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I'm trying to get back on track after gaining some of my weight back post babies. I'm drinking ketones and following low carb diet. I feel amazing, wish I started this years ago.

Thank god for movies!! I’ve maxed out Netflix and now on to Amazon prime and soon Hulu. I have surgery tomorrow. Even this one day fast has made me so emotional. Wish me luck.

I have been out of work 2 weeks (tomorrow is my 2 week surgery anniversary) I tried on my work pants (khakis) and they are swimming on me! 28.8 lbs down.

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I had to take the extender off my bra, and I can sit with my legs crossed comfortably now!! Only 2 weeks post-op!

Will be so worth it! Hang in there. I was bummed, because so many get off it before leaving the hospital. It took me an extra couple weeks, but I got there.

OMG I'm so happy for you!!! I can't wait! I just started insulin 2 months ago and it's driving me bonkers!

One month after surgery, I am officially off my insulin. I've been insulin-dependent for about five years. Happy day.

I stood and walked for three and half hours straight last week without sitting once. The old me would have needed to sit down within ten minutes. I have much more energy and stamina as of late. I am nearly seven moths post op.
Oh, I also went from a size 26 to a size 20. I am getting there slowly but surely.
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I'm wearing a shirt today that is NOT PLUS-SIZE! First time in 25 years. This is blowing my mind, in a good way!

So, I had my bypass in Mexico on Sept. 11 and 2 days later had to go back to surgery and they had to completely open me up because of a kinked bowel. I stuck to my liquid diet but I was sick all the time so I could barely get anything down. Nausea, and EXTREME gas, my stomach was vibrating constantly. So my surgeon in Mexico told me I was allergic to whey Protein. I didn't have any problems with it before during my per-op but I quit anyways. Now, I still can't eat, if I do it's a probably an ounce and then I'm sick for hours so the I feel like I'm withering away. I really need to to find a way to get the required amount of protein to keep me going, in small amounts, so it has to have high protein because I can't get very much down. I can't even get my medications down. I feel like I'm starving to death, lol! Anyone else having any problems similar to the this? I'm feeling a little lost.

I had my rny 9/11 but also a myotomy and hernia repair. All laparoscopic. I do still take pain meds at night to sleep better. I have a lot of soreness in my left side where the biggest incision was made. It hurts to bend, and reach for stuff. I can get around ok tho, walking for a long while wears me out. Pain is tolerable during the day, but it’s hard to get good sleep without some meds.

Choice of two ways:
1) electric yoghurt maker appliance OR
2) store-bought yoghurt-making kit ... a reservoir for hot Water, culture and other media.
Both work out to 25%-35% the price of supermarket yoghurt.
I use method 2.

Better check with your nutritionist. I'm one week out. I can have Greek yogurt but not puréed vegetables...just worth double checking

After my RNY (I am 4 years out) my PA told me that anything that I could puree was ok. But I really think he meant with added Protein. I had a severe reaction to watermelon because of what he said. LOL I figured that watermelon was safe enough without pureeing it. Man, I was so wrong!!! I had the back door trots so bad and it had so much acid!! You can just imagine how bad it was!! So yes I think you can puree anything buy like was said get your protein in also. Good Luck

I was thinking mainly for the pureed stage to supplement Protein Shakes but, yes, I did forget about our credo: Protein First. Thank you!!

Purees still need to meet your nutritional goals, so no you can't just blend anything. Protein first.

Mr dietitian said that if I can get a generally acceptable food through the blender and it can pass through a fine strainer (or cheesecloth) then it's okay.
Check with your practice dietitian or your surgeon.

I'm on Amazon looking for things to stock my pantry with & saw Progresso canned Soups and wondered if I can take their Split Pea Soup or Italian Wedding Soup and whizz the crap out of it in my Vitamix and it be acceptable for pureed stage?
I'm looking on this site for recipes and am having a hard time finding any without reading/scrolling five pages in....I know we're all well intended but the posts sometimes get off topic or bulked up with other things....thank you!

Who makes the espresso powder?

That sounds yummy. I have one more week before I start purees. I think liquids are starting to get to me. I have one area on the right that keeps hurting, sometimes it hurts so bad it feels like it is on fire. My PA says that deep in there is another incision and I must be pulling it. She said for a lot of ppl that is where they hurt the most, and the longest. I'm glad to hear you're doing good.

Everyday has been getting better, still soar from the incision above my belly button. I have only been getting down a Protein Drink a day so far. Excited to try puree tomorrow, thinking I'm going to try egg salad blended down. Hope your all doing great!

To be honest I feel like crap. I didn't feel pain in the hospital, I never took anything, but today everything hurts. My legs, tummy, back and arms. Not what I was expecting for sure.

How's everyone that had surgery? Recovery was a lot more painful than I had anticipated, I had sharp pains the day after when trying to sip Water, I've just been trying to walk a lot and keep sipping water.

Hi y'all. Just wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing. I'm feeling better every day. Still have ine area in my belly that hurts a lot depending on my movement. Struggling to get my Protein in, but get my liquids in. Ready for my puree stage to start for sure.

I had surgery the 12th and still have some achiness. It's sore but not pain med worthy.