Athenyx

Others are right ... what doesn't work 8 weeks post-op may very well work fine down the line.
I'm 19 months post-op and have cut WAY down on coffee, compared to what I drank pre-op (at least 2-3 cups a day).
When I get up, I have half a cup of strong coffee with half a cup of heated skim milk -- a homemade skinny latte. At 3:00 pm I have another skinny latte (same recipe).
And, thus far, I've had no coffee-related problems I'm aware of. Fingers crossed this continues.

At 8 weeks out I believe I was still drinking it with a good bit of Fairlife milk mixed in.
Now....at 5 months out I pretty much drink it the way I did before, though just not as much per day: Splenda and a shot of sugar-free Creamer.< /p>

@@kristennichole
I understand how you feel. I'm almost 40, and I feel like that too right now. I've kinda been a hermet the last couple months cuz I don't want to go out with friends cuz what's the point right? You can't eat or drink what they are.
But, the way I'm looking at it is this....I'm almost 40 and feel I wasted half of my life being fat and feeling crappy about myself, and now I feel like I have control of my weight for the first time. I don't know your start weight, but my heaviest was 333.1. If I had the sleeve done when I was 20 like you, I would've saved myself years of unhappiness and depression....I know it's hard for you to think that way now, but when you get older, you'll be happy you did this now.
And yes, I agree, eating is a chore now, and I don't even look forward to eating. But I'm hoping that will get better with time. I always have to make sure I can rest at least half hour after eating or I'll feel gross for hours.
I don't know what yours dr's postop instructions were, but I was allowed to eat whatever I wanted after 6 weeks.
I started eating lettuce for the first time this week, and I've been making lettuce wraps, and love them!!! Soooo yummy!!!
This is basically what I eat; shrimp, tuna fish, deli meats like chicken, turkey ham, ground turkey, eggs (I made egg salad yesterday for something different and it was good), laughing cow cheese.
I make the ground turkey with salsa and taco seasoning and mushrooms...it's really good with some cheese sprinkled on top.
Take a piece of ham, spread the herb and garlic laughing cow cheese on it, put a pickle slice in the middle and roll it up...really good.
I've done chicken in the crock pot with salsa, then shred it, put it in a halved green pepper, sprinkle cheese and bake it in the oven...stuffed pepper.
Anyway, I hope some of this helps you.
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I had my surgery Jan. 7 - and have lost 31lbs. I feel great. No real complications. I'm learning what I can and can't eat. And I have to eat slow.
If your surgeon / hospital offers a support group, I highly encourage you to attend.
Personally, my downfall has been lack of exercise. I need to get on it!
Best of luck!

I was sleeved on February 8th I have lost 30 pounds. For that sole reason I am okay with the sleeve. I have clothing that is starting to fit loose and pants that fit again. As far as eating I don't have the same joy as I did before. Which when I type it sounds a little bit ceiling but alas it is the truth. Currently I eat a lot of cheese probably too much cheese I make baked cheese crisps which are delicious I eat string cheese and of course cottage cheese I also like boiled eggs but I don't eat the yolk even though the nutritionist said the yolk is fine. I eat chicken but literally every time I have it I am mad at myself for eating it because it makes me feel so full. It's just so dense. I also make smoothies but limit the fruit. As far as exercise I am still using my resistance bands and walk about 2 miles every night on the beach of everything I miss full calorie drinks the most. I would love a Pepsi right now. But I can imagine that my taste buds would literally go berserk. So what about you what is your life like right now?

I know it's hard not to be able to do what your friends are doing but think about it this way...would you rather be over weight and eating what they are? In time you can do those things. Trust me, I used to go out regularly and I haven't went out in 3 months. It's tough when my friends call me to go out and I have to decline. But I would rather be healthy and take this time to get happy and lose weight. Just think of the end result and how much better you will feel about yourself

It was a sad realization when I figured out that coffee is probably going to be an issue for my tummy forever. Before surgery, if something bothered my stomach I would push it and keep eating or drinking the culprit until I could tolerate it...that's probably one big reason why I gained weight so easily, by NOT listening to my body's ques.
I can enjoy a half a cup of coffee watered down or iced coffee in moderation. The watering it down makes it more tolerable for me. Sometimes my body just doesn't want to tolerate it at all. I guess I am still a glutton for punishment.

Just give it time. Every day post op is another day for your body to adjust. I'm almost 14 months out now and I drink one 8 oz cup of coffee almost every morning (with half and half and stevia). As your body heals and adapts, things that bothered you before slowly get better. My sister in law is 6 years post op bypass, and she couldn't have milk for the first 4 years, at all. Made her so sick. She just kept giving it a chance every 6 months or so, and lo and behold - she can have milk in small doses now

I just started having regular coffee this week. at first it bothered me a lot, I thought OH NO. boo. I had mixed it with vanilla Protein drink, and I had done that pre op with no issues. so the next day I tried it with my regular creamer and no problems at all.
these new tummies can be odd at times and we have to play with them to figure out what will work and when.

Are you drinking Decaf or regular coffee? If you are drinking regular tea, then it probably isn't due to the caffeine.
coffee can be a little acidic, they do make a "low acid" coffee. Maybe that might work for you.
Also, keep in mind if it is due to caffeine, many teas and other beverages contain caffeine too.

Sounds like a good reason not to drink coffee.< /p>

How far out from surgery are you? I wasn't allowed coffee until 30 days post-op and then only one cup a day heavily diluted with cream until I could slowly work my way up to more. Coffee is very hard on the stomach and some surgeons don't even ever allow it post-op. If it's causing you issues, definitely just try to cut it back out again.

Sounds like a great solution.
I am see it now, your novel will be a piqueresque tale of a woman, with a vaguely Welsh accent, who discovers herself by weighing herself at roadside attractions, samples exotic truck stop Protein, and meets quirky locals of all sizes as she travels solo across America!
Can't wait to read it!

In the end I went to Bed, Bath and Beyond and bought a set of lightweight portable bathroom scales! I have a car for the next ten weeks so I'll just keep them in the boot (trunk ).

Thanks everyone! I'm gonna take all the advice on board and just keep my eyes open for opportunities like you all suggested! I looked on a map and saw there's a Walgreens and another pharmacy near where I planned on going today so I'll stop off there to see if they have any scales. I had a look into clinics local to me and some of them seemed really dodgy so I nixed that Idea for the minute - as a solo female traveller I'm trying to avoid anywhere I might feel too uncomfortable, even if it's in my head!
@@Nurse_Lenora Thank you for the travelling advice also I did think about doing a travelling blog, but as I'm trying to get myself into the right headspace to write my novel I thought it would probably distract me! I'm too easily distracted!
I am in fact doing Airbnb at the moment, and for a few other of my stays, but unfortunately on this one they don't have any scales that I can see, but it was a good suggestion and I won't take it to heart of the scales fluctuate
There's a swimming pool in this apartment complex so when I go down for a swim later today I'll see if there's anything down there - you never know!
Also, good call @@Inner Surfer Girl - when I'm staying at hotels along the way I can ask them for advice. I'm definitely not afraid to ask locals for help I'll also keep an eye out for drop in clinics in Walmart etc.
Lol @@WLSResources/ClothingExch I'll let you know how it goes if I have to resort to digging around for a set of scales with whoever will let me use them I can't open my mouth without someone commenting on my accent at the minute - someone asked me if I was Welsh yesterday. I really don't sound Welsh but I'll take it.
I'm solely around the West coast and (what do you call just inland from the West - the Mid-West? I dunno) this time around. Thank you for the good wishes though

Thanks everyone! I'm gonna take all the advice on board and just keep my eyes open for opportunities like you all suggested! I looked on a map and saw there's a Walgreens and another pharmacy near where I planned on going today so I'll stop off there to see if they have any scales. I had a look into clinics local to me and some of them seemed really dodgy so I nixed that Idea for the minute - as a solo female traveller I'm trying to avoid anywhere I might feel too uncomfortable, even if it's in my head!
@@Nurse_Lenora Thank you for the travelling advice also I did think about doing a travelling blog, but as I'm trying to get myself into the right headspace to write my novel I thought it would probably distract me! I'm too easily distracted!
I am in fact doing Airbnb at the moment, and for a few other of my stays, but unfortunately on this one they don't have any scales that I can see, but it was a good suggestion and I won't take it to heart of the scales fluctuate
There's a swimming pool in this apartment complex so when I go down for a swim later today I'll see if there's anything down there - you never know!
Also, good call @@Inner Surfer Girl - when I'm staying at hotels along the way I can ask them for advice. I'm definitely not afraid to ask locals for help I'll also keep an eye out for drop in clinics in Walmart etc.
Lol @@WLSResources/ClothingExch I'll let you know how it goes if I have to resort to digging around for a set of scales with whoever will let me use them I can't open my mouth without someone commenting on my accent at the minute - someone asked me if I was Welsh yesterday. I really don't sound Welsh but I'll take it.
I'm solely around the West coast and (what do you call just inland from the West - the Mid-West? I dunno) this time around. Thank you for the good wishes though

Walmart/SAMs club has a scale on their blood pressure reader. I use that one weekly because I find it very similar to my doctors. Also, it tracks my progress for me when creating a profile.

I love it -- measuring one's travels by friendly scale locations.
@@Inner Surfer Girl suggestion to check local bariatric offices. Come to think of it, I don't see why almost any walk-in clinic (they seem to be the latest development in med care in the U.S.), hospital or even street-level doctor's office wouldn't say "Sure" as long as they're not teeming with clamoring patients at the moment. Smile, show your apple cheeks and let them hear the accent; tell them you're traveling and losing weight.
This could be so exciting. If you feel bold enough to ask almost anywhere, I hope you'll report back on the reactions as you go along. If the first place you stop screams at you, don't tell them I sent you.
Have a wonderful time. There are a lot of good people out there. Will you be coming to NYC?
P.S. Other large pharmacy chains are RiteAid, CVS and Walgreen. If you happen to walk by what looks like a very old, privately-owned, small pharmacies, they may have the old scales. When I was a child, a hundred years ago, it was standard. A penny or a nickel, I think, but no receipts.

Some of our drugstores and Walmarts have drop-in clinics. I know you can check your blood pressure. I never thought of it but they probably have a scale.< /p>

My bariatric program had a scale in an alcove for people to drop in and weigh.
You might see if there is a Bariatric Center of Excellence near where you are staying that might let you drop in.
Also, a lot of gyms and health centers have them. You could even check with your hotel. They may have one or know of one nearby.

Many grocery stores also have scales.

Oh and while in WA state, visit the San Juan islands! Bellingham, Anacortes etc....beautiful scenery, some great little places to stop along the way, wineries etc.....you need to do a travel blog!

Check out the gym in your hotel or the spa
If your doing air bnb type stays maybe they have a bathroom scale you can use....
I would suggest too, don't get overly upset because there can be differences between scales so if your a bit heavier from one scale to the next no worries!

Gyms, free clinics, some community centers, that's the only public scales I can think of

Hope you have a great flight! Enjoy your trip