This & That and 5+ weeks out

[Lorna Doone]

Well folks, I'm at 5 weeks now. I'm pretty much on solids but taking very tiny bites and chewing well. I seem to be able to tolerate most foods. Still haven't tried an apple yet. I will come 2nd month.
So far, so good. I got on the scale today and was 141.5. Down from 160Lb. since surgery with my lapband removed.
I actually like this surgery. I have so much energy and I can eat quite a bit considering I just had 75% of my stomach removed.
I don't eat junk food though. On election day I baked tons of cookies to sell for my political organization. I ate all the broken ones but still gained no weight. I thought I would definately put on at least 2 lbs.
I love to cook. always have. Why is it us chubby chick's are the best cooks. LOL!!! Could that explain our problem with food? Anyhow I wasn't cooking for a while because I had no desire for a while after surgery but I started up again. Hubby says I'm still a good cook. This makes me happy that I didn't lose it because I love to cook & bake although now I'll do it as a skinny person.
Let me say to all you bandsters this is a much better surgery than the band. And I do have my youthful energy back. I'm 52 and feel 40 or younger.
With the band I was sleepy and always tired on top of that my coloring was off. No vomitting or acid reflux issues.
I ate out at Taco Bell today for lunch. I treated myself to an .89 weight loss taco. It was pretty good. It was all I could eat. I took an unsweetened ice tea and put splenda in it. I carry splenda in my car in case I order unsweet ice tea while I'm out. I stay away from carbonated beverages.
I'm very happy with the surgery and glad with my decision. I'll post more as the weeks go by. Lorna

[MediaHound]

Hi Lorna, thanks for the update. Congrats on your decision to switch the lap band to a gastric sleeve. Your experience and documenting your journey here will really help so many people. You wouldn't believe how many people read these threads just as passer-byes and not register as a member, or take a moment to post a reply. So keep us in the loop, your experiences really are helping a lot of people who read your posts decide what is best for them.
Anyway, I am really very happy for you, its great to read about how your life is changing for the better. Looking forward to reading more as time goes by how it all works out for the better.

[Susie]

I am glad to hear it , I am at the point to have a surgery date !!! I am scared to death but excited all in one mixed bag of emotions Thumbs up for your weight loss

[jakh0bi]

That is awsome, I am back on "normal foods now and last week i had a week thinking i would gain weight, still have a hard time getting off fizzy drinks. love them but i still managed to loos weight, so i dont think biscuits would gain weight on u too un less u ate loads of them every day, life will never be the same.. woo hoo thank god for that i love life better this way,Thanks for the updates, ps Never trust a skinny cook..lol

[Gal]

Hi Lorna,
I am 9 weeks out yesterday and I am too eating anything. As I get full so quickly I am very careful what I choose to put in, sticking to the protein first rule.

I feel I have lots of energy too. I love my sleeve!!

Gal x

[kellyt]

Thank you so much for the update. I am at just over 2 weeks and every day gets so much better! I do however look forward to chewing and being able to eat what the rest of my family is eating - just in a MUCH smaller portion! It is posts such as yours that has helped me both pre and post sleeve so, again, I say thanks

[Mystic]

I love reading what you all have done and are doing. I can't wait for my surgery! Knowing that you all of done well gives me the strength to continue. I will be able to lose this weight. Thank you all.

[Lorna Doone]

These past few days I've been out holiday shopping since Thanksgiving & Christmas are right around the corner. I discovered a delicious treat today.
I had lunch out at Quizno's. They have a delicious side salad for $2.50 a mini-Caesar salad and it's just perfect for our new tiny stomach's. The dressing was so tasty and the salad fills you up for hours. They have 4 varieties of salad. So I guess eventually I'll try the others. But I had to tell you all about it. So yes, you can eat out at healthy fast food places.
A lot of WLS folks recommend the small side Chili's at Wendy's.
****** maybe you could start a new thread with recommended menu selections of fast food national chains. Lorna