I think you mentioned the key part that the surgeons didn't mess with our brains to change thinking, just the stomach to reduce amount of food we eat. I am about 10-11 weeks out and still find myself...

I actually dice up watermelon really small and add it to my Greek yogurt. I am a huge texture person and it gave me the crunch I was missing from the liquid and puréed foods. It's a great treat.

Woohoo! You are doing great!

Goals for May...

1) Complete another 5k post op and set a new personal best.
2) Get active at least 3x a week
3) Join my work's walking group on Mondays
4) start training for the triathlon I...

I believe that every surgeon goes on experience to make things as safe as possible for no leaks and long term success. My surgeon is very conservative like yours. I had a "pre-op diet" of 2 wks 4-5...

I believe that every surgeon goes on experience to make things as safe as possible for no leaks and long term success. My surgeon is very conservative like yours. I had a "pre-op diet" of 2 wks 4-5...

I typically am around 600-800 calories a day. Today was high at 783 but I also got in 73g of protein (all from foods no powders). Menu today was:

Breakfast (8a) - soft boiled egg, (10:30a) -...

Welcome to mush-mashie phase! I had 30 days of liquids which...pardon the English..majorly sucked! I thought, I have teeth that I would like to use before I forget how. It's a wonderful feeling! Now...

I m also using my fitness pal app and changed my calories to 800 daily. I don't get the starvation message anymore. It also only has me needing 30 protein daily for my calorie count but I strive for...

I too struggled 3 weeks out. I couldn't do the "artificial protein" in shakes and had to get all protein by foods I ate. I was complete liquids for 4weeks and just transitioned to soft and mushy. My...

I had a pretty conservative surgeon and was on the pre-op for 14 days. He said the object is to shrink the fat around the liver for optimal visibility/maneuverability. I had to stay under 800...

Welcome back and welcome to the sleeved side....bwha ha ha ha

Great job!

I agree! This little tummy of mine is like a toddler....sticks to a pattern with no deviation when it likes something, picky as all get out until it does like something. For me I can only do Light...

I have been home for a week due to gallbladder surgery so I have been resting a lot, and unfortunately watching way too much food network and cooking channel...getting good healthy recipes but my...

There is a really good blog "The world according to egg face" that details her life with gastric surgery. She is about 7 years out and has not gained any of her weight back. She also has "a day in my...

So I thought I would put this out there since I can not find a post about it. I was formally known (and made fun if by family) as being out in the snow with barefeet and a t-shirt while everyone else...

"Oh where, oh where, can our "little" Luke be....oh where, oh where, can he be?" Best wishes and hoping all is well to our dear forum friend.

Umm...wow. I have to admit that typically this forum is a great support. There are those of us that have bad days, busy days, and great days. I would hope that some of the posts above we're...

I am about the same stage as you anD have been doing fat free refried beans mixed with nonfat Greek yogurt (plain) and some taco seasoning. It was like a taco dip. The hubster also made soft boiled...

Glad you found out! Here's to better days....you are almost there.

Anxiety and a mind racing a mile a minute with thoughts, questions, and uncertainties are all what change is about....especially with a decision as the one your are making.

In regards to your...

I just made some tuna "salad" with light tuna in water (100cal and 22g of protein for 5oz can) added 1tbsp on nonfat Greek yogurt, garlic a powder and onion powder to taste. It was great and healthy....

Usually the first 3-4 days are the roughest because your body is going into detox mode. Especially if you are changing your diet AND caffeine intake at the same time. Once your body gets use to the...

For the hot chocolate seekers.... I use carnation instant breakfast packets at the grocery store. I heat skim milk in the microwave for about 45-60 seconds then stir in the packet. Tastes great and...