TxDumplin

Good question...I wonder that myself?

Yes and it hurts when it growls...like waves of pain.

Thanks for sharing that info. Do you know about how many calories you get? How many ounces do you eat each meal?

How many calories, carbs and protein grams are each of you getting a day. I need to change something up cause the scale is not moving...grrrr! REM, yes please share what you are eating and how much. Your loss is amazing!

I've read that it stretches your pouch?...but i'm really confused about that because if you have two outlets in your pouch...how can it stretch? So many conflicting articles on carbonated drinks!

Happy Belated Birthday Krystal...Hope you had a wonderful day!

I take sips of coke zero off an on throughout the day. If i drink too much of it my pouch will hurt. They say to stay away from carbonated drinks...but i think in moderation, should be OK. That's just me though...may want to check with your Dr. also.

So there is no pain with a stricture?

LOL...so funny! Yes, a moomoo is the way to go! I was so swollen too and could not stand the thought of something touching those incision sites!

Thanks y'all...I drank a hot cup of mocha and it feels a little better. If it bothers me tonight i will call surgeon tomorrow morning.

I would say get your dr to write a letter to them explaining why the surgery will benefit you. Submit it again.

My pouch is hurting ...Yesterday, last night and today! I feel it contracting and moving and i get waves of pain. Anybody else experience this? I've been taking gas x strips and it's not helping.

My pouch is hurting ...Yesterday, last night and today! I feel it contracting and moving and i get waves of pains. Anybody else experience this? I've been taking gas x strips and it's not helping.

I'm allowed to have a couple of bites of a starch.

I wore home a big moo moo house dress...no bra either.

Think i'll make up some tuna fish and put it on a piece of toast.

Agree...no big deal having it taken out. Remember, you will probably still be on the morphine pump or some other pain meds when they come take it out. Don't stress out about it

I can see a big difference Dorian! Looking good!!!

Looking good girl! I like that swimsuit...I would wear that myself and I don't or ever did swimsuits!

This is my Molly girl

I'm Beth...and I'm 49. I got married to my high school sweetheart at 18 and we are still going strong. We have two girls that are grown with families of their own. I have not worked outside the home in 5 years and love being a domestic goddess. My weight spiralled out of control in 2006 after a hysterectomy. We have one Boxer dog named Molly. She is 11 years old now and starting to have medical issues. It's breaking my heart seeing her go from being so vibrant to just wanting to lay around all day. I love garage sales and the facebook garage sale sites. I like to find old furniture...refinish it and keep it for myself or re-sell it. I also love gardening and getting dirt under my fingernails. My life is pretty boring right now....Just trying to stay focused and get healthy. Love this April group. I don't comment much but i do visit everyday to see how everyone is doing. I can't wait till we are a year out and at goal or near it. Cheers to everyone xoxoxo

That's exactly why I only told the people closest to me. I knew people would have to share their opinion with me and I didn't want to hear it! I had one complication 5 days after surgery. I would do it again in a heartbeat! People are too quick to judge and they are not informed.

My surgeon said if I lose 60% of my weight the surgery would be considered a success. He said 140 something for me....I say 125.

I hope the malabsorbtion part of RNY kicks in and dismisses that burger...LOL

Been craving a burger and caved in tonight. I got a sonic jr. cheesburger! It was not that good and certainly not worth the calories. I won't be craving another one for a very long time. Tomorrow is a new day...and a fresh start to make healthy choices.