Orchids&Dragons

Yes, newbies, we do still enjoy food! And that's OK!!!

Celebrate where you are now! There will always be parts of our bodies that aren't perfect. We just switch from focusing on our fat to our extra skin, or lack of boobs/butt, or whatever. Don't wait until you're perfect or you'll miss out on the fun. Join in!

Just don't take shower selfies!

Maybe naked, but not with clothes on, I promise!

It certainly could be lactose, but this early on, it just may be a cranky tummy. Good luck! Did they put you on antibiotics in the hospital? If so, it may they may have killed off the healthy bacteria in your intestines, causing diarrhea. Definitely call the doc.

Clear liquids again until your tummy settles down. Sorry ? Then maybe try another brand or a different type of protein (i.e. plant vs. whey)

Welcome, Allie! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Glad you jointed in!

Ask your doctor for a prescription nausea patch to put behind your ear. They help tremendously.

Cute! I like the double-mirror image!

Kitty, you and I need to go out together in our Journey tees! Mine is from the 80's!

This thread is to show off those "old" clothes that you couldn't part with but never thought you could fit into again. My contribution is this concert tee that I got in 1975! It's snug, but I'm in it!

Nasoya, 8" wrappers.

Air fryer eggroll chimichangas. I ate 2 with homemade guacamole and light sour cream. Yum!

Love the purple, so fun! But, OMgosh, where did you get the necklace? My daughter loves octopi and squids!

All gastric bypass surgeries are malabsorptive. I'm not sure if yours is different from a standard bypass, You can be successful with any weight loss surgery. It's more about brain than stomach. Good luck and don't let the switch put you in a negative frame of mind. Your doctor had to do the best he could for you given the circumstances he found. Best wishes!

You have theeee most amazing wardrobe! And now a body to match!

I feel like my life is not conducive to white pants...elementary teacher and mom to two little boys ? That's not even conducive to sanity! ?

Me, too! I still have a mommy-belly and absolutely no butt. If only I could wear them backward, I'd be golden ?

Most of the pre-made shakes taste good in coffee. Seems like the #1 favorite might be the Premier protein caramel. If you do mix them, let the coffee cool down a bit first. If it's too hot, the protein shake will curdle (UGH!) But, there are lots of flavors to experiment with.

Welcome, Nay! This is a very friendly and supportive site. I'm hoping you're healing well from your surgery and look forward to seeing your posts in the forums.

You look outstanding, especially for a week post-op!