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Ok guys so thank you for all of the responses, they were appreciated. I got the answers i was looking for. My biggest fear is being able to eat more food than i can now. I'm perfectly fine with eating tiny portions forever. I just used to go through way more Water before being sleeved so i wasn't sure if that would ever go back to normal. Or if i would have to eat slow for the rest of my life. @@OKCPirate @@Wendyfm @@ShelterDog64 thanks guys. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@alexbreacher thank you!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@ShelterDog64 most of your food sensitivities are gone? That's good. Can you drink Water normally now? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App @@NotOnMyWatch lol, you can share your opinion, it's your experience lol. But i get what you mean. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Me! I had mine done on december 20th! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I definitely agree with you on the mandatory counseling. I'm even going to do it too. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You were so right about that and you made a good point. We all eat out. That's normal. But it is all about making good choices. And i was sad to see that person not even attempt to try because it's not easy, but if you're focused it's that hard either. We all eat what we're supposed to and we still eat yummy food. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I know you will be fine. You seem like you're already very mentally prepared and you're being very proactive. You'll do great post op. Keep up the good work! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@pvechiola when is your surgery date again? I'll be more than happy to help support you. I will say this i'm glad your friends are being supportive. I couldn't have done this without my best friend. I did lose a few friends through this process due to their own insecurities and jealousy. It happens to lots of people because they see you losing weight and they see you happy. Your mom will definitely come around once everything is over, that i know for sure. Just make sure that once the surgery is over, she is aware of foods that you may not be able to eat. That was something my dad didn't understand when i went through the process. So i felt like he was enabling me to eat crap in the very beginning. But he gets it now. Once your surgery is over, maybe have your mom go with you to your post op visit and sit down with your dr and coordinator so they can talk to her. Because you definitely do want her to learn as much as she can. It will be less stress on you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@GmaDiana aww thank you soo much! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's the one brand that i still need to try out. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Omg thank you guys!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No i read the post. They literally admitted that as soon as they are able to put crap back in their bodies they will do so. They wanted to know what fast food resturants they should go to and so on. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Yeah i hope i don't get banned. I just try to help. I wish they would ban the negative weirdos that make posts about crap instead. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So you will eventually eat out again. That's normal. You will. But do so at an actual resturant that serves you real food and make better choices. I'm not saying that to be harsh at all...i have a very close friend who did by pass specifically and he gained almost all of his weight back because he didn't make the changes. You are much stronger than that. Don't give in, don't give up. We all used to like fast food before obviously. But all that grease will make you sick, which obviously you haven't experienced that feeling yet. ( for all of us) but by pass patients especially can be prone to dumping by doing that to themselves which is a very physically painful and uncomfortable feeling. But it's crazy to think that you need fast food. I bought an air fryer, george forman grill etc. i can make all of that myself and make it much better for me. I'm not sure what state you're in but where i live i was required to do several psychologist visits by my insurance. The doctor there was so amazing, she helped me conquer my addiction to food. You should look into doing something similar. I know that's not what you asked for but tough, this is a support group, not an enablers group. We're speaking from experience only to help encourage you. I can't stand mean cyber trolls either but i can imagine that you will hear from some. Honestly it's because of the types of questions being posted. I hope that was at least informative if not helpful. Like i said i'm not trying to discourage you or be offensive. Just sharing what i've seen and experienced. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@doxaholic you can eat anything that you want (provided that it still agrees with you post op) it literally just about making better choices. So if your NUT meal plan is to strict to follow, play around with things. For example, i love italian food. So i made a really lean version of chicken parm. (No breading, or pasta) kept my portions in check and i was fine. I don't want you think that you have to eat like a rabbit. Enjoy it. You can still eat yummy foods. I'm not sure if you have started shakes yet, but any shake that is under 200 calories, 5g of sugar or less, and at least 20g of Protein is fine. I like premier, protein milkshake bar, GNC, Isopure, pure protein is ok, and of course the bariatric specific ones like unjury and Bariatric Advantage. Find what you like. People also seem to love Syntrax nectars. I haven't tried it yet though. I hope that helps. Just remember when eating food, protein and veggies first so if you get full before you're other carbs then that's ok. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@mountainman2292 you are sooo welcome. I was glad i could help. Even though i had the sleeve i do know several people who had gastric bypass. You will be just fine and we're always here to help as you need it. I will say many of my gastric by pass friends have to work a little harder to avoid high fat foods and high sugar foods or foods high in starches in order to avoid dumping symdrome. When you are eating, the more moist the food is the easier it will be to swallow. Which is why the croc pot and pressure cooker come in handy, you can also use fat free gravies or broth if needed. This usually applies to meat. Congrats to you on starting your life over. Wishing you the best of luck!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well ofcourse not everyone does. But those are the causes of dumping and the point of the surgery is to get healthier so it's always a good idea to avoid those unhealthy foods anyway. It's killing two birds with one stone. Plus i know plenty of people who do dump, it's honestly not worth the risk. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's fine. Taste fine and meets the nutrition criteria. But obviously still don't eat it to often get in the habit of not needing desert all the time too. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ask your dietician for samples of both. You can also use premier, pure Protein, protein milkshake bar and Isopure. Remember your taste might change post op so don't purchase in bulk just yet. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No sugar, no high fat, no starches. You will have dumping if you do. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@pvechiola so let me just say i only had to read the very first sentence and i get it. My dad was the same way. My surgery was on my bday (dec. 20th 2016) i didn't tell him until 2 days before my surgery because honestly i didn't want to tell him at all. I didn't want the negativity. I asked him not to tell anyone because this is my journey and not anyone elses business. When i still decided to have surgery, he called ALL of our relatives and told them everything. I was sooo hurt. He tried to get them to talk me out of it. I'm not emotional, but i cried all day. Finally, my bday rolled around and i did it anyway. Really i only gave in and told him incase something serious happened to me. When i woke up from surgery he came to visit me and he saw me walking around the hosiptal trying to walk off the gas and he realized that i would be ok. Then i sat down and talked to him about why i was doing it and what the process actually involves. He even met my cooridnator who explained everything. Now believe it or not, he's my biggest supporter. Even though at the time i didn't care about his opinion and still dont, i do understand where he is coming from. All he heard was surgery. And he is a parent who will always worry about his child. It's not going to be easy and it might be the most stressful few days up until your surgery, but once your mom sees you recovering, losing weight and finally happy with yourself trust me, she will come around and eventually support you. I hope that helps. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Honestly the only thing the surgery does is FORCE portion control. It's entirely up to you to make proper diet choices and workout and also maintain the weight loss after the fact. It's still just as hard. And you have to be even more strict with wls because certain foods will make you ill. I got so frustrated by hearing that too. That's one of the many reasons why i didn't tell very many people. I made the mistake of telling one of my "fat" friends and that was her exact response, "oh you're taking the easy way out". No i'm not. I'm doing something about my weight to get healthy because everything else has failed me. She has no clue how much effort we put in. Ignore people like that. They have their own issues and insecurities regardless of their size. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You're so right about that. I would be lost if i didn't hear about some of these things ahead of time. @@pvechiola Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Omg thank you all so much. I hope you all know just how much you just made my day. Fyi- i hiccup every single time i eat, it is the most annoying thing on earth. And i always burp after Water. I never used to do that lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This was what was written and it was directed towards pre-op patients who are new and just needed to understand what could possibly happen and things that may help. Literally just the bare basics. (At the class, i actually did bring in tools like portion containers, shaker cups etc to clarify the visual part of the comment. It was so great to meet so many of you guys at wednesday's pre-op diet class. I met so many amazing people, and i know that all of you be successful with your journey. I got so many questions and we ran out of time. Feel free to send me a message if you have any other questions or if you need additional support. I'm glad to help. Just to recap for those who came, these were some of my key take aways for optimal success. 1. Realize that the signs of fullness are not at all what you're used to feeling prior to surgery. Everyone is different. Some people might hiccup, some might burp, some might feel like food is stuck, some people have runny noses. When any of these symptoms occur, stop eating immediately. You ARE full. 2. Pace yourself because eating to quickly can also cause many of those same symptoms. ( some people use baby spoons to help with that) 3. Visually understand how much food your new tummy will be able to take in at one sitting. Invest in small 4oz plastic containers to portion out your meals. And make that switch over from dinner size plates to appetizer sized plates and bowls. It is ok if you don't finish all of that and remember to go slow to avoid having food get stuck. 4. Conquer the emotional aspect of this process. Remember that all of the changes you're experiencing will get better in time. This whole entire process is all about mind over matter. Add additional support to your daily life. Follow up with Dr. Shauna Moore-Reynolds if you need to. Always focus on how far you've come, not how much further you need to go. Weight loss (even without surgery is not linear) you will get your goal at your own pace, so relax and enjoy it. There will be times where you may feel like you aren't losing weight, that time will pass. Don't give up. The weight will continue to fall off. 5. Invest in your tools for success. Get your stay cool Water bottles, or shaker cups, baby spoons, meal prep containers, slow cookers/ pressure cookers, air fryers, blender, lunch box, gym bag, shakes, supplement container, AND FOOD JOURNAL. (Whatever you need in order to stay on track and make life easy.) 6. Listen your body. There might be certain foods that no longer agree with you, sometimes it's temporary, sometimes it's permanent. Just avoid that food for the time being. It will get easier as time goes on. With these appetite changes you may discover new foods that you like. You may like certain foods and shakes now and hate the post surgery. It happens to all of us. 6. Start cooking all of your meals and plan ahead. I never worry about what i can't eat because i'm always eating delicious food, just made by me and made healthier. Learn to make your favorite take out meals. Use substitutions like greek yogurt, cauliflower rice, spaghetti squash etc., make sure that your pantry is full of all your favorite seasonings and sauces so you don't have to eat bland food.(Send me a message and i can share recipes) 7. Get used to shakes and water- it will be a huge part of the rest of your new life. Adjust the temp or stand up when drinking if you need to. 8. Try to avoid as much processed food as possible- avoid the frozen food isle at the grocery store (EXCEPT FOR FROZEN VEGGIES) and avoid the snack isle. 9. Read your labels because not all "healthy" food was created equal. 10. Stay off the scale. Don't stress over numbers. Take your initial measurements of various parts of your body. Take before and after selfies as motivation. Only weigh yourself either every two weeks or every month to avoid added stress. Remember it's about being healthier not about being a particular size or weight. 11. Avoid negative energy. We all have Debbie downer friends, we all have other overweight friends that aren't changing their lifestyles. Distance yourself from them and re-focus your energy. 12. Make your workouts fun. I personally refuse to do anything that i don't want to do, that's just me. So with that said, i will never be a marathon runner. But find things that you do like. Go for a walk on your lunch break, try swimming or tennis, or zumba, get a few workout buddies. Go at your own pace. Whatever your fitness level is at day 1, will not be where you are even a month later. Just keep going. Workouts definitely get easier with time because your body will adjust. 13. Encourage your family to eat healthy with you so you don't feel left out and temptations are left at the door. 14. Utilize other bariatric websites for your staple foods and shakes. Try bariatric pantry, Bariatric Choice, Bariatric Advantage, amazon and bariatric food source. They sell tons of approved Protein drinks, shakes, Meal Replacement bars even Snacks. 15. If you experience pain or other health issues talk to your doctor about foods that fight inflammation like turmeric, garlic, green tea, and fish oil/ krill oil or anything with Omega 3. SURGERY DAY AND POST OP RECOVERY: What does surgery day feel like? you will definitely be tired, and you will have lots of gas pain (it's more so annoying that painful), you will have absolutely no appetite what so ever and you will have to take baby sips of water. Walk every hour like the dr. Says, it really will speed up your recovery time. When you are able to do full liquids (you still won't have an appetite) but try wonton Soup without the wontons (just clear broth), low sugar keifer (it's high in protein and probiotics) and sugar free popsicles to help with your hydration. Some people find RTD shakes easier during recovery. Most people (depending on your procedure) take anywhere from 5 days- two weeks before they feel good enough to go back to work. While your recovering go to wegmans or walmart and walk around. I hope this helps. Ignore anything that doesn't work for you. Best Regards, Jodi Wright (202)812-8094 Jodiawright@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone 6plus Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I amost want to know if what i posted was to harsh. Can i post it here?? I just want an honest opinion because i really would never want to offend anyone. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App