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It's a struggle. Sounds like old demons are still hanging around. Try counseling with weight specialist, your on right track u know what the problem is just need help working thru it!

Gatoraid made me sick also, Dr told me not to drink anything wjith artifical sweetness. That's is what I switched to raspberry tea. Also filled cup with crushed ice & water. I had 2-3 bouts of dumping, once had to go to emergency.. believe me it does get better! I questioned my decission many times but now everything is settling in & I'm going to gym 3 times a week.

I'm 4 months out & still have a rad time getting all my water in. When I was at your stage I didn't want to eat anything! I took a can of Progressive Veg Beef south & mashed it up & put in cup, I nursed it for about 30 minutes but did get it down. All raspberry tea was good with lots of crushed ice. Cream of Wheat, Oatmeal worked for me. Also sugar fat free instant pudding. You need the protein make sure you get at least 60 grams a day. Instant chocolate pudding mixed with chocolate whey taste really good. Hang in there it's not easy but does get easier!

I am 4 months out op & it's just no what I notice how different I look!! Especially when I try on clothes! I went from a size 20 pant to a 12/med! Shirts from XXXL to med! Keep up the great work you are doing! I have been going to gym (Planet Fitness has fabulous deal $10 month with no commitment). I use personal trainner there once a week which is really helping. In the past I. Hated the gym but now look forward to it. Keep moving!

Before surgery liked EVERYTHING! My taste changed drastically... Dr told me it would return in few months. Today, 3 months later it has somewhat returned...

Be really careful, it was at least 6 weeks before I had chopped. When I did I got really sick, dumping & diahhrea.. went back to scrambled eggs, cottage cheese

WOW very impressive!! Excellent, congratulations! Your an inspiration??

You were beautiful before & more beautiful today!! Congrats!!

Excellent advice!! I didn't even want anything solid for at least 2 months! I had my surgery Nov 28, 20016 & I've lost 50lbs! Very happy with results! A big plus is the close monitoring by Mayo surgeon & Nutrition dept. over the last 4 months. Although I hated having to go so often I'm greatful for the support!

You should not be having puréed foods 8 days out. Look at web site below it's a great guide & tells you what to eat. I never ate puréed good, always mashed to applesauce consistency. At this stage you should be having yogurt, protein drinks etc. once you find your rhythm you'll be ok. I went for almost 2 months before anything tasted good. It was really tough time but you will get thru it. Just remember baby steps! I'm 16 weeks out since my bypass & hit the 50lb mark! Good luck, stay positive & walk, walk walk!! https://www.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/~/media/Brochures/TuftsMC/Patient Care Services/Departments and Services/Weight and Wellness Center/GBP Diet Manual12611.ashx

I was not interested in any food the first couple of weeks. I followed the plan exactly. The second month I had a dumping episode which was awful, I ended up at Mayo emergency.... I seriously do not know what caused it but I think it was not eating slowly.. believe me you do not want to have dumping. crackers are solid food, you can only have liquids, do what they tell you. You made the commitment to have the surgery & change your life. Did you get any info from there classes? I have a week by week menu plan telling me what to eat. If not go to https://www.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/~/media/Brochures/TuftsMC/Patient Care Services/Departments and Services/Weight and Wellness Center/GBP Diet Manual12611.ashx its a fabulous guide for you to follow! It's hard work but you can do it!!

In Boston for few weeks! Cold! I will get back to u when I return!!

Hi Tarjou! i originally wanted Sleeve but after going to all classes my baractric Dr. strongly recommended RNY because it has a much higher success rate. I agreed but wanted it done Robotic. Mayo only had 1 surgeon specializing in baractric surgery that did Robotic so I had to wait. Surgery was ok, no pain except for gas. I only used pain meds for 1 day. Was walking the halls evening after surgery. Your so right to seek out a support team. Where do you live? Have you asked your Dr about a support group? I met some great people at the nutrition classes, we exchanged email addresses. Plus my friends are close by & of course my very supportive husband. You can do it!

You should spread out the drinks so you are not tempted to eat something solid. Trust me, it's hard but you DO NOT WANT TO BE HUNGRY & CRAVING!! The first 2 days see what works best for you. If 3-3 1/2 works for you great!! Just remember Protein is your first priority. YOU need at least 60-70 grams a day.

yes, you don't want to starve yourself. For me, after surgery I did not want to eat, everything tasted awful to me! This is from a person who loved any kind of food.. it took me over a month to get on regular schedule & get in all my Protein. You can get unflavored protein packets & mix with Jello as another way to get your protein in... first thing first let's get you thru the surgery!!!

You need to have 6 shakes a day so you need to be clever & creative with some flavoring. I bought Carmel, pineapple, mint. You also can add sugar fee instant pudding for flavor & thickner! Also, with chocolate I added 1 tbsp dark chocolate CoCo & mint flavoring. I also bought whole vanilla Beans which taste fantastic! But use very little because it's strong. Snip a little piece from the bean, then split in half scrape out the bean. Store in zip bag to keep fresh. I hope this is helpful!!

Pure Protein products are great! Pure Protein Rich chocolate 100% Whey Protein Powder Nutritional Supplement, 28 Voz $17.98 Protein 25 G Total Fat 3 Sugars 2G

That's what's great about this site! Information. Below is great resource, I use all the time, open & save. Starts with pre to post surgery. ?? https://www.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/~/media/Brochures/TuftsMC/Patient Care Services/Departments and Services/Weight and Wellness Center/GBP Diet Manual12611.ashx

You both look amazing!! I'm 14 weeks post op & have lost 43lbs. I also had a hard time post op, I wondered if I would ever feel "normal" now I feel great! Love my new life! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

You look fabulous!! I'm 14 weeks post op, lost 43 lbs. I started the gym 2/1 work work especially hard on my arms. I have excess skin & want surgery. Please tell me your experience when you had excess skin removed. Was it expensive? Thanks! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

whey powder

U can get a large can at sam's club! You'll use after surgery too. I like chocolate, vanilla, be creative with artificial flavoring. Make big bowl sugar free Jello to snack on plus after surgery. Just remember to make ur Protein daily, very important

Make sure check label, you should consume 50-60 hams Protein a day sugar 14 grams max fat 3-4 grams

I had to use opitfast, I had prescription from mayo but u can buy on ebay. It was ok but it is expensive, $205 for 2 weeks i lost 12 lbs!