New Here! I Was "sleeved" On 5/9/12.

[bean406 15]

Hello! I just joined this community today. I've been on the search to find a weight loss forum and was excited to see one just for sleeve people . I am a little over 2-weeks post-op. I had the sleeve done on 5/9/12 and so far have been doing very well. I only had one "blah" day after getting out of the hospital but overall my energy has been great. I had my 2-week follow-up visit yesterday and the doc says incisions are healing great, which was news to my ears because I am now cleared to go swimming again! I came down to Houston for my surgery and am staying with family for a little over 4 weeks total. I live in Montana and did some of my doctor stuff long-distance but everyone at TLC Surgery has been wonderful and I would highly recommend my surgeon Dr. Yu!

I am 2 days into the pureed food stage and having a bit of a hard time with some of the things. I need to conjure up some better ideas for purees because I have learned that sometimes blending a food with too many ingredients turns nasty, lol. Last night I tried ground up enchilada (minus the shell) and that was actually pretty tasty with some refried Beans and a few avocado pieces. My doctor said Soups can be a good thing to puree and although I am quite burnt out on Soups it might be worth a try. After I'm done writing this I will be lurking in the "recipes" section.

Anyways, so far so good and I think I made the right decision for me. I did a lot of research before picking the sleeve and it seemed like the right fit. I think all the transitional food stages have been tough but I keep looking at the big picture knowing that I'm doing this to become healthier, happier, and finally be the me I want to be! I'm excited to be here and hope to get to know many of you .

[azquilter92 82]

welcome !and goodluck! You will find everything you could possibly want to know and maybe some stuff you didnt! but its all good

[Meli01 53]

Good luck! I hope you find some good puréed food ideas. I got through that stage on refried Beans and Protein Shakes. My liquid diet was 2 weeks pre-op, 2 weeks post-op so by the time I was allowed soft foods refried beans tasted amazing and were all I wanted to eat.

[futureskinnypants 193]

Welcome and congrats on your new life!!!! This site is great!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Hi. I'm new here too. I had surgery 5/10, right after you. I feel good and have had no problems whatsoever. Today I ate a couple of scrambled eggs and they were so good. Last night I made some mustard egg salad and that worked great too. I'm looking forward to making some chilli this weekend and then running it through the blender.

[NEVA907 48]

Hi, your a couple days before me. I was sleeved 5/11. Welcome. Vsg talk is a wealth of info!!

[Bypassjourney 88]

Welcome to the forum! It has been such a wonderful source of encouragement and knowledge for me through the whole process.

Progresso has a chicken enchilada Soup that I blended and ate quite a bit during that phase.

I hope things continue to go well for you as you start on this new way of life. The sleeve is the BEST thing that has ever happened to me!

[Katie713 423]

I enjoyed canned dark& light meat chicken in a can of chicken gravy over mashed potatoes. Very homestyle flavor and very soft. Tastes like Thanksgiving. Wendy's chili pureed was wonderful.

[Artsy 48]

Hello Bean406,

I just had to respond to you and give you a Big WELCOME because my nickname is Beanie and I live in Houston. I was sleeved on May 8 th--just a day before you by Dr Marvin. I've heard of Dr Yu and understand he is excellent. Were you at Methodist or Memorial City hospital?

I'm still in the full liquids stage. Last night my friend & I went to Olive Garden. I ordered one of the cream Soups. Ate the liquid, not the chunks. I've also started eating the baby sized yogurt--the ones very low in sugar & high in Protein. My tummy still favors warm over cold foods. One of my favorite food -- inside of baked potato.

Wishing you continued success.

P.S. Don't know where you're stayin in Houston, but Jenni's Noodle House Restaurant has some wonderful soups.

[PEvette 297]

Hi and welcome....

Glad your surgery went well, I too have Dr. Yu as a doctor, he will be doing my revision on June 11th (so looking forward to it!)

[Doreykn 113]

Welcome to the site... Lots of info here...AND LOTS of SUPPORT too! Check out myfitnesspal.com to help you track your eating. It's a great tool to use. Oh yeah & take your measurements if you haven't already. That was my biggest regret (I didn't even think to do that in the beginning)! Good luck & remember to drink plenty of liquids & walk, walk, walk!!! If you ever eat too much or your sleeve feels funny, WALK. It helps soooo much!

[Amom2twins 58]

I am so glad to hear how well you are doing. My surgery date is fast approaching & your words are very encouraging!

[under construction 24]

Welcome. I am scheduled for surgery on 5/30/12 and am so looking forward to the next phase in my journey.

[gatacous 84]

I to am new here. And want to tell u stick with it it is so worth it I was sleeved 2 yrs ago and I too burnt out on the Soups but got easier as time went keep up good work

[emily_0192010 168]

Congrats on being sleeved You DEFINITELY came to the right forum for advice and tips! Have fun on your journey! I was sleeved exactly 7 months before you (9/19/2011) and before you know it, YOU will be where I am now and LOVING it!