OH NO! WHAT TO EAT ON BIRTHDAY WEEK 3??

Hi all!

I had my VSG done on 4/23/2015 so I am on semi solids and liquid!  Other than soups I have only had yogurt and avocado so far so I was wondering if you all had any suggestions for me?  My birthday is actually TOMORROW and I was hoping there was something delicious I could treat myself to but at this rate I will just have a protein shake with a candle in it LOL.

Also, how much weight have you all lost by week 3 and what about exercising? I have lost about 15 lbs but I feel like it MUST be water weight   I have been taking two 15 minute walks a day this week so far and want to start strength training if it is safe.

Thanks! 

A

Since your options are limited, I doubt there's anything special you can eat other than maybe your favorite kind of yogurt. Try to make your birthday about spending time with loved ones, or treat yourself with a pedicure/massage instead of food.I was given a clear lifting restriction of no more than 5 pounds for 6 weeks. Even if you feel fine physically, you will probably be way too sore if you try strength training before you're ready.

It might be time to find a way to celebrate your birthday WITHOUT a food "reward".  Part of this process is changing the relationship we have with food.  Celebrations do not have to center around food.  You could treat yourself to a massage, or have your nails manicured.  Go get a new haircut.  

Happy Birthday!

I had a series of functions and celebrations to attend in the first few weeks, and I didn't need food to celebrate. There are so many things that can be fulfilling rewards that don't go straight into our mouth. Buy a nice pair of shoes, or get your hair done, mani/pedi, buy a membership to a gym... our world doesn't revolve around a plate and fork like it used to.

I suggest you take a rain-check on your birthday celebration and celebrate in a few weeks when you can have more variety.  My first restaurant meal after VSG was for my hubby's birthday, and I ordered an appetizer with Scallops, and took half of it home! (smile)  but it was delicious and easy to digest. 

15 pounds in three weeks is great.  I lost 20 in the first month, so you are right on target to match my best month! 

Keep up the good work! 

Carol

I agree with everyone else who said it's probably best to try to work on disassociationg food from celebrations - but as a compromise, how about sugar free, fat free cheesecake-flavored pudding made with protein powder added in and a few sprinkles on top? 

Great Response! I'm 7 days post op and my birthday is tomorrow! Good idea?

Thanks for all the responses, you're right I should go to a movie or something instead of dinner!  What kind and where do you get the protein powder to put on food that needs a little extra?

My birthday was about three weeks post op! I had a birthday cake shake: vanilla shake, homemade sugar free whipped cream, and some sprinkles. My friends came over to visit with me. :)

My birthday was 2 weeks post op.  We had a steak dinner with twice baked potatoes and corn on the cob with lemon meringue pie for dessert BEFORE I had surgery.  It was my last celebration with food.