March 2013 Post Op "A New Life 2013"

[cranialmalady 50]

Well I guess "happy" meant tolerating fluids and Protein. Lol. It's better now. I am almost 2 weeks post op.

Good for you! I'm almost 3 weeks post op now and starting to venture out with my protein choices. I can still only eat proteins....just because there's not enough room for much else. My life pretty much revolves around protein and Water right now.

[LeticiaHuggins 177]

Good for you! I'm almost 3 weeks post op now and starting to venture out with my Protein choices. I can still only eat proteins....just because there's not enough room for much else. My life pretty much revolves around protein and Water right now.

Can you get all your protein in?

~Leticia **SW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221**7 days post op: Down 18 lbs**

[sne1709 25]

Does anyone know when the binder officially comes off?? I hate this thing lol!! I know on the 2nd I can start using my stomach muscles and can bend over Can't wait for that

[Blaq_Butterfly 27]

Does anyone know when the binder officially comes off?? I hate this thing lol!! I know on the 2nd I can start using my stomach muscles and can bend over Can't wait for that

I take mine off to sleep, I have to, I jus hold a pillow over me. But when we can officially go without I have no clue, everybody is different. Like I read some ppl eating eggs, I can't have those till wk 5. So it may depend on ur doc when it can come off.

[A-2nd-Chance 16]

Hey everyone I made it through everything was a success minimal pain been up walking so far no gas pain,nausea and no dizziness just sleepy swallow test good no appetite at all going to be given liquids around noon overall feeling pretty good!!!! Hope everyone is doing great !!!!!

[ElleG 394]

Hi everyone!

Just checking in I feel so much better today had surgery tues 3/26...I'm still in the hospital should b able to go home tomorrow so I can play Easter bunny. Lol

I have zero appetite so I've been on Water I ate a few bites of Jello yesterday so I ordered it again today and crystal light and favored water so I have a Buffett. I hope u all are doing well I can't wait to get in my bed and get a full night sleep

Ttyl

[cranialmalady 50]

Can you get all your Protein in?

~Leticia **SW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221**7 days post op: Down 18 lbs**

I can get it in fine most days. I average between 55 and 60 grams a day, but that's literally eating nothing extra. The Dannon light and fit Greek yogurts are like 12 grams so I have one of those a day. I eat a lot of tofu and protein pudding also. I don't know when I'll be able to try some veggies or fruit. I think I could tolerate it fine, but I get full pretty easily. My doc says to always eat protein first and no snacking between meals so I only eat 3 times a day.

[cranialmalady 50]

Hey everyone I made it through everything was a success minimal pain been up walking so far no gas pain' date='nausea and no dizziness just sleepy swallow test good no appetite at all going to be given liquids around noon overall feeling pretty good!!!! Hope everyone is doing great !!!!![/quote']

Yay! So glad all is going well. Welcome to the other side. Happy losing

[kmarcelle 2]

How do you make your tofu.?

[cranialmalady 50]

How do you make your tofu.?

I cut it into cubes and let it sit in teriyaki sauce for 20 minutes or so then toss it in a non stick pan with a spritz of non stick cooking spray. Sometimes I toss it in and scramble it with egg whites. The teriyaki version goes great with a cup of egg drop Soup and its lots of Protein.< /p>

[kmarcelle 2]

How does it taste

[kmarcelle 2]

I mentioned texture wise...

[cranialmalady 50]

I mentioned texture wise...

It pretty much tastes like whatever you're cooking it with. The texture is a cross between eggs and firm cheese. I get the extra firm, but they have soft also. I like it ok, but get tired of it so I only eat it a couple times a week.

[A-2nd-Chance 16]

Yay! So glad all is going well. Welcome to the other side. Happy losing

Thanks I'm happy to be on this side feeling good so far!!!

[alc1071 43]

I had my surgery on Wednesday and came home from the hospital today. The pain is not too bad, just soreness on the upper left side incision. Lots of gurgling and gas. So glad to finally move over to the losers bench!