Just a couple of things....may be a long post and kind of all over the place

[eaemthomas]

Okay so first of all I was sleeved May 15th and went through a period of regret (which I hear is normal). Then depression. And a little anger. I am feeling great now. I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in Feb and that's what started me on this journey. To save my life. So when I was diagnosed I weighed 366 pounds and started eating healthier to lose weight before I started the journey. Total since then to today I've lost 69 pounds. 16 of it post op. I am not sure if that's good or not. I see things like people lose 34 pounds or 40 pounds and I am never sure if its post op or if it includes their preop. On my two week pre op I lost 20 pounds. So I know that's great.
I struggled with the missing food a lot. I mean I don't know about everyone else but I know for me its a food addiction. I am starting to incorporate more foods into my diet but I am at a stage where I fear how my body will react to food. I don't want to be sick. I have had a couple of foods that made me ill and I hated the feeling. I am curious what foods we can try. I am a salty person versus a sweet person. I would rather have chips and crackers than ice cream and candy.
I am wondering can we have pita chips? Are they safe.
All that being said I am a HUGE fruit person. I love this time of year because all the fruit is so tasty. I love watermelon and cantaloupe. Can we have that? I know sugar is a no no but is natural sugar?
I find this board invaluable. I find everyone's insight so helpful and am thankful that I stumbled across it.
I go for my next check up with my surgeon this Wednesday. I just hope he is happy with my loss. Even though I feel like the pounds aren't tumbling off I have gone down a pants size and two shirt sizes. So all in all things are changing.

[Ann2]

Congratulations on your surgery going so well. And big congratulations on your weight loss. And on getting through the post-surgical What In The World?!

How much protein and water are you getting in daily at this point?

[eaemthomas]

My surgeon tells me I have to get 48-64 ounces of fluids. I averaging 48-50. I should've added I got very sick this week with a sore throat/cold type thing that knocked me down for two days. As for protein that's a struggle. All the shakes I liked pre surgery make me so sick now. I am getting about 50-60 grams a day. Through things like milk, cheese or egg.

[Ann2]

My educated guess is that what I've learned here should apply in your case: 1) eat all your protein first, 2) vegetables next, if you have room, 3) if you still have room, eat fruit. And move, move, move - as much as you can.

[jmw]

I think your loss to date is great! You really can't compare yourself to others, as we all have unique body chemistries and will lose at different rates. Though, if you were to throw your weight loss in to a graph with others, I think you would come out above average. As far as crackers, pita chips, and the like- well, yes, you CAN, but in my opinion, no you shouldn't. They are slider foods(search the forums for lots of info if you aren't familiar with that term) and can easily override the purpose of the sleeve. If it were me, I would aim for 70 grams of protein at this point, and at least 64 ozs of water. Would salted almonds satisfy your 'salty' craving? I eat almonds a lot for that very reason and it works for me. Or edemame. Or turkey jerky. Good luck and congrats on your progress.

[bird48]

Cucumbers w/salt are my new chips. Along the same line I eat pickles by the jar.

[julesdeck]

You and I are in the same boat still. I have had a couple of small pieces of watermelon only for fruit and only for dessert snack after all my protein was in. I am not allowed any carb products like bread, pita, crackers, etc. I am still sore and healing so being very very careful.

[alongoria1973]

I just found some parmesan crisps at the store, it looks like all they did was put some shredded parmesan cheese in a skillet and cook it like a hash brown. They are tangy and have that salty chip taste. It says they have 6 grams of protein. I am thinking about toasting my in the toaster oven a little because they are a little more chewy than crispy. I think I will use them for a cracker substitute. Just a thought for whenever you can have something along that line. I am pretty sure you could make them at home and add some seasoning to them so they are like chips

[fri38cy]

I love fresh pineapple and strawberries but I know I can't have them for like 4-6 months after surgery. I am really missing my veggies but I think I get those back in 3 months.
I am only one week out so I can't have a lot of things right now.

[candik]

I have found some great chips made with quinoa flour. The brand name is Simply 7 and for 1 serving (20 chips) you have 140 cal, 1 gram fiber, 1 gram sugar, and a whopping 9 grams of protein. A half serving will satisfy my desire for something crunchy and salty and I usually eat them with tuna or turkey slices to get in a little more protein.