bigbattynatty

Thank you! Following the program to a T...following portion size especially and not overdoing it. For my protein, I mainly eat fish (Salmon or grouper), low sodium deli meat. I haven't had much bread as I found a weight watchers tortilla that I usually use. I still have a hard time with veggies even when they are steamed well, especially broccoli. Funny enough salads don't bother me. I mainly eat steamed spinach/kale as my vegetable source plus they are supposed to be good source of iron. In terms of my liquids I mainly have water, .1% milk or crystal light. Water is still hard for me to get in but it gets a lot better as the weeks go by. I exercise maybe about 3x a week but I go to the gym on Saturdays for about 2hrs and take my time.

Praying for you and your wife. Hang in there and hope you are resting and trying your best to push through.

@@Calgirl26 I'm 79 days post-op and down 70lbs. Don't be too alarmed. In regards to the fluids I had the same problem within the first couple weeks. May be a gas bubble ? Good luck on your journey!

@@anewme2015 thank you. I feel so good????

Hello everyone. Feels like I haven't been on here in forever. Hope you're all doing well and adjusting for those who have recently had surgery. And for those who are in the pre-op process, hope the process is coming along. I've been doing very good, adjusting and can eat just about most things. I've thrown up once and had dumping syndrome only 1x as well. Still hard getting in my water but a whole lot better than right after surgery. My protein intake is excellent and after being 79 days post-op I'm down 70lbs! It hasn't been easy but its been worth every minute.

I'm praying for you. I can't imagine what you're going through. Your strength is remarkable and encouraging. You will get through this, I have no doubt about it!

I'm so horrified for you. Sending prayers your way. Get well soon.

I understand that part. Every single day my office has treats. Yesterday it was cake, chocolates today it will probably be donuts and coffee. You can do it though, as you said mind over matter ????. Good luck!

No problem! Thank you, I hope so too. That was one of my worst habits, inhaling food. It's great that you're practicing now will make your transition so much easier.

When we did our orientation we were provided with our next round of Appts the same evening. I went through Toronto Western hospital. They seem pretty organized there too. I hope your appointments go by fast and a happy holiday to you as well.

That's great, right around the corner. On your optifast diet now?

Yes I bought a tea at the herbal food store yesterday to help with the nausea and gas. Giving it some time to work.

Thank you! Giving it my best shot. Have a bit of nausea and gas but hanging in there.