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When I first started I found that creamy type dressings hurt, but the thinner dressings went down fine

I have thought about doing exactly what you are taking about. The trainer my hubby got for me had no clue about rny, but he listened to what I wanted to do and helped me in the regards. I then had a friend help me with some other exercises. I have also found that trainers do not understand people with autoimmune diseases. My RA and RNY gives me a very different view of the world of fitness. I think the key is to find a good routine for working out and start the habit early. I was back playing soccer 8 weeks after my surgery. It has really helped during this time. As for new rny people I always suggest find a goal and work towards it. I want to run a 5k and get accepted to the police academy. That is what I work on when I work out. Most trainers can help you achieve goals.

I thought I had a problem with whey protein, and it turned out it was all protein powder. That all cleared up around 6 months post op. I was finally able to handle the protein powder. Try to find a health food store or nutrition shop that you can try before you buy.

I'm a Texas girl so yes I have tried BBQ since the surgery. I can eat it, but in very small amounts. It makes my pouch feel full after a few bites. But bbq baked beans are now one of my favorite things to eat and Go down well.

I think we all do.

I have good news and bad news! Good news - you are 100% normal, and this will pass. Your body is just throwing a temper tantrum to what you just did to it. Good news - you drop more inches when you go through a stall - so smaller sizes here you come! Bad news - this will happen many many times during this journey. My advise - don't get caught up in numbers - they are just that numbers. Do you feel better? Look better? Could you have done this well without surgery? Find another way to measure you success. i measured it by being able to see my toes in the shower. before surgery they had disappeared. Now i can see half of my foot!

Go get kids sippy cups. They are small and help keep track of your liquids. When you finish one you feel like you really accomplished something. Also set a timer for every 5-10 min to remind you to sip. My doc said he was most concerned with water at this stage. You don't want to get dehydrated.

Something my doc said has really stuck with me through the last year. We will gravitate to foods that go down well. For example seafood is really easy on my stomach and I feel like I always over eat on it. However chicken or BBQ sits heavy and I don't eat very much. Now my pouch did not change it is just that I have learned I can eat more of something light. So if given the choice between the two I will go with seafood. So when I get the feeling like my pouch is dysfunctional then I will eat BBQ and within a few bites my pouch hurts and I know everything is fine.

I have good news and bad news! Good news - you are 100% normal, and this will pass. Your body is just throwing a temper tantrum to what you just did to it. Good news - you drop more inches when you go through a stall - so smaller sizes here you come! Bad news - this will happen many many times during this journey. My advise - don't get caught up in numbers - they are just that numbers. Do you feel better? Look better? Could you have done this well without surgery? Find another way to measure you success. i measured it by being able to see my toes in the shower. before surgery they had disappeared. Now i can see half of my foot! Finally in about two or three months someone will post on here about a stall just like you did. Smile and reflect that it will all work out! ????

If you ever need something for the smell try Devrom - it works great! I now know how much my husband loves me after the gas that has come out of me. It could peel paint and the man stays with me. That is true love!

Welcome to the club! I am 33 and 13 months post op. I have lost 117. I was always open about my surgery and never his it from anyone. I took the stance that I am proud I took this step for my health. I have not had anyone say it was the easy way out, and when people ask me I am honest about my experience. I did not fully understand until about a month post op, but this is more about a mental battle and not a physical one. I was no longer physically hungry, but my brain has thrown a major temper tantrum. You never realize how many tv shows have food on them, or food commercials until you just don't want the food. I was sick the first three months and had a hard time keeping things down. Now I eat anything I want. I will say expect to have all your relationships change. You are going through a major life change. The other thing that amazed me was my new relationships. People met the new you and don't know you used to weigh 100 pounds more. They see the new healthy you. This journey will test you mentally and physically. I learned who I was and discovered I was stronger then I thought. At this point I can do anything. In fact I am trying out for the police academy soon - something I never thought I could do a year ago! Your dreams are in your grasp!

I agree with DL. You need to talk to him. Communication is so vital right now for you. Be open and honest with him. I found that getting my hubby out of the house was best for these kind of talks. If we try to talk at home he stares at the tv hoping it will suddenly come on and save him. The key is to be honest and open about your feelings, fears and thoughts.

Mary, We are in the same boat my dear. I have RA and have been on pred for about 6-7 years. Before surgery my dose was 20 mg a day and I am now down to 2.5. I can't seem to get off of it due to hip pain that flares up each time I try. I am also on actemra and methotrexate for my RA. I had the surgery due to the pred usage and I am so glad I did. I had begun to get the moon face from the start of cushings and headed down a bad path. I am 13 months post op and have lost about 117. My weight is stable now and I am happy where I am. As for the grazing I truly believe part of it is mental. I know that I am not hungry - I remember what hunger feels like and this is not it. I remember waking up early in the morning and feeling like I had never eaten before - which was all pred. Now I just feel an urge to snack, and I honestly think it is my brain that is telling me that I am hungry. It comes down to choices - I can choose to give in ( which I sometimes do) or fight against it and drink Water or eat just a few bites of something. I do notice that I get these feelings the most during and right after a flare up. For years we gave into the pred hunger because we felt like we were going to starve to death. Now we have this awesome tool that restricts our intake and we know when we are full. However pred messes with everything and mainly the brain. I don't worry about gaining the weight back. I worked too damn hard to have this fail. I think the key is being honest with ourselves and not allowing our brains to throw temper tantrums. When I get that feeling I try to say to myself am I truly hungry or is it something else. Not sure if this helps, but I wanted you to know you are not alone in the battle of pred! Send me a message if you want to talk more. Samantha

Try weight training. Get into a gym and start lifting weights. Muscle weighs more and will help in maintaining weight loss.

I take Actemra IV infusion once a month Methotrexate shot once a week Prednisone once a day

Does your wls surgeon not take your new insurance?

I found that my water had to be really cold at the start of my journey.

I was just switched to a 3-11:30pm shift for three months. I am an animal control officer and drive around all night. I take my lunch and snacks with me, but find myself eating all night long it seems. When I was on days I ate about every 2 hours and i would stop eating around 8-9pm. Now I feel like I want to eat something every hour. I eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner and then snacks. When I get home at midnight I eat something to make sure there is something in my stomach to take meds. I am wondering if there are others out there that are on the evening shifts and when do you eat. I am a year post op and have met my weight loss goals. At this point I am trying to maintain.

Mine were not that expensive, but it was my wedding band. I lost them about a month before our ten year anniversary.

I use the ring guard for my wedding band. It does take getting used to. I set it on the sink at work to wash my hands because the guard will scrape your other hand. Well I completely forgot I had put it there and left the restroom. By the time I realized it was gone and one of my co workers had acquired a new wedding band. So please be careful.

I would suggest going to see another surgeon. I interviewed two surgeons before I made my decision. This doctor will be in you life for good. Make sure he is the right one.

Well good news is you are 100% normal in your feelings. The answer is really within yourself, but the tests that you keep giving yourself are unfair. Let me explain: I woke up from surgery fog and pain about a week later and as I was sitting in bed sipping my water I realized I was not hungry. For the first time in my life I did not want food. I was just not hungry. I had been up for several hours and food has never crossed my mind. I knew then that this was going to work. Now with that being said the next added tool is that in the early stages when you eat something you should not your stomach makes you pay dearly for it. I thought I was miss know it all and doing great in my recovery and had eggs too early. Trust me it makes it hard to eat eggs now. The struggle is with your brain. It is a creature of bad habits. It will tell you over and over that the egg is fine a week after surgery. What do those silly surgeons know anyway - you can eat that egg no problem. It will throw a temper tantrum that will Hail in comparison to a two year old. I am a year post op and can eat anything I want, but my portion sizes are much much smaller. As for trying the protein shakes don't buy too much before surgery as your taste buds change so much after surgery. This journey is a great experience and will test you mentally, physically. It is worth the pain, struggles and hard times. I have learned so much about who I am and have realized I am so much stronger than I thought I was. The best thing is going to a store and knowing I can fit into anything. I hope that helped.

My suggestion on the clothes issue is wait as long as you can to buy new clothes. Invest in new belts as they come in handy!