Lexington1020

I am the same no odors...but I do carry Poo Pourri.

Morning! I was wondering if other people log their food and if so what do you monitor more, the calories or just focus solely on your protein intake? I am trying to stay under 600 calories but sometimes higher protein snacks or meal substitutions have a higher caloric intake. Also since I have been working out I am getting much more hungry...since I just had my surgery on 6/28/17 I still have my protein shake (which that right there is 160 calories) I was drinking an isopure clear for a snack since that was only 8 ounces and helped me reach my protein level. As of yesterday I went and bought the premier clear and that is 90 calories but 20 grams protein.... but it will also add to my water. I guess I am just testing the waters and trying to find a a happy balance. Any advice is welcome! I really want to hear from some veteran DS family! Thank you in advance!

BraceAbility Plus Size Bariatric Abdominal Binder I have seen others as well, but this is just an example. I think this exact one is on Amazon.

Love that!! @passion4filmso glad things went well!

You got this! Keep us posted!!

Is this business days or do you work weekends? I was trying to figure out dates for you.... I think if you get that binder and just walk a ton after surgery you should be fine! (I sit at a desk also and I think that binder would have helped me immensely)

@ChaosUnlimited how are you doing?

I had my surgery on June 28th was scheduled back on July 5th....but I had already told them if I did not feel well enough I would be back on the 10th. Thank goodness I did...those few more days saved me. My biggest issue was lack of sleep. I was sleeping on my back and it was not good. I finally was able to go sleep on my side by the 7th- and I used a pillow to help lift my belly. I wish I had purchased a binder prior to surgery so that may help you. Good luck!

What do you use? I was just looking on Amazon and I read good reviews on Caboki?

WOW....that is so amazing! I am very excited for you and happy! Keep us posted!

Ya I cannot go anywhere without water! But I have always been prone to carrying water bottles.

Let me clarify When I started my process with my doctor I was 390 ( I did my three months work out/and diet with my nutritionist).....so when I had my pre-op meeting (June 5th) I was 365. I started my liquid diet on June 7th....day of surgery I was 340/339. (cannot recall exactly surgery morning was a bit of blur) Now...I weighed yesterday and I have only lost 1 lbs....I fear I might be in that stall. But overall I am feeling optimistic. Keep up the great work GenJones!

As first time user, do you think it is easy to put them in? I have thinning hair and I use to have super thick hair and it is upsetting. I just want my hair to look full again...

Wow I am so sorry that must be so tough, this morning was the first time since surgery I felt like I could throw up. But it was totally my fault...I took my pills and then brushed my teeth. I literally looked myself in the mirror and said don't do this and stood up straight hoping gravity would help. It did, but I still feel like I have a lump in my throat. You had your surgery on June 28th as well? Lucky I don't get to eat meat until the end of this month. Hope things get better for you.

Fellow DS fam..... I keep reading about sipping water. I was very much in shock when I could take a fairly average drink of water. When I had my gastric bypass and took a large "gulp" of water it was like NOPE and would come back up. With my DS I can take a normal drink of water...just wondering if I was alone in this. I saw my lil pouch whenever they did the x-ray to make sure no holes or leakage, but I have still shocked. Could it possibly be because I am still on the "liquid" diet per say? Today is the first day that I can have soft protein eggs,beans and what not....so I am just curious. I did not eat any eggs or oatmeal this morning just went with a protein shake- and I brought another for lunch. I plan on making the ricotta bake tonight for dinner. I have not yet seen the push back from my tummy saying no, you cannot take anymore but then in that same sentence I am not "eating" to get full just trying to reach my protein intake. Which honestly yesterday was the first day I got maybe 65 grams of protein....I was super stoked. I appreciate any advice, really want to hear back from fellow DS people....TIA!

That is great- a little over 2 weeks, I googled the stall and some people had a stall for 4 weeks. I wonder if I should just stay away from the scale for a bit. Not eating much (calorie wise) and not losing doesn't really sound fun.

I went to Dr. Ayoola originally, really loved him. But his office staff was lacking and honestly had me on the run around. (maybe things have changed- my first visit with him was Oct. 20. 2016) Pushed back my process a bit- I found Dr. Smith in Fort worth - I had the revision completed on 6/28 and he was wonderful and I cannot speak any higher of his staff.

I don't mind the Celebrate ADEK anymore- when I first started (prior to surgery BLEH!) but now...I guess I just miss chewing lol. I also do the mint quick dissolve b-12 I got both of those off this site.

I don't mind the Celebrate ADEK anymore- when I first started (prior to surgery BLEH!) but now...I guess I just miss chewing lol. I also do the mint quick dissolve b-12 I got both of those off this site.

I was referring to her asking the question to us in general, not going against what her doctor ordered or advised her.

I think you know your body better than anyone else and to me personally I think you are doing a great job!

Raychel... you are in my thoughts and prayers. You are 100 % you got this, you fought before and you can do it again! Stay strong.

My doctor strictly said NO carbonated beverages period. They feel that it could stretch the pouch. Also not good for you....which is obvious. But if I go through all this and stretch my pouch over a dumb soda I would be mad....this is just me of course. I also am not foolish to think that someday down the road I might have a sip of soda because I do not want to put that burden on myself if I did. But I am going to be strong and resist the urge.

Thank you very much for your thoughtful response. I have high hopes, I am excited to begin this journey!

Just curious how people are holding up to this....I do not drink soda often at all. Honestly maybe 1 time a month or if I get sick I would have a sprite to settle my tummy. Now that I am not allowed to have it seems more tempting. Just wondering what others did to satisfy that need. Honestly I would rather have a club soda with lime....yum. I am sad to give up sparkling water...I drink Propel to switch it up. But I am open to other ideas, PLEASE!