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Don't feel like a failure- I think a lot of us go through this...feeling the same way but I'm almost 9 weeks post op and I am just now getting my Protein in as far as food only. I'm almost up to 2 ounces of Protein at meals now. I did have a terrible time with Protein drinks after surgery because my surgeon wants us to drink Protein shakes in milk to be sure to get dairy. I'm fine drinking 3 glasses of milk each day but adding protein was awful. Way too heavy. But then a friend told me about syntex fuzzy navel Protein Shakes and oh my god- it is sooooo good! Like others have said, you have to find what you like. My surgeon didn't allow soup- only broth and I loved chicken broth- it's pretty much how I got most of my fluids in the beginning! The focus was fluids at first and to work up to the certain number of grams of protein per day. My appointment with the physiologist at 6 weeks showed my metabolism was higher; however I'd lost some muscle due to the lack of protein my body was can abolishing the lean muscle. It takes time, and I'm finding that now. I am happy to be down 42lbs since the preop diet and I love wearing new clothes.
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Don't feel like a failure- I think a lot of us go through this...feeling the same way but I'm almost 9 weeks post op and I am just now getting my Protein in as far as food only. I'm almost up to 2 ounces of Protein at meals now. I did have a terrible time with Protein drinks after surgery because my surgeon wants us to drink Protein shakes in milk to be sure to get dairy. I'm fine drinking 3 glasses of milk each day but adding protein was awful. Way too heavy. But then a friend told me about syntex fuzzy navel Protein Shakes and oh my god- it is sooooo good! Like others have said, you have to find what you like. My surgeon didn't allow soup- only broth and I loved chicken broth- it's pretty much how I got most of my fluids in the beginning! The focus was fluids at first and to work up to the certain number of grams of protein per day. My appointment with the physiologist at 6 weeks showed my metabolism was higher; however I'd lost some muscle due to the lack of protein my body was can abolishing the lean muscle. It takes time, and I'm finding that now. I am happy to be down 42lbs since the preop diet and I love wearing new clothes.
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My surgeon told me not to compare myself to anyone else because we are all at different sizes with different levels of activities. I am 27 days post of and have lost 29 lbs ❤️. Congrats on your weight loss and much continued success!
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I had RNY this past Monday and my decision was based on the long-term data, the "gold standard," and because of my problem with GERD. I'm still having a hard time getting my Protein shakes in (4 days postop) but I am so thrilled that I did this! I've always wanted to give up sugar to be healthier so with fear of dumping I have given up sugar. I realize that with some time I will be able to enjoy a cookie if I want but if I ever eat sugar again it will certainly be worth it!! Good luck.
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My surgeon requires that we attend monthly group support group sessions- unless we absolutely can't. I went to my first just 2 weeks post op and I loved it. The facilitator allows us (newbies to those 6 months post op) to have a peer q&a session before the surgeon stops in to answer more detailed questions. I loved it. I drag hubby with me and he enjoys it as well. I hope you can find something like this.
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I'm so sorry that you've had to go through this and the thing that bothers me the most is that your bariatric surgeon just pushed you off on the GI doc. That's just sickening. I'm glad you seem to be feeling better and yay on that weight loss
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Thanks! Not as important, I feel I have to say 15 weeks post op and I'm down 66lbs.
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Zofran is my BFF! And I keep a tissue with a drop of peppermint essential oil on it handy...I find that "waving" it around helps the nausea pass more quickly and happen less frequently...hope you're doing better soon!
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I had RNY this past Monday and my decision was based on the long-term data, the "gold standard," and because of my problem with GERD. I'm still having a hard time getting my Protein shakes in (4 days postop) but I am so thrilled that I did this! I've always wanted to give up sugar to be healthier so with fear of dumping I have given up sugar. I realize that with some time I will be able to enjoy a cookie if I want but if I ever eat sugar again it will certainly be worth it!! Good luck.
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Thank you! I have been reading messages from others eating mashed potatoes and other starches, taking ibuprofen when Tylenol is a substitute and it scares me. I did this for myself. To be healthy and thin and to live longer than I would have. I am only 11 days post op but I am being creative with my puréed foods and not bored at all. I use my 2 servings of milk as my Snacks and as a tool to take my Vitamins and other drugs every day. While I do look forward to the next stage; soft foods I am in no rush to move too quickly. I do not have any cravings so I guess I'm lucky. Well I have one craving. When I see someone with a glass of Coke my mouth waters! I never drank Coke but I guess knowing that my surgeon believes there is a correlation to the bubbles in carbonated drinks possibly expanding the pouch after time - well it makes me not want to touch it. I have 4 good bottles of champagne in my fridge that I am giving away to friends and family.
So while this is a huge change, a lifelong change; I was very much aware of it before surgery and I will do everything I can to make new, better, healthier habits. I think I read once that it takes 3 weeks to develop a habit and I am using my 3 weeks of medical leave to develop the best habits I can think of so going back to work is an easier transition .
Good luck to you all.
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I haven't needed to crush anything but one of my pills is large and I cut that in half. I also have one for nerve damage/pain and I spoke to the pharmacist and my doctor so it is now written in a liquid/suspended form. They tell me almost everything can be written in a liquid form so check with your pharmacist. Oh, and I had RNY
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At my visit with the nurse practitioner this past week (2 days after the phase II diet) he asked how I gained weight! I explained that I panicked the week prior and at everything I would miss; such as pizza, pop tarts, and the best fried chicken and homemade macaroni and cheese I've ever made. I love to cook and I learned how to cook from southern women, then married into an Italian family, picking up great cooking skills there as well - now I need to reteach myself to cook healthy foods.

I would always stay away from fast food. Too many hidden sugars and fats. Time to take control and responsibility for what you are choosing to eat. People here will tell you go back to your basics, drink your Meal Replacement shakes and be sure you are drinking enough Water. Add soft foods slowly that you cook yourself so you know exactly what is in the food. You are going to do great. Remember to move your body doing things you enjoy.????
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Thank you! I have been reading messages from others eating mashed potatoes and other starches, taking ibuprofen when Tylenol is a substitute and it scares me. I did this for myself. To be healthy and thin and to live longer than I would have. I am only 11 days post op but I am being creative with my puréed foods and not bored at all. I use my 2 servings of milk as my Snacks and as a tool to take my Vitamins and other drugs every day. While I do look forward to the next stage; soft foods I am in no rush to move too quickly. I do not have any cravings so I guess I'm lucky. Well I have one craving. When I see someone with a glass of Coke my mouth waters! I never drank Coke but I guess knowing that my surgeon believes there is a correlation to the bubbles in carbonated drinks possibly expanding the pouch after time - well it makes me not want to touch it. I have 4 good bottles of champagne in my fridge that I am giving away to friends and family.
So while this is a huge change, a lifelong change; I was very much aware of it before surgery and I will do everything I can to make new, better, healthier habits. I think I read once that it takes 3 weeks to develop a habit and I am using my 3 weeks of medical leave to develop the best habits I can think of so going back to work is an easier transition .
Good luck to you all.
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Thank you! I have been reading messages from others eating mashed potatoes and other starches, taking ibuprofen when Tylenol is a substitute and it scares me. I did this for myself. To be healthy and thin and to live longer than I would have. I am only 11 days post op but I am being creative with my puréed foods and not bored at all. I use my 2 servings of milk as my Snacks and as a tool to take my Vitamins and other drugs every day. While I do look forward to the next stage; soft foods I am in no rush to move too quickly. I do not have any cravings so I guess I'm lucky. Well I have one craving. When I see someone with a glass of Coke my mouth waters! I never drank Coke but I guess knowing that my surgeon believes there is a correlation to the bubbles in carbonated drinks possibly expanding the pouch after time - well it makes me not want to touch it. I have 4 good bottles of champagne in my fridge that I am giving away to friends and family.
So while this is a huge change, a lifelong change; I was very much aware of it before surgery and I will do everything I can to make new, better, healthier habits. I think I read once that it takes 3 weeks to develop a habit and I am using my 3 weeks of medical leave to develop the best habits I can think of so going back to work is an easier transition .
Good luck to you all.
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Only one hour and fifteen minutes left to eat my salad and drink Protein shake and eat yogurt! Then the nerves settle in as I drink my 8 bottles of Water. I have some work to finish before I'm out on medical leave tomorrow so that should keep me busy. I'm an early riser so I'm worried since I don't have to be at the hospital until 830am.
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I had RNY this past Monday and my decision was based on the long-term data, the "gold standard," and because of my problem with GERD. I'm still having a hard time getting my Protein shakes in (4 days postop) but I am so thrilled that I did this! I've always wanted to give up sugar to be healthier so with fear of dumping I have given up sugar. I realize that with some time I will be able to enjoy a cookie if I want but if I ever eat sugar again it will certainly be worth it!! Good luck.
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WLS is definitely NOT the easy way out! It is a big decision and it sounds like you've been thinking about this for a while. Don't listen to what others say or think. Listen to yourself! You know what's right for you. It is scary. I am just 1 week post op. I am glad that I had the surgery. I know I have a lot of work ahead and believe this was the best step for me! Do what works for you!

I also had gastric bypass in February. I also have had 1-2 dumping experiences and it has really made me examine everything I eat. The episodes weren't awful just really uncomfortable to me. The surgeon recommended that I go with the bypass due to the amount of weight I have to lose, and I am happy that I did because in 4 and 1/2 months I have lost 101 lbs!
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Wow, great job!!!
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I'm glad I didn't have to do a six month diet- my insurance required 90 days and that was log enough.
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I moved to the Orlando area (from South Florida) but I'm still down there in spirit! I began the process in January and my surgery date is 27 June...just 9 days away. I'm excited and terrified but currently just excited. I'm on the phase II diet, which I thought would be terrible drinking only Protein shakes, 3 times a day, with fat free yogurt (green label publix brand is really good if you like greek yogurt), with some sugar free Jello if I need it and a small green salad each day with lite vinagrette dressing. I could have raw veggies, but they're not on my list of foods that I like .
While I'm not down in South Florida it does seem like the three of us are around the same starting weight with similar goals so we should keep in touch during the entire process. I do travel down there an awful lot -with family still in Palm Beach and Hollywood so you never know -maybe one day after we are all used to our new eating habits we could meet up and share stories! Or maybe the two of you could come up here -visit Disney...I may or may not work for one of the areas within.

Lol...the last time my frig looked like that we were having a party and those had vodka in them!

My all day preop (when I type preop on my phone it autocorrects to Oreos). Tomorrow and I've been a good girl on preop diet but damn I want a cheeseburger! I'm 6 days from surgery and starting to freak out.
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Wow, great job!!!
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