Kaylamh

I eat out fairly often. Fast food isn't really something I enjoy anymore. I usually go for a grilled salad option, or grilled nuggets. I've gotten the burger without a bun once, but it just made me feel crappy. Restaurants are easier because I order off of the kids menu, appetizers, or just get an entree and have leftovers. It depends on the restaurant and the options available.

Being able to shop at non-plus sized stores, and not having to wear the biggest size. Running! Not being the biggest person in the room all the time. Finding old clothes in my attic that finally fit. Being able to give away most of my clothes. Feeling my ribs and hip bones. Just to name a few!

Thanks for the support!

The only thing that has ever helped me is torodol. I also find relief at urgent care when they give me a shot and an IV. I tend to dehydrate myself, which often brings on the migraines.

Premier protein shakes at Walmart are a life saver. Siggis or Dannon Oikos triple zero yogurt, fair life milk, chicken salad, tuna... Honestly the premier shakes saved me a few times. You can get them at Walmart!

I've officially lost 50 pounds after my DS surgery! Surgery Date: 12/14/16 Pre-op weight: 270 Surgery weight: 260 Current weight: 218

I get terrible diarrhea if I eat anything super high in fat. Carbs don't bother me on that front, but still make me nauseous if I eat too much. That being said, it's almost never immediate. Your tummy will give you warnings about when it feels bad, and you'll know to avoid that food in the future. Granted, if I had eaten on plan, I wouldn't have that issue haha. The poo and gas smell comes from the amount of protein in your diet. It goes away as you start incorporating carbs (veggies etc) into your diet.

I walked in to my appointment thinking that I would get the sleeve. I walked out with a DS. The long term results are statistically better, and there is no dumping syndrome from sugar or carbs. It can (and has for me) cause dumping with excess fat. I also have to take vitamins every day forever but that wasn't a huge drawback for me.

Try to chew more with each bite. I have the same problem, and sometimes cave and have a sip of water and then feel bloaty.

It depends on your surgery. I take 500mg calcium 4x a day A Multi ADEK 3x a day (I use celebrate brand in berry sorbet) 1000mcg of B12 (or one bariatric advantage speedy melt) once a day 29mg of iron 1x a day (chewable bariatric fusion) And 5000 IU of Vitamin D once a day. I had the DS which is much more vitamin heavy than any other surgery. I'm still going to have to ask my doctor about the bariatric fusion vitamins. There's no recommendation on their site for DS, but for the other surgeries is seems like a good option!

I was allowed to change the morning after my surgery when they took out my Cath and IV. When I walked the night of my surgery, they just put another gown around my back so everything was covered. I was still so doped up that I didn't care much about anything but getting back to bed.

Most people stay two, but I only had one

No problem

@MowryRocks DSers take more vitamins than those with the sleeve. I'll have to look in to bariatric fusion!

@Dairymary I think the tone of your post is a little harsh, but I definitely agree with your sentiment. Please follow your doctor's instructions. I think a week out is too early to be testing the boundaries. I blurred the lines a little bit during the puréed/soft foods phase, but many doctors lump those two phases together. Good luck, and try to stay on plan! Your tummy is delicate.