Chelly

Take it slow. I can't emphasize that enough. You must listen to your surgeons recommendations about this. Like others have said no weight lifting until your surgeon clears you for it. When I went back to the gym I only did the tread mill and worked up. Walking now is the best exercise you can do and don't over do it. Also if you have a dog that is very obedient then you can walk it but if it's a dog that pulls you then get someone else to do the walking of it until you heal more. I wasn't allowed to exercise until one month after surgery at the gym. I wasn't allowed to lift more the a few pounds until after the first month then only 10 lbs after that for the next month but that was me. Again I emphasize talk to your surgeon about exercise. Take care and congratulations.

Wonderful picture!

For easing into exercise you will most likely have to wait three to four weeks because you can't lift anything over 5 lbs until then. You can do some walking everyday after surgery but no running. To jarring. What have said is what was told to me by my surgeon. Your surgeon might have different rules. Majority of people on this site would say the same thing about exercising. Good luck with surgery.

You must remember that sugary foods and fatty foods can have an adverse effect with gastric bypass. Try finding healthy alternatives to these things and you will be happier in the end IMO. I don't have any fried foods and for sweet things I have sugar free pudding or sugar free Popsicles. I also buy Quest protein bars to first help get in my protein but also because they are sweet, come in many flavors and the satisfy me very well. For my protein shakes I kick them up a notch with sugar free Torani syrups which come in a multitude of flavors. This also will help with your sweet tooth. Now these are suggestions and you have to be the judge and jury of what you do. No one can decide but you of how you are going to follow what your surgeon and nutritionist program they set up for you. Good luck with your future surgery.

Yes it is perfectly normal. Follow the directions of your surgeon and nutritionist of what to be having and how often. Fluids and protein are a must to make sure you don't become dehydrated or not heal correctly. Take your time in eating and drinking even if you don't want to do it it anyway. Welcome to a new and healthier you. Be proud of yourself. Congratulations.

You're doing excellent..... Never ever compare yourself to someone else or let someone else compare themselves to you. Remember each weight loss no matter what size it is a big accomplishment. It means you're that much closer to your goal. Relax and gives yourself a break. Take it easy and try not to go on the scale more then once a week. Any more then that and it can be frustrating. Also always weigh at the same time of day, wearing the same thing each time, and you will get the best results. Take care.

With proteins you have to be careful with hot because the protein will clump. The tomato or chicken soups have to be with warm water so that the soups don't clump. If you are putting flavored protein powder in lets say sugar free jello you have to put it in when the liquid has cooled off then mix in the powder till it dissolves. If you out it in sugar free pudding you will have no problem. You could add some powder to cream of wheat cereal to help get in your protein. You could add it to crystal light in your water. So there are several ways of using protein powder to help get in your protein for the day especially in the early stages after surgery.

I took them the day after surgery my pills. Never had liquid of anything. Good luck with your surgery.

I was originally going to have the sleeve but two weeks before surgery that all changed when my gastric doctor said that I should change to bypass because of GERDS. I had bypass and I'm not sorry. I think I had dumping once because I over ate. It's horrible and I won't do that again. As for bowel problems that's really not a problem any more. Had loose bowels after surgery which is uncommon. When I got on solids that went away. It's okay to be unsure but it will really be okay as long as you following all instructions from the surgeon and nutritionist. Good luck.

Avocado does not go with the pre op diet at all. Once you have had the surgery down the line a few months then you can have it in moderation. Avocado has good fats in it but it's still fat and you have to be careful. Pickles are not raw vegetables and are full of salt and will make you retain fluid which you don't want. If in doubt about anything contact your surgeon or nutritionist for help. That's what they are there for. Good luck.

I also had fatty liver and it went away with surgery and weight loss, so try to relax and after you know the test results. From there you will take action to improve it. Let us know what happens. Take care.

It puts air inside your sleeve which will cause gas. This is also true for gastric bypass patients too. This is what I was told by my nutritionist and surgeon.

Ice pack usually helps with swelling. I would contact your surgeon and ask if you could take liquid Benadryl for the itching or use a topical Benadryl for the itching. Feel better.

You look wonderful. Great job at getting healthier. Continued success to you.

I wonder if you ate something to salty and retained fluids. I am a firm believer in not stepping on the scale at home because it can be self defeating. If you really have to weigh yourself at home do it once only, wearing the same thing each time and at the same time of day. Feel better about this it will come off.

You are having probably what they call buyers remorse that you can't have certain things any more. I love popcorn but I have come to the conclusion that I rather not have a problem eating it and getting sick. When my husband eats it it makes me a little crazy but I get over it quickly. Being healthier and smaller is better then eating food that will bother my pouch. Feel better and it does get easier to cope.

I once was a size 34/36 and now I'm a size 12 pant and large top. I have reached goal but my surgeon would like me to get smaller so my BMI is in the normal range. I'm going to try to get down further and see what happens. I hope I can get to where they want me.

Call your surgeons office or you pcp and see what they say.

They usually know if you have a leak right away because they test for that in the hospital after surgery. If you have a leak it will be repaired by your surgeon. Leak surgery is not plastic surgery.

Why don't you appeal the decision of the insurance company? It can't hurt to try. A lot safer here then in Mexico because you would have follow up after surgery. This is just my opinion. Good luck.

You said his job is slightly physical. I sure he knows he can't lift anything at all above five lbs. He also can't drive if he is still on pain meds. I hope he feels better if not stay home longer from work until he does.

May I suggest Jay Robb Whey protein powder. I did use it with water at the beginning and switched to milk afterwards. You can get it at Whole Foods, directly from the company or from Amazon. In my opinion it's very good. It comes in chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and something else. Has no junk in it at all. It's sweetened with stevia. Good luck with your surgery.

I have fibromyalgia, arthritis, stenosis of the spine, RSD and a few other things. Gastric bypass has helped in that I'm more mobile then I was a year ago. You can not take arthritis medicines with bypass because it will cause problems like ulcers. You can not take Advil or anything like it because of the same reason. If you go to a pain doctor they can give you alternatives for the pain that are not narcotics and won't hurt your stomach. They are topical pain relievers. Good luck with your future surgery.

I go to the gym 4 x a week and do the stationary bicycle. To challenge myself I keep upping the level that I work at. Today I did level 4 for 40 minutes and did 8.50 miles. I will do that level for a couple of weeks and then go up a level. I also was thinking of getting a personal trainer to show me what else I could do with my physical ailments. So I'm all for going to a gym to work out.

1500 calories is IMO a lot. I personally would call my nutritionist before the next appointment and tell her that it feels like to much food and your worried that you won't loose the 8 lbs like she wants you to. See what her reply is and go from there. Good luck.