mignonsmom

Not really. It is hard to keep on track . I make myself go to the gym because it makes me clear my head and if I could eat bad stuff and not have to be in pain for days I would. But I always ask myself is it worth 3 days of being sick. And when I slip and say yes it is worth being sick, I am sicker than the time before. I just keep omitting stuff that makes me sick. Fried food, meat, sugar , dairy. And I still don't like my body without clothes. But I do not want any more surgeries. I got married last year and quit my job. Then had surgery on my rt foot, then fell and broke my rt wrist, then fell and broke my left ankle. I am still unable to walk but I am still trying to figure out what I want to do with my life. The struggle never stops

Sugar free pop sickles help or free protein shakes and eat like ice cream. You are doing great. I had to have surgery twice 25 years ago the surgery was done badly and I developed a leak I started at 410lbs from age 18 to 29. After surgery the 1st time I stayed at 225lbs until I got sick and had surgery again I started at 275lbs and now I stay at about 180lb unless I get sick then I loss 40lbs but fight to gain it back so I can have straight

Increase protein. I can't do lactose or sugar post op they both cause stomach pains and dumping. So I did no whey protein 60 per day and I started loosing weight. After 5 years I still have to remind myself to make sure I get protein. I don't eat meat because it sticks or causes obstructions so I do fish and shakes and veggies

Food sticking still happens 5 years after RNY. I had to omit meat. Fish and seafood with small bites works. Also, my Doctor gave me a tip that works for me. Lay on your right side it helps the food move better but when in doubt I hate to say it but vomit. If it last longer than on hour vomit and give up whatever you ate. Then try again another time if it happens again I just stopped eating it.

Make sure you get at least 60 proteins in each day. For whatever reason when I increase protein I lost weight. Try the no whey no dairy protein shakes. You can even freeze them so you fell like you are eating . I hated my NUT she just made me feel bad. I had a support group and they helped. Also I love French onion soup (homemade) so I could control fat and no dairy.

I am 5 years out of surgery and yes lactose intolerant & get the dumping syndrome with sugar. The pain I had after surgery on my side was horrible. I went to the support group and everyone said get "gripe water" I know whole foods has it. It is used for babies with gas pains but it worked.

Try freezing protein shake & eat with a spoon. It takes longer to eat and for me felt like I was eating . Also I was told do not use a straw to drink. I also used sugar free pop sickles to help with head hunger and to hydrate.

Surgery May 17, 2012 175lbs Today 203lbs

Now 205 surgery 7/18/12 275lbs

The normal weight loss is about 2lbs a week.

211lbs today Surgery 5/17/12 275lbs

Yes it is common by day 7 you will not remember u had it. Keep walking it helps.

Gripe water for babies with gas problems worked best for me.

Sorry never heard of them

No straws but sonic ice is wonderful.