Angela

Thanks, I'll try to be patient!

You all are doing fantastic with your weight loss, however I am discouraged! Surgery date 9/26/12 270 lb Day after 277lb 10/06/12 today 260 lb Frustrating!

May I be added to the fb page? Angela Erickson Roy, profile pic is my little boy.

uniqueladybug You've already eaten tacos??? I am so jealous!

It was torture! Next time I will go somewhere else! He is 5'10 and 180lbs so of course he can eat what he wants and burns it all off working the next day!

My nurse said its to be expected but if more than 6-8 times a day, let her know.

Don't freak out! It's ok to be nervous but everyone here that has gone through this knows it can be done! Stay strong!

I'm supposed to do puréed prior to soft, which would start next Wednesday, my husband is eating garlic breadsticks. It's killing me!

Very good idea! As mine started the day after surgery!

May I been a member of the September group? Why do I get getting the same message/conversation from 'Alex'?

I'm still sleeping on the couch! I tried the bed and woke up so uncomfortable! I can't wait for the chance to sleep in bed again!

I just noticed we are about the same height/weight combo. I'd love to follow your progress! Lots of luck and well wishes on the journey ahead!

I'm taking 4 weeks, my procedure was sept 26th. My follow up isn't until Tuesday. I couldn't imagine only 5 days. I would think at least 2-3 weeks. The pain isn't horrible but getting a grip on everything takes time. At least I think.

Thank you all so much! This site has been an awesome support spot for me! As I recover I find myself here a dozen times a day! May all your struggles turn to victories!

I started struggling with weight at the age of 12. Around puberty I suppose. I was a size 12/14 throughout middle/high school. Thought I was a giant, tormented by my peers. After graduation my weight continued to climb. At the age of 25 I was married, became more comfortable with my weight. My husband and I waited a year to try and get pregnant. After 3 years, testing, fertility meds, no success. It was advised I try to lose weight. I failed. Then decided to get 'lapband' because I thought this was the safest and lest invasive procedure. I had the surgery in November 2007. Began to lose weight and felt wonderful. I was advised to not try and get pregnant for atleast 2 years. My husband and I conceived in Feb 2008. Our son was born Dec 2008. We became pregnant a bit early in, but this was our ultimate goal! I had a hard time maintaining the weight loss after my pregnancy. I attempted to get 'fills' in my band. It was so difficult to get in all the time. When I did, the 'fill' didn't seem to work. Either too tight, too loose, never quite the sweet spot! I started to gain the weight back. We started again to have another baby, our son is almost 4. No luck. My husband and I sat down and decided we were very,very blessed with our son and would be ok if he were an only child. My husband is very active and I just couldn't keep up with him. He can work a 10 hour day, then walk the dog or go for a bike ride, chase around our son. I've just been too tired and lazy! I made the decision to have the band removed and get gastric bypass. I thought the sleeve maybe less drastic, however, I didn't want to go through this again. After speaking to my Dr's, nurses, researching and reading forums, I decided to go with the RNY. I am terrified of never being able to 'eat' what I enjoy again. I love food and eat for comfort, entertainment. I need a mental overhaul when it comes to living to eat and eating to live. I'm looking forward to getting the weight off so I still have energy after being on my feet all day. Too feel better about myself in general so I can be a better wife and mom! Health and happiness is the ultimate goal!

Sbsmith! That great advice! Thank you! September 26th?

Thanks all! I understand that overtime my 'mind' will change but like I said I'm a week out. It will be sometime before I can nip my crave in the bud with one bite! With time it will get easier, just have to keep telling myself that.

I will by a week post op tomorrow! I'm doing well and feeling pretty good, however! For those of you that have been successful, how do you get a handle on cravings? The tv commercials, driving past resturants, all my favorites are everywhere!!! I asked the dietician for advice. She stated, the surgery only works on the stomach not the mind... Well duh! She also suggested I turn off the tv! I dont watch a lot but am still recovering and not back to work. After time does this urge diminish? Does anyone have tips or advice on getting through the 'mental' aspect? Thanks!

Thanks for the responses ladies! That's the feeling, never ending sit ups. I decided to take plain Tylenol today and see how that goes.

I'm six days out of conversion from lapband to RNY. The divinci robot was used. I'm not in terrible pain but its definatly there. Yesterday when I spoke to the nurse for follow up she stated I really shouldn't be in a lot of pain at this point. Really? Wasn't muscle cut through? I have two major incisions which are swallon, bruised. The area in not red or warm. The way I can describe it is as if you've done many sit-ups and your feeling the burn next day. Can anyone else share their pain level approximately a week out?

Seriously? Well if that's true, than awesome!!!

My surgery was 9/26. Weight prior 270, weight day after 277! Weight day 5, 268! Thankfully heading in the right direction now! Does anyone else feel like the taste of artificial sweetener is always in your mouth? Ugh!

My must haves were Chapstick, my own deodorant, comfy clothes for ride home, couple magazines, phone and charger and a book. Honestly I didn't read the book, the hospital supplies most toiletries. Take at least 4-5 pairs of underwater. My incisions leaked a few times onto mine. Not a good feeling. I spent my time sleeping, walking and browsing the web! Good luck!!

This morning I used light chocolate strawberry yogurt with skim milk and vanilla body fortress protein powder. It was a bit foamy! I'll try another flavor of yogurt next time around!

Much luck to you! I was just converted! I understand your frustration!!