4 chicken nuggets...yum....congrats on your upcoming move...looked at your recipes and will buying some groceries tomorrow to try some of them this week....ty for posting

Have you had any injections for pain in the back?  I had back pain and finally went to a pain mgmnt specialist and now get injections.  There's nothing to the ones I get but it sure relieves the pain.

My NUT told me to add benefiber and it works to keep one regular.  However, I can only use a little or I go the other way.   I'm 7 wks out and still not able to get in the full water and protein.  I just sip all day and keep trying.  The more I do get in the better I feel.  I do agree that you need to call your Dr and get some suggestions or make sure there's not a stitch in the stomach bothering you.  I'm not pushing to eat more food at this point because I want to make sure I heal really well.  I take a couple of bites and that is it.   I'm not hungry so a couple bites a setting is great at this point.  However, I've not been uncomfortable so please  get hold of your Dr.  Everyone is different as we heal but that is what your Dr is there for to let you know if this is normal.

If you have time to cook, look at the website suggested by another member.  Also, look online for recipes or buy a good cookbook.  I love to cook but have to take a break once in awhile so we eat out during those times or I freeze extra for quick meals.  One of my favorite cookbooks is Ree Drummond's - The Pioneer Woman Cookbook.  This month I've been choosing recipes from her 2nd cookbook.  You can also find her recipes online at her website.   I'm 7 wks out and am blessed to be able to eat small amounts of any meat as long as I chew it well.   Ree's pulled pork and sloppy joes were a big hit with my family and made so much that I could freeze some for later.  Also enjoyed the cowgirl quiche, whiskey peach chicken and drip beef.   I find if I make extra and freeze it that it really helps on the nights that I am busy or don't want to cook. 

looking good

I love it on whole wheat crackers or to roll it in a lettuce leaf.

I love bananas but in my preNUT class we were warned not to eat a whole banana at a sitting due to the sugar and calories so I've avoided bananas at this stage.  I stay closely to the no more than 10 grams a sugar at a meal.  Even my husband is reading labels so we don't bring products high in sugar into our home.  Eventually I'll add half a small frozen banana into my shakes because I do love them.    I'm 7 wks postop and terrified of the "dumping syndrome" so am seriously avoiding the first time.   LOL

Yes, I notice the same at 7 wks out.  Right after surgery the spouse had to buy five different types of bottled water before finding one that didn't taste salty to me. 

YEAH YOU!

I did not experience the pain and am 6 wks post op.  I did wear the girdle until the incision was healed to a thin pink line.....about 2 wks.  If the pain is bad, please contact your Dr. to make sure it is normal.

Our stories are very similar.  I am 5 wks post op after having a band removed and went with RNY.  I'm pleased how well I've done with the recovery.

WOW