maria pepe

Ask your pharmacist.

I get really cold about 20 minutes after eating. I have always been cold in the winter...huge part of why I live in Florida. I take extra Vitiman D in the winter and it seems to help on many levels.

Any "problems" I have had so far are of my own making. I ate too fast and puked...I only made that mistake once. : ). No physical struggles! Mine have been emotional. The wall of fat that has been my protection for so long is falling away. Having an awareness of this and a strong support system in place has helped. Other than my kids, my support group does NOT include much family. This is one of the very best self care things I have ever done for myself!!!!!!! I feel good and look the best I have looked in years!!!

You are not alone! I received 1 shot of morphine post-op...for shoulder pain from the surgery. I bounced back very quickly! I slept when tired and moved with the energy. 8 months later I still feel fabulous!

8 months out. Most day I eat because I have to eat. Went back to milk w/protein powder in the am. I take a bite or 2 and push food away.

I was told mine were hormonal in nature (on set of perimenapuse) stress induced. So I got rid of him! Lol only discovered the nutrasweet connection when I gave up diet drinks.

My migraines went away after detoxing off nutrasweet! I now drink decaf unsweet tea. Ice water, flavored teas hot or cold. Sometimes I will use sweet & low.

Ps. I love to bake and cook and feed other people. I just get it out of the house as quick as I make it. : )

Ps. I love to bake and cook and feed other people. I just get it out of the house as quick as I make it. : )

@ swillkins...you are the one who must be accountable for what goes in your mouth. There is help out there. I have been sober a number of years. Now I need help with the food. Overrated Anonymous has been a huge help for me. If I don't buy it I can't eat it. The rule in my house is when you leave so does your beer...now that rule now applies to soda.

Lol 8 months out from surgery. Ran the full gambit of emotions prior to the surgery. From excitement to pure terror. Remember to breathe. Now down over 70 lbs. I feel fabulous! It was the best decision I ever made for my physical health! I can now chase the grandson and keep up (he is 2). My greatest fear was he would dash into the road and the lard on my body wouldn't let me save him. That fear out weighed any fear of the surgery. I also go to the support groups! I have people in my life that have also had the surgery. They helped me through!

I haven't had to take any post surgery because of the amount of yogurt I eat. I have always taken them to maintain intestinal flora. Had MRSA and heavy duty antibiotics once. Never did them for weight loss.

I was also told drinking while eating dilutes the food...flushes stomach...consume more calories. I am 7 months out and suck ice chips all day. Hard to get water down feel full real quick and still feel thirsty.

I so get that worm! I am pear shaped and cannot wear anything that straight! Fits the hip too big up top...fit the top and I can look like a stuffed sausage! I love flowy girl dresses anyway! Softer and more flattering to my shape.

I don't know how 'skinny' I will wind and up. I have curves I always have had them. I was a 36c in seventh grade. I was told I was fat. The reality was I was where I was supposed to weight wise. I was surrounded by girls who still looked like boys. My goal is a healthy BMI not a # on the scale. I am having a fat week this week. Aunt Flow is visiting. Lol. This too shall pass. The reality is my clothes are smaller and I am smaller.

I stopped drinking soda 1 1/2 years before my surgery...nutrasweet gives me migraines. Soda inhibits calcium absorption.

I have found that Overeaters Anonymous helps me alot. I do it on-line. I have been sober over 23 years. I can live without booze...I have to eat! 6 months post-op I think I want to eat (pig out) and I take a bite or 2 and I push the plate away. I don't get the same satisfaction (relief-escape). I got pre-op. Some days it is hard without that wall of fat protecting me. I don't like feeling exposed. The good days out number the fear days. Just spent 2 weeks with family. Other than being tired from all the driving...no melt downs ( mine not the 2 yr old grandson) this trip.

The shakes tasted extra sweet post-op. Yuck! Chicken broth was a life saver. All I wanted to do was stick out my tongue and put salt on it. The 2 weeks passes quickly.

Freaking out is normal! This is major elective surgery! I ran the whole gambit of emotion prior to surgery. It was the best decision I ever made. Follow directions and you will be fine. I had rny for 2 main reasons. No lap band because I have had mrsa in the past...my orthopedic said no foreign objects in my body. I went with rny because of the history of success with this procedure. Hang in there.

Almost 6 months out. I was told to focus on amount of protein and not calories. My eyes are still way bigger then my tummy. The difference today is I stop when I am full. I still struggle some days to get in all my liquids and protein. So I will start the day with a protein shake. 1/2 my protein in for the day and 8 oz of liquid!

I have been told lots of those same things. Hormones stored in fat being released...must be why the hot flashes are coming and going again. Lol. I was also told that my protection against the world (my fat) is disappearing. Short temper is my quick fix for a defense system. Now I am learning new ways to cope since I can no longer use my old friend food!

I have not met anyone this journey that doesn't have some body issue. I am down 70 lbs! I am wearing clothes that have been put up for years. Formally tight t-shirts now fit like dresses! I look in the mirror and still see the fat me. Then there are other days the diva shows up to celebrate my success! Hang in there.

I am 6 months out and I suck on ice chips all day long. Huge fan of ice pops also. I used to guzzle water...obviously I cannot do that any more. I also still do 8 oz milk & protein powder in am...get protein & fluid @ same time.