Vertical Sleeve on Feb 12, 2013

[mom10oreo 1]

My journey to bariatric surgery began about 18 months ago. My insurance (HAP) required me to see my primary care physican 1 x a month for a year to track my weight loss efforts. I was given HAP approval the summer of 2012 and went to my first bariatric surgery orientation in Aug. 2012. I weighed 262 then. I saw my surgeon, Arthur Carlin (Henry Ford Hospital-Detroit) in September 2012 weighing in there at 257. I finally had my vertical sleeve surgery on Feb. 12, 2013 at Henry Ford Hospital and stayed 2 nights there.

My last weigh in before surgery was Feb. 5 and my weight was 241.

I had my 2 week post op visit w/ Dr. Carlin & the nutritionist on Wed., Feb. 27. My weight was 234 w/ 8# lost post op & a net loss of 28# since the orientation & starting weight in Aug.

I was on full liquids +proteind shakes until post op day 7, then was able to add in stuff like yogurts, cream Soups, puddings, etc in addition to the Protein Shakes. After the 2 week post op visit I was given the go ahead to start stage 3 & adding in purees, etc.

Here's what I'd like to know from you all:

While I'm happy that I lost 8# post op I was a bit disappointed that it wasn't more w/ what little I was eating. Dr. Carlin assured me that's within the normal range. What do you all think?

What kind of things were you all eating at stage 3? Do you have any hints for pureeing things like meat?

I am having a bit of a difficult time getting in all the protein...any hints/advice?

Thanks & I look forward to being a part of this group!

[sue8925 17]

I wrote this somehere else but here goes. Friendship cottage cheese has 19 grams of protien. fage yougurt has alot of protien. Today I made egg white salad, also shrimp salad. I dont know if you like or want to spend the. money. I grilled 2 shrimp. them i put them in magic bullett. Yum. I wanted to try crabcakes but couldnt find any fresh. I also make tofu patties. They are great and portable. If you want the recepie, let me know. I also boiled and purred blueberries and raspberries and put it in my yogurt,rotiserre chicken are soft and easy to puree.

[himalaya62 221]

You have the same story I have (EXACTLY). Even the same weight and weight loss so far. I'm disappointed to but I sure can tell a difference in my clothes big time. I just wish it were coming off quicker. I hear we must be patient but its so hard. Keep in touch and good luck.