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Congrats, you will feel much better resting up in your own bed. I was nervous about going home (thinking what if something happens) Once I was there, it was heaven. Yes the Jello is my fav, chicken broth is so soothing (Beef also) Water is a must, lol. Keep us posted. You can direct in box me if you like. It gets better everyday, and WELCOME to the other side!!

This is hularious... My first week post-op at home, I laid up and watched a Top Chef Marathon. I kept telling myself that I am Crazy. I will still watch food Network channel and Cooking Channel regardless

Never received mine. Ordered on 5/22/15. Good luck everyone. I may try again.

Thanks Alex, awesome article. I am 3-weeks postop and am happy with my experience so far. I do read posts from members about losing slow. I haven't felt any sadness about weight loss. I am happy with each pound that is not there when I weigh myself. I have struggled as many others with losing a single pound and keeping it off at times. Therefore, I am very grateful for weight loss surgery. Battling Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesteral and sleep apnea before surgery, I know this has saved my life. I do understand how those members feel and use how they feel as an inspiration to stay focused. I talk to my team and read posts from the veterans here to get me through.

I agree with all of the above... it is very normal. Listen to your body and rest it takes a LOT of energy to heal. Congrats and welcome to this side of surgery. It gets better everyday, promise!!! Lisa

Wow @@aelovelady, at what point in post-op were you able to eat so freely??? I am afraid of everything that I put in my mouth including things that are considered within my plan. I don't want to ever experience dumping but reality, I know it is there and will eventually strike. It is amazing how some things are such second nature to us... Saturday, I was making brownies with my daughter. I'm thinking the entire time, these are NOT for me, they are off limits. Well after I took them out of the oven. I broke off a piece, not thinking, and stuck it in my mouth chewed and swallowed and them BAM it hit me... Oh Sh**t, I can't eat that but it was too late. I waited and waited for the punishment, pacing/freaking out and nothing ever happened!!! I am 17 days post-op and I plan to stay on track as much as possible but as you said, we are ALL human. I am happy that you have had so much success.

Hello ladies, I was worried about the same which is why initially I only wanted the sleeve. BUT due to my multiple med conditions, It was in my best interest to have the gastric bypass. My surgeon told me not to worry about the weight loss. It will be fast and drastic at first. However with resistance training added to exercise, it will reduce the amount we muscle mass lost. That makes a big difference when losing weight. So that's my Plan. I am 14 days postop from my bypass & I feel truly blessed. As @@robinsmj said its all about our health. It will be fine. All the best & continued prayers to you both on your journey!

Thank you. I will. I met with my endocrinologist right before surgery & we decided that we would keep checking 4-6 weeks also. Prayerfully, my levels has been in the normal range at the dosage that I have been on. BUT I ended up with 4 other diagnosis that I had to chase after over this past year. I had been on that same roller coaster as you with my levels for about 14 years with dosage changes. Thanks I will be sure to STAY on top of it. I pray yours get steady soon... Keep me posted as will I!

Hello, I had to JUMP into this thread... I have also battled with an under active thyroid since 2000. I had radiation done also and have battled with my weight ever since. Extreme dieting, vigorous exercise just was giving me little result. The minute that I deviated from my regime, I gained that weight back and more. Also developed type II diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and Hugh cholesterol. I chose gastric bypass surgery due to My multiple medical conditions initial sleeve but after my surgeon advised me of the success rate of being taken off my multiple meds, & Cpap, plus my own research my decision was clear as day. I am 13 days post-op from my bypass surgery. Although I know I will always have thyroid disease, at least with my new tool, I can keep the weight off & not fall victim anymore of a SHOT metabolism due to thyroid disease. As you said @unbroken40... People have no clue what we go through!!! Best of luck & I hope you and drop pin like it's not have continued success which... Stay strong!!!

Thanks @smye. I dont have a food processor, only a blender. I will use a grating blade. Looking forward to trying your recipies!

I am loving these recipies. Can't eait until I cleared. Starting soft food stage later this week. Question, how do you rice califlower? Is it bought like this at the store?

That is absolutely awesome!!! Definitely time for celebration and I hope you relish in your accomplishments... Thanks for sharing!

Thank you Lisa! How are you doing in week one? It will get easier, I promise! All the best on your journey back to good health! Dr. Adeyeri. Hello Dr. Adeyeri, I am doing well. I had my post op on Monday, 6/16 and my Surgeon & team said that I am doing well. Working to do everything that I can to follow my plan. I have invested so much into this and am so grateful to be on this journey. Thanks so much for the reassurance that it will get easier. I appreciate you responding to all of our posts. I will keep updates coming. Again I was so inspired by your article... We all need to go back to re-use those tools when things get rough.

Great work I am so inspired!!

Yes I am happy to be on this side of that journey... Happy to post very soon & 52lbs you GO girl!!!

You look amazing Kalelswifey!! I am so excited for you. I love seeing members b4 & after pics. I'm 9days post op its very inspiring!! Thanks for sharing ????

Wow, that is awesome for you. i also had ryn on June 5th & Yes, I hearing by 6 months you feel "normal". Like most of us I have been trying to get NY weight down I have losing & regaining the same 20 lbs for the past 10 years all to have more added to it as well. After diagnosis Hugh blood pressure, type 2diabetes, sleep apnea AND high cholesterol, all in the same year, I knew I could no longer do thus alone. Here I am and I am so grateful. I love this site. People like you are so open & willing to help. I have found lots of helpful information and people to lend n ear. I am very happy to be on this team!

hi I'm feeling quite well. Just really trying to get my proteins and fluids in. I haven't had any medical issues THANK GOD just taking it day by day and feeling very blessed to have been given this gift. Thanks so much for responding. How are you?

Anyone still posting to this board? I'm 9 days post op. Just found this board.

Hi James, THANKS so much for the wonderful article. I am 7days post op from bypass and am still looking for things that work and tweeking things that don't work for me. For the most part, it has all been smooth. But my journey has just begun. I am so thankful and appreciative for this tool. I know there will be many bumps in the road. I'm going on line today to order the muscle milk and the Quest bars. I love anything coconut as well. I'm gonna try your egg drop soup. Once again I appreciate your willingness to share so much of your journey with us.

yes thanks for giving us this part if you... Wow super strong I am proud of you. I'm 6 days post op and continuing my journey. I too love my decision. God Bless us all!

Wow awesome work!!!

Its weird because people here are telling me that they have to do liquids for two weeks after surgery before they can do pureed. My surgeons team started me eating pureed two days postop in the hospital. I'm tolerating quite well but second guessing why I'm able to start pureed so soon, am I doing the right thing?? I paged my surgeons resident to question it when I got home to be sure I'm doing the right thing. I received A packet of foods I can have liquids & pureed. I'm happy just listen to the surgeon and follow their directions.

I also chose gastric bypass surgery due to my medical issues, diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and high cholesterol. I did my research, attended a few seminars and talked to people that had each procedure. Also bandèrs to sleeve. Slleevers to bypass . researched more and emailed my surgeon & team came up with my decision that I could live with that's right for me.. There is lots if research out there, great people to meet here as well. Your surgeon should have info on seminars you could attend as well. Each surgery works it just whats best for you. I hate to compare & judge which is better. Each his it's risks as with any surgery. Best luck to everyone on this journey!!

lol, no you are doing well everyone don't have the same issues. My Surgeon told me to stay off of the blogs long before I had my surgery because of hearing about other people's issues thinking or expecting it to happen to me. You may have a totally different journey. Thankful that you are doing well. Keep up the awesome & positive work!!