Vanessa G

I cooked regular meals for them. When I was on liquids for 2 weeks, I just had my tomato juice or broth while they ate their meals. Then during my next two weeks while I was on mashed food, I would do the same. My surgery was even a few weeks before father's day. I was still on liquids at the time. We went together to Golden Corral. They ate the buffet. I took my Gatorade and fish crackers with me. We sat together and enjoyed the company. It got easier later, after I was able to start trying regular food to see what I tolerated.

All I can think is to increase your water intake. Usually when I get constipated eating sliced cucumber will help it out. I think the water content in it does the trick. I also increase my water intake. Hope you get some relief soon.

My surgeon said to wait 2 years post MGB to get plastic surgery.

My got worse before it got better. Maybe a bit of jealousy or not knowing how to approach the new me. The MGB made me want it more but the more I wanted it the less I got it. After a talk with hubby, things got better. Skin starting to sag from weight loss but I have more energy and confidence than ever.

I had an MGB and tried popcorn 6 months post op. I dont sit down with my own bag, but when the kids fix a bag of Kettle corn, I grab a handful. That's all I get. No problems so far.

Congratulations. And good luck with the rest of the Journey!