Karinpiet

I hiccup when I have had enough to eat and am full. I am also sure its due to eating too fast as well. But that is my signal to say DONE! LOL!

Wow, I never thought of that! I am going to try it. Thanks for that helpful tip!

I am 1 month out and I don't have any problems with regular coffee either. I only drink usually one cup in the morning anyway. I just know I can't count that towards my daily fluid intake. The only thing that is hard to get used to is drinking it with Splenda. I usued to have my coffee with Vanilla International Delight creamer and that is the worst thing for you so I have cut that out completely. I am wondering if I have 2 tsp of regular sugar if it will negate all as well. I don't want to screw up, but I really do not like the aftertaste artificial sweeteners leave in my mouth. Anyone have any input?

Just this morning, I was staring into my refrigerator wondering what I should pack to bring to work today. Nothing appealed to me. So I packed the usual... Cottage cheese, Yogurt and 2 slice of ham rolled up. I think I will be happier when I can at least add vegetables to my diet, but can't do that until 3 months out. The hunger pains always kick in when I smell pizza or fresh bread and it takes all of my will to not eat it. Then I get depressed as I return to eating my usual chicken drum stick or whatever unappetizing food I eat. But I know I have to keep plugging along because I was even more depressed being over weight and not feeling healthy. I was told the first 6 months will be hard. I still don't regret having my surgery as I already feel healthier and can breathe better and this was the exact reason why I chose this path. So Everyone who is having the same feelings we just have to hang in there, It will get better eventually.

I am almost 3 weeks post op and I have been on soft foods stage since day one after surgery as requested by my surgeons. I am realizing as well how important food was to me and I do get head hunger pains a lot. I am scrambling for new recipes as I am tired of eating the same thing. I can't wait to I can have vegetables, but that's not until month 3. Some days I eat less than they want me to and I gain a few ounces and other days when I eat more, I lose a pound. I have been plateauing between 182.0 and 182.8 for the last three days. Ugh its so frustrating and I start getting down on myself.

Hi! Tomorrow is 2 weeks out for me and I have been experiencing bleeding as well. My bleeding only seems to start when I have a bowel movement. But I know its not coming from the colon. Sometimes its like dry old blood other times it can be like period blood. I also had a IUD put in recently (November) and I have still yet to have any normal periods. They are always light but it can come and go at any time. Let us know how you make out. Maybe it can shed some light on my issue as well. Good Luck!