jukebox817

My surgery was on April 23 and I am feeling great (compared to what I expected). I had lap band done in 2009 and did great with it....until I didn't (it slipped). I decided to have a revision to the sleeve. My husband has been very supportive throughout the whole process. Tonight while I was talking post op diet with him, he kind of "confessed" that he was worried that we were not going to enjoy our nights-out ever again. Our kids are leaving the nest and we were enjoying our date nights and trying different restaurants around town. I think he was enjoying the feeling of DATING AGAIN! lol! So to help ease his mind, can I get someone to weigh in on what it will look like for us to eat out from this point on? (after the liquids are done of course). Will it be similar to lap band? If so, I was able to eat out and enjoy myself. Can I enjoy a glass of wine with my man? Some of the posts we have read are almost like, "FAREWELL FOOD, we are breaking up!" Like food isn't going to be a part of my life anymore. I know logically that isn't true, but I'd love to hear what those of you who are 6+ months post op are eating at restaurants? I'm traveling to the Bahamas when I will be 2 months out... will I be able to eat there?

Thank you!

I'm allowed to start full liquids tomorrow and my brain is MUSH from all the information going in. Can someone just remind me what I can add during this phase? I've done great with my clear liquids : clear protein drinks, sf jello, sf popsicles, broth. I'm just now starting to feel hungry for something different.

Weight loss is certainly a concern as my lap band fizzled out and I did gain some back, but I switched to the sleeve to replace the band so MOST of my weight loss is behind me. I'd like to lose about 25/30 but not in a huge hurry to do so, so extra calories here and there is okay with me. My question was mostly concerning what I will be able to eat without issues and or sickness. Once weight loss is no longer a part of the equation I was just curious if a glass of wine is going to make me ill. Or a few bites of dessert? Basically what I'm asking is this: when something is not recommended is it because it will make me sick or because it will not promote weight loss? In other words, how careful to I have to be once I'm at my goal (besides not wanting to OVEREAT and stretch it). Thanks so much for your input!