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Good Morning Gang - TGIF Well you didn't hear from me last night cuz I was just too tired to get on the computer.. Came home and GS had cleaned my house - so I just vegged in front of the TV.. I think the Residence Inn is a good choice by the looks of the map its right around the corner and they have shuttles to Mall & Airport... Peaches you and Linda better stay away from the cliffs !!! Phyl - Tell Uncle Ed to go you know what - I am a lady so I won't say the actual words (ya right :angry_smile:) - You are doing great 70lbs - and just cuz you didint' lose this week we know that in a week or 2 you will drop 4-5-6 lbs. Son is staying away from me - I dropped the girls off on Wed and he had this big smile on his face and then ran in the house - he knows his mother and her temper.. Brandy - I bet you can now get a two piece - at 144 - you go girl... I haven't tried on suits yet - I have one or 2 that might fit - but after a few more tanning sessions I may venture into that section at the stores. Peaches - I know ppl who did that for smoking and it worked - hope it works for you - and we all have those stories - we will share all that junk at our gab fest in July.. Especaily after a few cocktails... I will warn you all right now - I am one of those people who just love everyone when I have a little buzz - but you all know already how much I love you guys now - so if we have cocktails don't be shocked if I tell you all again and cry... I think I am very lucky that I haven't really caved into any major wanting stuff (candy/brownies) - I wonder why - last night on the way home from worked I stopped at the store cuz I wanted some of this new juice "Plum Something" 60 calories 8 oz for the lite - well Stater Brothers use to carry sf angel food cake - I looked for it cuz it's good with a little yogurt and furit - well they don't carry it anymore. So ended up with just some strawberries - then GS was going out to starbucks and asked if I wanted anything - I wanted rocky road ice cream from 31 flavors - I figured 1 scoop would be ok - then I said no - he was being super nice (must want something & his bday is on tues) and said he would get it for me - I said no that ok - I don't need it. I think about this stuff - but just haven't actual gone out to eat it or get it - I think I am afraid to - cuz if I start - then I will slowly slip back into my old eating habits - Pris Phyl can help with the glitter - I took mine off as it's wasn't working half the time - I just did a word signature... (I remember that you do it just like you do your ticker - google glitter signature I think) Phly - can you help Pris with Glitter... Karri - How funny you mentioned the school counsler - I was thinking about that for both you and Steph - See you guys I spend alot of time thinking about you all - but I didn't know if you wanted someone where you work to know your business... Ok I started this an hr ago - I gotta get stuff done - I will ck back later ..

Thanks but found out yesterday the dr does not want me to eat pudding or yogurt yet. I was like really. I had been eating it. Guess that sums up that lil stitch pain I feel off and on that's nagging me. Yesterday was challenging I felt hungry a lot. Everyday I learn something new with this. I did try to sleep in my bed 2 nights but lastnight it just wasn't working out. Back to the recliner I went lol.

I'm able to move onto mushy foods tomorrow. I am so scared to. I don't want to get stuck, sick, bust anything....although, I'm excited to move onto something other than broth and jello! What was your first mushy food? I'm looking forward to refried beans with cheese....oh and yogurt, for some reason!

I'm still not sure of what to eat in stage 2 so I've just been eating what they gave me in the hospital...cream soup, yogurt and protein shakes...last 2 days I've been feeling hungry tho

Lol. My husband was in the mood for Mexican and I was in the mood not to go to the store lol. Preheat oven to 375 and spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. 6 turkey breakfast sausage links, chopped 2/3 of a large red pepper, chopped 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 poblano, oven roasted, skinned, deseeded and chopped 1/4 cup pico de gallo 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp garlic powder 10 medium eggs 1/4 cup fat free half n half 1 1/4 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar Salt and fresh pepper Heat a skillet over medium high heat and spray with cooking spray. Sauté sausage and spices til done. Add peppers, pico and onion. Sauté until soft. Layer in bottom of 9x13 pan. In a bowl beat eggs, half and half and salt and pepper. Pour over eggs and add 1 cup of cheese. Fold together. Bake for 25 minutes. Sprinkle the top with 1/4 cup cheese while cooling. I topped mine with a bit of spicy salsa, a couple pieces of avocado and a dollop of nonfat plain Greek yogurt. It was so good!

4 1/2 months out. Examples of things I can eat in a single sitting so that I am satisfied but not full..... 1 egg with no more than 1 tbls meat or cheese added 1 Chobani flip yogurt 1" x 1" chunk of pork loin with 1 brussel sprout and 1 piece of yellow squash 1 Natures Valley Protein bar 1/4 can of tuna or crab with a bit of mayo 10-15 mixed nuts 1/2 of a 1/4 lb burger no bun 1/2 avocado 1/4 cup refried Beans 1/3 can Soup cheese stick wrapped in a piece of thin sliced deli meat 1/3 apple with 2 tbls PB2 I drink at least 1 large (20-32oz/35-40g protein) everyday. I often blend 1/2 banana in my shake and try to nibble on some fruit and veggies at least once/day....blueberries, apples, spinach, squash, green beans, edamame, and V8 juice are go to's. Haven't had bread, Pasta, or rice, but I have had a bite or two of chocolate cake, ice cream and tiramisu. Also had 1/2 glass wine on 2 occasions and 1/2 Bloody Mary.

I was tired of the Protein shakes the day after discharge. I have tried yogurt, cheese and eggs, soup and today a little tuna, the jury is still out on the tuna. I also ate some Peanut Butter with half a banana. It gets old quick. My concern is that I am eating right at 4oz but haven't pushed it to see how much I can tolerate. I'm full after one bite of anything so it's hard to read my body as far as being full. Best of luck to you!! i know what you mean about reading the fullness. I know in early out but I find that even with purée foods in not sure when I'm full since I wasn't very hungry to start with. I am looking forward to eggs, cheese, and tuna.

I was tired of the Protein shakes the day after discharge. I have tried yogurt, cheese and eggs, Soup and today a little tuna, the jury is still out on the tuna. I also ate some Peanut Butter with half a banana. It gets old quick. My concern is that I am eating right at 4oz but haven't pushed it to see how much I can tolerate. I'm full after one bite of anything so it's hard to read my body as far as being full. Best of luck to you!!

I was on clear liquids for two days then they switched me to full liquids until the 20th which is a total of 7 days, then I will be on pureed for 3-5 weeks, next I will be on regular diet (scary to think about). I can only have 2 ounces of food an hour and that is it....eg. pudding, shakes, yogurt but I can tolerate about 6oz clear liquids in an hour before I start belching. Your body will let you know what it can tolerate.

happy late birthday stacielynntate. Sorry I missed it yesterday!! I will have to make sure to have some nonfat, sugar free frozen yogurt for my birthday. Good plan!!

Good Evening Gang Thought I posted this morning - I know I read :0) Jodi - Don't worry girl I got your back - lol on the zoloft - I took it too for a while when I left DH - got Andrew back - and work was a bitch - took it for a couple of years - then weaned myself off - Eva - We are having chinese for dinner - but from a restaurant not home made - ;0).. Phyl - naw girl you can't ride with me ;0) - of course and girls she's doing really well on her food.. WTG Phyl Ya some pple are really good at expressing themselves - I get my point across but not as eloquently as I would like It's windy here so it's not hot - I would take the heat over the wind any day.. Charlene 12 weeks - props to you girl - we have a Ralph's I will have to ck for that yogurt.. Yes at least one meal a day - high protein low carbs.. Kurby - Sweeting yes retraining your brain and taste buds - I still love my sugar - but I just don't do it every day - definition of insanity - doing the same thing over and over and expecting a diff result ;0) Laura - Glad the party went well - and ya we do learn sometimes to quit eating - Congrats Nelson on his promotion.. Well not much to report - went to the show yesterday - Killers - didn't like it we (me & Kaitlin) left and went to Ulta (like a sephora) then came home and bbq steaks - today the girls went to the mall - I got a bathing suit and Kaitlin got a bathing suit top - she's hard to fit - 34 DD Had gym tonite - I have been to the gym 4 times already since Monday :0) I'm ready to change and veg for a bit CBL

Good Morning Linda & Gang You and I are the early risers aren't we - well it's 6 here so 9 there - I guess not that early for you :0) My dinner ended up being 2 100 c popcorn - 1 yogurt 100- 2 puddings 120 - 1 moon pie 130 c and 1 100 cal tiny choc pb thingie- I have decided that the 130 gave me more food than the stupid little candy that's 100 cal - I got 3 times as much if not more nd only 30 cal more.. pluse 3 gram crackers 1 with pb - so my total cal for yesterday about 1480 - but lets say 1500 not bad calorie wise but terrible nutrition wise I cooked my fish but had popcorn before it was done and I didn't want the fish - so will save it for tonite - It's suppose to be 117 today - I wish I could sent it your way cuz we are suppose to go to outside concert tonite - Michael Jackson Tribute show... It's going to be hot !!! Sitting here drinking my French press coffee - I love it but hate the mess of cleaning out the pot - I think thats why they invented filters.. That the only thing about the french press that's a pain - but the coffee is so good.. Everytime I drink my French press I think of you ;0) Well need to jump in the shower - Andrew has 8 a.m appt for tattoo removal - then who know what I am going to do for the rest of the day - til tonite - maybe nap ;0)

Janet, thanks for the suggestions. I need to get some deli meat, I think that will be agood idea. Anything 'creamy' (yogurt) seems to be giving me hell. AND I agree, it is the dehydration. This summer I drank at least 40 oz of water a day, now I am lucky if it is 8. So back to figuring out how to go about getting in the fluids. Linda, glad the surgery went well. Yep, babies are for young people. I don't know how some of these ladies have babies in their late 40's. I'll let you all know how the dr. appt goes, TTFN

Morning everyone. I was told by the dietician at my clinic that many bandsters feel "tighter" in the morning... more restriction. I thought she was crazy when she said this... but its true!! At night I can eat 1 cup of soup or yogurt. In the morning, all I can get in is about 4 spoons of yogurt and I'm full. Cool. Anyone else get this? Where are you Jeanie? Haven't heard from you since Wed. I'm off for the day. We're taking the kids to Port Huron (just 45 min away and over the boarder) I like to shop there in August for school clothes and last minute summer stuff. I'm probably going to eat at Olive Garden (we don't have those here in Canada, and we love them), but not sure how successful it will be since I'm still on full fluids.

I like the unjury protein. I mix it with skim milk, greek yogurt and put frozen fruit in with it to make it cold.

I was sleeved Oct 3 and have found that all the full liquids I have are now too sweet! The greek yogurt is ok but the shakes are too sweet, jello also too sweet. I can tolerate soups and water. Anyone have any suggestions?

For the pureed, I've done garden peas, mashed potatoes, refried bean, mashed up baked beans, I'm still doing yogurt and pudding. Pureed part is hard BC its not very appetizing at all. More ideas on others foods would be great for me too!

Same boat . Not getting enough protein or water. I lost 20 lbs sine 11/14. I know everyone is different, this is not what I expected. Some tell me I'm not eating enough. Not sure if I believe that. Not sure what the problem is. What do you eat!? I eat a big variety of foods. Not getting full often. I eat cottage cheese, yogurt, hummus, baby bell cheese, string cheese, chicken, eggs and fruit and vegetables. . Also try to get beans in. Have a few cravings that I'm trying to get over. Good luck to you too.

I had a piece of candy tonight too. But only one and didn't even want more. Dude, what is up with that? I have sat here and eaten 10 or more pieces of candy. I don't even want it. I'm not even sure it tastes the same anymore. And if I eat one more cheez-it....I'm gonna scream! They don't taste good either. I love them...or I did. I want a salad from Panera. Scared about that. Love Panera salads...what if I hate it now? This is really freaking me out. Stuff I like, I can't stand anymore. The only thing that tastes really good is my greek yogurt with fruit in it. (pre-fruited mind you). Plain greek yogurt makes me hurl. Going on a date this Friday night with my hubby and I'm worried I won't even like steak anymore (just gonna have him order his and eat some of it. And maybe some sweet potato. I'm a cheap date now. Wiggin' out here. All I want to do is drink. And by drink, I mean like water and light juices, etc. Egg nog is really good. The chocolate milk I had was not that great. This is so bizarre.

Hi Everyone... I'm 3 days out today and still in the hospital. Per my doctor, all sleeve patients must stay in the hospital for 3 days. I'll be getting my drain tube taken out tomorrow and sent on my way home. I did the Pre-op diet for a week, having 5 Protein (Bariatric Advantage Brand) shakes a day with two warm broths and two cups of veggies. I lost 11 pounds. I haven't weighed myself post-op, but I hope I have lost some weight. All I had was Clear liquids the day prior to surgery and past midnight till today I have had nothing to drink or eat. (smh).. As of now, I am still on pain medications (a pain pump) and I'm drinking an ounce of Water once an hour every hour (which by the way has been super hard to swallow and I even get a little pain once I feel it has hit my stomach)...right before I was started on water, my doctor ordered me to get a fluoroscopy test done to make sure there were no leaks... This fluoroscopy test consisted of me drinking for the first time in more than 48 hours the most dreadful drink ever! (some disgusting dye)!.. But oh well.. My doctor is super duper thorough and since post op I have also gotten a chest x-ray and now I'm just waiting on more post-op instructions. I'll be going back to work next Thursday, hopefully by then l be feeling better and able to digest the following foods: Protein Shakes, water, sugar free Jello, warm broth, frozen yogurt?, and perhaps some veggies too as I did in the pre op diet. Good luck to the rest of the September sleevers... We got a long way to go..=)

Debi, I am currently on soft foods until next tuesday when I meet with my nutritionist and surgeon. For the most part I get my protein from Protein shakes, scrambled eggs, chicken, greek yogurt, and cheeses. I'm trying to stay pretty strict with getting in all my protein and fluids but I'm not that good at hitting my goals yet for either of them. I think one of the reasons for me not losing right now is I'm not having enough calories so I'm trying to focus on that for now. I think your medication could definitely be a cause for your slower loss. You should check with your NUT or surgeon for a more solid answer. I hope that helps.

How far out are you MrsNellieC? I am SO jealous! What kind of meat did you have in the fajita? Heck, I am at 4 weeks on Monday and still have trouble/pain swallowing applesauce sometimes. Yesterday had a major puking episode after only 3 bites of scrambled egg and yogurt. I WANT FAJITAS!!!!

Don't know about yummy, lol. But Think of your stomach like a new born baby's. introduce food 1 at a time see how it works. For me tuna in water, sugar free pudding/jello, cottage cheese, and mozzarella cheese (string) worked and work very well for me. My only issue has been with yogurt....for whatever reason Yogurt just doesn't work and I've tried 3 times. Vanilla soy milk (light) works, 4 oz only a day. Salmon has just entered my diet few days ago....wet....I add water to ground up salmon. ....Just remember chew, chew, chew.

Well I think maybe its all of the heat in the house making dry air im sipping water and now have a humidifier in my room cant afford to buy bioten right now I hear the product is great but its like every week im buying new things for my conditions. I went grocery shopping and got powerade zero which I have drank before but this time my stomach disagrees... I tried to eat greek yogurt its disgusting... I need to get liquid in some way I should have got pedialite but I thought about it way too late

I'm trying to replace my sweets and this ain't helping if it's more sugar and carbs than the original sweets I was eating I'm seriously lost now...I hate yogurt period it's just not good to me so I was trying different flavors thinking it would help with the taste...I'm 4 months out now...I'm also trying the quest protein bars...it's all just nasty...I did start cooking more anything that'll help????????