RNBSN786

I finally see the nastiness in people right here...I do not find this thread to be funny but instead find it degrading, rude and obnoxious. Now I know people are nasty no matter what shape and form they are in and here I thought wow this is a great place to get support and meet people that are like minded. I guess I am wrong...and I am glad I don't know anyone here in person and nor would I care to. I rather surround myself with people that are nice and kind. Just my 2 cents!

Today I had a boiled egg in the morning, afternoon I had 4oz ground turkey which I cooked yesterday in taco seasoning and with the turkey I had some cheese. Had some nuts for a snack, and for dinner 4 oz chickpeas with some

Onions and tomatoes. And been drinking Water through out the day. So far I have had 48oz of water.

today I had 8 oz Water and 10 oz drink better. And also ten bites of retried Beans. That's a first for me. Surgery was 4/25 and I was so happy to drink the water and it not upset my stomach.

Keep up the good work. You will be able to drink more later on...your body is still healing and will for sometime.

before . I after love my band.. I will attempt to post photo's . I love to see everyone's before and after pictures and have been looking at them for over a year to keep myself motivated.

Another great story! You look amazing also and congrats on your weight loss. Keep it up!

There's already a big difference in just 7 weeks. Great job so far. Keep it up! My before and after pics are below. My whole life has changed for the better and I'm wanting to shout it from the rooftops. This surgery saved my life and I'm not being overly dramatic here. I went from almost having to use a wheelchair to walking around these days cane free and almost normally. I no longer fear walking or stairs or anything having to do with my mobility.

You look amazing! You are an inspirational.

It doesn't bother me at all...matter of fact it makes me think what a bunch of illiterate people who have no clue what we go through or will be going through after the surgery. And I do take the time to teach them cause the more I teach people the more they open up to it and understand what we are going through and those people can pass on the info to others. So that's how I look at it...like yesterday I was telling my hair dresser that I did the gastric bypass and she said oh yeah be careful so you don't gain it back and I said, listen I can't even eat and this is a tool to help me reach my goals. And she thought I had lypo suction and lots do and I tell them, no this is not lypo suction, I did the gastric bypass and this is what we have to do etc etc etc...I will explain to people until I get blue in my face cause it's better to tell then not say anything. I am proud of myself.

Hey everyone, I have only 2.5 lbs a week since surgery (even the first week). I have read the average is 5-15. I know that is still good to lose 2.5 but I'm confused because it's not as much as I thought. Let me also say this is only week 2. Did anyone have slow weight loss at the beginning?

Think of it this way...you are losing weight and you will continue to lose weight instead of losing no weight. The question is are you meeting your Protein intake? Are you eating what your surgeon as planned for you? Are you taking your Vitamins? Since my 10 day preop diet and having my surgery on march 31, which in total is almost 7.5 weeks, I have lost 34 pounds which is about 3-4 pounds a week on an average. I don't fret about it but make sure I stick to my diet. Also keep in mind everyone loses weight differently. So hang in there...you will get to your goal. Best of luck!

Live and let live...if there is something that bothers you on this site, best to just ignore and move on. I also don't get bothered by the repetitive stuff on this site. It's a great site, resourceful and lots of people are nice here...so best to keep it that way.

Dr Marc Bessler from Columbia Presbyterian I've heard of Dr fielding I have a question for u when you had your psych appointment did the psychiatrist approve you right away? or did you numerous sessions before approval?

Yaya - I had my psych eval one time and we sat and spoke for an hr or so and he just wanted to see how I deal with food, my habits etc...so I only had one session and was about to move on. I went to the psychiatrist that Dr. George Fielding recommended and it was done pretty quickly. I have not heard of Dr. Bessler but I am pretty sure he is good and he is at NYP Columbia...let me know if you need any help.

I am 5 feet, was 210 and now 176. When I lose more weight, I think I would also see people turn heads..so far it has not happened as yet. As far as being nice, I am nice to people but I dont go out of my way like I used to and its not cause of my weight or anything, its because I just prefer being more reserved and keep it to myself type. Just recently I was turned down by a man because of my weight where he didnt even give a chance to know me...yes I was hurt but what can you do...he is not the right one. I will let you know how people treat me once I drop more weight...

Dr. George Fielding is awesome...He was my surgeon for gastric bypass and when I was in the hospital for 4 days, he would come and visit me every day and then his team would come every day...very very impressed by him. Even before my surgery, he met with my brother and answered all his questions. I recommend him to everyone out there..he truly is a great guy!

Thank you so much for the great advice I'm going with gastric bypass and not with the sleeve because it will worsen my Gerd My surgeon worked with DR Oz and made an appearance on his show I did a lot of research on bariatric surgery in General I've been looking into this surgery for about 7 years now and finally came to a point in my life that I knew I could not lose weight on my own I definitely need professional help and I know it's not an easy fix it a life changing experience and life style change I've been on a diet now for 2 weeks eating healthy Portion Control etc I received a clean bill of health from my primary care doctor I had an endoscopy and colonoscopy done last week Thursday and that also came out normal but I have been feeling some discomfort still around the belly area

Yaya who is your surgeon? My surgeon Dr. George Fielding has also appeared on Dr. Oz many many times. He also did surgery on NJ Governor Christie.

Bkft: Premier Protein shake Snack: oatmeal & boiled egg Lunch: chicken salad, 5 baked potato chips, 15 baby carrots, 30 cal packet of fat free ranch dressing Snack: pear and handful of peanuts Dinner: ??? Don't know yet!

How much oatmeal do you have? Just asking so I can also follow your pattern. You have a good regiment and I would like to follow your meal plans. Thnks!

I stay thirsty all the time.

Don't do that to yourself....drink as much Water as you can. I carry a bottle of water every where I go no matter where I am going...water is super important for the diet. You can do it.

I am so bad....I only had muscle milk intense that has 40 grams of Protein and a handful of almonds. Just haven't been hungry all day. And been drinking a ton of Water. I am always thirsty.

I heard from a friend that fitbit is coming out with a new product sometime in the summer and also other companies like LG is also coming out with a fitbit flex look alike so you can wear it on your wrist. I want the fitbit flex but thinking of waiting it out and buy a cheap pedometer.

I am also at a stand still with my weight loss . Sleeved on 4-11, I have lost only 17 pounds, crazy cause I also am tracking everything , getting 80 of protine and not going over 1200 calories daily , I am getting all my Water pluse extra, with 30 min of exercise a day. How can my body still be holding on to the weight!

You had your surgery this past April 11? 1200 calories is what your doc has said to eat a day? I had a gastric bypass on march 31 2014 and I can only eat 500 calories a day or that's all what I am able to consume. Def check with your doc

I agree that every culture that is greatly influenced by western culture does prefer slimmer women. Pornography, movies and marketing advertises sexy and beautiful as very slim women.

I also believe that the first thing people notice is how they feel when they are around you. I tend to make people feel relaxed and even admired because I genuinely love meeting people. I think that inward beauty can be seen and felt.

Most of all, the confidence that I feel is from within. I believe that I am a beautiful woman inside and out because God made me that way. I used to feel ugly and unattractive but after all I've been through in my life, I feel very accomplished and loved. Also, my dad helped me so much. I think that maybe you should try to find the beauty inside yourself and share it with others. You should stop seeing yourself as overweight or unattractive and realize that while man looks on the outward appearance, God looks on the heart and that's what is the most beautiful thing about each person, what's inside, not what's outside.

I dont deny a single thing you have said but in reality, men prefer slimmer women. Slim doesnt means bones either where I would have said skinny or a stick, slim can be gracefully thin or slender. As far as loving myself, I do love myself and I did this surgery for health reasons and also I dont want to be rejected cause of my looks and people do reject people for weight reasons. No matter how much you think its true or not, but its reality.

After losing some weight due to my surgery, I am loving myself even more...if we didnt love ourselves, we wouldnt go through this surgery. I would have sat on my ass and not done anything about it....

Men are men, no matter what country or race they are, they want their women to be slim and not be over weight. Its like this especially in the Indian culture. If I was thin like a decade ago or even in my early 20s, I would have been married by now...sad but true, appearance is the first thing people see no matter where you go even if its for dating, marriage or work.

Just how others have mentioned here, you are doing great and you look really good. I had my surgery on March 31st, started my 10 day liquid diet before that and so far I have lost 34 pounds and thats also an average of 4 pounds a week. I hope to not stall but if I feel that its going in that direction, then I am going to have to remind myself to keep going and be patient. Our bodies are changing and we have to continue eating our Proteins..so keep up the good work! you are doing awesome...

I think every surgery and every surgeon is different and has different guidelines on what to do before and after the surgery. So best to stick with what the doc says. After my gastric bypass, I was on a 10 day liquid diet (only liquids, including Protein shakes), then the second 10 days were all mushy foods, pureed foods which would include mashed potatoes, unsweetened apple sauce, eggs, hot cereals, blended Soups, Protein shakes, tuna, puddings etc etc..and then after that, it would be soft foods firm tofu, seafood, thin sliced deli meeds, toast, crackers, Beans, peas and well cooked Pasta but must meet 75grams of Proteins. Then 2 months down the road I would be able to more of soft foods.

But its also been said that you can introduce foods to your stomach and see how you feel. But to be honest, just meeting the goals of Protein is tough and you can only eat small amounts of food so best to get all the good stuff in vs. bad foods like sweets and carbs. Today, first thing I had for food was a thin sliced deli meat with Dijion mustard, then had a bite of my mom's cabbage dish, had a tablespoon of Peanut Butter, later in the day had 1/2 an apple with another tablespoon of Peanut Butter, then for dinner, we had some hard shell tacos and the meat we used was turkey. I had one hard shell taco with turkey and cheese which took me a while to eat. And then for snacking after dinner, I had some almonds and I am full. Am drinking lots of Water through out the day and before I sleep...

Just curious to hear what foods you've tried but can't tolerate anymore.

I hear with gb you can't eat sugars (ie candy, candy bars, cake, ice cream, etc) anymore. I'm going to stick with that. I hope. I don't even want to try because if I try and I feel ok then I will eat more and get fat again.

Also, just curious, if you get a craving for something your not supposed to have can you chew it then spit it out to satisfy the craving? Obviously not taking about ice cream. Dangit. Lol

I have a major sweet tooth but after my surgery, I have not been craving sweets anymore. Matter of fact now I prefer salty things...I never use to like Peanut Butter but now I do so I have that with my 1/2 apple or 1/2 banana. I have tried a few bites of ice cream but its too sweet for me so I prefer not having it. But keep in mind i am 6 weeks out so I am still in very early stages of everything. If you want to satisfy your craving, best to have something that will satisfy it and its good for you...if you want something sweet, have something that is sugar free. Or if you want something salty, have some almonds...I think the people who have had this surgery long time back and shed more light on this topic...

Any of you scheduled for your endoscopy & How long after your Psyh, Cardi & sleep did it take for you to get your endoscopy date!!!

In my case everything had to be done within 1-3 months before my surgery. My insurance required that I am on a monitored diet with my surgeon 4 months before my surgery. So I started to see my surgeon in dec 2013, psych, endoscopy and pcp clearance in feb 2014 and my surgery was march 31. You can ask your surgeon what he thinks you should do. Every insurance has their own requirements. I would say best to have everything done 1-2 months before you plan on having your surgery. Hope this helps!

@RNBSN786 I was going to say the same as @piercedqt78 no need for the shell of any kind...ever ... just have the fixings are you are "good"... enjoy... I really don't miss the shell (soft or hard) at all anymore...

All of you guys are on the same page...I should just eat the filling and skip the taco shell all together and have my mom have it.

or just eat the filling. I skip the shells now.

Even the hard ones are difficult to eat? I was thinking of making turkey tacos next week and give it a shot with the hard ones...I dont think I can eat more than one..even one is a lot...it will be 7 weeks next week...shall I skip the taco and just eat the ground turkey?