jenneliza

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Thanks! I'm 3 months out so I can handle more texture but still very susceptible to sugars and dump easily. Can't do more than 8ish per serving. Great ideas! Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Definitely better to ask than not. Red blood indicates fresh blood so probably from all the straining. Blood higher in the tract would be dark or black. A stool softener daily to keep it soft and a laxative as needed to help move things along is a good idea. Of course hydration is important too. You should be fine but if it continues call your doctor. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Just basic relaxation techniques and positive self talk. Meditation and basic distraction have all worked for me so far. Lol I have been playing on my phone a lot at night and cleaning when urges kick in. Pintrest is a great distraction! Just gotta remind yourself that you can do it and being thinner and healthier is the goal.

I've been thinking about this alot lately. After having some very stressful and anxiety provoking days at work all I wanted to do was curl up hide and eat. But I couldn't and found myself searching for something that would alter my mood the way food did. And three things came to mind... Shopping, smoking, or having a drink. I said no to both and instead forced myself to really think about my feelings. Poor coping mechanisms helped us gain weight. I think the key is to avoid starting these bad behaviors and setting up healthier ones. I know -easier said than done!

You both are in my thoughts and prayers.

Just coffee and creamer here...no protein yet...

I tried shrimp, crab, fish, and scallops at the month mark. They are still my favorite form of Protein and they are easier on the pouch than anything else! Tilapia is so quick and easy to cook and soooo easy on the belly! Old bay makes steaming bags for fish and shrimp which make them nicely done without being over cooked.

I haven't yet either and I've lost 76 lbs but its time! Lol I have no clue what size to get though!

Idk if you have kids but we use exercise as a reward now. This weekend my son and I are going hiking a a reward for him getting amazing comments by his teacher and good grades! It helps to make me do it and its good quality time. Sometimes it's a pain to go out if the way but I really like going for a walk at a nearby lake with trails. It make it more enjoyable. Also I got Leslie sansones walking DVDs which are great. Got Jillian michaels power yoga but still to scares to try it.

Vamp looking good welcome back too!

I use my regular coffee mate liquid creamer. Hazelnut is my favorite. Just make sure to measure it! Even if it is only 5 grams of sugar it takes me an hour or so to drink it so its not all at once!

I am three months out and also choosing to avoid these things. Soda is not worth gaining weight or slowing down the loss. Alcohol is not worth a painful ulcer and the extra calories at this time. I did try a sip of flat diet soda a few weeks ago and just the itty bitty bubbles hurt my pouch! I do drink coffee daily and honestly I love it. A tablespoon of my creamer is only 3-5 g sugar so it is my Breakfast. It makes me have a better day and not feel deprived.

I am only 3 months post op but have lost 76 pounds so far. The first two weeks were ok but tough. The first month was ok and be second month kinda sucked because I tried to backslide into old habits and couldn't get away with it. The third month is great. I am used to my new diet changes and have embraced them! My health was ok before and not on any meds but so sluggish. Now I have so much energy. We are on the go every evening after school and work and all weekend. And I still manage to keep the house clean sometimes I realize that I haven't watched tv and relaxed for a week or two and then I realize I'm not exhausted like used to get. All that extra time socializing and LIVING is so good for the soul! It's also nice that I get compliments every day at work!!! What's not nice is buying new scrubs every month!

What a great feeling to say you are in a medium! Can't wait until i can say the same. And I love your new pic!

I've had mashed, baked, and roasted potatoes and they went down easy. Just try a little at a time to avoid dumping and don't drink for 30 mins bc they will swell! Beans go down well too!

Tilapia does go down so good! I'm 3 months out and have eaten more tilapia in the past three months than three years! String cheeses and poached eggs are easy too. Ground beef and chicken are hit or miss - sometimes they hurt the pouch. Protein bars are the same. Tuna was a standby but now I'm sick of it. Also, I made sure to have 8-12 oz skim milk daily. Due to the sugars in it I just drink 4 oz between meals.

It's very normal. It's liquid going in so it won't really firm up. I think it lasted about 2 weeks for me.

I agree with kiwi and don. He shouldn't be driving your car until he gets his situation taken care of. It's just not good sense. As far as the working/housework, I dealt with this before. It just made me resent him. Why can't he work part time in a field that would make him happy? And if not working, he should do a minimum of dishes, laundry, and some basic straightening up. But that's just me. If he didn't work or help but was amazing with the kids and me it would be easy to look the other way. But if he wasn't a good dad or husband too I'd be gone. It isn't always equal but marriage should be a joint effort.

Sounds yummy! A hot chai sounds great right now. I drink caffeine almost daily. Usually one to two servings max daily. It's ok but you should wait until you are able to be hydrated without difficulty. Also make sure you are able to drink extra to replace the extra fluids lost from the caffeine.

Lol not as sexy as you Mami but getting there! Must admit that my butt looks great again