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KarenInKali · 05-26-2008, 07:41 PM

Thanks Amanda - even though I do weigh daily right now, it doesn't bother me, because what I don't see on the scale I definitely see in the mirror and in the clothes that I try on. I have gone from my 3X and 2X men's tshirts to being able to put my hubby's XL's on.

So the lozenges you just suck on and let melt I assume?

mistymee · 05-26-2008, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KarenInKali

Thanks Amanda - even though I do weigh daily right now, it doesn't bother me, because what I don't see on the scale I definitely see in the mirror and in the clothes that I try on. I have gone from my 3X and 2X men's tshirts to being able to put my hubby's XL's on.

So the lozenges you just suck on and let melt I assume?

I have the BA Chocolate calcium lozenges. Why they are called lozenges is beyond me. They ARE big.. but chewables... taste isn't bad at all, made with Hersey's cocoa. Don't mind having them at all... not very smooth, though.. In trying to find a way to describe them, I keep hitting on the word 'gritty'... though that isn't really accurate, either. In the realm of 'gritty' though not unpleasantly so.

Crie · 05-26-2008, 09:35 PM

most of my chewables are a bit chalky i like to say. and i have to swish with some water after for the taste it leaves in my mouth when done.

I'm with you Theresa, I haven't felt much like eating. My mom was getting pretty worried about me cause everything I can have this week has not agreed with me, and I either have to run off to the bathroom for diarhea or have the dry heaves.

However! i have to report that over the weekend I dabbled a bit into my diet i can start this thursday... and whee! FOOD.

I had about 2 tbsp of eggs made with milk and cheese and those sat heavy but stayed down for some protein in raw form there. Then i tried some mashed potatoes.. yup about 3 oz and i was good and satisfied.

We all went out to the texas roadhouse for my cousin's 30th birthday tonight. My first time eating out since my surgery a week and a half ago. I ordered just a side of mashed potatoes with a little gravy, no butter. The waitress about laughed at me and kept asking "is that all? Just that? Can I interest you in a steak or salad or fish..." Nope... just the water and mashed potatoes pls lol. I think my dinner was $1.60. Cheap date. Then while everyone had a fabulous turtle ice cream cake from DQ.. I tried a dulche de leche SF pudding cup. Divine and stayed well on the pouch.

I do however need to start getting more of the protein shakes in. Mashed potatoes has no nutritional value, but it's sure nice to be able to eat and not be sick immediately.

I'm thinking about trying some of the tasteless protein powder for the next couple weeks to help on foods like that. Has anyone tried that? Is it truly without nastiness?

Momof3 · 05-26-2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Crie

most of my chewables are a bit chalky i like to say. and i have to swish with some water after for the taste it leaves in my mouth when done.

I'm with you Theresa, I haven't felt much like eating. My mom was getting pretty worried about me cause everything I can have this week has not agreed with me, and I either have to run off to the bathroom for diarhea or have the dry heaves.

However! i have to report that over the weekend I dabbled a bit into my diet i can start this thursday... and whee! FOOD.

I had about 2 tbsp of eggs made with milk and cheese and those sat heavy but stayed down for some protein in raw form there. Then i tried some mashed potatoes.. yup about 3 oz and i was good and satisfied.

We all went out to the texas roadhouse for my cousin's 30th birthday tonight. My first time eating out since my surgery a week and a half ago. I ordered just a side of mashed potatoes with a little gravy, no butter. The waitress about laughed at me and kept asking "is that all? Just that? Can I interest you in a steak or salad or fish..." Nope... just the water and mashed potatoes pls lol. I think my dinner was $1.60. Cheap date. Then while everyone had a fabulous turtle ice cream cake from DQ.. I tried a dulche de leche SF pudding cup. Divine and stayed well on the pouch.

I do however need to start getting more of the protein shakes in. Mashed potatoes has no nutritional value, but it's sure nice to be able to eat and not be sick immediately.

I'm thinking about trying some of the tasteless protein powder for the next couple weeks to help on foods like that. Has anyone tried that? Is it truly without nastiness?

I've been so blah lately, I have no idea what we can have starting thursday.

I did try an order of beans from taco bell tonight. They went down fine and I had no complaints from the pouch.

I made the mistake today of eating a french fry off my daughters plate, I wasnt even thinking, I just popped it in my mouth. I did chew it up good but MAN, it felt STUCK. I didnt make that mistake again.

I did manage to eat a little meat at lunch, I chewed it up till it was non-existant in my mouth, it was lamb/beef mix, whatver they put in gyros..it went down fine. I didnt push it and eat much...

I think if I have to drink one more drop of broth, I'll gag.

literally

Momof3 · 05-26-2008, 09:42 PM

oh, and the SF puddings, that carmel and the fudge banana one, they are good..but I dont want the anymore LOL

fudgecicles...you can have 'em..

I like it, I just dont want it. You know?

pummychal · 05-26-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KarenInKali

I have gone from my 3X and 2X men's tshirts to being able to put my hubby's XL's on.

Me too!! I went from 3x to being able to wear XL! That was amazing to me!

Crie · 05-26-2008, 09:49 PM

I hear ya. Man i'd kill someone for a gyro lol. It's one thing I really wanted before surgery, but the closest place to get one is almost an hour drive *sigh*

I hear you though about not wanting to eat. I've felt that way all along up until just these past couple days.

And as far as thursday coming up.. eggs, cottage cheese, low fat cheeses, mashed potatoes, low fat/low cal crackers like melba toast (mmm garlic melba toast with cheese)

pummychal · 05-26-2008, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Momof3

I've been so blah lately, I have no idea what we can have starting thursday.

I did try an order of beans from taco bell tonight. They went down fine and I had no complaints from the pouch.

I made the mistake today of eating a french fry off my daughters plate, I wasnt even thinking, I just popped it in my mouth. I did chew it up good but MAN, it felt STUCK. I didnt make that mistake again.

I did manage to eat a little meat at lunch, I chewed it up till it was non-existant in my mouth, it was lamb/beef mix, whatver they put in gyros..it went down fine. I didnt push it and eat much...

I think if I have to drink one more drop of broth, I'll gag.

literally

I was still on liquids at your stage and went to soft foods at 2 weeks post op. Cottage cheese, eggs, beans, etc. That for 2 weeks before I could have white fish. No other meat until 1 month out and then only turkey. So it's different for everybody. Just be careful. Follow your surgeons rules. I couldn't have handled meat at your stage.

Momof3 · 05-26-2008, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Crie

I hear ya. Man i'd kill someone for a gyro lol. It's one thing I really wanted before surgery, but the closest place to get one is almost an hour drive *sigh*

I hear you though about not wanting to eat. I've felt that way all along up until just these past couple days.

And as far as thursday coming up.. eggs, cottage cheese, low fat cheeses, mashed potatoes, low fat/low cal crackers like melba toast (mmm garlic melba toast with cheese)

I see me living off melba toast and babybel

LOL

Debs · 06-01-2008, 08:18 PM

Momof3 & Crie, How are you guys doing by now? Hope all the pain is gone and your new pouch is being nice to you. I still haven't got my date for mine yet, but soon I hope. Debs