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If you like the cheap packaged ramen noodles, I used the flavor packets out of those and threw the noodles away.

Wow that's crazy! I'm not allowed on soft foods until about 6 weeks out.

@Troyg a lot of us posting here are only weeks out of surgery and are still on liquids/purees/soft foods. A lot of 'veterans' have commented that you feel the restriction more once you can eat foods with more texture because soft foods and purees don't take long to go through. I do not regret my surgery, although some days are tough. While it is a personal decision, I don't regret my sleeve at all.

@ms.sss Yes! I seriously about fell off my seat when my dietician told me that. And honestly, I am dying to eat some raw veggies 😣

The picture on the right is a picture of me from October 2020 and the picture on the left is from today. Im about 3.5 weeks post-op and already feeling so much better ☺️

My plan is one that progresses very slowly. 2 weeks of liquids after surgery, 4 weeks of purees, 3-6 months of soft foods, then regular foods.

What do you mean when you say you've messed up several times? I had surgery March 15th and have since been advanced to purees and am experiencing some hunger between meals. I do experience cravings sometimes, but I remind myself that I recently ate and that I will soon be eating again. It also helps to get your fluids in. If I get tired of water, I drink Propel or crystal light so I get some flavor. You can have sugar free popsicles to munch on as well. I know it's really tough, but you can do it! If you've eaten something you shouldn't have, don't dwell on it but move forward with a new, positive mindset.

Thank you so much @ruthpets!! It’s just reassuring to hear what other people’s experiences are like. The 30 lbs I’ve lost also includes my pre surgery loss, I’ve lost about 15 since surgery.

I am also on my pureed stage and am feeling super down. I am constantly hungry. I had 2 tbsp of cream of wheat for breakfast made with 1/2 c Fairlife skim milk.... was hungry about an hour later. So, I had a smoothie I made (1 c. Fairlife, 1/2 container greek yogurt, 2 tbsp blueberries, 2 tbsp raspberries, 1/4 banana, 1 scoop genepro). 11 am rolled around... I was hungry again! I waited until lunch (12:00 for me) and had 1/4 c ham salad and 3 tbsp cottage cheese. Now it is 3 pm and I am hungry again! I am so stinking frustrated. Am I doing something wrong? I feel like I'm overeating!

@ms.sss it appears silicone molds can be used up to 450 degrees! Woo hoo!

Hmmm I’m not sure, I will do some checking!

I am 3 weeks post op and have experienced thirst. In fact, I’ve had to stop myself from chugging water like I used to. I have noticed that some days water doesn’t go down very well but I can drink tons of crystal light and vice versa. Maybe it’s a flavor thing?

That is pretty cool! My boyfriend and I have decided that we will order one meal for both of us when I am able to eat out again.

I was advanced to pureed foods this week and am about 2 1/2 weeks post op. Everything is going well; I am eating slow enough without pain/getting sick and I've been super thirsty and getting a good amount of liquid in. However, when I met with my dietician, she told me that I should only be eating 2 tablespoons of food per meal and drinking protein drinks in-between meals. How much were you guys eating this early out? I'm struggling to get protein in with liquids and it doesn't help if I can only eat 2 tablespoons of pureed proteins. I guess I just feel like 2 tablespoons is a tiny amount, but I'm not sure what I was expecting.

Oh wow @ms.sss our stats are super similar! I really appreciate both your input. I had 1/2 a scrambled egg for breakfast today with milk and a pinch of melted cheese. That really filled me up. When I eat refried beans or ricotta bake, I can eat about 1/4 cup without any problems. I just don't want to do things I shouldn't be and stretch my stomach back out. 😕 I'm not even sure if that can happen, but it is a real fear of mine.

I don’t see why you couldn’t have lunch meat... if you’re still on purées you’d still have to purée it.

Ugh @bufbills that doesn’t sound bad at all! I’m jealous.

My boyfriend was shocked when I told him what I weighed to qualify for WLS. He said, "really? I thought you'd be at least 260." So, there definitely is a sort of stigma regarding how much people must weigh for surgery...

How long did everyone's pureed and soft food diets last? I thought mine was 2 weeks on pureed and 2 weeks on soft foods, but I was soooo wrong! I have 4 weeks on pureed and 3-6 months on soft foods!!!!!! 😕

You know.... I felt the same way. Then my dietician advanced me to purees. Goodness, I was so excited. But eating is more like a chore now and is no longer pleasurable. I have to eat super slowly and carefully to make sure I don't eat too fast or take too big of bites. I'm not trying to scare you, I just want you to be aware that there are struggles on the next stages, too. Good luck!

It is different for everyone. I was given no dietary restrictions nor have I struggled with any foods since my gallbladder removal. I knew someone who would go running to the bathroom after eating lettuce after theirs was out. My doctor said some people have no complications with food whatsoever while others do. So, it is kind of like trial and error. Maybe try a little bit if you are afraid and see what happens.

😂😂😂 I have to admit, that show is a guilty pleasure of mine.

So, I am now on purees though I don't feel like eating much of anything. In fact, I only eat when I start to feel shaky because I know I need to eat something. What does being "full" feel like for you? I had about 1/4 cup of pureed cottage cheese this morning and started having a sensation almost like heartburn or a lump in my chest like the food didn't go down. I wouldn't say it is painful, but it is uncomfortable. I'm assuming this means I am full? Can anyone else share their experience with restriction?

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery! I had the gastric sleeve on 3/15/21 and also started with a "lower" BMI (40). On the day of my surgery, I weighed 217.2 lbs and as of yesterday, I was 204.4 lbs. I had the same concerns you are having with not losing weight, but it seems to be melting off. I also had a considerably healthy lifestyle before surgery - I just overate on foods that weren't terrible for me. I also struggle with hypothyroidism which has made it hard to lose and keep weight off for the majority of my life. I can't speak long term as I am only 2 weeks post op, but I hope this helps!

Hang in there. Everyone on my team has told me that the first few days are the toughest after surgery. Maybe you can try to develop some new routines that will provide some normalcy. It will get better!