Hey All...2 Weeks Out

Thanks for all of the support, especially #1 MM, Tiffany G, LadyJWB, and Apple (Angie)...Thus far everything has been okay I guess...I am down a total of 28 lbs (starting from 12/5 with the liquid diet)...That is exciting but I am a little concerned with my food intake...I am scared to eat and do not really like anything but diluted juicy juice and apple sauce...As of today I am allowed "real food" like white fish, tuna, cream of wheat, eggs, mashed potatoes, and foods similar to those...I try to drink a lot of water because I love it...My pain is just about gone except for a small slight pain on my left side if I bend or move wrong...I feel a little weak but am trying to eat more...I had water and 1 scrambled egg this morning...I purchased tilapia and will bake with some crushed tomatoes for flavor...I am taking it one day at a time and whoever said this was the easy way out sure did lie...Sometimes I get scared or a little depressed because of the drastic changes in my life, I went from working 7 days a week to being home allday and I am super independent but with my surgery I cannot bend over yet and this is hard...I just pray that all goes well and hope that all of you newbies are doing okay... This is a daily struggle and I am a survivor so I am sure I will make it through...No weight goals yet...Just want to be healthy and happy...

work it diva I am so happy that everything went well for you LOOK out 2009

Glad to read everything is going well.  Take your time eating; cause your pouch will tell you what it doesn't like.  I couldn't eat eggs, mashed potatoes, grits or any meat for the first 6 months.  Take it easy and any questions..don't hesitate to send a message. 

Hey lady, congrats....you may want to check with your surgeon on the tomatoes, i know I was told i couldn't do tomatoes, oranges, or citric stuff like that for 6 months...because of the acid and something about ulcers....

Glad to see you're back.

Don't forget about your vitamins and protein.

Tilapia sounds yummy. Is the tomatoes okay? The acid could mess with your pouch..

You sound like you're doing a million. Take your time and you'll be back to your old self in no time.

 I'm glad your in good spirits like you said take it one day at a time.

Hey lady!!!!!

Be careful with the tomatoes... try not to 'combine' foods when you are eating to start out with.  If you need flavor for the fish, try lemon pepper or a seasoning rather than adding another food to it.  This way, if you have a reaction, you can pinpoint what caused it. 

Good job on the water!!! 

Hey pretty lady!  You will start to feel better everyday.  Just hang in there and take it nice and slow.  I'll talk to you soon. 

Good to see you on here man!! You sound like you're doing great. Dayum 28 lbs?? I ned to step it up! LOL

Girl it is not all it is cracked up to be...I can barely eat...I tried Tilapia and had just a little today and it made me sooooo sick...It came back up...I was crying and all...I am really trying to find a comfort zone and have to really figure something out...One day at a time