Post Op September Sleevers, Roll Call

[Bukki 41]

.....I too am brushing my teeth alot .

[rybecca20 160]

Hello to all my sleeve sisters. I had quite a few days of catching up with everyones postings. Was sorry to hear of the troubles of some and glad to hear of those who are rockin their sleeves! I am 16 days out from surgery and also having some issues with the soft foods my program allows' date=' doing alright with the fluids most days. I hate the stuck feeling I get after eating only 2-3 bites of an egg, and have thrown up a few times. Some days I regret doing this to myself but I also regret that I let myself get so fat!!! Reading the posts of my sleeve sisters helps so much as I don't feel so alone in all this. My center has support meetings but the few I attended were weird b***h sessions about the not smoking and being allowed alcohol.....which I am sure are tough if you have those things to give up but I was looking for more of a nutritional and lifestyle support group. Thanks for listening. My prayers are with you all![/quote']

My nut said eggs scrambled that is get stuck the first 6 weeks. They don't know why but hard boiled go down a lot better.

[rybecca20 160]

Post op visit today for my one month. Down 32 pounds. Also was put on the strict rules. 20 grams of Protein each meal. 3 meals a day and 1 snack. Meals must be eaten within 30 minutes. No drinking 15 min before meal and 1 hr afterwards. If you get 20 grams of protein and do not drink with meals eat within 30 min your stomach sends a signal to your brain that you are and will stay full for about 4 hours. It's all making sense but still very difficult.

[slnrtcv 8]

I scramble my egg with a Tbsp. of low fat cream cheese- it seems to make the egg creamier and I havn't had that stuck feeling. Also a little extra Protein. That's the only addition so far I've added this week- for my pureed foods. I guess I'm not sure of what to try or too chicken to try other things yet- because I really hate to throw up! Keep thinking I may boil a few eggs and make some chicken or tuna salad this weekend. Thanks for all the info you guys put out there. It's nice to know I can talk about this with someone whom knows how this feels

[slnrtcv 8]

I know we are to not drink with our meals- before and after; but what about that icky food taste left in your mouth- I have to take a sip just to get rid of any aftertaste. I have so far not been hungry but it's been really hard not to take a drink for 30 mins after. Any tips?

[SweetC 4]

I never had a problem with eggs of any kind. I like them scrambled with cheese and bacon bits...

[newgrandmother 725]

this is a tmi question. did anyone else get itchy down there, it went away but now there is a fowl smell and sex feels wierd its like all my moisture is gone. i hope i am not alone

[Tekara3927 265]

NG you may have a yeast infection or something... I'm not sure. I've been fine, and sex has been absolutely ah-mazingggg. Sometimes a UTI can cause pain during sex. Maybe get her checked? Just to be safe and sure. Not saying it doesn't happen, I just can't relate. Good luck!! Hope it gets better!

[Justine13 264]

I'm eating spaghetti sauce for the first time. Yummmmmmm. Chewing it well. I have a feeling my belly won't like it later. But man- yum!

[Nick'sMom 54]

I did that last night with a little melted mozz cheese on it.......sooo good.

[happilysleeved 114]

My teeth also feel fuzzy, brushing my teeth a lot! Also, using lots of SF breath mints!

2nd day on purées and everything has been going really good, but I took some puréed tuna salad to work today and was really looking forward to it, but something about the smell or texture of it, I just couldn't do it! And I love Tuna! Luckily, not having any issues with egg salad or refried Beans with cheese and a little salsa in it, they are both yum! I'm also pureeing up some thicker Soups and they taste good.

[Velena 122]

Small victory, I'm one month out and for the first time, I've been able to eat a small egg beaters omelet with cheese for dinner. Probably 1/2 cup of egg beaters but still it tasted good. I've been able to get down 1/2 of a hard boiled egg made into egg salad but couldn't manage fried eggs. Today felt good, really good - like pre-surgery.

[mommeof3 58]

this is a tmi question. did anyone else get itchy down there, it went away but now there is a fowl smell and sex feels wierd its like all my moisture is gone. i hope i am not alone

You are so right. I call my husband in the bathroom and ask him if he smelled me. He said No but i know that he did not want to hurt my feelings. So i called my daughter in (she is 8) and she said yeah mommy. No sex for me because i can smell myself and it is awful. I think i take a shower every time i use the restroom.

[mommeof3 58]

You are so right. I call my husband in the bathroom and ask him if he smelled me. He said No but i know that he did not want to hurt my feelings. So i called my daughter in (she is 8) and she said yeah mommy. No sex for me because i can smell myself and it is awful. I think i take a shower every time i use the restroom.

I didn't have a itchy feeling though.

[Bukki 41]

@Mommeof3......you ate probably spilling ketones in your urine as you are loosing weight from burning all the fat. That is also why our breath and mouths taste funny.