avermette

I use a pill container with the days printed on top. Every Sunday I fill it up for the week. Then I set a reminder on my phone so I don't forget to take them. Good luck!

Well, I'm a sleeve so it might be different for a bypass. I had a slice of cheese at about 2 months out. Managed about half.
pizza was always my absolute favorite... hey, I'm from Jersey LOL. I missed it desperately or thought I did. Honestly, the magic wasn't there. Although I will certainly have it again sometime in the future, I haven't had it since and don't miss it. Not a bad thing I think ????

During my first few weeks I wanted a piece of toast so badly. Or saltine crackers. But that seemed to be because i was nauseous I just wanted something bland.
I've had a couple of cravings. But my NUT told me not to try bread until I was 6 months out.

bread pretty much doesn't exist for me any more, but I did keep a pack of these around when I was off bread but still working on killing the cravings:
http://www.shoprite.com/pd/Bauducco/Toast-Whole-Wheat/5-64-oz/875754000152/
They are 105 calories and 17 carbs for 3 pieces.
I make my sandwiches by wrapping tofurkey up in a slice of cheese or lettuce and making a wrap of it.

Go ahead and try; but just a bite. OR, I would take a cracker, put tuna on top and a small piece of cheese. That was enough. If you really try a sandwich, I guarentee you will be very unhappy with the pain you feel so soon after sx. Yes, we all crave something. Maybe 1 bite would help you through. Just be willing to shoulder the consequence.

I am 10 mos out and still can't eat a sandwich. Just looking at one makes my stomach hurt! Lol! I do eat tortilla sandwiches...

I am 12 weeks out and made a grilled cheese sandwich last night with fake cauliflower bread. I won't lie and say it tasted just like a grilled cheese:) However, you may consider it to take care of the cravings. Here is the link to the recipe:
http://www.theironyou.com/2014/05/cauliflower-crust-grilled-cheese.html
Good luck!

I had a craving for a sandwich today- I am 6 weeks out- so I took a saltine cracker and put shaved ham and a quarter slice of cheese on top and popped it in the microwave for 15 seconds. I made 4 of these for lunch and it quenched my craving!

Try cloud bread. You can sub eggs with substitute liquid eggs and use low fat cream cheese in te recipe. I even add flavoring to make savory versions.
http://www.food.com/recipe/carb-free-cloud-bread-411501

I am seven months post op. I craved a sandwich like crazy until I tried one for the first time at 5 months.
I found the bread fills my tummy and I do not get the Protein I need for the day if I do that. Also, it actually makes me very uncomfortable.
Now, if I use bread to make a slice of French toast where I soak it in the egg mixture, I don't have much of a problem with it. I can only eat about a third of that piece of French toast.
Crackers however work nice if you use chicken or tuna salad.
I only do this once in a while because I find if I eat to many bad carbs like bread or crackers, I don't lose that day.

My surgery date is March 23rd. My surgeon requires a two week pre-op diet which consists of four Protein Drinks daily and only Clear Liquids. Well I have three days till I start and let me just say I am eating anything and everything I can. I'm so excited for this life changing surgery and I'm scared. I know I will be able to eat things I want in moderation again someday. I just feel like this is the time to eat whatever guilt free! Anyone else experiencing this "last supper syndrome" ?

My surgery date is March 23rd. My surgeon requires a two week pre-op diet which consists of four Protein Drinks daily and only Clear Liquids. Well I have three days till I start and let me just say I am eating anything and everything I can. I'm so excited for this life changing surgery and I'm scared. I know I will be able to eat things I want in moderation again someday. I just feel like this is the time to eat whatever guilt free! Anyone else experiencing this "last supper syndrome" ?

The colder the better for me. Room temperature does not sit well. I can tolerate hot tea though. So it's gotta be really hot or really cold. Good luck!

The colder the better for me. Room temperature does not sit well. I can tolerate hot tea though. So it's gotta be really hot or really cold. Good luck!

I had gastric bypass on 3/5/2015
My starting weight was 249, day of surgery my weight was 228, then three weeks after surgery I landed at 216. It's going to be a bit of a slow process but I am so darn proud to be where I'm at today. Greater things to come, just have to be patient ????

Congrats Avermette

Congratulations! Glad to hear your surgery went great. Mine did too. I was a little uncomfotable when I woke from surgery but the pain meds kicked in pretty quik. I'm still in hospital until 6. Then I can go home. Surgery was a success!

Sooo excited!! Good luck. I'm right behind you going on at 3:15 this afternoon.

My surgery date is March 23rd. My surgeon requires a two week pre-op diet which consists of four Protein Drinks daily and only Clear Liquids. Well I have three days till I start and let me just say I am eating anything and everything I can. I'm so excited for this life changing surgery and I'm scared. I know I will be able to eat things I want in moderation again someday. I just feel like this is the time to eat whatever guilt free! Anyone else experiencing this "last supper syndrome" ?

Sounds like everyone is making it through. I'm on my 8th day of liquid diet. My doc requires two week on his prescribed Protein Drinks so 800 calories a day and 110 grams Protein. I'm allowed sugar free Jello and bouillon. And of course at least 64 oz Water. I'm feeling good. Last week was a little rough but I made it. Just keeping my eye on the prize. I go for surgery 3/23. Good luck everyone- WE CAN DO THIS!!

On day six of my pre-op diet. Hasn't been so bad. I'm drinking lots of Water and hot Decaf tea. Trying not to think too far ahead just taking one day at a time- even still March 23rd can't come soon enough

Cant believe surgery is on tues the 17th. Been a long road especially on the skim milk for 5 weeks. But ive pushed through and working on that last 5 lbs. Goooo meeee! So excited for this new me. Anyone have suggestions on what to bring to hospital to be more comfortable?

I'm not sure how I would have handled a two week pre-op diet. I'd like to think I would have rocked it. I wonder if the choices I'm making this week reflect how well I'll do once at maintenance? Anyone else worry about that?

I've heard that a heating pad is helpful and ditto the loose clothing. I've got a hospital bag I'm packing and have a book and iPod in there for some entertainment (still trying to decide on which knitting project to pack!)

Angelina73 I was discharged yesterday and my suggestion is to bring headphones and a night mask. My room mate liked to sleep with the overhead lights on. She also had company all day & night so the headphones helped to drown out their conversations. Pajama pants too-so you don't have to double up on Johnny.... Wishing you good luck!