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Are you getting all your water in? Craving salty could be a sign of dehydrated. I had surgery on September 4th and have been dehydrated - I should have gone to the Doctor - instead I just keep pushing the fluids. I track my water intake because I am so bad at getting my 64 oz in a day. I have to ask myself if I am hungry or is it a craving. I would live to eat - now I eat to live - believe me I could eat - I was really afraid the Doctor was going to tell me after surgery that he had never seen such a big stomach!

They are very different. With bypass you can not eat sugar, carbs, stay on high protein until you lose 75% of your weight and you can only eat 3 tablespoons of food at one time. I know me, if I had the chance I would eat the sugar and defeat the purpose of having surgery. The one person I know that had sleeve lost 50 of the 100 they wanted to lose and then started putting the weight back on.

If you are drinking your Protein I generally start out with a protein in the morning then there is no difference, you can continue drinking your Water. I set a timer, write down what time I ate, something to remind myself okay in one hour I can drink. Some people can drink within 45 minutes of eating. It all depends on what I eat as the length of time between eating and drinking. If I have cottage cheese or eggs I can drink within about 40 minutes of eating. If I have chicken, I need to wait at least an hour and a half because the chicken does not digest as fast as the cottage cheese. Every persons body is different what works for me may not work for you. I am 44 days out, I am still learning, I had shrimp yesterday for lunch, waited an hour, drank some water and lost every ounce. It was the first time I had eaten shrimp. So sometimes it is just trial and error. BTW, my doctor recommends 64 oz of water a day. Good luck on your new journey - I used to live to eat, now I eat to survive. Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 269 RYN 238, this week 209

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I had an open surgery sept. 4 th and was back to work on sept 19 th two weeks after surgery with staples still in my stomach. I did not lift, I am a manager, did not work more than six hours the first few days back to work, was tired when I got home and took a nap. It can be done, but be careful, doctors have been known to change the date! I went back to work so that I could go to a conference the following week. Good luck I am using a Water bottle brand name Contigo that has a straw - liquid stays in the straw so no bubbles - helps me get in all my water. Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 259 RYN 238, this week 209

I was told the same thing, protein drinks count as your liquids for the day. I am sitting in Urgent care due to a UTI, second UTI since surgery on September 4th. More than likely not drinking enough liquids!

Wonderful for you, what a great feeling, so proud of you, hear is a big hug for you! Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 259 RYN 238, this week 209

Yeah for you, shopping in our closets is so much fun and cheaper! Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 259 RYN 238, this week 209

This is one of the worst days I have had since my surgery. Barely ate today and did not drink more than ten ounces. I know tomorrow will be better. I never want another day like today. It is a holiday for me tomorrow thank goodness or I would be calling in sick. I truly hope fiber will take care of my problem. I am going to call the nut and see what they say. Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 259 RYN 238, this week 209

I need to change something, I will go to the store for fiber, so I do not end up with this problem again. I am miserable my wonderful hubby is trying to help and be supportive. Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 259 RYN 238, this week 209

Yes I did. Will be sending you a package next week. Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 259 RYN 238, this week 209

Thank you anything has to be better than what I am doing. Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 259 RYN 238, this week 209

Congrats what a milestone Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 259 RYN 238, this week 209

Yeah for you I am a huggier so a big hug to you! Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 259 RYN 238, this week 209

If you will send me your address either work or home I will send you some clothes. You can send me a private message or email druegge@myprovident.com. Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 259 RYN 238, this week 209

Yeah big hug for you how WONDERFUL for you. Looking forward to my three month check up. Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 259 RYN 238, this week 209

To me dumping is a learning exercise. What did I eat, was it too fast, too much, did it have sugar, did I drink too soon after eating and on and on. Sometimes just one bite too much and dumping is the only cure. I try to measure or weigh everything. Going out to lunch is hard because I can not figure out what three ounces looks like! Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 259 RYN 238, this week 209

Had surgery September 4, 2013. Had my one month check up today. Everything is going good. I get tried of the same. Food and need to add some meal changes.

So glad I could make you laugh, I like to make people laugh! Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 259 RYN 238, this week 209

Okay this is gross, but I can clean my butt hole in the shower without breaking my arm. Before I would have to strain to each between my cheeks, now it is like no problem, I know I am weird!!!! Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 259 RYN 238, this week 209

Good luck with appt. today. Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 259 RYN 238, this week 209

Just remember that this will only last a few more weeks. If you fill that you need more, contact your doctors office. Usually after four weeks you are on mushy foods but every doctor is different. This is a learning life style changing event in our life's although I freely admit I am a slow learner! Surgery date 9/4/2013 start weight 259 preop weight 238, this week 205