Hi Everyone…

[J.Diesel 220]

I recently had my Gastric Sleeve Surgery on August 26, 2013 with Doctor Pete Rantis at Alexians Brothers Hospital. He did a FANTASTIC JOB!! What a Great Surgeon, I could not believe how fast my recovery was. I was walking 10,000 steps the day of surgery with minimal pain. My starting weight was 417 with a BMI of 58.2. I was diagnosed with a severe case of sleep apnea which has improved with the little weight loss to date, My current weight is 375 with a BMI of 52.3. I’m very excited with my choice so far.

I’m currently in the pureed phase about to start my soft foods. Any good recommendations for what soft foods to start on?

[LMBTX 13]

Hi! I had a little mac and cheese and also some egg salad on soft crackers. Also had tuna salad. For dinner, I would eat some fish and refried Beans with guacamole. Soft, but satisfying. Good luck and congratulations on your loss so far!

[J.Diesel 220]

Hi! I had a little mac and cheese and also some egg salad on soft crackers. Also had tuna salad. For dinner, I would eat some fish and refried Beans with guacamole. Soft, but satisfying. Good luck and congratulations on your loss so far!

Thanks You LMBTX...Those are some great ideas. Thanks so much for sharing!! Best of Luck on your Journey!!

[LMBTX 13]

Thanks J. Diesel!

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

I recently had my Gastric Sleeve Surgery on August 26, 2013 with Doctor Pete Rantis at Alexians Brothers Hospital. He did a FANTASTIC JOB!! What a Great Surgeon, I could not believe how fast my recovery was. I was walking 10,000 steps the day of surgery with minimal pain. My starting weight was 417 with a BMI of 58.2. I was diagnosed with a severe case of sleep apnea which has improved with the little weight loss to date, My current weight is 375 with a BMI of 52.3. I’m very excited with my choice so far.

I’m currently in the pureed phase about to start my soft foods. Any good recommendations for what soft foods to start on?

Awesome! and congratulations on your successful surgery and recovery!

Some great websites to check out for food ideas for all stages.

theworldaccordingtoeggface.com and emilybites.com

Try the Ricotta bake-- awesome!

[notmeanymore 629]

I also went thru the Center of Excellence but my surgeon is Dr. Paul Guske. Just so happens that after my sleeve Dr. Guske had to perform a hernia repair and emergency appendectomy on me so he and I are tight lol. Anyway, great organization. Love the Kane Center!

As far as pureed foods, I loved puree'ing turkey meatballs with some ricotta or having refried Beans with sour cream or any cream of Soup strained. I wasnt on purees for very long since I had advanced rather quickly but everyone is different.

Good luck and congrats on your sleeve!

[Ms.Yvette 96]

Awesome! and congratulations on your successful surgery and recovery!

Some great websites to check out for food ideas for all stages.

theworldaccordingtoeggface.com and emilybites.com

Try the Ricotta bake-- awesome!

Great sites. Thanks for sharing.

[J.Diesel 220]

Awesome! and congratulations on your successful surgery and recovery!

Some great websites to check out for food ideas for all stages.

theworldaccordingtoeggface.com and emilybites.com

Try the Ricotta bake-- awesome!

Thanks JerseyGirl68. I'll take a look at those site and try the Ricotta baked. Best of Luck on your Journey!!

[J.Diesel 220]

I also went thru the Center of Excellence but my surgeon is Dr. Paul Guske. Just so happens that after my sleeve Dr. Guske had to perform a hernia repair and emergency appendectomy on me so he and I are tight lol. Anyway, great organization. Love the Kane Center!

As far as pureed foods, I loved puree'ing turkey meatballs with some ricotta or having refried Beans with sour cream or any cream of Soup strained. I wasnt on purees for very long since I had advanced rather quickly but everyone is different.

Good luck and congrats on your sleeve!

I agree BunnyK...The Kane Center Rocks!!! Dr. Guske, is very nice. He checked up on my the morning after my surgery. Ouch, that had to be rough, but luckily with the Kane Center Surgeons by your side you were in great hands!!

Awesome progress....Best of Luck!!