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First time I went out to eat - I cried. I really wanted to eat sushi and I could not. I was so sad - we had to leave before finished eating. You are NOT ALONE!!! I way I am rationalizing it.... I think of it like a loss. I lost the ability to eat like I used to. I went through a grieving process and it has helped. But at 10 weeks post op - I still miss the joys I got from eating. Now I have a totally different feeling around food and it taking a while to get used to it.

Can I ask.... which restaurant? And yes - totally agree, that is BS!!!!

hi hi! I was also scared of reflux. I never had it until after surgery. and the first time - I thought I was going to DIE! Here is my advice - I do not eat any solid food after 6 pm (maybe 6:30). Since I made this my normal practice, I have not had any reflux. It does not really matter what food I am eating or if my bites were too big.... its all about time for me. I have my daily Protein shake after my final meal in the day and it seems to be better. Yes - I am 2 1/2 months post op and still need a Protein Shake to meet my daily requirements. Hope this helps.

Check the menu ahead of time... also look at the kids menu. Sometime they have applesauce. And yes - soup is usually pretty good. Or.... just get a latte and drink that during dinner.

Hi!! I have had this problem since surgery. I no longer wear my capri yoga pants - since I am constantly cold. At first I thought it was part of my loss of carbs - yes, I was a carb-whore. But now I wonder if salt has something to do with it. I am really low in my sodium intake and notice when I add salt to my morning egg, I am not "as cold" as when I have my Protein shake in the morning. My best girlfriend is a very thin and very cold person. She made a funny point - thin people are usually cold. Maybe this is just how the thin people do it (wink wink!).

Couple of reminders... 1) muscle weights more than FAT. If you are working out - maybe you are building your muscles and this is part of the stall. 2) remember the basics - Water, Protein, etc. 3) have you talked to you MD or NUT? Mine recommends that since I am working out more, I need to up my protein more. So maybe this is needed? I am sure you are doing GREAT and will past this hurdle!!! Hang in there.

hi! I am just past the 2 month mark and I still have not achieved the balance. I was just eating lunch and I have in my little bento box. In compartment one is my lunch and compartment two is my afternoon/ pre-workout snack. I did not think - just started eating my afternoon snack not realizing. Every day for me is a struggle. Yesterday was not the best weather - so I decided to watch a movie. And I really wanted to "snack". Anything really...popcorn, chips, carrots. This is no longer the norm.... and I had a hard time realizing this is just not the case anymore. I keep hearing it will better but the mind game is a hard one. I like the thought process "its a learning process". I hope it will become my instinct but I have been eating this way for 42 years; old habits are hard to change. ~Jenn

Hi hi @@anikka!!! I am in SF Bay Area and had surgery in San Jose 3/30. If you need a buddy in person - let me know. I am around

Here is how I think about it (cause it keeps happening to me too). They really do not know how to respond to our surgery. They are probably trying to be nice or appropriate - but lets be honest, they are not. I usually am giving my friends the benefit of the doubt. Here is what happened to me last week. I hope it give you perspective. I had my first business trip to NYC. I have not seen the folks in NY since January (surgery was March). I am down 60 + pounds. So Eric says, can we take a walk. And I am thinking - he wants to talk about work. He says (and I quote) "What the f*** happened to you?" I am totally taken back. Then he clarifies and says "you look amazing". So after the initial shock of his first comment comes down, I think he is really giving me a compliment in his way. Now - he did not know about the surgery so he was trying to compliment me. In the end I took it that way and we had a good talk - but some people do not know how to talk about weight. Think about why you are doing this - and if you want advise your friends, if not. Say thanks and come talk to us!!!

this happens to me when I take too big of a bite or I do not chew enough. What helps me - stand up and slowely... walk around. And take slow deep breathes. Jenn

In my first two weeks - I too jumped up and then down. Morning surgery 330, and two weeks out 310. Total loss in 2 weeks was 20 pounds.

Hi ~ Welcome to our world. I cannot talk about Zumba but with swimming, I had to wait till my incisions were healed. I just got back in the pool maybe a week ago. I think this was 45 days. I did start pilates mat after 30 days and now I am doing heavy cardio on elliptical (and I am 7 weeks out from surgery)

I am a lucky one too. I am at 6 weeks and the acid is killing me. Have to start omeprazole once the prescription is filled.

I have a suggestion too.... ask for a to go box right away (although I bring my own these days - better lids). The reason - I remove the majority of the food so I am left with a plate with the food so I do not overeat. Trust me on this - your old head gets int he way if you see a plate full of food. Remove it from sight so that you are not tempted to overeat. And.... I use a spoon to eat instead of a fork. And.... I put the spoon down after eat bite to make sure I get it down before taking another bite.

I agree - GREEK yogurt. Fage 0 (plain) with melon is my favorite. I usually can only eat 1/3 - 1/2 a container at a sitting and it fills me up for 4-5 hours. Now I am 6 weeks out and I can enjoy almost the entire container. I now have the Oikos Triple Zero to my menu. My favorite is the mixed berry is very tasty.

hi NewMrsSmith - at two weeks out I was having melon with my yogurt. Of course it was small small amounts but I liked honeydew, cantaloupe and watermelon with my yogurt. Really yummy combo for me.

My doc said to start I can use Tums until I find one I like. So I keep trying different kinds - but right now, I agree. Most are chalky. Waiting for others to chime in.

hi!!! I am six weeks post op - and my period was last week. I swear.... my entire uterus came out during my period ( I know TMI). I honest have not bleed that much since I misscarried over 10 years ago. WOW!!! And the cramps - were so bad. According to my surgeon, the periods are a mystery after surgery. So anything can go. Here is what I did.... When the cramping was bad (and yes, I wanted to wrap myself in a ball and die) - I got up and walked around. This really helped - sure at first it sucked but it did let up after a few minutes of walking. Night time was the worst - so I just went up and down the stairs when I woke up. And this first period was 9 days - can you say - kill me now!!!

I had the same issue - 400 ish calories during liquid phase. My NUT stressed - Protein. If I get my protein numbers she did not really care about the calories. My target for protein was 65 - 80 g. Usually two Pure Protein shakes and I was done for the day. During soft food phase was another story. I was getting my calories but not my protein. So I had to really pay attention to my soft foods in order to meet my protein. My solution - I still (6 weeks out) have a Protein shake each day.

Hi - I am 6 weeks post op now and I use sugar free mints to help with my crazy bad breathe. I find the mild flavored ones are fine - but the strong ones like Altoids make me nauseous. I am staying away form gum - just in case I swallow it.

hi!! I too am a Marche. Surgery Weight: 330 Current Weight: 291 Concerns: I still cannot understand my crazy breathe. I know its the keytones but others in my support group do not have this problem. And I am getting heartburn again - oh well. Prilosec here I come again. My first period was really BAD - wishing next month is not too bad. And I am really sad - when I go to restaurants. I really miss eating food but I am getting better with this. Joys: All my clothes are too big. Love it!! Have not gone shopping yet but will soon. Exercise: Pilates every morning - trainer on Saturday. Mob-Friday every night - elliptical or bike for 40 min. Getting faster each week at the gym. Weekedn - try for a 2-5 mile walk or hike.