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Today was my first Dr. visit since I was sleeved last week (5/24). The Dr. removed my drain and said that I was doing good. I lost 14 pounds! I know that any loss is good, but does this compare to some of you out there? I really didn't have a post-op diet to lose on prior. Since surgery, I've been on liquids, then mushies...the Dr. said that I can have ground meats next week! It's crazy how much our Dr.'s instructions vary on here, huh? I was self-pay, so I didn't have the advantage of meeting with a nutritionist--should I? I am clueless of HOW to eat, and am TERRIFIED that I will fail :(

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I just had my first post-op (2 weeks out). I've lost 7 lbs. since surgery, 38 lbs. pre-op diet. I'm averaging between 400 and 600 calories a day.

There are some good guides out there. Check out the ones on VSG FAQ: http://vsgfaq.wordpress.com/

I got advanced to soft foods today. I enjoyed 3 oz. of Jennie-O turkey meatloaf for lunch and at dinner and a low-fat cheese stick for a snack. I set my timer and took one minute for each small bite. I chewed most bites in about 30 seconds, but I gave it another 30 seconds before taking the next bite.

Lynda

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Hey, HelloKitty, we're almost sleeve sisters! I got mine on May 25th. I've lost 17lbs since a few days before surgery, but I am positive that at least 4-5lbs of that is pure Water (my weight was fluctuating MADLY overnight for several days). So we're having an almost identical experience so far :)

I did see a nutritionist, but honestly, the advice & information I found here & elsewhere on the internet was way more informative than anything she told me or gave me. Half the material she gave me contradicted the other half. So I'd listen to the wise people here, put it all together, and take the parts that make sense :)

And... Congrats! :)

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I just had my first post-op (2 weeks out). I've lost 7 lbs. since surgery, 38 lbs. pre-op diet. I'm averaging between 400 and 600 calories a day.

There are some good guides out there. Check out the ones on VSG FAQ: http://vsgfaq.wordpress.com/

I got advanced to soft foods today. I enjoyed 3 oz. of Jennie-O turkey meatloaf for lunch and at dinner and a low-fat cheese stick for a snack. I set my timer and took one minute for each small bite. I chewed most bites in about 30 seconds, but I gave it another 30 seconds before taking the next bite.

Lynda

Awesome link! Much appreciated for posting. I will definitely be keeping a hold of that!

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You're welcome.! Someone else posted it on another thread awhile back. I have a very complete program from Kaiser, but it is fun to see what other programs look like.

Lynda

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I was sleeved may 23rd and I'm down 12 pounds. I really struggled to lose all of the Water weight I gained post op. The 12 pounds is after the water weight was gone.

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