LosingItForMe2011

Ask your surgeon about it Sweet. They'll probably do it for you. I think even your PCP could do that.

sparkpeople does have an android ap. I use it all the time.

see the tabs one is a house...the other is people's heads then one in the middle. click the first one with the people heads. That's the RNY one. It should said 1 person is in there now...that's me LOL

There are different rooms...you click the one on the right that says RNY or gastric bypass

Very encouraging! I was told we have to stay in the hospital 2 nights minimum but, sounds like you were able to go home after 1 night and doing well. That's great!

Its very normal to be nervous and excited. It's an important step and not one to be taken lightly. You've done your work, you've worked with your bariatric center/surgeon now it's time for the losin' side

Sounds like quite a few of us will be headed to the hospital soon:) 12 days away ladies and gents! Zoiks!

Can you get in to see your nutritionist sooner than 6/11? Maybe bringing her some food journals she'll be able to help you figure out the next step in eating that will help?

Gum is a no, no according to my bariatric group as well. You swallow that it's not easily digested and can block the openings. I believe as long as you are in ketosis, which you want to be in to lose more weight, you'll have the breath issue. sugar free mints are ok to have from what I've been told.

Congratulations and I wish you a speedy recovery! Hope you get to go home soon

You just go into the chat and you should be able to type. I'm willing to try it out wiht you if you'd like. I was in there a few times but, no one else was so sort of boring to type to yourself. HAHAHA. I'll go in there now

speedy recovery wished for you. Sounds like you'll be coming home during the weekend...keep us posted!

kmiller...have you tried logging your food intake so you know for sure how much protein you're taking in? SparkPeople is a great place to do that online.

Newman's light dressings are good. Very low fat dressings are ok I was told. I really like Newman's light Balsamic vinegarette. For liver shrinking I was told low fat, high Protein diet worked best. They recommended I use one Protein shake a day in place of a meal. Lots and lots of water!

vamp is right..there are certain meds that need to be taken for better absorbtion under the tongue. Nitro is even taken under the tongue because it works faster for heart patients. I've yet to find a b12 with a flavor other than cherry. Wonder if there is one and if that would help you. Maybe a mint one?

wahooo good for you. It's going to be here fast!

funny how all bariatric groups are different. I know first out of surgery I'm suppose to try to get up to 60 oz of protein a day but, they said I won't be able to for a while.

Congratulations! Keep it going - You can do it! Fantastic job.

Congrats!

My first time so I'm sorry I can't help. Have you called your surgeon to see if it's normal?

I'm definitely taking 2 weeks off and then hoping to work at home for the 3rd week. I have to drive myself and my commute is 36 miles so I need to be totally up to par before doing that.

sounds like dehydration...check yourself...have you been getting enough fluids in? Enough protein in?

I don't know where your doc got those stats...my surgeon said if you work the program they way you're suppose to you absolutely can lose over 100 pounds. The issue is a lot of folks start eating the way they used to because they didn't do the "mind work" that is necessary for this new life style. Definitely research and dig more deeply. To me YOU can get to the goal you want to get to You want it bad enough, you work the program, exercise, eat your protein first and eat right....you'll get there

This is very interesting. Even before my lapband I had a pre-op diet and THAT was AFTER I lost the 10 pounds they wanted me to lose. It was four days long day 1, Protein based, 2- 1 Protein shake and two protein meals, 3- 2 protein shakes and 1 protein meal, day 4 2 protein shakes and clear broth and liquids for dinner up until 9pm then nothing after that. Beats me....I'm planning on sticking with the 1-2 shakes a day with 1 or 2 meals for 3 meals total a day up to the Sunday before. Then the monday and Tuesday before surgery doing shakes only just so I know my liver will be in the best shape to go. Basically low carb all the way to surgery. PA said try to lose more, just don't gain so I'll try. Anyone else have a pre-op diet they'd like to share?

The group is definitely still on. I started it when there were only very few of us in here so it sort of died down. As a matter of fact I haven't seen FLJeepgirl here for so long. She was great...I hope she comes back. Anyway...my surgery now has a date...6/6. I'm going to need all the help and support for sure and I'm here for you too