1 week post-op...

[Brigiter 40]

I was sleeved 10/28/2010. I was the first vbs in local hospital. All the reps and drs were watching. Talk about performance anxiety. Lol.

First day I was under heavy sedation. Since I was a guinie pig I a 3 day stay. Watched constantly. liquid was crap but I felt with it. I figured it was better the. The weight. Pain was doable.

About 2 weeks out I was tired of liquids. I tried everything. I even did Jello and puddings. On my diet. But I craved. Real food. I found out that was because my BRAIN needed it not my body. So I kept on the liquid and semi solids.

When I finally hit stage 2 scrambled eggs is what I wanted. Yup I ate them. All 1 bite. Then immediately fell to the floor crying in pain. It hurt. But I could suck grape tomatoes (skinned and seeded them. And chewed lettuce. Which was a no no. But it helped.

5 years out I long for that liquid diet. So I re started my journey.

Be strong. It will get better. It's worth all the pain and the world does open up for you. Be patient and follow all rules and stay in a support group. Get plenty of Water and Protein. Plus Fiber and Vits. They help.

As for the chewing. I froze yes froze some Protein Jello or pudding with plastic spoons in the 2 to 4 oz dixi cups. Makes a great snack and helps with the chewing issue. Just be gentle with the pace you eat them.

Thank you freezing stuff as I text! Need to chew so bad will try this for sure!

[tnkrrbl 53]

Can you chomp ice? I know someone said snow cones with sugar free Syrup

[kdawgsmom 16]

I had surgery on 5/4. Can you do sugar free popsicles? They are my saving grace right now! I bite it and then let melt in my mouth.

[NewNewMe 277]

I had a band to sleeve revision on 4/30. I started my semi-soft foods today. It is nice to eat something. I can eat 1/4 cup and I'm full. Not that I get hungry anyway. It is just nice to taste something. In a week I can start on soft foods which includes eggs, ground meats, flaky fish, etc. I only had to do 2 days of Clear Liquids and then did full liquids until today. Odd how different each surgical group is with both pre and post diets. My surgeon told me at my two week check that I absolutely must eat six times a day. I read others are told only 3.

[Brigiter 40]

I had surgery on 5/4. Can you do sugar free popsicles? They are my saving grace right now! I bite it and then let melt in my mouth.

Where can I buy sugar free Popsicles?

[meSparkle83 153]

I had surgery on 5/4. Can you do sugar free popsicles? They are my saving grace right now! I bite it and then let melt in my mouth.

Where can I buy sugar free Popsicles?

I found them at Walmart & Kroger

[kdawgsmom 16]

Wal Mart, most grocery stores. Popsicle has a tropical pack and regular orange/cherry/grape pack. I have a box of each at home and at work.

I had surgery on 5/4. Can you do sugar free popsicles? They are my saving grace right now! I bite it and then let melt in my mouth.

Where can I buy sugar free Popsicles?

[Wyked3 6]

First of all let me say I am proud to be on a message board with all of you. I started out 379lbs and I was sleeved on 5/4/15 . Today is 5/14/15 and I 355lbs. It's not easy for me but I have no pain at all . I just want to chew and I am sick of tasting Protein Shakes and juices that now I just drink Water. It is getting easier and i am like all of you will never give up thank you everyone.