started full liquids!

Well, I started on full liquids today. I met my hubby for lunch and we went to Duke's sandwich shop. I got the small serving of cream of brocolli soup and it was out of this world. I was only able to eat mybe 3 oz before feeling like I was full. I never thought I would see the day come when 3 oz fills me up, lol. Everything went down great and I did so well with it. I went to the store and bought SF jello pudding, yogurt and some more cream soups. I ate one 3 ounce cup of pudding and realized about 15 minutes later that the sugar alcohols weren't going to agree with me.I'm not sick, just queasy, and feel like I ate a watermelon. It's now 45 minutes later and I'm still feeling like I'm going to burst. Dang, and it tasted so good too! I guess I will try eating half of it next time and see what it does. I never have been able to tolerate sugar alcohols before and really didn't check the package, bet your sweet booty I will next time. I can't even imagine what dumping feels like. I know I dont ever want to experience it. The good news is I was without my O2 for two days and my sats were 99 when Katie checked them. I'm still keeping the O2 here until next Thursday when he decides wheither I need to still see the pulmonologist or not. The other good news is I lost 15 pounds of real weight since Friday. Thats a grand total of 23 pounds from my highest weight. Wow! it really feels good. I was leaving Cynthias room and a nurse was walking next to me and asked if I was her friend, I said yes that we both had the WLS. She looked at me and asked how long ago I had mine, I told her Halloween, she was like, your kidding, I wouldn't think you would even qualify for it, lol. I have lost some inches already, the pants I wore today were skin tight 3 weeks ago and were loose today! 23 isn't much, but for me it is unheard of. I guess this is my very first WOW moment!!! Mary

Mary, I know that you are excited about being on Full liquids. That was the best day of my life!! I can still remember the first bowl (or 3 ounces) of potato soup. It was heaven!!! Sugar alcohols just make me poot. I just let it loose...more room out than in. Have you tried taking Beano before eating sugar alcohols and see if that helps. Ok, I can't believe the last line of your post!!!! 23 isn't much!!! WHAT!!! That is great in a less than 2 weeks. I have lost 26 in a month and 33 from my highest!! That is awesome!!! You are well on your way. Keep it up. I'm so glad to hear that your O2 stats are getting better!! Keep us posted. Rachel

That's awesome!!! You know what tasted really good.....Get some Ricotta cheese, and some pizza quick sauce, and put just a splash on top of the ricotta cheese, about 3oz of cheese, and then put some bits of low fat, skim, mozerella cheese on top of the pizza quick sauce, and pop it in the microwave for about 20 seconds, until the cheese starts to melt and get bubbly. It tastes like lasagna, and fills that wanting something pizza tasting and it is liquid-y. Also, refried beans mixed with warm water....and add some cheese until it melts...make it like a soupy mixture, and it was also yummy!!! CONGRATS!!!!!! Deb

thats awesome Mary!!! WTG! My mom said she saw you yesterday at dr. bours and that you looked great! Like you hadnt even had surgery!!! Jen

just going through some posts. great job. are you going monday???