Hi there!

I had RNY on the 24th and am on stage 2 which is pureed but no cheese or meat until next week. Overall I am doing good, a bit tired and having a bunch of head hunger (I am not physically hungry but the kitchen calls to me!) need to break this habit. :) I have been trying to get protein in but am limited to yogurt, pudding, and supplements right now. Nothing is very satisfying...

 As far as BMs I am almost 1m out and mine are still VERY loose!  I am assured that it is not very uncommon.  
Calorie wise, I really should start counting.  I have the misfortune of not feeling full, so I have to watch how much I eat VERY carefully!!  I really have to talk to my nutritionist.  I am calling her tomorrow to see what is up.  I have been trying to limit what I eat to 1/4c, but I can eat a whole 6oz cup of yogurt and still feel not full.  SO there has to be a problem.  Oh, I am about 3 1/2 wks out.  and at the end of the pureed phase.  

 I know on puree we kind of get sick of the same old crap.  I was looking to figure out what else to do with Greek yogurt.  Well I found something.  Some of you might not like it, but it is worth a try, since Greek yogurt is a great protein source.  You might have to thin it out a bit with milk.  And you can add unflavored protein to it, just a bit though.  Anyway, here it is.  

Chocolate Mocha Mousse
Take 1/4c of f/f, plain Greek yogurt, I used Chobini 0% plain.  3 small heaping tsp of Maxwell House International Cafe S/F, Decaf, Suisse Mocha coffee beverage powder mix and Equal or what ever sweetener you use, enough to your taste and mix it all together.   It turns into a mousse consistency. Like I said, you can thin it out, if you have to, based on your diet phase.  It has a bit of a tang. And you have a Chocolate Mocha Mousse.  

Enjoy!!

Hi January people!  I'm just checking in to see how everyone is doing. I'm doing really well. Feeling good, a little weaker than I'd like, but I know that will get better with time.

I'm finishing up my first week of liquids - protein drinks, water, broth, etc. and beginning tomorrow or Sunday I can start on pureed foods!! Woo-hoo! I'm psyched for that!

My plans for pureed are ricotta cheese with a touch of spaghetti sauce on it and maybe some shredded mozz melted into it; refried beans with some shredded jack cheese and sour cream melted into it, scrambled eggs (if I can keep them mushy enough). and I even bought a couple of jars of baby food chicken and ham. I also got some baby rice cereal...see how that goes, but will try to get the protein in first. The nutritionist mentioned tuna, but after my original surgery, tuna and my pouchy never quite got along very well, so waiting on that.

I've been walking and doing a little more exercise every day, so feeling tired, but a good tired.

How's everyone doing?

It's normal to ******vous, it would be odd if you weren't.  This is a major step in your life, but how fortunate to be able to have this live-saving, life-changing surgery!   Congrats on losing the 28 lbs. - you're already on your way!!  Please check in and let us know how you do.  I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.