounds so good. Is the oatmeal baby food flake oatmeal or regular oatmeal. I'd kill for some of that....

I am not sure everyone experiences the change in taste buds. I did and I am. I think they go back and if I have to have another shake I might lose my mind... but the motto here is.... what doesn't kill you makes you thinner! I know that might suck right now but things are constantly changing. You might go back to loving them again before you know it

Hi there! Don't be a lurker - join the party. you never know who is going to learn from you. When I started this I didn't even think people would answer me... then the nicest bunch of people started showing up one by one. Every day I laugh and I also see really good advice and things to prepare for or ask my doc about. I'm glad you are lurking and glad you are here! Welcome to the nut house

If its gas pain its going to come and go for a few weeks most likely but you are swollen from the surgery so that could last a few days. I hope you feel better soon. I was having pain too and took a little bit of tylenol liquid and I felt a lot better. Ask your doc

Congrats NeNe - welcome to the other side! How are you feeling and what are you doing to keep up your strength?

I can guarantee you won't even think about what your family has in the house or refrigerator because you aren't going to want any of it. You just turn off. You have to sip sip sip and walk of course and don't worry about making all your goals the first week as your stomach will be swollen and you won't be able to get in that much. The following week you will want a Protein shake and premiere has 30 grams of protein at 11 oz. So take your time with them and Water in between. your main goal is to not dehydrate which will send you back to the hospital. Your are supposed to build up to the goals you were given. Be good to yourself. You don't want to hurt your new pouch which will be somewhere around 2 ounces. Pay attention to your body and stop when you had enough.

Yay you! Just finished the process and surgery on June 21st. It goes so fast. Listen to all the advice the surgeon and people give you along the way. Its all good and its helpful! Good luck in your journey to the new you <3

I had to laugh this morning reading the posts. Its nice to know we aren't rowing the boat alone and we are all dreaming of chewing and saltier, savory days ahead. What happened to my sweet tooth? Too much of a good thing, I guess really is a bad thing John Bamber - could do that soup - thanks for the heads up! A half a cup would meet my not over 6 gms of sugar soup requirement. I will look for that. I tried light chicken alfredo soup last week and lobster bisque. It was sooo gross. I couldn't get past an ounce.

What is the soup - details please. I've been looking at the tomato soups and they are all pretty high in sugar so I have stayed away from them. I'd kill for some. The stuff they had me on before surgery was the worst tomato soup I ever had in my life. I couldn't even get past 2 of them... uggghhh powdered and terrible...

My surgeon originally suggested 6, I'm taking them even if some of it is vacation. There are times when I am still weak and working in a busy office I don't often get to eat on time, I lift heavy boxes of files and do a lot of sitting which is bad for my stomach. My surgery was the 21st of June. I haven't had a quiet day since I've been home. I could use some rest! Be smart and don't over do it.

Well it is tough going through this during the 4th of July but the good part is - we'll all be right as rain by Thanksgiving, Hannukah (spelling I'm sorry), Christmas and New Years! When we take off our sweaters next year we will be looking good. I am so sick of protein shakes and not chewing - want those beans, oats and cheese.... almost there... What doesn't kill us will make us thinner

Thats pretty good. A lot of people reporting their taste buds are off and it probably helps that our body doesn't want it and has more sense than our brain... but... I'm still a little jealous of your pizza

I promise it will pass. So many people are saying the same thing. I had mood swings early on and they went quickly. I hope they do for you too. Now is the time to focus on the positive. We are through most of the hard part and by winter we will be eating like human beings again and thinner too! Think lovely thoughts. xo I haven't had the mood swings but I'm dreading them...I'm 51 and menopausal, so I'm sure mine will be doozies! I've been feeling good, I've advanced myself to some foods that aren't on my diet yet, but just doing full liquids was killing me. I've had some refried Beans (HEAVEN!!), and yesterday I had a bite or 2 of chicken salad my husband was eating. As long as I go slow, take small bites and chew well, everything is fine. On the down side, I took my allergy meds a couple of nights ago right before bed, and not thinking, threw down about 8 oz of Water in a few big gulps. OMG. The pain was horrific, and it all came right back up. I have been a much more careful sipper since then I'm thinner, too, down 16 as of today. That's so encouraging for me, I didn't have to do any pre-op diet so my surgery weight was my highest weight. Losing 16 has been amazing, I truly feel lighter already. Hoping today is another good day...we're going to buy a new car! And our son comes home today from a weekend back at college with his buddies. Tomorrow will be a challenge, I'm sure, all the BBQs and food, but I'll stick with my oatmeal and know that if I do, that scale will move even more. Happy 4th, everyone! I bought beans for refried bean and black beans for when they give me the thumbs up. I can't wait. I am so sorry about your water experience. Its like mine with the yogurt I had. I couldn't help myself. I'm so tired of not being able to chew. Are you having baby oatmeal or regular oatmeal? Congrats on the new car and have fun with your son. That's the best. Let me know how you do during your events. Someone else just said they showed up late to the party and walked around with a water bottle. I thought that was helpful. Kick butt and Happy 4th to you!

Cracking up - have to conquer my brain too! What mushy foods did you have?

Glad you found us! This is the nicest group of people with the best advice and helpful experiences. We are all learning from each other here, so you never know who you are going to help Welcome! Keep sharing. I'm not allowed to add those things to my diet yet. Have my appt with the NUT and the surgeon this coming week. Fingers crossed. I'm having bouts of crying and am happy although just a little moody and my stomach hurts form over doing it the other day. I still don't want anything to eat or drink but my brain wants filet mignon and chili dogs I have to conquer the brain...

Hi Apanda - I had mine on the 21st. I started a thread in June for us June/July people. Come on over. Everyone will want your story. Look for Late June Sleeve Buddies?

I promise it will pass. So many people are saying the same thing. I had mood swings early on and they went quickly. I hope they do for you too. Now is the time to focus on the positive. We are through most of the hard part and by winter we will be eating like human beings again and thinner too! Think lovely thoughts. xo

Thank you - I hope I didn't hurt my pouch. I have my Nut and Surgeon appt next week. We shall see that they say..