Momof4boys

Me too! We will get there!! The big question is...are you moving and feeling better? I know that I am.

Welcome!

I am from southern Maine.

Got my fasting lab results for my 3 mo appt. I was totally surprised. When I went back in the hospital after the second surgery, I was deficient on calcium and a couple other things. Test came back great. Not deficient in anything, yippee. I asked the Dr are you sure. Lol. I'm losing some hair. Can't be due to lack of protein. I think it is the two major surgery's and the stress from ex. I was a dependent housewife for 22 years following him around due to the military. He was / is my income or a big part of it. Um-just a little stress in your life! Holy cow! I hope things work out for you. Document everything.

I was seen today at the center. I am down 65 pounds since surgery and 80 since preop. I can't wait to someday hit "Onederland". I asked about sugar alcohols and milk intolerance. The dietician said to stick with protein bars with less than 10 grams sugar alcohol. She suggested low cal. Soy milk or try Lactaid. I picked up a book called Eat It Up they suggest would be a good read. The center is doing a book group. About being one year out and real life choices to maintain. I get to have some fasting labs done tomorrow. They asked my why did I choose to have bariatric surgery? I thought was odd at a 3 month post op visit. She stressed always eat protein first, veggies then fruit if still hungry. Stop when full. Push fluids. Water, water, water. Ugh....

Everyone is doing such a great job! I keep reminding myself that it went on over time and will come off with the work. I am so happy to have this tool. I go for my 3 month apt. tomorrow. Any questions you want me to ask? I walked three miles of beach today. A few months ago fifteen minutes killed me.

I don't have a similar situation. My doc took my gallbladder out the same time as RNY. I have known several people that have had it done and it is generally a procedure that you recover from quickly. The worst part is the gas pains- remember to move and a warm blanket or towel over the shoulders helps. You will feel better after it is out. No more pains! My advice is to visualize yourself in June feeling great and enjoying the "new" you.

I use straws when I am out too. I just sip slow.

Congrats! Especially with eating out!

I hope they get things cleared up. Hugs!

I had my surgery the same day as you. I hit 50 pounds Monday. I am amazed at how much better I feel and moving is getting easier. I am still on the soft diet and slowly incorporating more foods. I haven't tried raw veggies/ salads/ nuts yet. I was told by my dietician to get my protein from foods not supplements but that is hard too. I still take one supplement a day.

Congrats!!

Great news!