Anyone Sleeved August 14

[seelessofme 63]

Was sleeved Auust 14th and would love to be a part of a group going through the same thing I'm experiencing (or at least close to it). Hope all is well!

[slojo 150]

I'm the 28th, that's not real close but in a few weeks we'll all be in about the same stage of our sleevehood!

[damanda 41]

The 18th here. I believe there is a group already in place for each month. June sleevers, July sleevers and so on. Check for sure under forum speciality groups and join up!

[damanda 41]

HaHa, you wrote this is the August 2012 section! I should read closer more thoroughly next time! Silly me!

[shawnd 1]

I was sleeved on the 14th as well. I have not had any issues at all, I love it. I feel great and ready to get my life back on track. Good luck and hope all goes well

[seelessofme 63]

I was sleeved on the 14th as well. I have not had any issues at all' date=' I love it. I feel great and ready to get my life back on track. Good luck and hope all goes well[/quote']

Hi Shawnd,

Have you begun the soft food stage yet? I am supposed to start tomorrow. I'm trying to brainstorm what I can begin eating as I also go back to work tomorrow.

[Tryan 20]

I was sleeved on 8/9/12. I'm eating soft foods and doing very well other than I have an URI so I'm feeling a little under the weather.

[seelessofme 63]

I was sleeved on 8/9/12. I'm eating soft foods and doing very well other than I have an URI so I'm feeling a little under the weather.

Sorry to hear, hope you feel better. What kinds of food are you eating?

[shawnd 1]

Hi Shawnd,

Have you begun the soft food stage yet? I am supposed to start tomorrow. I'm trying to brainstorm what I can begin eating as I also go back to work tomorrow.

Yes I was allowed to start the soft food stage about a week and a half after my surgery. I eat a lot of chicken and turkey for lunch and dinner and usually an egg or just a Protein shake for Breakfast.

[Tryan 20]

I eat refried Beans, Hamburger, canned veggies (very little cause I'd rather have the protein) eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt, string cheese, tuna, chicken, chicken in the can. I can eat between 2 and 4oz depending on what it is. Right now I eat pretty much whatever I want except raw veggies and fresh fruit. I was told not to start those until 6-8 weeks. I don't eat Pasta, rice, bread, sodas or juice and I only use artificial sweeteners.

My family had spaghetti and meatballs the other nite and I ate two 2oz meatballs witha little sauce. it was very good. This morning I had chicken Soup no noodles because I'm sick and the warth feels good on my throat. A little later I will have egg drop Soup for lunch.

I came across what I think is a great recipe for pizza crust but I also use it as bread for sandwiches.

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Yields: 1 serving*

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked, riced cauliflower

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese*

1 egg, beaten

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp crushed garlic

1/2 tsp garlic salt

Olive oil (optional)

pizza sauce

Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Other additional toppings of your choice

*Many people have commented and said that the amount of cheese can be reduced by half, and still taste just as good!

Directions:

To rice your cauliflower, take 1 large head of cauliflower, remove the stems and leaves, and chop the florets into chunks. Add to a food processor and pulse just until it looks like rice. Alternatively, you can grate the cauliflower with a cheese grater.

Place the riced cauliflower in a microwave safe bowl, add 1/4 cup Water, and microwave for 6-8 minutes, stirring half-way through.

To make the pizza, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a pizza pan or cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, combine the cauliflower, mozzarella cheese and egg together and stir until well incorporated. Add the oregano, garlic, and garlic salt. Transfer to the cookie sheet, and shape into a 9-inch circle. Brush the crust with olive oil to help it brown in the oven.

Baked at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes, until the crust is browned and cooked through the middle.

Remove the crust from the oven, add your sauce and toppings. Place under a broiler at high heat until the cheese is melted and bubbly. (About 3-4 minutes).

Allow the pizza to cool slightly, then cut into slices and serve.

[Tryan 20]

For the above recipe I use skim mozzarella and I use 3/4 cups instead of 1 cup. Make sure you get all the moisture out of the cauliflower after you cook it in the microwave, blot it with a paper towel. Also, I still do protien shakes, EAS they are 100 cal but they only have 17 grams of Protein, I use those as Snacks and they are prepackaged so I can leave them in my car and have them whenever I need them.

[carolc 94]

Hi there,

My surgery was August 14! I am on puree until next tuesday. I am starting to look ahead at food possibilities too.

[Losin4good 689]

I was sleeved on the 14th too

[pegsue 8]

I was sleeved on August 14 th but I had a revision from band to sleeve.

[puppyphat 397]

I was sleeved 13th. I don't start soft food until next Monday.