BigDude

Made my own Peanut Butter last night. I love it and its nice to cut out the oils and added sugar

Hey Ken. I know how you feel, I think us guys attach a little more stigma to having surgery I know I did. Why can't I just be tough enough to lose weight on my own. But now, six weeks out, I could not be happier with my decision. Yeah there's a little pain and some recovery but it passes. I feel great now and I know you will too.

I had a high of 54, smallest I can ever remember is 38 so I would be happy with that

One day at a time. I'm about 2 1/2 week post op and it seems like it came and went fast. Even though I started 3/20/14

You're going to be fine. Weight fluctuates over only a few days. Just stick to your plan, sounds like your doing great. And a hint for after surgery, stay off the scale. At least no more than once a week. If you are doing the work the scale will take care of itself. Keep up the good work

Yes. I took them for at least a week and glad I did

Hey, I am on here. John in Jacksonville Florida. Today is my day 4. TOUGH. I am simply focusing

on getting through the stomach pain. I have not passed gas yet and I am very much looking forward

to that. Gas buildup in my abdomen is awful. Got in an egg, 1 oz applesauce and the 4 pills; Vitamin, antixox, Calcium.< /p>

It was TOUGH getting that all in. The pureed egg with a bit of skim milk to soften was TERRIBLE.

I have been looking for some recipies that people are enjoying during puree stage.

This is tough!

Welcome John. I suggest GasX strips for the gas. In the puree stage I stuck with cream of chicken Soup and pureed chilli. Of course I still had three Protein Shakes a day. For me it was easier to find one or two things I could handle and just stay with that routine. Hope it helps

Thank you all so much for sharing. It is so helpful to know I'm not alone. I have felt the shame of not being able to control my weight. I have gone through the "What the hell did I do" moments. I have had trouble sleeping. But I know that others have made it through these things and I will too!

I'm not an emotional, feelings sharing type of guy ( read caveman) but this site has really helped. I'm 2 weeks out and I still deal with some pain around the big incision site, mostly in the evenings. I worry that I drink or eat too fast, in fact my pouch is telling me so right now. I did finally sleep on my side some last night which is a big deal! And I do feel like it gets better and easier, even if just a little, every day.

I already know this was the best decision I have ever made but sometimes it still doesn't feel real. I do know that things will continue to get better, for all of us! Thanks again for letting me lean on you all and I'm here to lean on too.

Absolutely GasX strips. I took one every few hour the first couple days home (and walked a lot) and never had a gas problem

I didn't mean to offend anyone. I'm just nervous about my surgery tomorrow and was blowing off steam by joking. I think it was my way of reminding myself that though this surgery will fix my weight it's not going to prevent me from making mistakes in life and it's up to me to work towards the life I want regardless of my weight.

It seems like this site is full of perfect people who are totally committed and following their orders perfectly and having no slip ups at all, just perfect little angels and I just wanted to say- hey, if your not perfect, like me, if your scared like me, and if you are staring real life in the face and know that even post surgery life won't be easy all the time, I'm hear for you. Let's be great, successful, and imperfect together. I would have a hard time finding support in a site where anyone who isn't perfect or jokes around at the hard truths gets shunned.

It makes me happy to make people laugh and not to take life too seriously all of the time because most of the time, it is!! Thank you for your comments, I appreciate them and hope you are all doing well.[/quthis

Well said. We've got to keep a sense of humor to make it through this lifestyle change.

Way to go! Keep up the good fight.

I'm only 1 week post op but I am already glad I made this decision. Recovering well and things only get better from here!

Hi all. I am all set and ready for gastric bypass surgery on December 1. I have lost 8 pounds on the first 5 days of the

2 week pre op diet. My diet is mostly high Protein, vegetables and fruit. Not to bad. I WILL struggle on Thanksgiving day

and I already told my doctor that I WILL be eating stuffing on that day. I am nervous, anxious, excited about the surgery and

it is approaching fast. Current as of this morning is 291, 44 Jeans. Goal is 175 and jean size ???? 34? I am very active and

getting this extra 100 pounds off will be life altering. I look forward to following this group forum. John

Welcome and congrats! I am a week post op and the pre op diet was the worst. I think because you can still physically eat what you want and you know you may not get to eat some of that ever again. My advice is do the best you can and when you do cheat (stuffing!) Make it a very small amount just for the taste. After surgery you will have no more worries. Good luck

Here's my update....

I'm 6 days post op (surgery was Monday Nov 17). I am doing really great. I was released the next day after surgery. I am meeting my protein/water goals, can tolerate Multivitamins, taste buds have NOT changed (though I was hoping they would) and I can tolerate sweet things-- like my Unjury chocolate splendor shake, but I've never really had a sweet tooth and much prefer the chicken flavor Protein. I have plenty of energy and have been running errands and walking around. I even did a tour at the Pentagon with my mom. My main issue has been the constant gas/burp pain. I really wish I can burp or fart on command, sorry if its too much TMI. Also, my left incision hurts, but what hurts the MOST is two bruises that I have on my lower abdomen (no incisions there just bruises). If I move too quickly, it feels like someone is pulling or tugging and stabbing me at the same time. Though Tylenol seems to work on them.

I had people tell me that the first week is really depressing and you will feel like "what the heck have I done to my body?!!" However, I have not experienced ANY of that. Though the sucky part right now is the liquid diet stage AND the drain. I can't wait to have this thing removed tomorrow. Also, I really wish I could have something solid, a piece of egg or canned salmon. Maybe some yogurt. I envy those people that had no desire for food or Water after surgery.

As far as weight..... I was 216.6 day of surgery, 222 when I got home from the hospital (IV liquids, swollen). And as of today, I was 210.

So far I am so happy that I went through with the surgery and there are no regrets.

Sounds like we're still twins! I have been doing well too. I did have to stay in the hospital until Thursday but I chose to do that and have my drain removed before I left as opposed to leaving Wednesday but having it left in for a week.

After the first day, things got better fast. As the swelling went down I was able to get more liquids in and I have been able to tolerate most everything else. My taste buds have changed. I can deal with it but some things just taste weird now. Tastes sometimes change from meal to meal too. I am already getting about 50 grams of protein a day and I am drinking over 100 ounces of crystal light (lemonade) everyday!

My routine has been to get up at least every 2-3 hours, refill my liquids, take a GasX strip and walk around. I have been having a little trouble sleeping so this is my routine 24 hours a day. Also lits of sugar free Popsicles. They count as liquids, you get the "chewing experience" and they taste great.

Hope everybody keeps doing well.

Hope everybody is doing well. Its my second day home from the hospital and I am feeling really good. Some gas and pain but not too much. Before surgery I read from everyone that you feel better everyday after surgery. This is so true. Don't get discouraged if you feel bad the first day or two after surgery. Just work your surgeon's plan and you will get better everyday. For me right now that means fluids and walking. Its surprising how hard it is to get in all the fluids but I've already got about twice as much today as yesterday. Oh yeah, take your pain meds and use the GasX strips! Anyway, I am doing great and am glad to hear that you all are too. For those with a date coming up, good luck you will do fine!

I'm finally home from the hospital! I'm not complaining though. The pain was a little worse than I expected but it is well managed with the meds. Hopefully I'll get some rest tonight and update everyone later. Good luck to those coming up. You really can do this

In the pre op holding pattern. Should go at 2. Here we go!

Good luck on your surgery today twin!!

Welcome Eli and good luck. You'll find that this forum is invaluable for support, questions, etc. I think so and I'm not the sharing, feelings type of guy.

Congrats to everyone who has had their surgery! It eases the nerves a little to hear how well you all have done

Good luck to those having surgery this week!

As always, good advice. Thanks

I am telling very few people about my surgery because for some reason I am worried about what they will think of me. I found out that my wife told some people (work, friends, her family) when I haven't even told my dad! When I told her I wanted to be in control of who knows she got upset at me! Am I just being unreasonable?

She is supportive and is even doing the preop diet with me. I don't want to lose her support but I feel like I need this control right now.

Hey bluedreams we have another twin! I'm November 17th too.

Hi everyone this is my first post on here. I had my bypass on February 24th. I have lost 114 pounds from my heaviest. My advice is follow the rules and don't eat before your doctor tells you to. I did great and would do it again. I only had trouble with a few foods and now I can eat anything just not in the amounts as before surgery. A new way of life and I love it. Good luck.

Congratulations! I look forward to getting there