Afro_Cyster

Also, weigh yourself in the morning as soon as you get out of the bed. It's one of the ways I can tell my lowest weight before fluids come into play.

My doc said no. It brings too much air into your stomach.

I enjoy refried beans, red beans (with no rice), scrambled eggs, pureed tuna salad, pureed chicken salad, etc. With the pureed salads, it tastes the same, just spread a bit thinner.

I normally eat on the go rather than pack a lunch so I rarely get a chance to add in a scoop of benefiber to my meal. So on that note, I have only had two bowl movements since surgery. One two weeks after because I took some Milk of Magnesia and one late last week on my own. I don't feel constipated, but I would like to see my body release a bit more often. Is this normal? Will it improve when I move to the soft food stage?

Kathy, I too had surgery in MX, albeit by another doctor, my stay was similar in nature to Larry's. In terms of aftercare, I get bi-weekly check-ins from my patient coordinator and I have direct access to my gastric doctor if I need it. Also, before I left for MX, I made sure to tell my primary of my intentions ( and she was very supportive). I have an upcoming appointment with her to do a physical and several panels.

I think that you are doing great. According to your ticker, I'm assuming that your BMI is lower than most of ours. Just make sure that you are following your doctor's instructions and you'll be fine. Sometimes patience is the key.

So I'm in the pureed/blended stage and I'm aware that I can eat hot cereals. But, can I eat cold cereals? I'd like to soak regular Cereal in milk until it becomes mushy. I was afraid that it was a bit too much like eating soaked bread. I don't want it to expand in my stomach, but as you know regular cereal is already expanded when it's soaked in milk. Maybe I'm over-thinking this a bit too much, but I'd rather be safe than sorry. Any suggestions?

We are in the exact same position. I am in the mushy/pureed stage and food seems so different now. My first experience with refried beans kept me full for a day and a half. It seems like I'm full just drinking water. On top of that, my weightloss has also stalled. Although I'm not terribly disappointed with the stall, my relationship with my stomach really has me down. I don't feel like myself. It feels like I'll never be able to move from the pureed stage.

I'm using a baby spoon.....lol

I just entered my pureed stage. Yesterday, I was allowed to eat pureed tuna and any kind of egg. So of course I made a pureed tuna salad with tuna, eggs, light mayo, mustard, and black pepper. Later that evening I ate two tablespoons of pureed refried Beans. I got incredibly full so I stopped. No upchucking, the food didn't get stuck in my throat, NOTHING. Just this uncomfortable fullness. Great right? Wrong.....it didn't let up until this afternoon. So I started again with the tuna. After three spoonfuls, I'm full again. Why is it taking so long for the food to digest? Should I go back to full liquids?

One thing that I would advise is that you get a list of things that the $11,000 covers. It may cover your doctor, but not the anesthesia (sp?), hospital stay, etc. Otherwise, I am self-pay, and I would do it again. Wish I did it sooner when my particular doctor was 1K cheaper.

Congrats!

What was the outcome?

Congratulations and best wishes on your upcoming surgery.

As I understand it, Dr Kelly has reconsidered changing hospitals because the new one doesn't have an ICU.

I was told not to do weights until about 6 weeks out. Maybe that's why you're having pain near your incision? If you absolutely must work-out, try doing less intense exercises. I'm kinda like you.....I can't wait to get cleared to run.

What about KFC's grilled chicken?

How long has the scale been "stuck"? Does your posted loss include pre-op weight loss?

I can't wait to start running. I ran track in highschool and it has always been my go to exercise. Unfortunately, the added weight put a strain on my body and I've only been able to walk. In about two weeks I hope to get back on the track, by then I'll a month post-op.

I had my surgery on Monday and was back to work the following Monday. 7 days. My job is somewhat sedentary, but my co-workers knew what I was doing so any heavylifting was done by them.

Nooooooooooooooo.......no alcohol. It is wayyyyyyy too soon. Sorry to hear about your stall. Have you contacted your doctor?

I'm in week two. I have noticed that the hair on my face is growing at a slower pace. I don't have any crazy ideas that it'll simply stop, so I'll begin laser hair removal when my hormones level out.

I have been told by other posters that the protein shots Char mentioned should not be taken because they contain collagen. I have only been able to find one company that sells protein shots made for bariatric patients with 42gm per serving. I think it only comes in a few choices, but I figured I could put the Lemon-Lime or Watermelon in a Crystal Light Lemonade. Protein Bullet Shot http://bulletnutrition.com/medical/ Can be found at: http://www.supplemen...xc=4&sh=1&ing=1 but may also be found at other supplement stores Hope that helps. I'm going to order some soon.

I left a message for you.

Your hormones are out of wack from the trauma of the surgery, subsequent weightloss, and lack of calories. It may do that for a while. Nothing to worry about.