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Foods you miss
I'm one month past surgery, and I have foods that I see at the supermarket that used to be staples in my cart. I miss them and wonder when some of them will make it back in smaller amounts. Mine are: pretzels apples salad (lettuce, baby carrots, radishes, olives, bell peppers, chicken breast) rice & pasta chicken salmon…
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odd side effect of surgery
I'm always the one who has the side effects that aren't listed... here is an odd one - "Fat Anorexic" To explain - anorexics are PETRIFIED of gaining a pound with each morsel of food they eat. I've become the same way - but I'm fat. I've become obsessed with food, yet I don't want to eat, because I'm afraid of gaining back…
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dry mouth?
Has this happened to anyone else? I find that lately I'm EXTREMELY thirsty, and it's concentrated on the sides of my tongue and mouth. I drink a lot of water just to keep my mouth wet. The new turn today was that my mouth was SO dry I felt like a cottonmouth snake. Usually I can fix it with great quantities of water (over…
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Recipes & Food Storage
I love food. Since I had my surgery, I'm on the lookout for quick and easy recipes that fit in my recovery phase (full liquid / pureed foods). I was told to switch from regular yogurt to Greek yogurt because it has more protein. It's also not as sweet - yay! I found it freezes well too. My new creation is Stonyfield Greek…
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Protein powders
Does anyone have suggestions for protein that I can mix with my liquids and soft foods? I need something unflavored, and when I go to the health food stores, they all sell these giant tubs of protein. If I don't like it, then I have a big can of wasted money. Taking suggestions so I can get ready for August 5th - RNY Day!
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TWO DAYS POST-OP
I'm home! Surgery was a success, and I'm sipping my clear liquids and enjoying it. Only downside is a bit of discomfort. Going to rest now.
