Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Salad, NUM!

2 ounces roast turkey breast
1 ounce nonfat greek yogurt
1 tablespoon mayo
1 tablespoon cranberry sauce

Blend in a food processor until desired...

I quit a month before my surgery, but then last week I tried to smoke again...thankfully it tasted nasty and I haven't tried again. I had actually quit for a year and a half, but had been smoking...

I've never tried DaVinci, but I use the SF Torani syrups and I like them. I found a variety six pack on Amazon for a great price ($35, which is great considering they are about $8-10 a bottle if you...

To mix protein into soups and other hot foods you need to mix it with warm water first, then add slowly to the food as it's cooking. Don't add it before you start cooking, wait until the food it hot.

The chicken salad was a last minute deal (I was going to make a chutney chicken salad, but realized by jar of chutney had gone bad!). It came out pretty darn soupy, but it was still good!

I can...

I think each person is different in terms of healing and amount of food they can tolerate. I'm 18 days out and I'm up to about 3 ounces a meal (depending on the food). My calorie intake ranges...

Thanks for all the feedback! I'm still chugging along, just resting and hoping to recover soon. Sleeve 2011, are you still struggling with fatigue at 3 weeks? Any improvement?

I am only about two weeks out and had been feeling fine as far as my energy level until yesterday. I know it's normal to be fatigued after surgery, but because I was feeling okay the first week...

New shake recipe! I love this, just tried it yesterday and had it again for breakfast today ;-)

4 ounces skim milk (or soy, almond, whatever)
1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder (I use soy)
1/4...

Another great experiment for lunch! Wish I could eat more than a couple tablespoons just cuz it tastes so good ;-)

Full Liquid Stage Cream of Wheat

2.5 cups skim milk
3 tablespoons cream of...

Hi All,

I've been looking around online to try to find some guidelines for nutrition post-sleeve and I haven't been able to find anything other than the 50-70 grams of protein and 550-700 calories...

I am slowly transitioning into full liquids (I just can't even stand the thought of broth or jello anymore!) and today I threw together a soup that turned out soooo great I had to share!

Jen's...

Well, I'm home and recuperating, which is good! I had my surgery on Thursday, November 3rd around 6pm. I will say one thing about surgery, it is different for everyone! I had only moderate pain,...

I am leaving for San Diego today! I'm getting a bit nervous but I'm still excited. I just had a quick question for you that have already had your surgery...a little TMI, but I have to ask!
(Putting...

I have had them before and they do have a distinct smell and flavor, but if you rinse them well before you cook them it's not so bad. They're pretty cheap at my local health food store and I've...

I have a quick question about the recovery house--do we need to bring power adapters?

My BMI was 41 when I set up my surgery, and even then Louise told me only 3 days. After doing some research (other clinics pre-op instructions) and looking around, I decided to do 1 week. I thought...

My BMI was 41 when I set up my surgery, and even then Louise told me only 3 days. After doing some research (other clinics pre-op instructions) and looking around, I decided to do 1 week. I thought...

Yes, my mother is going with me. I've known people who have gone alone (two friends have gone to Dr. Almanza in the past year) and they haven't had any problems. Once we meet at the airport, you'll...

Thanks so much for the detailed description! You said that they took you first because you were the lowest BMI-did they explain that they were doing it that way? Louise told me I only needed to do...

We're surgery buddies! I am also with Dr. Almanza on the 3rd ;-) I'm feeling very excited and ready, I hope you are too! Have you started your liquid pre-op diet yet? Louise told me I only needed to...

Like most of us here, if we didn't have problems with food we wouldn't need surgery! :-) We all fall off a bit now and then, the important thing is to get right back on and keep chugging along. Don't...

Hello!

My surgery is in a little over a week and I'll be starting my pre-op diet officially in a couple days. I did a dry run the other day using Isometric protein shots and jello with protein...

Welcome and best of luck! Your pre-op diet sounds better than mine, lol (clear liquids only!). I know different surgeons have different ways of having patients prepare for surgery, I wish I could eat...

Welcome and good luck, I hope your meeting with the doctor went well!