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I'm looking for people in Sacramento that are going to have or have had WLS. I'm hoping to get some exercise Buddies.

I really love the almond or Peanut Butter packets. They sell them at Starbucks and some have honey in them but I'd just get the plain ones. I don't know where you're at but fruit is still very iffy for me and I wouldn't try it on a plane. You can have hummus but just remember the easiest but probably not the best tasting thing for traveling is Protein powder. You can take it everywhere!

OK if you are in the solid food stage I seriously recommend this. It is so delicious, not bad for you at all and it just fixes that pizza craving you probably had. I hated pizza before gastric bypass but I really love this recipe. Jolly Green Giant actually packages the cauliflower already chopped so that you can make the "dough". It took very little effort to make and I added fresh tomatoes on top so delicious. I made so many that I had enough to freeze for future lunches. Just pop them in the freezer with fresh toppings then reheat in the oven. Just like bagel bites!!

OK if you are in the solid food stage I seriously recommend this. It is so delicious, not bad for you at all and it just fixes that pizza craving you probably had. I hated pizza before gastric bypass but I really love this recipe. Jolly Green Giant actually packages the cauliflower already chopped so that you can make the "dough". It took very little effort to make and I added fresh tomatoes on top so delicious. I made so many that I had enough to freeze for future lunches. Just pop them in the freezer with fresh toppings then reheat in the oven. Just like bagel bites!!

Someone at my work let me try their Isopure Apple melon drink. It's so delicious and those bottles have 40gm of Protein. I'd recommend that. It's pretty thin like juice. Just drink it with ice. It helps.

I had bypass on 8/10 and I've lost 32 pounds. This week I've only lost one. It was my first week back at a desk job and I've worked out twice. I'm frustrated because everyone is telling me it's normal but I still feel bummed.

Just a poached egg without anything else is enough for me.

I'm still not hungry but my brain keeps telling me that it would love some pickled beets, lemon Water or anything with vinegar. I saw this today and my mind was blown.

I went to the doctor for my one week postop today. I weighed in and so far I've lost 13 pounds since last Monday. She said I could start puréed foods and I'll be on that stage for about a month. I got the Steri-Strips off my incisions but I was allergic to them so now I'm liberally applying Benadryl cream. My first puréed meal was Beans and the canned green beans with garlic and peppers in them. I got some foamies afterwards but other than that I just felt really full. Feels good to be off the chicken broth stage.

I went to the doctor for my one week postop today. I weighed in and so far I've lost 13 pounds since last Monday. She said I could start puréed foods and I'll be on that stage for about a month. I got the Steri-Strips off my incisions but I was allergic to them so now I'm liberally applying Benadryl cream. My first puréed meal was Beans and the canned green beans with garlic and peppers in them. I got some foamies afterwards but other than that I just felt really full. Feels good to be off the chicken broth stage.

I went to the doctor for my one week postop today. I weighed in and so far I've lost 13 pounds since last Monday. She said I could start puréed foods and I'll be on that stage for about a month. I got the Steri-Strips off my incisions but I was allergic to them so now I'm liberally applying Benadryl cream. My first puréed meal was Beans and the canned green beans with garlic and peppers in them. I got some foamies afterwards but other than that I just felt really full. Feels good to be off the chicken broth stage.

I had RNY on the 10th. I'm slightly confused because j have had no nausea, vomiting and very little gas pains. The only thing I can say that's really different is the feeling in my chest I get after eating anything. Also I have a lot of pressure after meals and sometimes feel like my new tummy is spasming or cramping. I've been trying to take my Vitamins and get my Water and Protein in , but it's been extremely hard. I don't feel hunger anymore. I have been struggling with the head hunger and craving weird stuff like Beans crab and salmon lol. Luckily it's stuff I can have in the future. I'm starting to get tired of broth and Protein Shakes, but I'm in it for the long haul now. There's also this creaking sound coming from my chest when I'm laying down. So weird!

I had RNY on the 10th. I'm slightly confused because j have had no nausea, vomiting and very little gas pains. The only thing I can say that's really different is the feeling in my chest I get after eating anything. Also I have a lot of pressure after meals and sometimes feel like my new tummy is spasming or cramping. I've been trying to take my Vitamins and get my Water and Protein in , but it's been extremely hard. I don't feel hunger anymore. I have been struggling with the head hunger and craving weird stuff like Beans crab and salmon lol. Luckily it's stuff I can have in the future. I'm starting to get tired of broth and Protein Shakes, but I'm in it for the long haul now. There's also this creaking sound coming from my chest when I'm laying down. So weird!

I check in at 8 AM and all my bags are packed. I still feel unprepared but I'm very excited. I only had 1 day of the liquid diet (today) and I'm very hungry. All I can think about is refried Beans hahaha. I don't know how well I'll be able to sleep tonight but wish me luck!

My total process has been about 8 months. Surgery is in one week.

@@tiggerbug i know! It's very exciting and I cannot wait. Plus time off from work is always great haha.

I'm scheduled for bypass on August 10th. I only have to start the liquid diet the day before then nothing to eat after midnight. My doctor does the endoscopy during surgery in case patients have a hiatal hernia she can correct it and check for leaks in the new pouch at the same time. Has anyone else heard of this? I've bought all my powder and Vitamins and I am so anxious!