BariatricCeliac

I have some numbness around my incision sites too. In assuming once it heals we will get some sensation back! I need help with Protein. I've become lactose intolerant and whey protein won't work for me. I've tried 4 different shakes and even the lactose free ones make me seriously ill. Has anyone tried the Isopure drinks? Are they the thick like the shakes? I've been getting in 35-45g without shakes, but I know I need more. Any advice?

They sell isopure zero carb which the bottles have 40g protein and come in variety of fruity flavors. I mix mine with tea/ sf lemonade

I hate those Isopure drinks. I haven't found a way it mix them to hide the nastiness. Any suggestions?

Today I get my stitches out!! Woohoo! Man I can hardly wait. The top incision is right on my bra line and the stitches keep being pulled. I know most don't have stitches but because of my Tummy Tuck my skin was to tight to use glue or internal stitches. So that means tonight I get to go in my hot tub! Woohoo! I have been stalled in weight loss for a couple days. Still down 20 since surgery date 5/21 so I figure my body must think I'm dying and trying to hold on to everything lol. I keep running to the bathroom hoping today is the day I drop some more lol. It is crazy how obsessed I have become with my scale. I hate the f*cker yet I can't stay away from it. Well I hope everyone has a fabulous day! I am waiting inpatiently for my daughter to call she is due with our first grand baby!! It's a girl and her name is Harper Claire. I can hardly wait to hold her! I hope everyone has a great day and those of you who are still hurting I pray today is a pain free day!

Ooooh, I'm excited for your grandbaby! That's a lovely name.

I am having an issue with wearing my bra. I had the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass done and the pouch sits right below my bra and it is irritating to me. Does anyone else have this issue?

Yes! I try not to wear a bra unless I have to. Jeans bother me too, which is kind of weird since my incisions are all at my belly button or higher. I've inky left the house twice since the surgery, so most of the time I'm in stretchy shorts and a tank top.

I had my surgery on May 27th..everything went well...I am feeling really tired..my doc said to walk walk walk..I've been moving since I came home...I was feeling good..but now I feel drained..and my feet and legs are swollen...is anyone else crushing their meds and vitamins...it's the worst taste ever..I put mine in some applesauce...I also have diarrhea and as crazy as it sounds...hungry...my stomach growls..and loud too..no pain in the incisions or my stomach...

My stomach growls a lot too. I feel hungry about 50% of the time. I hate it.

Hi guys... I've talked to a few of you on the "before" board but I guess it's time to move to "after." RNY was May 20th. Everything went well and I've been feeling great... until yesterday. I almost fell from feeling faint/weak while making a short walk to the kitchen yesterday afternoon. I went to my bed and didn't do much moving around after that. My legs felt like Jello every time I got up. I didn't sleep at ALL last night. My legs felt restless and I had a lot on my mind. Around 6:00 I got up to take a shower and my legs kept trying to give out on me. I noticed all the veins in my hands are showing, and they look very purple. It's weird. I'm back in bed and crying because I feel weak and miserable and don't know why. Anyone go through anything similar? I'm freaking out a little bit.

Are you dehydrated?

That's what I'm afraid of.

<p>I still cannot work out. I live in a desert as well, every time I go out during the day I'm sweating and panting like a dog. It's horrid. But I know it would be better if I could get my damn Protein in!!! (excuse my French) It's been the biggest struggle for me. Today I mixed my unflavored Protein Powder into cranberry juice (sugar free, light, etc.) and it tasted good but I could smell the protein powder. It literally smells like baby formula. It's so disgusting. I'm still choking it down but so far no nausea, just fullness. COME ON POUCH I NEED MY PROTEIN!!!</p> <p> </p> <p>Sigh. I hope I'm not the only one dealing with these issues.</p>

Nope. You're not alone. I'm struggling to get the protein in, too. I hate that I have rubs Vitamin taste in my mouth all the time. I have a plethora of RTD shakes that are the same flavor and I'm bored. I bought some unflavored protein powder but I could smell it too -- it grossed me out! I think it may be better to mix with food.

Hi guys... I've talked to a few of you on the "before" board but I guess it's time to move to "after."

RNY was May 20th. Everything went well and I've been feeling great... until yesterday. I almost fell from feeling faint/weak while making a short walk to the kitchen yesterday afternoon. I went to my bed and didn't do much moving around after that. My legs felt like Jello every time I got up. I didn't sleep at ALL last night. My legs felt restless and I had a lot on my mind. Around 6:00 I got up to take a shower and my legs kept trying to give out on me. I noticed all the veins in my hands are showing, and they look very purple. It's weird. I'm back in bed and crying because I feel weak and miserable and don't know why.

Anyone go through anything similar? I'm freaking out a little bit.

I think I experienced dumping syndrome for the first time last night. I felt absolutely terrible -- not something I want to happen again.

I'm now over 2 weeks post op gastric bypass and im starving constantly - I thought my hunger was supposed to disappear

I'm only 4 days out from my bypass, but I'm almost always starving too.

I think that some of it may be head hunger, but my stomach has been growling almost nonstop for the last two days. It's not gas either. I've been basing my Protein Drinks around the hunger pains... it kind of helps.

Still having difficulty swallowing anything. Even the tiniest sip feels like I'm swallowing a horse pill. 9 days post op... When will this stop??!!!

I'm not having that feeling at all, and it worries me. I'm sure you will feel better soon.

I had gastric bypass on Tuesday 5/20 and think I have been recovering pretty well. My big concern is that I still feel hunger pains. I thought that was supposed to go away?

Hi all! I finally went into surgery around 3:30 yesterday afternoon. All things considered, I feel pretty great. Last night was rough, but that's what morphine and Zofran are for. I can't really focus on words -- my vision is so blurry from the scopolamine patch -- do this will have to be short, I hope all of my surgery buddies are doing ok!

I so wished I live closet so I could help u out with childcare. Keep the faith.. Will be praying for a opening Today. Where were u to have this done

Thank you.

My surgery is at Baylor in Plano, TX. They were able to get me in at the original time for today. I feel a little bad because that means someone else got pushed back... but I'm also incredibly relieved.

The office manager told my husband that everyone in the office is working on getting me rescheduled. I don't know if I believe that or not. My husband is so angry -- he basically told them it has to be today (which sounds really impossible). I'm so angry and upset... can't stop crying. This would be an unexcused absence from work now... my husband has taken 3 days off unpaid to be with me, and we only had childcare for tonight and tomorrow. I don't know what to do, and the waiting is absolutely killing me.

I am bawling my eyes out. Apparently someone changed my surgery time to 7:30 this morning (I was told it was 2:00pm) and now I've missed my surgery. The hospital couldn't wait for me to get there because it would have taken me an hour. I'm just waiting to hear back from my surgeon... can't stop crying.

I'm bouncing off the walls, y'all. 20 hours until I leave for the hospital!

You folks that have to be at the hospital early are sooooo lucky. My surgery isn't until 2:00 on Tuesday! I'm going to be going crazy.

Hi Cupcake! I'm having surgery May 20th.

Hey surgery buddy! Where are you from?

I'm from New York but live in San Antonio, TX now.

Not too far from me... I'm in Dallas.

Yes!!! I'm so happy to have made it through this week. I have so much to do over the next few days. What are you going to take with you to the hospital?

Not to much stuff. I always over pack. So just a few must haves. Clean clothes, hairbrush, hairband, iPod, magazines. Toothbrush, toothpaste, a lil makeup for the way home. And a pillow for the ride. You??

I don't really know. I know I have to take my CPAP and I want to take some stretchy mesh shorts for comfort. My phone and toiletries... that's about it. I know I'm gonna want more than that though. The hospital is an hour from my house, so I'm a little afraid I'm going to forget something important.

Have done really well on preop until tonight :-(. I had the most obvious emotional eating experience after Grad class when some uncomfortable exchanges occurred. I have never been more aware of reaching for food because of anger. I have to look at this as an ah ha moment and not a moment of failure. Hard for us perfectionists.<br><br> Tomorrow is another day and I now know to be more mindful of my feelings and their correlation with food.<br><br> May 20 th can't come soon enough!

I let myself get too hungry today and ate something that wasn't on my list. Hopefully it wasn't too bad.

I'm glad you took yours as a learning experience. I need to do the same.

Me too. Excited?

. I'm super excited! I'm ready to get the show on the road! You?

Yes!!! I'm so happy to have made it through this week. I have so much to do over the next few days. What are you going to take with you to the hospital?

Thanks everyone my doctor says no binder for me but I mushing through this liquid diet, 4 more days and counting. Anyone decided how long they are taking off work?

I'm kinda leaving it up to how I feel afterwards. The surgeon's office does six weeks but I think I might go crazy if I'm out of work for that long!

Niasia33 thanks and you too I can't wait to read everyone progress

Thanks Cupcake! Your almost there too!

7 1/2 hrs and I'm off to the hospital. I'll be on the loser bench waiting for you! Lol

Good luck!!!!

Ok so I'm not completely without problems with my pre-surgery diet. I can have partial food, but these lean cuisines and smart one meals suck! Pardon my saying so. I don't think I cook bad just the amount of what I eat. Might have to lean on my doctors to see what other options are.

Oh, I'd love a Lean Cuisine right about now... I'm so hungry. :/