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Happy Thanksgiving! I'm thankful for people like you that share their challenges and their positive responses to them. Congratulations on all of your successes.

Jerky is on the approved list with my surgeon once patients hit solid food. I'm pre-op, so afraid I can't offer any advice on incorporating it into a post-op diet.
More importantly, they make bacon jerky?!!!

Best wishes! I had RNY in the Chicago nw suburbs 5 months ago. I'm so grateful. So far have lost 73 lbs and couldn't be happier. You'll go through lots of changes, and will have lots of questions along the way. But we'll be here for you. Let us know how it goes Tuesday.

After attending the information session in July, I've jumped through many hoops. I didn't have to do the six month diet, and I'm happy about that, but there were so many things to cross off. But i respect my doctor and group for being thorough and safe. So now, the day is almost here. I go in Monday for the "type and screen" blood test. Then I arrive Tuesday morning at 6:30 a.m. for the BIG EVENT. i feel like I've been responsibly doing all of the requirements, but now IT'S HERE. I'm not having doubts but realizing once again what a change I'm in for in the next few months, especially. I'm looking forward to the weight loss, of course. But I'm going to turn into one of "those" kind of eaters, you know, the ones who hardly eat anything. That is going to be so new and different for me, and so challenging. i'm a closet eater. i don't eat large amounts in front of people. So I'm going to have to find other things that make me happy when I used to reach for food. I have a few things on my list.
So, stay tuned. It's (almost) here!!!

Yes, thanks for the comments. I am 4 1/2 months post RNY and am beginning very noticable hair loss. Plus my hair is very dry now. I've lost 65 pounds, so I'm still very happy. I bought a really expensive shampoo/conditioner at the stylist's, but not doing that again. Found some cheaper today at Sally's (hope it works better) and have been religiously taking my Biotin. I still struggle daily with getting close to enough Protein, so I know that's the problem, but I get so sick still from so many things.
I know this didn't help but I just wanted to join the conversation. Thanks for listening. And best wishes. It's a journey, that is for sure! So glad people are saying it grows back. Faith is the key.

Thank you! I haven't found a lot of people who have gotten it done so I'm so interested to hear from people. It seems tummy tucks and arm skin removal are the popular ones. By next summer I 100% want the sagging skin in my inner thighs gone!
I'll deal with the stomach and arms through weight training and possibly surgery again but the focus are these thighs!

No, but boy can I relate! My legs are getting skinnier all the time but the loose skin on my thighs and by my knees sure is ugly!
I would love to horde in on the responses you get.bcongratulations on a great job!

Hi all, I have lost over 100pds and the skin in my inner things hang. I want it gone! I wanted to know has anyone gotten the thigh lift? And what was the recovery/scar like afterwards?

Yes, thanks for the comments. I am 4 1/2 months post RNY and am beginning very noticable hair loss. Plus my hair is very dry now. I've lost 65 pounds, so I'm still very happy. I bought a really expensive shampoo/conditioner at the stylist's, but not doing that again. Found some cheaper today at Sally's (hope it works better) and have been religiously taking my Biotin. I still struggle daily with getting close to enough Protein, so I know that's the problem, but I get so sick still from so many things.
I know this didn't help but I just wanted to join the conversation. Thanks for listening. And best wishes. It's a journey, that is for sure! So glad people are saying it grows back. Faith is the key.

Thanks everyone! I worked out for 30 minutes this morning, and have been eating nothing but Protein and Water. I weighed myself an hour ago for curiosity and I hit wonderland! Finally lol after 7 years. Now I'm not looking back and I have to keep maintaining progress

He sounds like a very supportive and loving husband. You deserve this time to get your strength back, so relax and try not to be so hard on yourself. You'll be back up and around soon.

He sounds like a very supportive and loving husband. You deserve this time to get your strength back, so relax and try not to be so hard on yourself. You'll be back up and around soon.

lots of recipes here... (and pintrest)
http://www.bellplantation.com/Recipe/

okay Friends, I finally bought a jar, now please give me some tips on what to do with it. Do I add Water? All suggestions welcome. I'm getting too much fat calories from regular pub.
Thanks

Sounds like a stricture to me. Be sure to explain carefully to your Dr and insist on and endoscopy to check for it. If you do have it, they simply dilate with a balloon. Really easy procedure. They may need to schedule for more than once. I just went through this.

Sounds like you are experiencing dumping syndrome caused by trying to consume too much at a meal. Are you constraining yourself to the prescribed meal volumes?
Another possibility is that you developed a stricture. But I would think at 3 months, this is rather late. In some cases, scar tissue or inflammation can narrow the new connection between the stomach and intestine. This is called a stricture. Strictures usually develop four to six weeks after surgery, and rarely occur. Patients with strictures will notice that they are progressively less able to take in fluids and food. Strictures can be treated with an endoscope, which is a thin, flexible tube with image sensors and special tools at the tip. A doctor will use an endoscope with a tiny inflatable balloon at its tip to open the stricture.
Anyways it is important to focus on the most important elements which are Protein, fluids and Vitamins. food is secondary because your body is converting your stored fat into energy and thus you lose weight. So from what you said, work on your Protein problems. At your stage another option other than Protein shakes becomes available. These are Protein Bars such as Quest Bar.

Prayers of thanksgiving and prayers for a successful surgery and full recovery.

Prayers of thanksgiving and prayers for a successful surgery and full recovery.

Frothing or foamies. I just had an episode yesterday and posted about it (see recent topics yesterday). It lasted about 4 hrs, My esophagus hurt like crazy and couldn't eat and spent that time with thick phleam and throwing up the tiny amount of scrambled eggs and 1, yes 1 small bite of bacon. Won't be having that again for a while.
I am 8 weeks post RNY and this was by far the worst I have had but I have had a couple of smaller events at about 6 weeks.

I'm so excited to go to Disney World too! We will be there November 7th to the 14th and I'm super pumped! Hopefully your surgery went well and you are doing great.
Yes, please let me know how it was when you get back. I bet you will have a blast! Congrats on the weight loss too!!
I read where the dole whip's are not that bad for you, but I'm going to double check it first. At least we all will get plenty of walking in.

I have had great luck with Protein Bars despite their thickness. I still have issues with meat but not the bars. Just try little bites at a time. Best of luck. Btw, i had my RNY June 16.

I'm almost 3 months out and I spent yesterday from noon until 9:30 in the evening with "the foamies" and throwing up. It was actually a little scary, although I didn't have pain.
I didn't eat anything new - vegetarian chili and a little bit of chicken breast. I drank from a straw in the morning, but I've used straws since surgery. I have no idea what caused this episode, but I still have them quite often. It seems like one day I'm fine eating something and the next time I have it, I get sick.
I'm glad I read the previous post about making today a liquid/soft day. I never want a repeat of yesterday!

What is a 360 lift? When do you have it done after your surgery?

RNY 6-10-15. SW 266. Cw 228. Down 38. I too am having trouble with non-pureed meat. Just can't handle more than an ounce or so at a meal. I like my Peanut Butter on graham crackers. I still struggle with getting enough Protein and fluids. Some days are better than others. I'll have a Protein Shake or sf hot cocoa with protein powder at night if I'm really short for the day.

I'm so happy for you djmohr! I constantly look for your threads and replies you give because you are so supportive and inspirational. Your positive comments on your nsv's are especially helpful when I'm here at 8 weeks post and battling foamies.
COngratulations......I'm sure you look great and feel even better!