Sullie06

A girl I used to work with had bypass and all of her teeth decayed, she now has a full set of dentures. She blames the Gastric Bypass but I also wonder what her dental hygiene routine is as well. She's a little lacking in the general hygiene department.

My cycles have always been hell but they have been a little stranger since surgery. After my daughter they were really heavy so I had a D&C in April last year, went into the program in July and they D&C seemed to help. My periods held steady, heavy and about 7 days long for about 8 months. Had my surgery 12/30/16 and since them the number of days has crept up until 12. I saw my OBGYN yesterday, she suggested the Mirena for me even though my tubes are tied. I'm going to give it a try because I cant live with two weeks on and two weeks off periods.

I've been living off of unsweetened ice tea mostly. I love black tea so I usually go with that as my choice. Also minute maid makes a 15 calorie lemonade and when I'm feeling a little crazy, ha ha, I will mix some of that in with my tea for an Arnold Palmer flavor.

I got to a point where I could not stomach shakes anymore. I think it was a combination of the sickening flavor and the thickness. I ended up switching to Atkins Lean Protein water, it comes in 3 flavors and isn't bad. Gives 20 grams per bottle. I'm now 16 weeks out and my NUT wants me off of supplements if possible so I have been drinking Fairlife milk. I try and drink 16 ounces a day.

My NUT told me that as long as it doesn't cause discomfort I can drink seltzer water.

Stalls are common and frustrating but it will pass. I stalled at 3 wks, again around 6 wks and I'm currently in an almost 2 week stall at 16wks. Hoping it breaks soon.

If you can get the eggs to work now, omelets are a big go to for me. I usually do one egg, cheese and turkey sausage or something along those lines and that gives a little extra protein. I also go a greek yogurt as a snack because that packs a big protein punch. I'm currently trying to phase out my protein supplements at the encouragement of my NUT. I'm 16wks out.

I agree that roasting and grilling are my go to way to eat veggies. Roasted Brussel Sprouts are about one of the best things I've ever eaten. There are so many ways to dress them up a little. Sprinkle some parm cheese on them, use some balsamic, even roast them with dried cranberries. So good. During the summer we grill up a lot of veggies. Peppers are great grilled, so are mushrooms, asparagus, corn, broccoli, carrots.

I know it's completely normal and part of the process but stalls are so frustrating. I'm 16wks post op tomorrow and I have been gaining and losing the same pound for 11 days, I weigh myself every 3 days. Just needed to vent to people who understand. The last two weeks before the stall I lost 5 pounds a week so to see the scale halted I want to scream.

I wore the hospital gown for the first 24 hours when I was hooked up to the IV, PCA pump and had a catheter. On the second day after they discontinued my IV pain meds, removed my IV and took the cath out I changed into my own jammies. I wore a night gown and had a pair of leggings for walking.

I'm currently 4 months out and in the middle of a stall. It's been 11 days and I keep bouncing the same pound up and down the same pound. Stalls are frustrating, I have to keep reminding myself that it will pass I just have to stick with it. I find when I have a large loss, I usually end up in a stall. I lost 10 pounds in two weeks before the stall started.

My NUT said to wait until at least 8 weeks. I'm now 15 weeks and have had it maybe 3 times, the first time was around 10 weeks. I had no issues but since it's a slider I stay away from it.

My doctor said no alcohol for at least 6 months so I would not personally drink. Maybe they can make you a virgin version of your favorite drink that way you still get the taste and give off the illusion of having a drink if you are not sharing that you had surgery. As for food I was cleared for a regular diet at 8 weeks but was told to introduce foods slowly and also I was eating a very small amount still. About 3 ounces total. I'm now up to about 5 ounces total.

I love Halo Top when I want a treat. Right now the Mint Chip is my favorite but there are so many flavors I still want to try. I don't eat a lot of it but every so often, especially when I'm on my cycle, I will want a little something. I'm also 4 months out.

It will get better, I felt exactly as you did starting out. I thought I would never feel normal again. I worried my monthly dinners with my girlfriends would never be the same, date night with my hubby or birthday parties with my kids. But it does get better. I was sleeved 12/30 and at almost 4 months out eat a regular diet, in moderation. For Easter I had grilled kielbasa, brussel sprouts, apple sauce and a little homemade mac and cheese. I went with protein first and added a small taste of the other options.

Exactly! You can admit that you ate the peeps and liked it! The problem I feel is when people try to "sneak" stuff past themselves. Like eating or taking bites of something but not accounting for it or letting that become a habit. Like you said, you got your protein in and that's what's important at your stage. I do not allow myself "treats" whatever it may be, if I don't have my protein in and I don't allow it on a regular basis if that makes sense but I try not to deny myself constantly.

I had a mini Cadbury egg the other night, just one, it was delish. I'm 15wks post op and down 76lbs. I do allow myself a little treat from time to time but I also count it in my daily values and hold myself accountable. I think that's more important, accountability than never allowing yourself another treat again. We are all human.

I also agree that your calories may be a little low. My NUT and Doctor wanted me right around 1000 calories a day by 3 months. I'm almost 4 months now and I bounce between 900-1000 calories, 90-100 grams of protein and around 60 g of carbs. My NUT said natural carbs are important to the body and she said to keep it below 65g a day. She is a bariatric nutritionist so I'm comfortable following her advice. I'm down 76 pounds and I'm 15 wks out.

I LOVE brussel sprouts! It's one of my favorite foods. I introduced both Broccoli and Sprouts back into my diet around 10 weeks or so, I've had no problem tolerating either of them. I actually have not had any issues with any vegetables.

I was told I could eat popcorn at 10 weeks.

It took me 3 weeks to be able to sleep on my stomach and about 4 to be able to do it comfortably. My back hurt so bad after surgery it was worse than the incision pain. As for pureed I did the ricotta bake, yogurt, pudding, lots of soups still, refried beans with a little low fat sour cream and salsa in the blender, tuna and egg salad.

My surgeon told me that I can have carbonated water, after 3 months. He said to try a little and see how it goes. If I'm comfortable drinking it, he has no issue with me drinking it. According to him there are no stretching issues caused by carbonation and if I tolerate the bubbles he sees no reason for me not to. I had a seltzer on vacation a couple weeks ago and I was more gassy but I did not experience any pain associated with it.

I second the air fryer!

I've been watching but I'm a few episodes behind. Whatever her motives may have been, I think there is also so much we are not seeing, TV creates alternate reality. My husband and I have noticed that in some scenes she even appears to be wearing prosthesis to make her look large so I'm pretty sure they went back and filmed scenes after she had already lost the weight. Having her do it to make her ex husband jealous is more interesting to the common viewer than for her to have the surgery for health benefits. Plus we already have a show based in that idea (My 600 pound life). I think it isn't our place to judge her based on what we see on TV alone, Reality TV is the farthest thing from Reality. I commend her for having the surgery and losing the weight. I hope this sets an example for her daughter who are all overweight except the oldest one who lives on her own. Hopefully they see their mother slimmer, happier and in better health and chose to make changes in their lives. Especially the youngest one, she is very large for her age and if she doesn't change now she will be heading down a slippery slope. As for the skin surgery, should she have waited, yes! But I also think she was at a point where a surgeon felt comfortable doing it and unless we were in the room with that doctor we can't really know much more than we are shown.

Stalls happened and they are frustrating as hell but just keep doing what you need to do and you will break them. I stalled a lot early on. I stalled at 3 weeks for 10 days. I stalled right around 6 weeks and again around 8 when I went on a regular diet. Protein, Exercise and Fluids are the way to do it. I have noticed that once I hit 3 months I started losing more weight. My NUT says that happens sometimes, when the swelling is down and you can eat more sometimes the weight drops off faster. I've lost 10 pounds in 2 weeks after losing 1-2 pounds a week steady before that.