New to da board!

Hi Everone,

I'm new and I just wanted to say Aloha...

Hi Koko!!

I just want to welcome you on board.  You will find that we have such nice people here however not many people.  This is a slow board but you will get your replies from all 5 of us!!!

Aloha,
Asia

Thanks Asia! You must be elated with joy on being approved!!

aloha and welcome!  and nahea is right..this board is really dead....but great ppl..anyways enjoy!

Mahalo!!!

Yup.... just a few of us...but at least we are here... :-)

Welcome!!

--Jenn

THanks Jenn! My WLS will be a secret. My husband is the only one that knows I'm pursuing WLS.
The rest of my family... forget about it... it's too painful for me to talk to them about it...

So, I'm happy that I'll be able to converse with this group

Need some advice on some eating tips....Friday I will be going off liquid diet Phase 1.  Will I be able to have a tuna sandwich?  I am new to the board too.  Aloha

Aloha Rozzy,

Start a new topic on this subject. It will get seen easier and more will answer.... well... ok, so there aren't too many of us, but you MIGHT get more answers!



I'll just answer by asking if you received any menu ideas from your surgeon or nutritionist? How far out from surgery are you? Eventually, you may be able to tolerate tuna, but it can be a little hard on a new tummy. And.... bread? I don't know about your doctor, but I am not allowed bread for a long time.... perhaps never. Evil carbs! I stay away from breads, rice, pasta, and the bad carbs and really keep my daily intake of carbs low to maximize my weight loss at this time. There is also some talk about bread not being good for a new tummy. Regardless... there won't be enough room for "a sandwich." I suggest getting used to weighing your foods in the beginning to help understand your limitations and avoid getting sick or uncomfortable.



Usually, after Phase 1/(Clear?) Liquids (and having already been successful with Full Liquids and Pureed Foods) you move on to Soft Foods (after 3-6 weeks).... soft texture and moist foods that are easy to chew.... soft boiled or scrambled eggs, tofu, small curd cottage cheese..... so, I am not sure what your doctor has given you as guidelines. I feel that while the suggestions and opinions of others is good to hear, I think you should listen to your doctor and nutritionist first and foremost.



Ok... just my opinions and the recommendations that I was given. I tend to follow them almost to the letter and extend each phase as long as I can to (again) maximize loss at this time.



Much success to you!

Aloha Rozzy, congrats on getting off of liquid diet phase 1.