Lisa1171

I do not take Iron pills, but it was not on my list of post op supplements from my Dr.

i have multi vit with 36gm of iron and my pcp dr ordered me some just hope i dont take in to much iron

I am anemic so I have to include iron with my vitamins. definitely talk to your doctor for advice

Yay!

I had my surgery August 18, 1 week ago today. Don't you have a meal plan? You should start eating yogourt, light soups with protein added, pureed fruits, lots of stuff. I have it all planned for me until week 5 where it gets more general.

I hope your dietitian knows about bypass and she can help you come up with a real meal plan.

Good luck!

I have had 2 weeks of protein before and 2 weeks of protein after tomorrow i go to the dietitian .I think i go on a soft food diet after that

thanks i have learned alot of good stuff from this site

let us know how you are doing post as soon as possible.

Good luck!

I am on a pre diet now my surgery is Friday. my pre diet was 3 protein shakes and a lean cuisine and a cup of vegetables. boy are you having to use your will power. good luck on everything

I did 18 days Lisa and found it fine once I had got over day 4 and 5 and the worst headache ever. You CAN do it. I did eat a few sf popsicles a day though, just for something to chew. They were a lifesaver. Good Luck .. !!

I just started today 3 protein shakes a day vitamins and 2 other foods like jello or pudding suger free

shrinkingpeach when they did the upper gi i had a hernia but they aven't said anything about it so i guess it's ok

mine was never discussed, had no idea I had one. He just did it while he was in there. apparently they are pretty common in people who are overweight

I hope they fix while they are in there i see the dr on the 5th before the surgery day i think the 28th i start the 2 week pre surgery diet i think it's protein shake's

i was VERY lucky. my doc told me i could skip puree's - but many people have no problems dealing with it!!! i understand you're not thrilled - but you must do what you are told!! glood luck kathy

good luck next month

kathy

thank's

hang in there it will hopefully be this month! I will keep my fingers crossed.

I still have to go every 2 week's for weigh in's

hang in there, before you know it the day wll be here and you can sit next to me - on the losers bench!

thank's jane13

Your IBS is more irritated by diet than it would be Gastric Bypass.

Agree with Djmohr, the decision is a team effort with your surgeon. When you talk to them, they will be aware of your medical history and will direct you to the best decision for you.

Sleeve good idea. ALL weight lost surgeries you can gain the weight back.

Good luck on your weigh in and congratulations on getting healthier!

If you put your food in a 2 oz cup and eat every 2 hrs you will lose weight I was 448 lbs as of march of last year . and I dropped to 360 before surgery

I ate a lot of cottage cheese . small portions and jerky and lots of water about 90 oz a day of water

thanks mooseknuckle

I had my 1 1/2 year follow-up yesterday. One thing I discussed with my bariatric physician was that my primary doctor was contra- indicating her directions, and it was causing me confusion. She very kindly said that in bariatric matters, I should follow the bariatric doctor who is the specialist in that field, and follow my primary in everything else. Good point, so I guess that goes for Mom, too. I assume she is not standing over your shoulder all day long. If she is, find something for her to do.

I was told NOT to use any milk. Use UNSWEETENED almond or coconut milk. It really helped!

My mom told me to use powdered milk and skim milk and protein mix all together for the extra protein count

great way to start the day

keep up the good work

kathy

thanks kathy

Lisa, where are you at in your journey? Are you still pre-op?

hello i have done everything all i need is my surgery date but i have to lose weight 3 weeks in a row for them to give me my surgery portin and serving size is an issue right now i do walk 1 to 2 miles a day

You are picking the tool for that works best for you. Having the surgery, whichever one is chosen, only works if your commited to changing your lifestyle. I have seen and heard more than a few comments and questions you are receiving as I was on the receiving end of them too. Disregard those comments and questions, just concentrate on you. Best wishes.

thanks

Sometime's i do 1 in the am and another at night i feel bad sometimes when i eat something not supposed to so it makes me want to walk more and i think ill cry if i mess these 2 weigh in's up two more weight lose the next two weeks then i get my surgery date.today was my neice birthday i had cake chicken breast and pop uugghh

After surgery you won't be able to do that, try to get your willpower up now before it will make you sick to do that. Good luck on the weigh in.

well my weigh in said i lost 1 lb alittle disapinting but i guess i need to just eat 3 healthy meals im just afraid of gaiing weight

Hello shrinkingPeach i weiighed myself today at my dr's in town it said i'm 5 lb's down then tomorrow i weigh in at the gastric bypass center so i know i lost something wish it was more but i'll take it i thought walking a mile everyday would of helped me lose more

Its a crazy balance, exercise adds muscle so sometimes you don't move the scale but you can tell in your clothes. Let them know you have been walking that mile every day so they will take into consideration your commitment to this. Also if you have been walking a mile every day for a week, its time to step it up and do a mile and a half? You've got this!

thanks

jane13 i have to have 3 weigh in's in a row where i have lost weight before surgery but i want to lose 1 hundred lb's after surgery

stevehud and jane13 thanks for the advise i have carnation instant breakfast shakes that are suger free but i also have some wheys protin shakes but havent tried it yet.I have been walking a mile everyday for the last week someone said im putting on muscle which should burn some fat

Muscle definitely burns fat, the cardio should do you good. Steve's pre-op diet is very similar to the one I did and it really does work. If yu are hungry still on it, have some reduced sodium chicken broth or SF jello. Drink a minimum of 64 ounces of SF beverage, no sodas. Get as much water as you can in that 64 ounces. Protein shakes count toward the 64 ounces. Be very careful which protein shakes you do, not all are made equal. Do Whey Protein Isolate, they have a higher percent of protein than others. Make sure they are low sugar, and watch what yuo are mixing them with. Use Fairlife milk or unsweetened almond milk. Message me privately if you would like more help. I started new eating habits Mid-January of this year and lost 45 pounds before surgery including my pre-op diet time. I am now 11 days post op and have lost 6 more pounds including the 4 I gained from fluid retention in surgery. Good luck! Don't give up you CAN do this!!!