FrankinTexas

Karl,
I totally understand. When I told my mother, she immediately said, " You don't need that!". I assured her that I did for my health. I am an only child and told her I would like to be around to care for her as she gets older. My significant other is on board, but very hesitant.

Welcome Frankin! I am a band to bypass patient and so glad I did this for myself! I wish you all the best in your journey, please let us know how your doing!

Everything went well. Yesterday was rough. I had a lot of nausea and pain all day yesterday. Probably because i had the hernia repair as well. Today is a lot smoother. No nausea. Minimal pain. Thank you all for the words of support.

I den eat it thankfully. I didn't have any in the house but had serious debates to not go to the store and get some. I ate grapes instead. Yay me!!!

Today, I am one month postop and down 32.6 pounds!! It has been an interesting month to say the least, still getting better each day. I know it takes time (I am not a very patient person...lol), but I still cannot get all of my Fluid and Protein in each day, it seems like I can do one or the other.
Weight loss is bound to slow down, but if I could repeat this month two more times I would be near my goal weight :-)

I was a dreadfully addicted sweet eater. I was the one who would call a pop tart and soda lunch. And I need something sweet to end every meal... Donut in the am, Cookies at lunch and who knows what at night/for snack. I could finish a box of hostess or entanmanns cake within a day.
I'm 9 weeks post op and my sweet cravings aren't nearly as bad as they were. (I think pre op diet riding me od carbs helped). Not only do I have the fear of dumping to literally help me keep my hand out the cookie jar, the surgery seems to have changed my desire for sweets. And knowing what I need nutritionally makes me put those foods first, and there's not much room for more.
So far I don't dump, but I also havent tested it to the extent of my pre surgery sugar addiction days. (I don't plan to either)

@@FrankinTexas,
Welcome and congratulations on a new healthy life!

Hi Frank! Fellow Texan here and I am scheduled for surgery August 3rd!
Good luck with your journey!

Welcome @FranklinTexas! I'm not far behind you. Mine is the 29th.
I only have to do a one day pre op diet of liquids only. But I have already lost 30 lbs while going through the process.
Good luck on your surgery! We're both going to do fine!

Awesome!

Have you started the liquid diet yet?


In just a few weeks you'll be done with the surgery and doing great.

The changes ahead will be all geared toward positive results for you.

Hi everyone!
I have been "lurking" since March and decided it was time to join. You all have been more helpful that you realize as I have moved forward in this journey. Surgery date is July 27th. I am both excited and nervous.

Hi everyone!
I have been "lurking" since March and decided it was time to join. You all have been more helpful that you realize as I have moved forward in this journey. Surgery date is July 27th. I am both excited and nervous.

Hi everyone!
I have been "lurking" since March and decided it was time to join. You all have been more helpful that you realize as I have moved forward in this journey. Surgery date is July 27th. I am both excited and nervous.

Hi everyone!
I have been "lurking" since March and decided it was time to join. You all have been more helpful that you realize as I have moved forward in this journey. Surgery date is July 27th. I am both excited and nervous.

Hi everyone!
I have been "lurking" since March and decided it was time to join. You all have been more helpful that you realize as I have moved forward in this journey. Surgery date is July 27th. I am both excited and nervous.

Hi everyone!
I have been "lurking" since March and decided it was time to join. You all have been more helpful that you realize as I have moved forward in this journey. Surgery date is July 27th. I am both excited and nervous.