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Just talked to my nutritionist Thur about this exact same thing so was glad to see u post this! It was helpful talking to her and also being able to whip out my app my fitness pal and actually show her exactly what i had been eating and get her input. I can say that was pretty helpful. She told me the goal is to make good choices from here on out but also to be able to live and eat normally also. It's all about done balance.

Congrats!!! What a wonderful way to start a new year! I hope when you look back a year from now that you are absolutely amazed at the life changes you have made! Congrats!!

Wow!!! Way to go! You look great and are doing amazing!!

Moving to Aurora or close by soon. USAF wife!

Too bad we can't use this gas for some kinda alternative fuel! Funny a little pouch and some skipped sections of intestine can produce so much! I think I'm gonna try to crop dusting and blaming someone else these Christmas shopping lines are just way to long.

I agree to the point..pay back is heck and my hubs is reaping.

I refer to it almost as a train horn. Long and steady!! My favorite is my 10yr old son horrified I was passing gas In the car taking him to school. He reached over and turned my seat heater off. He swore it was "cooking" them!! Like I said...maybe I'm just warped lol

Happy birthday!!!

Maybe I'm warped.. Maybe cause I'm a nurse and it's so just a typical convo..but I apparently seem to reply to gas & poo type questions..lol..yay me! I think there's tons of us on here who experience the post rny gas issue. Apparently I'm also no longer a lady(according to my husband)! Gas x strips are pretty much a staple around my house and it's not really went away. I didn't have the gas like this before. Just another wonderful things to love about the journey to better health

Looking good!!! Awesome work!!

Hi! Congrats on upcoming RNY! What a way to jump start life and start rebuilding after the band experience. I too have struggled with food addiction and emotional eating. It's a rough thing that is real and can cause so many problems. The good news is any weight loss will help your health and also the mobility. Rny is the gold standard in obesity surgery and has the most proven data to support that claim. It's definitely a step in the right direction. It's normal to have some Nervous apprehension about such a huge change and surgery coming up in your life. I encourage you to speak with someone that can help guide you with these feelings as well as talk about the food addiction. Wishing u the best and can't wait to hear from u and how things are going! Congrats! Good luck!

Yep! Your body is going through some big changes and it includes hormonal changes. I cried like a silly person over the smallest things. Commercials would get me!

How long ago was your surgery? Are there any pink/ reddish discoloration on the calf? Any warmth? Those things could be a sign of a blood clot. Not trying to be an alarmist but I am a nurse. If you are pretty recent post op u should definitely have this addressed as it could be a dangerous situation. If the things above are listed please don't wait and head to your nearest ER. Please promise me you will have it checked.

Prayer answered! At least maybe now they can help u. It's def a step towards progress. Yay!!

You look great!!! I think I'm close to goal but the scales I was using were packed up. Will weigh Thur when I go see my nutritionist.

Fluids!! It's vitally important to make sure your fluid intake is adequate. Get it however u can even if u have to use sugar free Popsicles, crystal light in water, broth etc. It Is a part of healing and recovery. If u are feeling unwell please call your dr. Sometimes it's easy to forget soon after surg as the feelings to eat and drink aren't As strong. Setting a alarm can be helpful. Healing, recovery, and adequate weight loss all depends of a well hydrated body. Good luck!!

Pork loin chops, lentils, and broccoli with cheese. I enjoyed dinner tonight

Pork loin chops, lentils, and broccoli with cheese. I enjoyed dinner tonight

I was so scared of the psych consult! I was so freaked out and honestly it was worse in my own head that it could have ever have been in reality. It's more for ensuring you have a realistic outlook and are not rushing into such a serious surgery without the proper mentality to be ready to manage it and all of the changes as well as maintenance you will need to care for yourself for a healthy new life. Meds were honestly no problem for me. After a few weeks post op I was a bit kooky and hormonal. That's where you are honest and open with your surgeon or PCM. Because of absorption meds may have to be tweaked a bit. The key I think is to be honest during your psych eval. Many people struggle with depression just like hypertension or diabetes. Now days it's very common for people to be treated with anti depressants. A good surgeon will know how to help with your treatment.

It's Alaina Yep the best part is when u really have it in your mind it's enough. It's the biggest push to go forward. I chose rny cause I knew is cheat. I'm a weak girl. Rny keeps me pretty in check which is what I needed. Good luck!!

Discomfort could be from chewing and not having the food grounded down small enough. It takes awhile when u start back to whole foods to find a groove and what works. I know I also do not tolerate certain foods. I generally tried to watch what my reactions and discomforts to certain foods were. Chicken is a killer for me that I still can't tolerate for some reason. Sometimes it still takes awhile to heal and is helpful to reintroduce certain foods back at an even later date. With me where I got into a problem was I thought I was chewing well.. Or at least better than I use to but I found by just chewing a bit more even still my discomfort was drastically reduced. Denser foods fill the pouch faster causing greater discomfort also. It's a fine balance and takes a bit of time. It does get better tho

I agree with Turn the page..any damage done is pretty much done as for as your previous heart crisis. The good news is by getting A more definite handle of your health by having RNY..you reduce the chances of repeat heart attacks and other health conditions. Any steps you make forward to a healthier lifestyle and reduction in weight is positive steps to a longer happier life. Good luck!!

I have to lay down. I learned i actually have gotten worse about my chewing the further out I've gotten. Mainly because it's life as usual now and I tend to talk and laugh and entertain while I'm eating not always a great idea if you get carried away enough to be distracted to not chew as good.

This is I think normal. It's all a process. Somedays I would get so upset wondering how on earth could I ever function with my normal life when I was struggling just trying to do fluids and work out vitamins etc. The good news is...This too shall pass! It's all a process that comes. It won't be 100% perfect at 1st. You have to adapt and learn what works and finally some things will just click and fall into place. Fluids was a hard one for me. I found sugar free Popsicles helped me tons. My nutritionist suggested them and it did help. Don't worry if it doesn't come immediately cause it's something we all pretty much have been though. If u ever need to talk or any help please feel free to message me. I'm almost 8 months out and not totally perfect but I remember all too well how frustrated I felt. Also be kind to yourself. A lot of hormonal changes and issues happen the weeks after surgery and things can be a bit kooky for awhile. That too gets better. We are here to help!