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On 05/30/2018 at 22:46, baribetty said:

Is anyone eating salads? How long did you wait? I’m technically 4 weeks out today.

Husband didn’t tell coworkers nor any of our families. He doesn’t need any criticism right now. He needs all the support he can get and this is where y’all all come in lol If he chooses to tell them later on that’s his choice. Good luck everyone and I know y’all all will do good!

22 hours ago, domi said:

Don't feel bad eating in front of him. I have no hunger and sit with my family for dinner. I'll eat my tiny dinner with them. I notice how fast they eat. I never noticed before. I don't feel left out at all.

Well I’m glad to hear this. When I read this to him he laughed and said yes y’all all eat real fast and never noticed it before. Thank you

4 hours ago, BGrundee said:

I just had surgery on 5/11...Im on a mix of clear and full liquids. 3 weeks Clear Liquids doesnt sound right. Im on clear liquids because its hard for me to take anything down right now but im pushed to try and sip on Protein Drinks. Let me know what you find out...

Yes, we went to the drs and isn’t cleared to start the phase two at 3 weeks. I know every dr is different but he’s been drinking the shakes since the next day and even was outpatient the same day.

4 minutes ago, AstroCat said:

Oh wow. I'm 5 days post op tomorrow, they are allowing me to start with cream of wheat, creamed Soup (strained), cottage cheese (mashed with a fork to get rid of the curds), pudding, and instant mashed potatoes done runny. I can't imagine being on Clear Liquids for 2 weeks.. this is driving me crazy.

I know each doctor is different, but maybe let them know he's tolerating it fine and ask if he can be moved up to a fuller liquid diet? (That is- if he is tolerating it well.)

Doctors are all so different it's hard to tell.

Yes exactly. I’m calling tomorrow. I think they are just trying to be cautious but they expect him to been on this clear liquid diet for three weeks and it’s crazy.

2 minutes ago, AstroCat said:

Is he post op or pre op? Egg drop Soup sounds so good!

He is post op two weeks tomorrow. He ate 1/4 the first day then 1/2 the next day minus the vegetables and eggs.

5 minutes ago, Taoz said:

Is he allowed other Soups? I'd be bored of broth too! I made real slow cooked chicken stock, rich in Gelatin, and then used that to make some really substantial soups: a pumpkin and carrot Soup, a cauliflower and sharp cheddar Soup, and more recently a rich blended pea and ham soup based on the below recipe, but using yellow split peas, and using my rich chicken stock rather than plain water: https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/pea-ham-soup-2/f8ffc44c-1ed2-4d69-9fe8-8c05d7be910b

I find my Soups substantial enough that they've gotten me through fairly contentedly to almost the 2 weeks mark now

Well it only says broths and I feel bad for him. Tomorrow is two weeks and I’m calling the nutritionist at the drs to see what else he can have. Other than that we have to wait for him to start on phase 2 which is week 3. I’m going to look into your soup recipe. Thank you and good luck to you!

Thank you never thought of that

33 minutes ago, CleaClo said:

May 8th here... I'm hanging in there. I gave myself a goal of walking 5,000 steps every day this week and 7,500 every day next week.... we'll see how that goes. I really really really wanted to go back to work tomorrow and Tuesday for a training workshop, but I don't think i'm ready yet. I'm still hoping I can make it for Tuesday. Three of my incisions are under my boob, lol, and I can't go anywhere until I'm ready to put on a bra!

That’s so good, you go girl! My husband is doing good other than tired of drinking the shakes and he doesn’t like the broths. So idk what he can really have other than, egg drop Soup, sugar free Jello and sugar free popsicles. I just feel so bad for him when he are all eating in front of him. I’m trying the best I can to be supportive and not eat bad or in front of him but he says eat whatever. I’m so glad for this site as it helps me and thank you as well.

Yes they did, but it’ suppose to be in stage 2 meaning 3-6 weeks. I guess every surgeon is different.

My husband just had the sleeve done 5/7. He’s drinking his Bariactric advantage high Protein Shakes, Water, sugar free non carbonated drinks, eating sugar free Jello, and sugar free popsicles with no problems. The only problem is he’s getting tired of the shakes and doesn’t like the beef and chicken broth. He has had egg drop Soup minus the eggs and vegetables. What are some options out there? I know everyone’s body is different but would like to see what everyone had at 2 weeks.

Thank you!

I’m so happy to hear this. My husband had the sleeve 5/7. I feel so bad to eat in front of him. You give us hope and I wish the best to you and your family in your journey!

Anyone have it 5/7 or near wanting to see how everyone is doing?

Im wanting to get as much support as I can from this site for my husband as he won’t get on here lol

Good luck to everyone on their journey!

My husbands surgeon said to wait 6 months but everyone is different. Good luck!

On 5/10/2018 at 9:41 PM, cheermom2018 said:

San Antonio

My husband just had his in San Antonio and we had nothing but the best experience. If you have any questions feel free to message me. Good luck

Congrats! My husband had it Monday. He was able to leave the same day of surgery. He is even drinking shakes, eating sugar free popsicles, sugar free jellos, and egg drop Soup not the vegetables and eggs in it though. He has already lost 7 lbs. I wish you the best of luck through your journey!