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I want high boots I want to go to Kennywod (local amusement park) I want to not be the biggest woman in the room at my business meetings I want people not to assume anymore the fat girl is tired and needs to eat. (Yes this happens) I want to not fear eating in public and enjoy the meal and conversation I want to not panic a month before and event about what I am going to wear or try to find something in my size that is not hideous or 100 a piece for crap clothes (LB you suck). Ok I feel better now lol. :-)

It's so weird. I'm afraid every time I put something new in my mouth. Baby steps. :-) Steph: how was you first work day? You were out three weeks right?

I crack up at this all the time. I'm so excited to have cream of chicken soup today (strained). Lol. Never in my life would I be excited over cream of chicken soup unless there was stuffing and chicken under it. :-).

Yep that sounds like dumping. Hope you feel better!!!

Yes getting up and down the first few days are hard. The damn gas is unbelievable. You are blown up like a parade balloon. I was able to do stairs with no problems but have not done the bed. I'm still in the recliner. Maybe the bed later this week. I'm one week from RNY but four days from stricture surgery. Good luck!!

That just doesn't sound good. You shouldn't be in that much pain this far out. They did an upper and lower GI on me (barium not scope). It was nasty but they found the issue quick. If you are still in pain I'd call them again. Prayers!

You do need to shake up and wake up your body. Go back to basics: high protein lots of water and write it all down. I know in the past I've lost of liquid protein. Maybe day on day off? Change the workout up too.

Dawn!! That's awesome. The pain pump is your friend right now. :-)

Bustedbeauty: we are here for you too!!!

Kellbell: your post sounds exactly like me. I hate myself and I am ashamed of being at this state. It consumes me. I'm doing much better about it. My surgery was last week and even felt like I was being punished when I had to have a second surgery for a stricture. Things are ok now. But I hear you. This board has been a tremendous help. Please reach out if you have any questions or just need a pep talk. You have already found friends!!

Oh no! Let me know how you are!!!

I have NEVER been able to do 64 oz of liquid a day even without a pouch. Im just not a drinker. I'm drinking as much as I can and making sure my urine is pretty clear which means I'm hydrated. (I know TMI) I try to do no less than 40. The PA told me that was the min. It's just hard...

Awesome!!!

Actually I really can't wear skinny jeans. I'm very heavy in the thighs and knees. I have to buy two sizes bigger to get them past my knees and then then fall down at the waist. It's not that I won't I really can't with out paying a bunch in alterations. This has been when I'm a size 8 or 18. I can't wear pencil skirts either. It's just my body type.

Good luck tomorrow!!! Prayers be with you!!! :-)

Eva! That's wonderful! Prayers for you as well :-).

It has been invaluable!!!

I was having a conversation with me bf and she had rny about two years ago. She's in a size 8 but has really skinny legs and arms. She is an apple. I am a pear. She can't comprehend I will probably never wear skinny jeans like hers. Just different body types. Eons ago I was an eight and couldn't wear them. No big deal to me but something Ill have to deal with.

I'm reading this and smiling. I had some yogurt today! It made me happy too! It's the small stuff. Happy for soft foods lol

I want to say thank you! The info you posted about your symptoms helped me recognize mine pretty quickly. Mine was a little different. My bowl twisted with a staple three days out but the symptoms were the same. Nothing staying down and severe nausea. I too had another surgery and so far so good. Just wanted to say thanks for sharing.

Welcome! Yes there are tons of 'hoops' but they are all for a reason. This is a big step as you already know. :-). This is the best place!!

We are all here to help! Let us know what specific questions you may have. :-)

I'm wondering if it is where the stomach is? Mine seems more to the right though. Yes it is a deep tissue pain. It's what is keeping me on light meds now.

Miris, Breath deep it will be all over soon. You are right. It is every emotion you can imagine. You will be fine! Good luck to you!