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Thanks, that helps!

I'm not looking for a lecture, but I'm wondering about sugar free candy. Not necessarily chocolate, even like fruit chews or something. It's just something I started wanting the last couple days. I'm 5 weeks out from RNY. I'm not talking a lot of it, just a couple pieces of something. Any thoughts?

Hello all, I'm not one to post things, but I love reading everyone's posts, recipes, emotional ups and downs and the whole nine yards. Anyway, as I said, only 8 days out and have only lost 5 lbs. is this normal? Since this is consuming me right now, I think I may be worrying to much OR does anyone think I'm doing something wrong? I don't have my one week appt until Friday. Any help at all would be so much appreciated. Thank you all for sharing your stories and successes. That is keeping me going!
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Hi, I am about 22 days post op form gastric bypass. My gas pains were so bad I was crying at one point. My dr said it was fine to use Miralax to no avail. So, I moved to taking two stool softeners and it took me 10 days! I continue today with them because if I don't, I do not go. Good luck, because that is the worst pain and so frustrating. You feel so bloated, don't lose any weight and just plain uncomfortable. I pray you get some relief soon. It WILL get better. Find a stool softener, not a laxative. That will cause cramping and you don't want that! Hope this helps. [emoji4][emoji1374]

Thank you everyone for the lovely comments!
As for those that were wondering why i had gastric bypass over the sleeve, it is because I had bad acid reflux (sometimes I still do but nothing like before). My surgeon said that if I went for the sleeve, the sleeve might make my acid reflux worse, so he did not recommend it at all. He actually performs a lot of sleeves, so it's not that he's opposed to it. He just said I was not a good candidate and why risk a lifetime of acid reflux. Also, I've heard that gastric bypass provides more weight loss, so it was a win-win situation for me.
As for the excess skin, it was around 4k. I also had a breast lift/augmentation with my arm lift and my combined surgery costs were about 13k (cash for breast and arms, insurance did not pay for mine). I stayed with family after surgery, so I didn't have to pay for nurses or recovery or hotel. I waited 14 months to do my arms and breast. I knew I was at an optimal weight and I couldn't take my arms anymore. No amount of exercise would prevent excess skin. It's like pregnancy. Some get saggy skin and the lucky ones don't. Of course, I knew I would be one of the unlucky ones.
For workout, I did twice a week with a personal trainer. Not consistently, but for a good 5 to 6 months. It was mainly light cardio with a mixture of strength training. We used 5 pound dumb bells and resistance bands. So nothing too rough or like cross fit lol. Truth be told, I would much rather restrict my calories than do cardio. Now strength training, I do like. So, I think honestly my weight loss contributed from my surgery. I ate smaller and healthier. Can't do sweet or a lot of food. and then working out here and there really worked. For the first year, I tried to high Protein and eat low carb. This really helped as well. Now I eat carbs and protein and I maintain my weight.

You look great good job

I had mine the same time as you and the last couple days whatever hits my stomach hurts. Feels like it's sitting in their like a brick. I as well have had no issues at all. It's been 2 days like this. Not sure either what it is.

I had mine on 1/24 and I agree with others. My favorite is the baked ricotta and I just mashed it with my fork and chewed it really well. It's the best! Good luck.

Wow looking good! You look amazing!

Friday's lunch box was:
Protein shake (half mid-morning, half mid-afternoon) 2 calcium chews (one mid-morning, one with lunch) 3 drink flavor packets (for my 24 oz. drink container) 3 oz. cubed chicken (spiced up with powdered garlic, onion, basil, paprika, pepper flakes, and pepper) 1 oz. feta cheese crumbles 1 tsp. sweet/hot mustard 1 tsp. stone ground mustard 1 tsp. chipotle mustard

Don't do that beachwalker4rny # I am eating a lot of cabbage right now and well... it's worse than sprouts!

We waited 2 weeks... which is a long time for us!

Im just curious as to when you return to normal sexual activities following surgery. My discharge papers from the hospital said "sexual activity- ok". I couldn't imagine having or wanting sex leaving the hospital or even 4 to 5 days out now...My energy level is coming back but zero interest in sex so far.

I love my S'well bottle! I think it even keeps my cold beverages cold for longer than 12 hours. I have 2 that are both 25 oz, and I fill them at 5am, and I finish drinking one in the early afternoon, but the other one is still cold when I am drinking it at 8pm at night. The are awesome!
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I'm in the same boat as some of you. I had bypass on 1/24 at 225 and I'm only down 16 pounds. It is frustrating because of course this is new to us and we think because we haven't eaten like we used to in a month. I'm also encouraged by reading some of the responses to hear I'm not crazy[emoji4]

I'm beginning the soft stage tomorrow. I know lettuce probably isn't considered a soft food, but can anyone tell me when you can begin with lettuce/salads? Thanks for any help!

I had surgery feb. 1 2017 and I feel the same way. I cant eat regular food yet, in the soft stage still. but I too can eat about that amount. Not sure if it is because i drink too much Water too quickly and stretched my pouch already or what.

I waited six months after RNY. Thing about alcohol is yes, you can feel the effects more quickly, but you also experience them going away much, much faster.

I am sorry you are experiencing problems.
I would recommend that you review your discharge instructions. The first two concerns that you expressed caused me to believe that you need to contact your surgeons office and let them know what is going on. My discharge instructions read:
Contact your physician when:
Uncontrolled or increased abdomen pain.
Persistent diarrhea beyond the first week after discharge or more than 6 diarrhea stools in a day. [Having a bloody diarrhea -shooting blood - for 2 days should mean that you immediately let your surgeon know this.]
So based on this, I suspect you have a complication that needs to be resolved sooner than later.
As far as your third concern about bruising. This is normal. Also you have probably been taking a blood thinner to prevent blood clots after surgery. Blood thinners will make major bruising problems. You site of incisions will look very bad for around a month but then it should get better.

I eat salad mostly as a garnish these days - maybe 2 ounces. The reason is simple. I need Protein and watch calories. With few exceptions, salad dressings are high in calories and virtually nothing in a salad has protein.

I'm 19 months out and can eat about 8 ounces of food. That means 6 ounces of protein and 2 ounces of veggies.

Do you know that roasted fingerling potatoes are only about 25 calories each?

When your side dish only weighs 2 ounces, you eat most anything.

That said, I do offend many home chefs when I go to a dinner party and barely touch the 12 ounce gourmet salad they carefully prepared for me!

I'm almost a month out and I wore my binder for a little over 2 weeks. It helps so much. I also, wore a tank top under mine for the itching. Much more comfortable

I'm almost a month out and I wore my binder for a little over 2 weeks. It helps so much. I also, wore a tank top under mine for the itching. Much more comfortable

Thank you for replying and all of your thoughts and advice! It's very helpful. Hoping once I'm recovered and healed, I start seeing more progress!
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Aaaaaaamazing!! I'm just beginning the journey- only 8 days post op. Feeling kinda down so reading everyone's successes, really helps! Keep up the good work!!! That's awesome and you should be so very proud of yourself
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Sounds like some of you are at the beginning stage like me. I am 7 days post op. I don't really post on here, I like reading the posts from others. It does help. Anyway, my question is about early stages of weight loss. I think I've only lost maybe 5 lbs. guess it just seems like I should've lost more after not eating for a week. Can someone share their experiences with me or tell me that I shouldn't be worried about it right now OR am I doing something wrong? Think my nerves are getting the best of me. Thank you for anyone that can help me.
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