Txsmama

I don't smoke, but I remember one of the requirements for my surgeon was no smoking for 6 months prior to surgery. I know it can give you ulcers after surgery, I guess they want to make sure you've kicked the habit for good.

Hope things went well for both of you! It only gets better from here!

The preop liquid diet sucks, but I totally think it helps you be able to adjust after the surgery. I didn't really understand until I had the surgery. Good luck and try to keep yourself busy and mind off of food! :-)

I originally set out to have the sleeve. When I had my first appointment with my surgeon, he said I might want to consider gastric bypass because I had severe acid reflux and sometimes the sleeve makes it worse. He also said the gastric bypass usually has better weightloss results, and they are more likely to be long term. So, thats why I chose the gastric bypass, among other things. But, there is a lot more research and longterm studies out for the gastric bypass than the sleeve, although many people seem to do just fine with the sleeve. Ultimately it comes down to you and your specific comorbidities as well. I don't know about the sleeve, but I know many who had diabetes gets better almost instantly with gastric bypass. So, do some research on both surgeries and discuss them with your surgeon. Hope this helps!

Prayers your way bernice! keep us posted when you feel up to it!

Has anyone tried eating chicken thighs? I have heard that they are alot moister than breasts and are still pretty healthy. IDK i am still in puree stage.

I bought the book, Before & After, Living well after weight loss surgery by Susan Maria Leach. It has lots of recipes for every post op stage.

Wow, thats awesome!

I use Dannon Light & Fit Carb smart. It says it's diabetic friendly. The only flavors I have found are strawberry and vanilla. Glad to hear you are doing so well!

Glad to hear things went well and you are feeling better!

Good luck Steffie78! My advice is just try to relax tonight. I know it's easier said than done. Good luck!

Good luck berniec, that's right around the corner!

Try milk of magnesia, it totally helped me!

Dumping happens when you eat too much sugar or high fat foods. Your body reacts and "flushes" the food out. You can feel faint, dizzy, vomit and could get diarrhea. Sounds very unpleasant to me. But I chose RNY because of the fear of dumping, it forces me to think about what I am eating.

I am 2 weeks and 1 day post op, I got the courage to take my measurements today. I have lost 10.75 inches and 26 lbs! I am now able to walk 1.5 miles, tomorrow I have my 1st follow up appt. Good luck to everyone!

Ok, this is for the ladies, did any of you have weird periods after your surgery? I have thought that I was starting my period everyday this week. Then it stops. . .

Hi raquelrdgz I am in San Antonio, I know its a couple hours away, but kinda close! :-) I had my surgery 4/4/12. I am 2 weeks postop today! Feeling great!

the brand is Oh Yeah! I have seen it on some bariatric websites, I bought mine at HEB (grocery in TX).

You can do this! Try to stay busy to help keep your mind off food! Hang in there!

I just tried Oh Yeah! protein shake, the banana cream flavor. It is by far the BEST shake I have found. It has 32 grams of protein , 3 grams of sugar and 4 carbs per 14 oz bottle.