2 weeks post op

everything going smooth-no problems-really miss chewing- had some things not on the stage two plan, boiled chicken, rice chex and cheese stick. water and protein shakes in every day but what a drag. 1st dr. visit on 1/21/05 down total of 42 lbs.

woooooohooooo! You go girl!!! That is fantastic. I go for my post-op visit on the 25th. Can't wait to see how much I've lost! Keep up the good work. Take care, Charlene

hey charlene thanks for the horray! i really miss the food and really cant wait till I can eat real foods again of course at a much smaller portion. congradulations to you too. I see the dr tomorrow and I should be down a total of 45. that is so good. started buying some smaller things on sale. just a few to fit for now. wonder what size I will be when my husband and I go to hawaii in march? take care and let me know what the dr. tells you. peggy

way to go! I have been having a hard time with my purreed stage too. I have had refried beans and purreed chicken, not able to get all the protein in or water, but trying to

hey stacie, refried beans huh! were they too heavy? how much did you eat? probably not more than a spoonful right. someone else had mashed potatoes. I will see the doctor tomorrow and ask him about all that. the protein drinks really are horrible but with no carbs for the body, the protein is the next best thing. take care, peggy

If you do protein drinks or carnation instant breakfast with lactaid 1%. If you do CIB with lactaid 1% you get 1 cup (8 oz) and it equals= 12 grams of protein. That is pretty good for somethign that does not taste too bad. If you get a higher dose of protein drink you are even better. If you have to thin something out, lactaid works well for most things. I have already thinned out tuna fish and refried beans (seperatly) with lactaid and it adds so much protein to the mix! HTH! Cheese is a good source of protein too, and heck you can always mix baby food with cream of wheat or mashed potatoes for a protein boost while still on puree! Brightest Blessings for a Wonderful Day~ Jamie M. Weight- 257/247/146 BMI- 44.1/42.4 /25 Height- 5' 4" Surgery Date: 1/19/05 No matter what size, we are all Goddesses inside!

Hi Peggy I had surgery the same day as you but up here in Washington. I've lost 31 lbs as of today!!! Continue the good work.....Tammy