LisaMergs

Obviously see your docs immediately as our friends here have suggested. If you have any unflavored Protein powder, like unjury, maybe try and mix that into your Water. Basically disappears and doesn't thicken it much. Even a half or quarter scoop will give you something. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 5 months this week and down 90 lbs! Hoping to hit 100 lost by 6 months!!! ( RNY surgery). Started 272 and I'm 182 today. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Are you bypass, sleeve, band? Goodness get the doctors connected! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh my poor you!!! I'm living in reverse of you- RA and all the years of high dose (60mg day) oral pred plus monthly decadron on IV along with not being able to move PUT my weight on!!! Since surgery I've been (knock wood) in remission. Good luck and if you do find the no-skin poof button let me know!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So, since I've lost 90 lbs, I've been enjoying wearing flirty skirts all summer. Knowing that fall is around the bend, I wondered what size jeans I'd be in now. Off to the mall for some size- tries I went. Grabbed 16's- nope! 14's--NOPE!!! 12's--you betcha!!! <--- me doing a happy dance!!! That's from a solid size 24!!!!. Sorry- it's humid here and my hair was messy from changing tops in the dressing room lol. Ladies, this skirt is from a company called Haystacks. It is reversible!!. These are the two prints on this skirt. Most importantly, no waist band, super cute, and very forgiving as you lose weight. This is a large I'm wearing- bought it while I was still an 18/16 and still fits beautifully. They are made in Michigan, and also have an online shop. The reversible print ones are called "Switchstacks". A bit pricey at $52 but being reversible I get tons of wear out of them. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! Well done_ as I know, it's not "easy" but it kind of is tee hee hee!!! Love my bypass! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This is true- but my surgeon sees me for the entire year post op at no additional charge- including co-pay- and it is HIM I see. The nurse specialist sees me first, goes over things with me, then he comes in after and spends an appropriate amount of time with me. Last visit we chatted about plastics and he examined my "flab" and thought my skin was going to tighten pretty well and possibly not require skin removal. Not a hit and run appointment by any means. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Need to drink it SUPER cold lol. Fake banana taste Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Been udon a straw since the beginning. Using one now Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Forget that comment... Lol. I should have read the Subject line first... You typo 'd the surgery date Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wait- you had surgery in May and lost all that weight in a few months? Holy cow Batman! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have been so ridiculously busy for the last 5 weeks- family vacation, a gas leak in our house AND a flooded basement while we were gone(!!!!!) and finally packing up and taking my oldest child to college last Sunday. Whew! (Not to mention the start of school for the two high schoolers last week as well!) All of that said, I just realized that TODAY I am exactly 5 months post op RNY. WHAT a journey it has been!!!! HW 282 Surgery day- 272 Current weight 186 (ish) lol I'm teetering the last three days 187-185 That means that I am only ...drum roll please... 3 pounds from being down 100 lbs from my HW and 13 lbs from 100 from surgery day! Omg!!!!! I'm 46 lbs from my goal!!!! That is less than half of what I've lost so far! Good luck peeps! This has been and continues to be the best decision ever. Oh, still can't eat any beef products, gets stuck. Never had dumping syndrome as I completely avoid sugars and fried foods. Ok. The pics- for reference- my wedding day (20 years ago!!), next me at my HW, then with youngest son 5 years ago. Then the one with my hubby, son and me at 2 months post op. The one with me and hubby 2.5 months post op and finally with me and my cousin taken this weekend- only a selfie of our faces but you can see the difference. I'll grab a full shot in the am and add it Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Djmohr I have to ask- can you take a pic of the scar? It seems like such a painful surgery! But holy cow amazing results you've had!!! I worry about the scar being very prominent though. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

One thing I know after 5 months today (!!!) is this- we are all different. I began at 272 and now am 186. That's a whopping ton of weight loss in a short amount of time- wit RNY surgery. Others have a slower start. What you will find is that you will teeter on the scale between a couple of numbers and then boom lose. And do it all over again. I stood at 199 for 6 days lol. And then dropped 8 pounds within 8 days. Stood at 189 for a few days, now dropped a few more over the course of a week and a half. No rhyme or reason what so ever. You HAVE to lose- your body was re-tuned to doing so. Do not get hung up on numbers. Avoid the scale for a few days at a time if needed. Your body shifts, changes and adjusts daily- hourly! But the weight loss comes. There is no doubt about that! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just an FYI for those who think bypass keeps the need for reflux meds away- my doctor has me on them as part of my daily meds. Forever. I had horrid reflux before, none now really, and no evidence of Barrett's esophagus BUT it is part of his protocol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Aww thanks guys! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So once again, I find myself out buying clothes because the ones from 6 weeks ago are falling off... I'm at Walmart (inexpensive) and of course I keep looking to the XXL or XL but I'm squarely now in Larges. After enough trying on clothing, I'm leaving but see a really cute top. Here's the odd-good NSV. I didn't feel like going BACK to the dressing room, so with out thinking, I just took the shirt, pulled it over my head OVER the top I'm wearing. Skid to halt---- huh? Before WLS I would need to strip down to my skivvies! And the funny thing was I didn't think twice before I did it! Boom! And yes, fit perfectly. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oddly enough, but out of nowhere the last two weeks I am, as well. Surgery was 3/23/16. So a year after to you I guess I'm getting my Protein, Water and vits in so wth? Lol. Have one brewing right now. Getting tired of waking up with a headache every day Tylenol doesn't work and ibuprofen - my drug of choice- is now a no no. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Your "poop"schedule will be different every week for a while. Most of us have experienced the omg out of no where diarrhea too! Inconvenient at best!!! But don't expect to be like before surgery- most of what you will (read SHOULD) be eating down the road will actually be used by your body so your waste volume will decrease. I have what I call "poop days". They can be as far apart as 5-6 days. I'm not constipated, in pain, or bloated. The stool just takes a while longer to "gather up" and work its way down the pike lol. So don't sweat the poop- it will come!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I bought the unjury chicken Soup flavor- and it is actually very good warm like broth. Now that I'm further out, I actually add it to things I would put broth in to boost the Protein. Couple other ideas- add the Unjury plain to your yoghurt when you start eating that, or anything else you're eating- like sf pudding- to up your count. I have a friend who adds that AND NF powdered milk to her morning coffee concoction. And by concoction- I'm not exaggerating! She takes her iced coffee, adds a sf syrup, some Premiere choc Protein shake, the powdered milk AND the unflavored powder. Can you say thick and super sweet?? lmao. But it works for her (2 years out) and she drinks from after Breakfast til before lunch. It's a huge drink!!! Go figure... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Cute dress too!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

At 5 weeks post op you've been cleared for a general diet I'd guess? Quest bars are probably the best choice out there in terms of Protein and taste. Most tend towards too sweet for me, but the chocolate Peanut Butter isn't as bad. That said, you still want to be certain you are getting three meals in- so if you OCCASIONALLY need to resort to a bar make it your meal and eat it all at once. Nibbling on it through the day is typically a no no- akin to snacking. Remember to hydrate constantly between meals and likely you won't be hungry between. Have fun!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I concur with everyone else here- you're still healing! Just try to increase a tiny bit every day and you will get there! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Me too- unlimited raw veggies of any kind in between the liquids. My surgeons group are STICKLERS for compliance, but after their NP began the process she talked them into allowing that at least! Lol Guess she had to walk the walk. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ugh be careful! You don't want to mess with not getting that protein in. I know sleeves and bypass post op diets are different, but from what I understand, your new tummy takes longer to heal because there is more surface area to heal. You should still be relying on Protein shakes for most of your nutrition at this point and little chunks in Soup is a big no no. Even at 4 months post op almost, if I want soup I drink the liquid first and then have the veggies/meat. Ask around here for advice whenever you can! That's why we are all here! Best to err on the side of caution than hurt or hinder yourself. Good luck!!!!???????????? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App