scarletwitch19

I choose bypass for a few reasons. It's been around the longest and there are the most studies on it. Many people have complications with the band, and I didn't want to risk having to do another surgery. And the sleeve is pretty new, so I didn't feel as comfortable since there are less studies about it and the long term effects. Also, my doctor said that on average bypass patients lose a higher percentage of their excess weight than band/sleeve patients. I wanted the absolute best outcome I could get.

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Omg I actually feel normal again. I feel like im eating normal food. If you like Italian food, you need to make this. After eating yogurt, refried beans and cottage cheese for the past week and a half I finally feel like I'm eating a real dinner! :-D

I LOVE zumba! I bought one of the zumba games for the wii and do it at home at least 40 minutes a day. My goal is to incorporate a 30 minute walk into my schedule before work as well, but I haven't been able to get up that early so far this week

I agree with Babbs. I didn't use anything I brought except my phone. I did really well with the surgery (at least that's what the nurses kept telling me lol) but I was still too tired and sore to do much other than get up and walk around a few times a day. Didn't read my book. I did have bf help me wash up a little the day after so baby wipes aren't a bad idea. But I didn't get dressed until the last day, was a little too sore. Best of luck to you!!! Keep us all posted

How's everyone been doing?? I'm in my third week postop. Finally able to get all my liquids in, before now it made me feel ill. Started working out again this Monday. Starting to feel a bit more normal again.

Thank you for all the ideas!!!

Wow!!! That's so awesome, congratulations. Keep up the good work! I had RNY on June 8th. Just starting to get back into my normal schedule and working out. Lost 20 so far but I can't wait to start seeing results. Thank you for the protein tip!

What protein powder do you recommend? I'm hoping to find a tasteless powder I can mix with water/crystal light/etc. I've been doing protein shakes, I have whey protein that I mix with skim milk, and some of the Atkins premade shakes, but I'm not crazy about them. Any ideas on brands of powder? What's in your favorite protein shake?

Being able to comfortably paint my toenails. Not shopping in the plus sizes. Comfortably sitting in the seat at the movies. Going on a roller coaster without fear of not fitting. Actually feeling beautiful when my boyfriend tells me I am. ♡

I began to have some health issues related to my weight (high blood pressure and knee pain). But I think the biggest thing was starting to see myself avoiding going out and doing things. Going to the movies and being uncomfortable the entire time in the seats. Being afraid to sit on plastic patio furniture at parties in fear I could break it. Afraid to go to the amusement park because of embarrassment if I don't fit on a ride. I became sick of making excuses to not go out with my boyfriend. But I think the absolute final straw was when I started going to the gym regularly and eating really healthy and even after 3 months was seeing minor results. It became so frustrating. I'm only 2 weeks post RNY surgery and am already seeing changes. I'm so glad I finally decided to do this.

I've done protein shakes with milk a couple times this week, but I haven't tried any dairy since the yogurt. I'll have to keep that in mind

Everyone I know has told me around week 2-4 there is a little slump. You're not doing anything wrong. Try to stay away from the scale. My goal is to only check once a week, but I might try to check less than that. Don't get discouraged!! We're all coming up on that slump soon! Our bodies are still healing and trying to figure out what's going on. It might take them a few days.

I've heard of that bake from a few people, I think I better give it a try!!! Today ended up being kinda rough for me. I had some yogurt this morning, same as I've done the past few days, and something didn't agree with me at all. I was in the bathroom sick 15 minutes later. I don't know what caused it. I was able to eat some refried Beans since, but it's gotten me a little nervous trying anything new. Has anyone been having any issues getting sick? What foods did you try that caused it? The hardest thing I've found is finding my "full". It took a few days on pureed foods but now I know and I'm not overeating. That extra bite or two can be awful. I had a couple times this week with terrible pain from eating a bite too many. Trial and error sucks, but I learned quick when to stop and to slow down alot more. Despite being I'll earlier today's a better day. I was able to get alot more Water down today than I have. I think I'll be able to get 6 cups in today.

I've been doing a lot of refried Beans too. I mixed it with some canned chicken and a tbsp of Salsa. That's been pretty good and around 1/3 cup fills me. To up your Protein maybe you could mix some Protein Powder into the beans? I also mixed some scrambled egg in with beans too. Doesn't look too appetizing but at least ups the protein a little. Being around people is tough. I have a graduation party tomorrow which I know will have tons of food, I'm not looking forward to it at all. Maybe by July 2nd you can have some soft Proteins at the bbq, like chicken? Hang in there. Everyone I've spoken with says the first 6-8wks is the worst. We can make it!

I've had some minor pain, nothing too unmanageable but I'm off pain meds now. I still get a little sore when I first start eating something. I started pureed food Monday. I've been able to do yogurt, canned chicken and refried Beans, that's about it. The Atkins Protein shakes aren't so bad either. I've been having a little trouble getting my Water in. I've been watching to clock and a half hr done eating starting to sip but I still feel like im not getting enough, so I feel like I need to try pushing that more. Has that been a problem for anyone else? I haven't got sick yet, I've also been nervous about that. I haven't felt it yet but I'm worried for if it comes. Emotionally it's been tough. I just went back to work wednesday, so being in a routine has helped a little but I've been pretty overwhelmed. And watching people eat things I can't have has been so hard. I don't even want anything unhealthy, I want to eat grilled chicken and some wild rice. I want to sit at the dinner table with people and feel like im actually eating more than babyfood. I know that will get easier once we can eat normal foods, but in the meantime it's been difficult.

How many steps have you been getting around? Nothing wrong with starting small. Then if you find that goals really easy and you're hitting it without having to try too hard, you move it up another 1000. Before surgery I got a fitbit and I was sitting around 7000 steps a day and had to put that extra wall in to reach 10000. It's alot of steps to try getting. Since surgery I haven't been able to get there l. I'm only a week and a half post-op and am still pretty tired and sore so haven't been able to get into tons of walking yet

10000 steps a day is what the American Heart Association recommends, but that's alot, especially not long after surgery. Maybe set a lower goal, like 5000 to start and continually raise it as you become more active.

Just had surgery June 8th, would love to chat with people around the same position as I. How's it been going for you? What foods can you eat so far? Are you in any pain still? Have you actually felt 'hungry' yet?

Wow!!! Keep up the good work, you look amazing!!!

I got moved to pureed food this week, which has helped a little bit. But I just want to eat normal food. I'm not looking to eat unhealthy, snack foods etc. I literally just want to eat real foods, and feel normal again. And I'm still in some pain, so other than taking short walks throughout the day, I haven't been able to do a ton. I guess I'm not very patient haha

I love my fitbit! I got into it a month before surgery and it really motivated me to get moving

Anyone in central New York area? I'm near Rochester and would love to chat with some people going through everything I am. I just had surgery June 8th, and while I'm doing really well, it can get really overwhelming at times. I'd love to hear how others are doing and what's helping them get through!

My surgery is this coming Monday. And I've been so nervous and stressed out worrying if this is the right decision. But seeing all of your amazing photos is such inspiration and is making it so clear that this is the right decision.