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Gen thanks for sharing your story. I know you will find someone who will love you in the future and so happy you chose the healthy path. Those who are regretting their decision- I think all of us have at times. The holidays were rough for me due to all my favorite foods, but now that it is passed I am so happy I was someone who didn't gain more weight like I have in the past during the holiday season. I think our decision to have surgery was for a valid reason....To be healthy. I hope that as time passes we will not have so many regrets. I have had my fair share, but watching myself already start changing is so rewarding even though it is tough. This is definetly not an easy way out. I hope all of those who are having some complications with their surgeries improve fast and I hope this new year brings everyone better health and happiness.

I hope everyone had a fun, safe New Years!

Having a hard time with fluids again. Not sure why? It hurts about 30-60 seconds after I drink, strange feeling? Anyone else? My weight stalled for a while too, lose a pound, gain a pound, finally lost 2 pounds today. DOS weight was 269. Is everyone else averaging around 10-20 pounds since surgery...those who are 3 weeks postop? Thinking I might need to get some fluids soon if it continues to hurt since I find myself not drinking as much.

I wouldn't buy protein powder in bulk until after surgery. I did since I liked it, but post op it make me vomit. I tried it again since I am a couple weeks out and I still get sick, so I would suggest buying some of the smaller packages to "try" first for postop, watching protein and sugars. Preop, I wasn't as picky, looked for high protein/ low sugars, but just did what tasted good. Your taste does change some after surgery. I hated eggs, now I love them. I wish you the best, it was the best thing I ever did for myself

hmm, my doctor told me small amounts are ok. Yes coffee is a diuretic and a stimulant, but usually it causes me to not be hungry after drinking, but I haven't had any since my surgery since I am only a couple weeks out. I was told skim latte's are fine too and to add only sugar free flavoring or add chocolate protein powder to it for a mocha type coffee. I will be giving it a try around the 2 month mark. I guess everyone's surgeon is different. I do think some may worry if you drink in excess due to empty calories and possible weight gain because of that?

Agreed, empty calories is the biggest. Also you get drunk easy on very little alcohol and the addiction rate with bypass surgery is very high, so if you do make sure it is very little and doesn't become a daily or even frequent thing.

I was asked to be a bridesmaid for a wedding this fall. Excited, but not sure what to do about ordering. The bride already wants to try on dresses. She doesnt know I had this surgery and I dont plan on telling her, since I do not think she will react well. So my question..... What do you think I should order for a size? I can get into 18 right now. And dresses are usually 1 size bigger than you are, so I was thinking maybe a 16? Worried the dress will look strange if I am taking it in 4+ sizes. Maybe I should order 2 dresses, one a 16 and one a 12? They are not too expensive, so I could do 2 if I had too (but of course really dont want too). I think the bride will freak if she sees me order just a size 12 or 14 or something, lol. And what if I dont get that small. This came at the perfect time, lol. The dresses take 12 weeks to come in but for some reason the bride wants us to order in Jan? Makes no sense to me, but what do I do. NEED ADVICE!

I sometimes have that problem too, especially on an empty stomach, it just hurts. I found that if I eat something and then drink 30 minutes later I can drink a lot easier, not sure why? Maybe since it is not running through like it would on an empty stomach and I am not totally healed yet? Not sure, but I have hard days too. I have even taken 1 tiny bite of cottage cheese and then 10 minutes later was able to drink just fine, although that is not something you should do long term since you want to do the 30/30, I just did since I was getting dehydrated and feel it is easier for some reason to drink when something is in my stomach. I will be talking to my dr about it at my next appt to see why this is

I actually took a measuring cup out, lol. But I ate after everyone, so most people were not paying attention to what I was doing. I just fed the kids first and then moved on to myself since not everyone there knows I had surgery, they just think I am dieting, only a handful actually know.

Thanks for all the suggestions and recipes. So I attended another Christmas party today and it went much better. I thought I was doing well at the last one, thinking I was only eating a little, but I learned my lesson and brought my measuring cup this time, felt full, but not over full and had a great time socializing. It is amazing that my mind can look at something and think yes that is about a 1/4 of a cup and then measure it and it is 1/2 a cup, lol. Stupid brain still doesnt want a small portion, but I was prepared with my measuring cup today and I was satisfied.

I lost 10 pounds in 11 days of liquids. I also did the protein shakes like mentioned above and then I did jello, pudding and popcicles for snacks, but I do like greek yogurt now that I am post op, never tried it prior. Oh and I loved sugar free popcicles, especially after surgery when it is difficult to drink and get your liquids in they were wonderful and went down with ease and taste good Good luck on your journey, you will be happy with your decision, I still have some days, but I am so happy I made this decision for myself.

I had my first xmas family party today and I suffered due to my own mistake. I was "good" and avoided all the temptations, but I decided to eat a deviled egg which was prepared with lowfat mayo and just salt/pepper. I ate two 1/2's, so 1 full egg. No problem, felt fine, chewed it well. Then about 1 hour later I decided to have another 1/2 one, that was also fine. Then 2 hours later I had fish, plain with no sauces or anything. (was okay by my doctor to have) Well I had 2 bites and I was soooo sick, felt something in my throat, horrible feeling and then I went downstairs in their bathroom and proceeded to vomit multiple times and I still had a lot of egg come up, so I obviously over ate and that was the problem. Never again, that was painful. I will be sticking to my 3 meals a day and that is it. I have 3 more xmas parties. Any ideas on what to eat or even bring for a dish that I can eat? I am on soft foods now. What is everyone elses plans for this holiday season when it comes to food? Maybe I will just do a shake? IDK.

Today I can finally take bigger drinks of water! I am hoping I dont stretch anything doing it, but after feeling dehydrated and only being able to take sips all day it is sure nice to take a big drink when I want. If anyone hears anything from their Dr that this is not ok, let me know. I don't see mine again for 2 weeks.

Can you add me? Surgery date was 12/10, Minnesota

Just had my first poached for dinner and it was awesome and I am usually not an egg person. Thanks for the great idea.

I feel better reading that some others have had this stall too, possible our bodies starving and holding on to everything. I did great earlier and was thinking it was the water intake, but the last 4 days I lost 1 pound, so that made me a little sad since I am barely eating....But the positive thing is that I am finally in the 250's!!!!! Happy to hear people are holding strong and doing well for the most part. I have had some issues with water the last couple days, I want to drink the whole bottle, but sipping is the most i can do still, so a little bummed I can drink any faster since I am so thirsty all the time!!!!!

So I tried peanut butter for the first time and was seriously in pain and felt like I was going to vomit for 30 minutes. Horrible! Never again. I tried plain Greek Yogurt and wasnt a fan at first but put some sugar free strawberry jello in it and mixed and I love it and it has a lot of protein, so bonus there Back to work today and it went well. I hope everyone else is healing well and I wish all those going into surgery soon all the best and I hope for a fast, no complication surgery!

So I am excited today. I talked with the nurse on Monday after my fall accident (shower) and everything there is ok. We also talked about my weight loss and my water intake and she told me to really concentrate on the water intake more than anything this week. So I did. Had my protein in the AM and then set a timer to beep every 3 minutes and I would sip. Kind of annoying, but it worked. I got 70 ounces in Monday, 62 Tuesday and goal of 66 Wednesday-today. I was so proud. Then the best part..... I weighed at 1 week postop on Monday 265, today, only 3 days later I weigh 260!!!!!!!!!!! So the water is helping things move along like she said! So remember get your water in

I think it might be the milk you are drinking maybe? I can't drink milk very well without getting some diarrhea. Just a thought?

So I tried some new foods today since I don't work tomorrow. Cottage cheese, lowfat, went well. Although I could only eat a little since it filled me up fast. I tried sugar free chocolate pudding, only a couple bites, never again, that was a horrible experience even though it tasted good I tried some clam chowder blended which I have always loved, but 2 tbls in I was sick, felt like I had to vomit but couldn't, so suffered for about 30 minutes. My supper I went easy on myself since I didnt want diarrhea again, so stuck to the protein shake with a little decaf coffee and ice, was good What foods have you tried that have not been good?

I can only eat a few ounces and I am satisified, I have went over once and felt extremely sick. I don't think the tootsie roll really did anything unless he didn't chew it well it could get stuck in there (but then he couldnt eat, he would vomit), other than that it would pass but usually chocolate would cause diarrhea not constipation I think? Is he eating small amounts each time or can he eat a lot at one sitting? He is still on liquids so that is also something to consider since liquids are going to run through your pouch pretty fast, so that might be why he is still hungry after. I am only 8 days, and do have a hard time still getting food in, but I also am on soft diet already, so I am actually eating somethings that will stay in my stomach longer than just liquids which I can do a lot more freq and easier. Is he still losing weight? I would think he is fine, call his dr for the constipation thing since that can get dangerous, mine told me to do a tiny bit of milk of Magensia and that did the trick for me, and I only took a tiny bit since you don't want diarrhea.

WOW, you look so great! I am so excited for you and can't wait until I am that close You are beautiful!

Weigh in day for me Highest weight was 292 when I started this journey. 282 when I started my preop diet, 269 day of surgery then I went up 8 lbs due to fluids and I am now ....264!!! So excited. Down 5 lbs + the 8 water gain in 1 week. Can't wait to add some more walking/excerise in to see what happens!

WOW, so exciting! Congrats!

Happy to report after my fall this morning I am feeling ok. I will call dr tomorrow, but I think I am fine. I was a little worried for a few hours, but didn't take anymore pain meds after the first dose and so far so good Now I just need to stop being accident prone!