MrsGloMartin

Thanks for the info I'm just sick of medications and I'm meditating when I begin to feel nauseous. I notice that the smell of protein powder, pork cooking, and beef really sends my poor stomach into convulsions. I stopped eating red meats years ago but my hubby still eats it occasionally and the smell if it cooking never bothered me before. I'm really changing in my likes and dislikes as far as food goes. I'm so over the sugary sweet taste of everything even though it's artificial sweeteners. I pray that I will one day be completely sugar free, artificial and real sugar.

I guess we are all struggling with this fear. I believe it is a good thing because we are now mindful of what's good for us and the bad foods that caused us to make the decision to have WLS. It'll get better and because we know what's good for us we will make better choices when deciding what to eat. I've lost 42 lbs since I began my pre to post op diet and this morning when I weighed myself I'm 2.6 lbs lighter than I was Wednesday. I know I want this to last forever and I pray that we all will continue to get healthier and lose weight as the months go on. God bless.

Thanks, I'm losing weight steadily and I know it's because I'm not hungry and when I try to sip on something my stomach violently protests. I'm praying that it will get better soon for all of us so we can move on to the next stage of our journeys. God bless.

I'm doing good but I'm having great difficulty with the protein. Every time I try to mix it with anything it causes instant nausea and stomach cramps. I'm praying that when I enter the next stage of puréed foods I'll be better able to disguise the taste of the protein. I discussed this with my doc and he's not too worried about me not getting the protein while it's crucial to my successful weight loss, he wants me to focus on getting in my supplements and staying hydrated. I tried the muscle milk for the first time today. It made me feel a little nauseous but as I'm sipping on it slowly it's better than anything else I've tried thus far. All the best to you!!!

THANKS EVERYONE Shrilann46, I received your response to me via email but I can't find it here on this page but I want you to know how much I appreciate your feedback and support on this subject. dumping syndrome is no joke and it hurts really, reall bad causing you to become afraid to eat or try anything. but we know that it is crucial that we get our Protein and liquids in everyday along with our supplements this is where I find this site invaluable. I've added all responses and suggestions of protein supplememnts to try to my todo list and as I try them I will keep you all informed about what worked and what did not. who knows, someone else may find your support helpful to them. Have a great evening everyone I am off to my wl support group to share my findings with other soldiers in the struggle to regain their health and happiness....

Hi Volkitteh, thanks for the great info!!! I'm taking every bit of info I get and adding it to my list of things to try until I find the one that clicks with my new stomach. I pray that you never go through the dumping syndrome i swear it is worst that labor and I'm not kidding or exaggerating (my son weighed 12 2oz. at birth and I was in labor for over 12 hours) but this dumping syndrome was way worse because there was no relief in sight and it lasted for more that one day. I tried the Gasx strips but to no avail. I really appreciate your feedback, have a great evening!!!

You're welcome, it's nice to find someone with a wealth of knowledge to share who's so willing to do so. I can't believe all the sugar in Activia, they have it in Greek now is this the sugar count for Greek or their regular? I love Activia and I have used it in the past to help keep me regular but I won't purchase it now with such a high sugar content. All the best to you too!!!

Hi Sweethon, I was just looking at the Fage 25 yougurt on my last shopping trip I'll have to try them next time around. I've been kind of purchasing whatever greek yogurt was on sale since they all seem to be loaded with Protein but I buy plain because I use it in other recipies for my family and when I want fruit I feel better pureeing my own fresh fruit an dadding it that way. I've also heard about GNC's weight Loss lean shakes but I have not tried them. I'll add them to my to do list of new protien shakes to try and after I've tried them I'll let you know how it went for me. My doc and nut both told me to keep experiemnting with new things until I find something that truly works for me. Thank you so much I really appreciate your feedback. Have a great day!!1

Hi shmily, you are so awesome in this forum!! I've been following your posts closely and most of what you have to say I have found to be very beneficial to me. I do love Greek yougurt is is the only kind I buy but I dont have a favorite as I only buy plain in an effort to avoid all the added sugars found in the fruit greek yogurts. I remember reading your post to another of our family members but I couldn't remember the name of the shakes or where you purchased them. when I do my shopping i will be sure to purchase the premier shakes from Costco and let you know how they worked for me so far I've been adding my own pureed fruit to my greek yogrt and gettin some protein in that manner but I realize that I need much more to meet my quota. Thank you so much, I really appreciate you, you're a blessing to me!!!

Glad your feeling better. This site is truly a blessing as I've gotten answers to all of my worries that help me to resolve them before they get out of control.

Jess, Ty for sharing!!!

Wow!!! Wtg, you look great!!!

Congrats ladies, I'm reaching the six week post op point, and I too am feeling much better about my life and have lost a total is 22lbs since my surgery date 4/21. My clothing are much looser but not to the point where I need to buy new ones yet. Continued success to you on your journey to health and happiness!!!

Msshellg I'm praying for you. Being nervous is normal you'll be fine. See you in the other side, God bless!!!

Are you getting enough protein in each day. Protein plays a major role in weight loss and wellness after surgery.

Awesome sister girl!!! We are on our way to being some sexy and healthy chicks!!!

That is awesome! You're my hero right now! I just found out about the switch yesterday & todays my last NUT appt required for insurance...I hope to find out a little more later today. I hope I come out as smooth as you. My anxiety is kickin up like it did in the beginning over what can go wrong. I know I need to chill. I may be better off with bypass. Keep me informed on your progress will ya Mrs.glo! You will be just fine. The anxiety is natural and it will serve you well because it'll keep you focused on what to do to avoid all the things that can go wrong and should they occur you have a wealth of support and info here to help you get back on track. All the best to you sister girl I will keep in touch. You Go Girl!!!

I love your sense of humor!!! I know your hubby will get more pleasure our of you versus his car once you get all of that extra revved up energy after surgery too ????????????????!!!! Lol

You go girl!!! I'm praying for smooth sailing and sunny skies from here on God bless

Hi I'm five days out and I have not experienced any dumping yet or for that matter, no major pain. I has my surgery on the 21st and came home in the 22nd. My doc and staff were quite impressed as I am. Each of us are different so no two people will recover the same but I pray that your surgery will go as smoothly as mine did. I'm praying for you, God bless.

Good luck MommaD88!!! I'll eagerly await your report in April 2014 post op!!! God bless!!!

I'm jealous that you didn't have to endure the two week pre op diet (not really) kudos to you on making a decision that's gonna change your life. Good luck with your surgery. Keep us posted.

Hey BriWLS, yes I had the same soreness and weakness in my stomach which hurt when I went from lying to sitting or standing. As this is day five post op the pain has lessened greatly but I'm still careful not to try to stand or sit too quickly as it will cause unwanted pain. I pray your pain goes away completely soon. Have a blessed day.