I have a recipe for Olive Garden Salad dressing.  And it is so good and taste just like the real thing.  I buy all the stuff they put in their salad and then use that dressing and it is just like being at Olive Garden.  But I have gotten lazy.  LOL.  So, now I just stop in at Olive Garden and buy a bottle.  LOL.  I love it.

Melissa

 

Jay,

Hang in there. People who have not been there or are not considering "going there" have no clue. They are most of the time uneducated about the surgery/benefits etc.  As Melissa said, people are nosey and believe you me, living in a small town, they are all the time looking for a new topic. Just enjoy the ride of losing weight, remember why you had the surgery and to heck with everyone else and their opinion. Even if it's grandma. I still (at two years out) have a brother in law that loves to make remarks about what I can and cannot eat (like he would know). Aparently he works for the food police and no one told us, because he always looks to see how much food I have on my plate and then after we have eaten he takes a quick glance to see what I have left on my plate. Makes my blood boil but I am learning to push my tongue to the roof of my mouth and keep it closed. It is his ignorance an his problem. 

You are right, soft foods are to allow the pouch time to heal. There is a lot of swelling for a few weeks and things tend to stick easily. I wouldn't be too concerned with the amount of protein right now.  However,  I would try to get it in every chance I got. It is important to healing, losing weight and prevents hair loss. You are doing SUPER great witht e waater. 48 oz WOW!!!!! Keep up th egood work!

Glad things are going well.  I hope you have a safe trip home.

Melissa

Chin up!  People are nosey.  Just human nature.  You just have to know that you did this for yourself and made an informed decision when you made the choice. So, what others think just really isn't a big deal.  Just ignore and enjoy the ride of losing that weight and getting healthy.

Your body has been through some trauma and pumped full of air and fluids.  It will take a while for all of that to calm down and go away.  Once all of that air and IV fluids is gone, the weight will start to drop.  So, hang in there.  The first couple of weeks post op are the toughest.  If you need to talk or have questions just send me a PM, and I will give you my numbers.  We are here to support you through this. 

Melissa