Rhyzell

Spent the afternoon at Mall of America! Was able to walk for HOURS! Felt so good to not have to sit out because my knees were bothering me. Just wanted to share a great day!

I had the same issue with the capsules...is that what you're using? I called my doc and he prescribed me a tablet version that I could split in quarters and swallow with a sip of liquid. Changed everything. The only time I have been sick was from taking that godawful capsule powder.< /p>

Yay!!! I peed!!! I get to go home!!!

Heading to my pillow for a few hours. Have to be back at the hospital at 5:30am for a 7:00am surgery to laparoscopically remove adhesions that formed around my intestines during my bypass surgery. I don't ever ask, but please pray this fixes all my issues and allows me to finally eat and drink like I'm supposed to and without pain/vomiting!

Thanks Hun! This surgery doesn't seem to have me down and out like the first one. Just sore.

Morning everyone. Still sore from surgery #2 yesterday. My surgeon said it was one of the worst cases of scar tissue he's ever soon and I should immediately be better. Hard to tell right now, waiting on a repeat upper GI before I can drink or eat anything. Just on ice chips right now. Thanks for your prayers!

Refried Beans with a little shredded cheese have been my go to! I use a little bit of chicken broth to thin them out. Absolutely delicious. I will try FF sour cream and salsa if I get brave!!!

Omg people are noticing! I'm not quite 2 weeks out and ran into some friends at the store yesterday and they are noticing the weight loss! I wanted to jump up and click my heels !!!!!! YIPEEEE!
surgery date 6/11/13 HW: 364lbs. SW: 335.5 CW: 323 GW: 150

No doubt about it, the first few weeks post-op are challenging. But they pass quickly and it's gets easier - much easier - before you know it. Everyone is different so keep trying different things. Protein is important on so many levels - it's used to replace and heal tissue following surgery, reduces loss of lean muscle, used for energy when you're on a low carb diet, reduces hair loss, and helps protect you from bacterial and viral infections. Every cell in your body contains Protein. Remove the Water from your body and 75% of what is left is protein. So...
• Try drinking 3 oz at a time or
• Taking one oz every 15 mins (or 5 mins, or 10 mins, or 20 mins)
• Taking one sip every "X" mins
• One oz one time, one and a half the next, two the next, etc. at whatever interval allows you to keep it down
The bottom line is experiment and stay committed. It's important and you'll be glad you did.
Water is every bit as important as protein. Dehydration can land you back in the hospital in a heartbeat. If you haven't already, try sipping water as often as possible all day long. Sip, sip, sip, sip. For many folks, that's about the only way they can come close to getting in 64oz (or whatever your doctor recommends) of water a day.
Belching, growling tummy, gas - all perfectly normal and will slowly subside as the healing process proceeds. Well except maybe for the growling tummy. Mine still talks up a storm and I'm 18 months out! Lol.
Congratulations on your surgery! You're gonna love the new you!!

I'm still pre-op but I know what you all mean. I have been on a strict pre-op diet for three weeks now and I am actually excited for the broth and mushy food stage just for some variety. Also I want to crunch on something. I know this will still be a while, but it will be nice when it is possible!
HW 370 CW 327 (1 week pre-op)

I mixed refried Beans with some cicken broth, a little smooth ragu and just a breath of cheese (for the whole can). I was amazed how spicy it tasted. This one can had lasted since last Saturday where it used to only least two days. I'm 12 days out.