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I haven't had any issues with SparkPeople. They have a forum for RNY as well.

nannon - you'll read over and over on the boards how every surgery/bariatric group has different requirements or nutritional suggestions. The best bet is to call your group to find out how much Protein they want you to get in. Most groups go by protein vs calories. Men's protein goals are often different from women's as well. My surgeon's main concern is me getting the protein and fluids in. They haven't been concerned about calories yet.

lovealways...call your surgeon's office. They'll tell you what you'll need to do. The folks in that office that do the billing for the surgeon/bariatric group will know what your specific insurance commonly looks for in order to approve folks for surgery. I was denied denied the first go round but, was approved a month later.

Do you take BP meds? I know I do and have to watch it because I've had that issue before when I didn't need the meds anymore and was taking them. I know have a wrist BP machine to monitor it.

How far out from surgery are you? Have they also monitored your protein and fluid intake?

It's natural to be scared! Any surgery is scary let alone one that changes your organs. You've taken the time to research this surgery, you decided this was best for you....you're going to do great!

SparkPeople has an app I'm using to track them both as well as my weight and exercise.

It's my understanding most folks end up with a drain but, not all. I for one did have a drain but, I also had more extensive surgery because it was a revision from LapBand to RNY. My surgery was on 7/11 and I went home with a drain. That drain came out on the following Monday, July 16th. The surgeon said she wanted to make sure all connections were set and that issues from scarring from my lapband didn't cause issues.

Hello Roman1, It's not uncommon for folks to start an intolerance to milk based products and have to switch to soy based. Have you tried a Protein shake made with soy vs made with whey? That would include your greek yogurt. From what my nutritionist says it's not that we'll never be able to have milk based products again, it's just for some reason, the reaction from the stomach is an intolerance to lactaid. So lactaid free milk, soy milk, almond milk...all with no sugar added are better choices. Best bet would be to call your nutritionist or bariatric center for some suggestions. Hope your stomach feels better soon!

DS - my surgeon and nutritionist allow mashed potatoes but, only if I'm meeting my Protein goal of 60-70 grams per day. My surgeon up'd my protein from 50-60 to 60-70 to help aid in healing up this wound site of mine. I'm having a hard time getting in all the protein because the shakes are starting to turn my stomach or I should said I just can't drink more than one a day without feeling like gacking. It's a head game on that, that I know but, I do manage to get at least one 25 grams of Protein shake in a day. Anyway, I do agree though that it's really odd how each bariatric center/surgeon/nutritionist have different rules to follow and different lengths of time for each stage.

Hope you hear soon! It's so nerve wracking waiting.

Dani you would think since you're burning more than youre taking in you'd lose but, our bodies will go into starvation mode and hold onto the weight. Defintely call your bariatric center/nutritionist for suggestions. It's the best way to go and know for sure. Good luck!

I'm not allowed veggies yet. I can have mashed potatoes IF I manage to get all my Protein in first. Sounds like a great dinner though

Happens to me with the ticker as well. I think there is a delay for it to update. Do you know if the profile picture you're trying to change to is the correct size? That could be it as well.

In the end it really is your decision and only YOU can answer the question as to whether you can do this following the rules given to you by your bariatric surgeon and nutritionist regarding eating, amounts to eat and exercise etc that needs to be done. You know how often you tried before to lose weight and how successful you were etc. Definitely read and do research for yourself. DLC provided a lot of good links and I'll also recommend the Weightloss Surgery for Dummies book. It was a great reference and compared surgeries available. Explains well what needs to happen etc. Good luck with your decision

You're welcome Bambiv. Don't be afraid to ask for a different nausea med either. They have quite a few they can try. Not all are the same! Once you get that under control you'll be up walking around and feeling good. Nothing like walking when you feel nauceous...I was there...thankfully we found what worked. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon and can get the heck out of there

DLC....excellent way to bring one back to self. As much as we all would love support, in the end WE have to love ourselves enough to get to goal What an awesome support group we have right here at our fingertips. I for one, appreciate you all. Great job at joining the gym beth!

I had issues for a while with nausea as well. They tried 5 different meds on me in the hospital until we finally got it under control. The best med for me was the suppository they gave me but, you can only have that once every 12 hours. I did notice if I moved too quickly I would feel the nausea come quick. I hope they find something to help you feel better and have it subside. I also came home with a script for anti-nausea meds. I used them daily for the first 4 days but, then eased off them. I found a few different days I needed them again....I took half and it worked. I'm now 3.5 weeks post op and haven't had the issue for the past week, week and a half. good luck and I hope you feel better soon!

Call your bariatric group or re-read your exit papers from the hospital. It should list how much Protein they want you to take in each day. Then track it. You won't feel hungry but, you do need the protein in order to heal properly. Good luck and hope you feel better.

kwhetzel...are you still in the hospital? I hope you're doing well and they've got it all set for you. Sending prayers.

Are you watching your protein intake? Are you eating enough? If you don't take in enough protein/calories your body will stop losing. Best suggestion is to talk to your nutritionist/bariatric group for suggestions.

I agree with Christopher the Dummies book is great! It was recommended to me by my bariatric group and I can understand why. Very informative! I chose the gastric bypass because I had already had the lapband for 4 years. I had complications from the lapband until if finally came out in 2010. After that I knew it was the gastric bypass for me because I didn't want to fail "again" even though the lapband issue wasn't my fault. I was very successful with the band for the first 14 months then I had issues. The issues lead to unfills that lead to weightgain. Had the band revised in 2008 and then never had it adjusted correctly again. For the next two years I suffered with overfills, unfills etc until it finally prolapsed and had to come out. So far so good with the bypass - I"m 3-3.5 weeks post op.

wps - thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. I hope they figure out what's happening soon so you can feel better and be with your family.

OH and a bra.....I brought one that was pretty loose because the last thing you want is that tight elastic wrapped around you!

I wore their johnnys the whole time. First one was put on with opening in the back,then the second one was put on with the opening in the front. I wore the socks they provided me the entire time and they have grippies on them so you don't slip. I brought my phone and charger then pretty much only used that and watched TV between dozing and talking with my husband. I did bring my kindle but, honestly, between walking, being poked, tests and talking with my husband it never came out of my bag. My surgery was 4 hours but, that's because my liver was adhered to my stomach so she had to peel them apart, then she had to undo the stitching on my stomach that was there from my previous lapband. Once that was done she was able to do the rest. I was had a lot of trouble with nausea so moving around too much was making me sick...brushing my teeth was tough until we finally got the nausea under control. Then the next thing you know you're being tested to make sure everything is doing well with an upper GI. GACK at that dang crap they make you drink. I felt I was left in there for quite some time...not sure if it's because of the revision vs someone who has the RNY that is not a revision. Once back to the room they started with the Water, Clear liquids etc. Chapstick was my friend for sure! I wore lose clothing to the hospital (sweatpant type) and just used the same outfit with a fresh pair of underwear to come home in since I barely wore the outfit an hour before I had to get into the Johnny.