LisaMergs

Love the Fuzzy Navel Syntrax!!! I also add I packet of crystal light orange to it!

Good luck!!! 5 weeks post op and loving it! Just remember to follow your eating regimen to a T. Don't push too fast to move to the next level of food. Before you know it you will once again be able to eat most things the rest of the world does. Gas pain in the upper body is the worst- walk walk walk and walk the hospital halls as much as you can. When you get home, walk some more- even if it is to the corner and back every hour or two. I promise you it will make a HUGE difference in your recovery! See you on the other side! Oh- and make sure someone gets extra 1/4 cup and tablespoon measuring items. You're going to need them! Lol. I went to the dollar store and stocked up!

Funny, my buddy and I were literally discussing rate of loss today. My loss is averaging 5 lbs a week. I'm almost 5 weeks post op now. I see no change in scale then Boom! I drop 4 lbs. But having read so many success stories here and elsewhere, and following the plan and exercising like crazy, I thought I'd be melting away. I'm ok how I'm doing, just need to focus on MY reality and bypass experience

Snapple makes a few great sugar free choices! Also, have you considered just adding some fruit or veggie slices yo your Water? Here are a few of my favorite combos- strawberry and cucumber slices Peach slices with a pinch of ginger Honey dew melon and lime slices Carro slices and some blueberries with a pinch of coriander. Use your imagination! Your choices are limitless! And don't forget the spice cabinet. You can really create some wonderful flavors

Ooh that's a great idea! Do you prepare them ahead of time and freeze?

The problem with A1C is that it averages your numbers over a period of time. Getting it down to a lower number in such short order may be hard. Dang. If you aren't using the Lose It! Or myfitnesspal app, start now. You'll really be able to see your numbers in terms of carbs, Protein, and fats. And then do everything caweaome said! Good luck! Also- as an aside- since it is difficult to get that average down, perhaps your doc will allow you to do daily blood glucose recordings?

I agree with everyone here! I'm 5 weeks post up bypass and happy as a clam spared from the bake! Lol Couple of things I've learned- healing and progressing through foods is easier with RNY. Because the surgical area with the sleeve is a greater surface area, takes longer to heal. With the sleeve, if you aren't super careful you can really stretch it out faster. Not saying you can't mess up with bypass- you can- but there are more stop-gaps to help you along: inability (for most) to properly process sugars and fats making the possibility of getting sick a plus--- you don't ever want to experience "dumping syndrome"! Sleeves and bands don't have that issue. You will be closely monitored to be certain you are getting the proper Vitamins and nutrients. Just remember- any of these surgeries are a TOOL. And with any tool, you have to read the instructions and follow the directions to safely reap the benefits. I would also imagine that your insurance won't give your new procedure a second thought and approve it right away. The educational part is easy. My doc has us watch videos at home that are monitored by his staff for completion. I would lay money your surgery won't be delayed! Good luck!

Welcome and good luck[emoji6]

BCBS is amazing in their coverage and quick response.

Oh goodness. I feel you! Lost 15 lbs to start and then it sloooooooowed! I was completely frustrated but decided my body needed to adjust and I would not watch the scale. Best decision ever. At three weeks post op had my BMI checked at the gym- down 5 points! But the scale really wasn't moving. That said, I've dropped another 6 pounds this week. My nut said everyone is different. May not see a move then a week later wake up 10 lbs less. Keep rocking this!

I had the bypass. I'm certainly not one to say do this or that. I wasn't a candidate for sleeve for medical reasons. Point is, not one issue. And the truth is bypass is reversible. I asked my surgeon before I did it. Not that I will, was just curious. They actually leave the stomach in there so it can provide needed digestive enzymes into your small intestine.

Funny thing for me- I've only seen myself as obese when I see a picture of myself. Day to day my mind still thought of itself as thin. Darn mirrors and pictures always reminded me though!!!

Amazing!!! You're inspiring! I'm just over 3 weeks out and already stalling. Not too worried- I'm walking 4-5 miles a day, started with a personal trainer and have a great support system ( btw I had bypass). Just kind of frustrating. Good news is my BMI has already dropped over 5 points. That's an accomplishment! But I did think the scale would move faster. I'm at the point where I have decided to only get on it weekly.

This is a great thread. Mine was last summer- touring college campuses with my oldest, I was unable to walk the tours with him. It was the saddest thing ever. I saw a few things but basically waited for them to come back , sitting in my car or in a bench. Never again! I have two more headed off in the next four years and I WILL walk the tours with them. My surgery was 3 weeks ago. I'm waking 4-5 miles a day already. And next fall when we drop him off I intend to walk that campus and enjoy those moments with him!

Keep in mind Premier Protein shakes are not 100% whey protein. And that is what you want and need. My docs and nutritionist abhor Premier and tell their patients NOT to use it. The protein is not as pure. Look for one that is 100% and not a mixture or protein blend as first ingredient. Bariatric fusion makes a wonderful good tasting product and you can order a sampler pack of all flavors in individual serving sizes for about $20 You can also go to Vitamin shoppe and they sell Syntrax nectar powder as well as J Robb and you can grab a ton of individual packets before you commit to the big tubs!

Thank you. I was able to get the surgeon on call. Was advised to fall back to Clear Liquids for two days as best I can and if symptoms worsen get right in or if they improve over 2 days, see doc on Monday for possible EGD. Btw. Great articles you cited! Thanks again.

I'm two and a half weeks post op. Woke up this morning with some high pain. A lot of burping, and can barely get some Water down without some of it trying to come back up and causes a ton of pain. What do I do? I literally can't even consider my soft food, or my Protein drinks since the water is coming back up. It's the weekend so the doctors office is closed unless I went to the ER

You rent clothes??? From where? That's amazing! I have lived in Danskin capris for years. Almost feel like it is a uniform. But, I do need more yoga pants so I may be headed back to buy some in smaller sizes.

I just came back- nada. They were well sorted though and in the lower sizes there was a somewhat decent selection. But all in all the outing was a bust[emoji53]

Thank you! I'm guessing that depending on the location of each store the merchandise might be of higher or lower quality.

I recently heard of a balloon they insert in your stomach for a total of 6 months. My moms neighbor is no longer a surgery candidate because her weight is too high with her co- morbidities making it too dangerous. I'm trying to find a way to introduce this to her. She was denied surgery when she was around 400 lbs years ago, then fought for it , was approved and then lost her job. So sad. Now she is on disability. I wonder if Medicare covers surgery?

Ok. I admit it. I've never been to a goodwill store. I've had them Pick things up, and I've dropped off to Salvation Army. Are the prices really good? Quality?? I hate sounding like a snob- I'm not- but the Salvation Army stores are just plain yuck. The clothes are all musty smelling and often dirty still. Is it worth it? Tips and tricks? I'm Only 2 weeks post op today and my yoga pants are falling off me. And I need more tops!

Thanks! Can't wait to read it! My final straw to committing to surgery was this- last summer we were touring college campuses with my oldest son. I'd go, but couldn't "tour". Between my rheumatoid and the excess weight I just couldn't walk even a block! Never again. This fall when we take him to school I plan on walking every inch of his campus!!! ( University of Iowa). And NEXT summer my daughter will do her campus tours and I expect to be with her every step of the way!

I was not a candidate for anything but bypass as I have autoimmune issues- rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and Hughes syndrome. And pretty much everyone I know personally had severe issues with the lap band and eventually had to have them removed.

I'd schedule an EGD asap