MaryCA

Drink lots of Water with it

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Hi! I’m having surgery January 16th too. I am on liquids, Protein Shakes and specific veggies only. Anyone else? I am so glad this was required. I also have been off of all alcohol and on a restricted diet for the last 2 months. Here we go gang! I’m excited!

Promise?

I am also 4 months post op, and I am never hungry. I can pretty much eat anything, I dont do so well with breads that arent toasted (they tend to feel stuck) and stuff like pizza crusts (still bready) --- but to my huge surprise, I dont even care about those anymore. I really like my tortilla pizzas that I make and that is all I feel that I need. I dont feel like I am missing out at all. You start to take an inventory of real estate in your tummy and you just seem to naturally choose different foods than you used to.
I can go out for meals just like normal...but I stay away from buffets. I usually either split the order with my "date" or I just asking for a "TO GO" box up front. That is usually easiest and doesnt lead to awkward questions about if I enjoyed my meal so that I feel the need to over explain. I have never had anyone question either scenario.
I feel this has been a wonderful experience and I would definitely do it all over again. In four months I am virtually pain free and feel like a new woman, inside and out. I feel like me again!

I had a bypass 12/27/17 due to severe GERD and a hiatal hernia - not WLS (although that is a very happy consequence). If you have any reflux issues, a sleeve is not a viable option - it makes the heartburn and reflux worse.
So far, so great. I haven’t had any problems with any liquids so far (on the full liquid phase) and have my first follow up with the dr today. I haven’t weighed myself since the surgery so am looking forward to what the “official scale” says.

I could have started today since they told me I needed 10 days but I started on the 2nd, in case I slipped up! But I’ve been good so far [emoji846] I won’t lie, it’s not easy. For me the headaches is what’s been the worst but they have gotten a little better. I did feel tired the first couple of days but was finally able to go to the gym on Thursday, which was good.
I like your idea of tossing things out....I think I’m gonna do that too. No pint in having it around. We’ll get through this! Let me know how your first day goes!

I have my surgery date and I am so excited!!! Anyone else having surgery around the same time? I need a WLS buddy!!