Annek2014

Fantastic information! I never dreamed of having Gastric Bypass Surgery. In my mind I always felt it was out of reach to me. But for the last three years I have worked for a large Midwest hospital system which has a wonderful Weight-loss Surgery Program. I jumped at the opportunity to have my surgery this past December. I have wonderful support from my family, physicians and co-workers.

Any ideas? Will be for our family of 5 (2 adults and 2 small children). I had total knee replacement two weeks ago. So I am limited in being able to stand and cook. Hmm, I wonder if we have a bar stool downstairs? LOL

Great ideas! Yep. Hubby will handle the grill. Kids can help me put a salad together.

Update! I had the surgery on the 17th. I will be two weeks out tomorrow. Pain has been an issue. I thought I was strong, but turns out I am a wuss. LOL My other issue, I am just not hungry. :-( food does not agree with me. I can tolerate, yogurt, baby bel cheese, cheese sticks, fat free sugar free pudding, fruit and some veggies. I have no appetite to eat. I get my staples out on Thursday.

I am having Total Knee Replacement surgery this Wednesday, I am freaking out a bit that it will slow or stall my weightloss. Any advice? I will e in the hospital probably 3 days.

I'm also worried about pain control. I know with the RNY I will have to remind them of it.

Great information!

Sounds really good!

So, the girls at work at after me to get better fitting clothes. I am very fashion challenged. I do not know where to start. I am so use to hiding in big baggy clothes, I am afraid to let go. I am not comfortable yet with the new losing weight me. Where do I start? Girls here said try Old Navy for jeans. I have been going to a resale shop, but I am not sure on what styles are current and what are not. Please help!

I am down 50 pounds. I want to buy new shoes, but I have been told my feet will shrink. Is this true or do I need to wait longer to buy new shoes?

I periodically have cravings for soda. It does pass, but not without a fight.

I agree with the comments above. Part of this is withdrawal. You will get past it and it will get better.

Can I join this club? Not that I want to. LOL

About my RNY. I get people are excited for me. Well so am I. But I am not losing very fast at all and it makes it hard coming to work each day and people are excited to ask me how I did or how am I doing with my weightloss. The scale is NOT moving very fast. More like at a snails pace. Sigh... I had surgery on 12/18/14 and I am down 16 pounds since the surgery. Anyone else regret telling about their surgery?

Update - I finally made onederland today! I am losing, but very slowly. I have decided to quit complaning since the scale is moving downward.

I really am not a coffee drinker. However, I really miss a cappuccino from QuikTrip. Anyone have an RNY friendly recipe or one I can buy pre-made?

That would work!

I am only 6 weeks out and have a finicky pouch. I am not sure what I will make yet. But I also have a husband and three kids to think about what they will eat. One thing I made at Christmas that was a huge hit was taco cups and crabragoon cups (I used shrimp instead of crab meat). Oh my gosh, my family goobled them up! You use wonton wrappers as the crust and bake them. I also saw where you can use wonton wrapper to make little pizza calzone triangles. I plan on making these.

I am going to try fixing them another way. Hmm, maybe it just doesn't agree with me in the morning. LOL

I need to find something new for Breakfast. Egg has been my go to food for breakfast. But now it does not agree with my pouch. Will I ever love it again? Other breakfast ideas? I take Protein shakes, yogurt, baby bell cheese, sugar-free Jello with me for work. I need something for breakfast. I also usually bring a pureed Soup.

I am not sure why my pouch is not liking egg anymore.

Deli meat/ham is in my food phase. But I am having difficulty with it. I tried a piece this morning and it got stuck. I thought I was going to vomit until it worked its way down.

Adding to my recipe file!

I had RNY with hiatal hernia repair. Was in the hospital two nights. Was out of work 3 weeks. I work in Customer Service, but was still on lifing restrictions.