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So from day 1 I took benefiber 3 times per day and the first few day I took Miralax and it just wasn't working.
I was going a little, but it wasn't regular or normal. My doc said not to do miralax bc it's just not natural compared to Fiber.
Well the benefiber did NOTHING. last Thursday, just at the 2 week mark, I bought sugar free metimucil powder. And FINALLY, I'm normal. Every day, once or twice a day since Saturday sorry tmi but I know it's a common problem.
i had VSG, so I can't do 2 teaspoons in 8 oz of Water bc you have to drink it fast- or it will thicken too much to drink. So I do 1 teaspoon in 4 oz of water. You still have to drink it quick (5-8 minutes), and then I have some clear fluids after. There are a few calories and carbs, but it is SO WORTH IT!
If you are suffering, try it. I don't love drinking it, but it's only 4 oz so I just do it knowing the results!

I'm May 8...15 days!

I'm May 8...15 days!

I had gastric bypass surgery on 1/24/17, and went back to the gym the second week after. I was sore and swollen, but I was more than ready to start losing the weight....plus I vpulndt stand to lay and sit around and only walk around my house. I started light, just walking the track at my local gym, everyday for at least 30 minutes a day. From there I have progressed to running a mile and half, 30 minutes of weight training, and swimming laps in the pool for an hour a day, 4 days a week. I have lost 50 lbs so far and 15 inches. My heaviest weight was 330, pre surgery weight was 274, and now I'm at 224. I'm feeling alive again. The problems I was having with my osteoarthritis have gone down drastically! I'm keeping up with my 3 kids, 2 of which are teenagers, and I'm loving life again! I have changed from one of those people that dreaded walking too long in a store to being one that looks forward to the gym days and hiking trails. I can't wait to see what summer brings!!
I keep trying to upload my pics but can't seem to figure out how to do it. Can anyone explain that please?

I'm May 8...15 days!

I'm May 8...15 days!

Damn you Canadians and your free health care [emoji12]

I've not tried broccoli, but I love Brussel sprouts. My nut said all vegetables were open game during mushy phase IF they were cooked to a mushy state. I found Green Giant steamer packs, when cooked about 5 minutes longer than recommended on label, produce a very nice and mushy Brussel sprout. I could tolerate them very well early on and it was in compliance with my NUT, so I felt good about them.

Gas pain was an issue for me until about day 5-6. The very low calories is the real issue. You're just wiped.

So, I just got the call!!! My surgery for May 1 has been approved!!!!! 17 days to go!!! My doctor has us do a liquid diet for the 3 days before the surgery. I am now very excited!

Loser bench here we come!!!!

I start my liquid diet tomorrow. Would love to be able to get advise from those currently on the liquid diet or ones that have done it. I am a little nervous!!

I don't miss any foods that I can't eat. And when I say I "can't" eat them, it's much more of I don't want to eat them. RNY has completely changed my interest in certain foods. I have zero desire to eat anything sweet: Cookies, ice cream, candy, cake, brownies, etc. I also am very careful about high fat foods since they make me feel terrible.
I am so happy that I finally had RNY. It has saved my life.

You know its ok to be sad.
its a lifestyle change. It's not easy and it won't be for a little while. It will get better though.. I'm only 6 days post op but today I feel better. Tomorrow I start pureed food as per my doctor and you know what? I'm ecstatic!! Basically I'm relearning HOW to eat again - from liquids to pureed to hopefully solids in a few weeks, but more conscious of portion!

When you see the scale move, the clothes fit better, the overall changes; food will become something much less important.

Letting go of what once was is always hard.. and who says you wont be able to have "some" things - key is.. moderation. you will start comparing nutritional values and see what is better and slowly but surely everything will fall into place.

Hey,

I'm 6 days post op and I came here to kind of find someone that is hurting in a sense as much as me.

It's easter, my family is very large and we have had dinners and lunches to attend all weekend (today is day 3 of 4). Today i lost it, I left my Mums with my water bottle underarm and as soon as I drove away i burst into tears.

I aswel in no way regret doing this, and i knew it would be hard but I never ever realised how much food plays a part in everybody's lives.

In saying this, I got home and began writing down in my journal about my day. And I found myself flicking back to day 2 and 3 and 4 and this reminded me that everyday has been hard but everyday everything has felt better and just to remember that I did this to improve my quality of life and in time i will learn how to cope in these situations.

We got this 💪

((katieroybal)) I think you need a hug. I feel where you are coming from. It hits you hard when you realize how important we have made food in our lives.

I don't feel so bad then. I'm a week out as well and let me tell you, it's been though. I made chicken tetrazzinni for the family. I took a taste from the tip of a spoon and was in heaven. I've been eating potato Soup and mashing the chunks. I was worried if it was considered too thick or not. I am hungry but when I drink my Protein Shake I'm good. I think I just miss chewing

Is a long weekend enough time for post op. I currently have an office job and do pretty well with pain and meds. Or am I just crazy to try it?

I like the fact you took the picture in the same clothing and same pose. That was extremely smart. That shows true weight loss.

Well I slept on n off while I was in the hospital I went home the next day I was determined to be up and about after surgery making sure I was able to hold things down I was ready to be in my own bed

Hi all!! I'm really starting to get nervous about surgery, although I started this journey over 2 years ago. Did u sleep the whole time in hospital? I'm worried about being bored :/. Also, I hope I'm able to still make dinners for my family in the first few weeks... thoughts? I have soooo many questions....

Thank u so much for sharing!! I've been so curious what it would look like!

My surgery date is May 3 too! I'm excited but also been on this journey for awhile. I'm not too much of worrier but I am excited about this new venture.

I was 50 when I had my surgery in November (RNY). I'm the lowest weight I've been since high school!
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