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6 months after my RNY I had a serious complication of a huge hernia and my intestines twisted up and choking off my lil pouch. I had it repaired. However, from that point on I still have trouble reaching the calories I need. So this past mid December I was checked internally. Nothing found, but my surgeon put a gastric feeding tube in me to help me reach my daily calorie an Protein goals. Here I am in February and now 18 months out and it is slowly getting better but I still need this support until I can consistently eat on my own without trouble. By the way I have a lot of food sensitivities and I have fibromyalgia, which make it really challenging at times.

Oh and I forgot to mention....It makes it harder to have a consistent appetite and increased stomach pain during flare ups. How about you?

I have FMS also and I have a cane. I don't need it all the time, but when I do, it is very helpful. I find that if I don't get enough calories and nutrition on good days, it will send me into flare up. Or if I am in flare up and I don't get enough super nutrient packed foods, then my flare up gets worse or lasts much longer. Although the RNY surgery has been a blessing for me, it adds another dimension to the challenge of maintaining balance for the condition.

I too have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other issues. I agree with what you said. It's definitely harder. I have to pace myself. For example: I do a task then I take a break (15 minutes to several hours depending on the task that I am completing). Then I start the process all over again. Sometimes I have to lay down for an hour or so.

Hi Flygirl, I am a revision from band to RNY and although it has been a huge learning curve with regards to what foods I can/can't tolerate and a few starts and stops, I REALLY LOVE my new tool. I think you will love it too! I should have done the RNY to begin with. Good luck and feel free to ask me anything!

Relentless302, I get it! My mom and sister still don't know, because I can't take the chance of any negative or teasing comments. Only my husband knows. This journey is for you, and only you know what is best for you. Like everyone says, we are here anytime you need us. Try and surround yourself with positivity because some days it is the positivity that will get you through the day. Try not to worry about it, okay. DO YOU GIRL!

Hi, I had revision from band to gastric bypass on 8/1/13 and I am still struggling getting my Protein, liquids and calories. On a good day, I get the minimum (48 oz liquid 45-60 protein but approx. 500-600 cal). I just feel too full and can't fit anything else in. Getting these amount is a real painful struggle. I did have a recent complication of a hernia with my intestines twisted up and around the pouch. During that whole month of dire pain I was only getting 300-400 calories. I am healed up now, but I still struggle like I did before the complication getting 500-600 calories. Is there anyone else that struggles because they are just too darn full all the time? Oh I also have more pronounced food sensitivities. Most of the time I am in pain from trapped gas and I think about how I can't continue living like this. It's really depressing. I am happy that I am losing weight, but I don't feel successful, because I feel like crap everyday (lack of energy, dizzy, very depressed from lack of calories, and borderline wanting to end it all). Hubby says take it one day at a time, but I don't know if I can anymore. Doc told me to take beano, digestive enzymes and gave me prescription strength antacid. These things don't seen to work well. Please, is there anyone else going through this?

I hope this post goes through. Yesterday I tried twice, but my computer was not acting right. Anyway, I called my NUT who told me to start incorporating coconut oil, olive oil, or avocado, because they are all high in calories for a little amount and are healthy fats. I wanted to let you know this info. My goal weight was 150 because I figured it was a realistic amount. But when I reached it, I changed it to 130. I secretly want to get to 120. So although you seem to lose quickly, aren't you happy that you are getting closer to your goal weight? I ask because I am so happy to still lose. What worries me is: what if I do make to 120 but still keep losing. I guess eating those things my NUT suggested will really come in handy. Do you get stomach pain. My stomach is so sensitive that seems like every other day is why I can't get enough calories.

Thanks for replying and sharing your struggle. It helps me to not feel so alone. I never thought I would have trouble trying not to starve to death. I get Migraines too, but I take Imitrex, which sucks! Like you, I too find myself late at night forcing food down to try and reach goals! I also track my food daily too, so I know where I am at and what I have to do to make it. If you find something that works well, please let me know and I will do the same for you. I am going to add you as a friend so that we can exchange successful info, but feel free to vent or discuss anything. Thanks again!

Love your pics! You look Awesome! Go You!

You are not alone. I am on anxiety meds. I am supposed to be on an antidepressant, but I keep getting other health issues popping up that they think may be causing the depression. BUT I wish they would understand that my health issues plus, life trauma, and now complete loss of food as my comfort makes it difficult from day to day. Yes, it feels like I am going crazy some days or just want to crawl in a hole in the ground. Some days I feel so empty with no way to comfort myself. You know that feeling of being totally lost and like something is missing. Hang in there and cherish the days you feel good and think about how proud you feel making good food choices. This what I try to do to stay sane.

ShaKazi, I don't know what it means or exactly why, but I think our bodies sometimes need to adjust and make sure that we are not harming ourselves with the reduced amount of calories so it conserves from time to time. Check to make sure you are getting enough protein. Try increasing the water, reduce the coffee, increase exercise and see if that helps. Sleep and stress can play a role in making weight loss more challenging. I don't think you should worry since you are still losing inches and weight (even though it isn't as much as you would like). After tweaking a few things and it is still slow in the next month, perhaps speaking with your NUT may help. I don't know anything else to share. I think you are doing great so don't give up and take it one day at a time. Hope this helps.

Welcome aboard newbies. You will do great and I am so happy to be able to share and read everyone's experiences!

Shakazi, thanks for the tip! I have never thought about doing that. I will have to look at the budget and see when I can do this sooner! What brand did you get? And what is your favorite juice concoctions?

Hi Pookybear. No you are definitely not alone. I had the problem just a lil bit before surgery due to a hysterectomy (ovaries remain though for right now). BUT now it is a big problem. It hurts just to walk around and I also have extremely hard Water at home. I haven't really looked into something for it, but I may need to. I have been using Vagisil, but it is such a pain to have to keep applying though the day. I see a gynecologist in a few weeks for ovary problems and I am going to ask her what can be done about the severe dryness. I will let you know. I have other health issues and sometimes don't remember to follow up, so shoot me a message or something if I forget to let you know. Tell your man it's not him. My husband thought this at first, when I initially started changing after the hysterectomy, but now we just keep our room fully stocked up on lube (lol). And, please know that it is NOT your fault and don't let this stop you from reaching your goal. You are doing great!

OMG! YES! YES! and YES! I am 44 and now I am really dry to the point that it bothers the heck out of me in certain parts of my body (if you know what I mean!) I know I am not getting enough liquids. I only can seem to get the minimum of 48 oz, but I keep trying.

ShaKazi that sounds delicious!!!! I want a juicer so badly. Money is very tight right now, so I have to wait, but I can't wait to start juicing and kudos to you for having no processed food in your fridge! Wow! As for my hubby, it seems like he is putting on the weight I am losing, but he says he is willing to try juicing, so I am looking forward to it!

hey there, I started walking only like 4 times around the outer rim of the basketball court a few weeks after my surgery. I walked very slowly 3-4 times a week. You do what is comfortable for you and your body. Regarding fluids... I still struggle. I'm 8 months out and still only reaching 48oz (the minimum goal my NUT gave me). sorry couldn't give any advice on the fluid topic. Good luck and I look forward to hearing suggestions on that too.

What is everybody's favorite go to healthy food or snack that they like. I like a lot of stuff, but I usually grab cheese, cause it is quick and easy. The Brand I like is: the Cabot 75%light white cheddar cheese. If I remember correctly, 1 ounce is like 30 or 40 calories,2 grams of fat, 9 grams of protein. I am sensitive to dairy, but I can tolerate this cheese once a day.

Me too and Thank you Kparadisek!

I forgot to add, gastric bypass. welcome! glad to meet you!

Hi...I'm a Rny conversion too from the lapband. I had gas pains bad. Just walk as much as you can and use gas x strips.

Me too. Thank you!

Hey all. Just wanted to share what I have been going through. On 2/25th my stomach started hurting and I just thought it was the normal pain I get due to having this small pouch and my new food sensitivities. Well on 2/27th I ended up in the ER and they ran tests and did a scan. They saw that I had a golf ball size cyst on my right ovary that ruptured, causing some blood and fluid that leaked into my abdomen. They told me that this was why I was in pain. I was sent home and told that the pain would resolve itself in a few days. I explained to them that I didn't have pain in my pelvic area, but that the pain was high up in the middle right under my bra. Well, long story short, the pain didn't go away so I contacted my bariatric surgeon and he did a scope, but didn't see anything wrong. He then had me come back Friday Mar 21st and do a laporotamy (not sure if I spelled that correctly, but it is a procedure where he looks inside my lower stomach, intestines...) After I awakened from outpatient surgery I was told that I had to stay overnight. I was surprised because I figured that he would look around, find nothing and I would just be sent home again to deal with the pain and continued liquid diet, but my surgeon did find something. I had a big hernia and my intestines were twisted up and around at the bypass site. He performed surgery and I stayed in the hospital overnight. I am so happy that he found something because since Feb 25th I cried nearly everyday from pain and lack of nutrition and I told my husband that I just can't go on this way. I am recovering now. I am not supposed to do any lifting for 6 weeks. I wanted to share this with you all, because if you are having a problem don't hesitate to go to the ER, but if you have a gut feeling that there is still a problem don't accept what you are being told and pursue, pursue, pursue, until you are satisfied with your care. I am grateful to my surgeon for listening to me and checking me despite the ER's explanation. But most of all, I am grateful to GOD for watching over me.

I am allergic to the whey as well and can't stomach most of the milk/dairy products. After enough pain, and I am 6 months out, I finally said enough is enough and a week ago I bought Jarrows Organic Brown Rice vanilla flavored Protein powder for $9.99 (2 Tablespoons have 11 grams of protein 29 servings). Sometimes I double it, making 22 grams of protein. I use my tiny blender and it gets pretty thick so I make it like 4-5 ounces. I also bought Now Sports Egg plain flavored protein powder which is a high quality protein for $15.00 (2ounces or a scoop has 16 grams of protein and 27 servings). The one I bought is plain at 16 grams of protein for a scoop. There is a vanilla crème flavored one that has a bit more protein to the scoop. I wish I had done this sooner. I am no longer having the stomach distress since I switched from whey and other milk protein shakes and I actually feel better like the nutrition is finally reaching my cells. Now, I aspire to eat like Dee_1111 getting my protein mostly from foods, and good food at that! But for some reason even after being 6 months out I am only taking in approx. 500 calories ( just get too full). I am hoping now though with my recent switch and reduced stomach distress, that this will help me boost my calories up to 800, and only use my alternative protein powders to help me reach my protein and nutritional goals. I ordered my protein powders from Piping Rock online. Hope this helps!!!