Cala B.

Mostly yes, the same struggle most are having getting enough protein AND fluids...….how about you?

My surgery date was 0n 4/11 at OHSU

Be sure to measure yourself! It took me 8 days post-op to even get back down to surgery-day weight, but I had lost several inches.

If you wear your abdominal binder it should be OK, and it will help you feel more secure as well......

I have two! 1. My jawline has re-appeared, first photo is from three weeks post-op, second is from January this year. 2. My chronic cough is GONE! I blamed my allergies but apparently it was from the hiatal hernia that they repaired. This is EPIC!

Be sure to take you measurements. I finally got to surgery day weight day 8 post-op, but I had lost two inches at the waist and hips.

I'm in the process of switching vitamins, some I tried made me feel sick too, I was surprised I didn't throw up! I just ordered the ones that taste like Starburst candy

Thanks GradyCat, I actually chose to stick to water at first, didn't take any Pepto. Catwoman7; oddly enough, I baked tomato sauce with cottage cheese (1/4 cup of each) and had no issues with it, same with tomato orange soup. 2Bsmaller18, that's what I did, just water at first, then I had some yogurt, later an egg salad puree. ED_NW, hey neighbor, I'm in Portland, I have a version of those but didn't try them, I will have to remember them in the future! I appreciate the feedback, thanks everyone!! It's 5:30pm and I feel like it never happened. But I discarded what was left of the soup!

Yesterday I had some tomato soup, and right away I could tell pouch didn't like it but I ate it anyways. I also had a serving of crackers (a no-no I know), thinking it would help settle my new gut. Instead, I had horrible pain all afternoon, similar to when I passed gallstones before my gallbladder removal. So five hours later I vomited. I felt better for a while but then the pain build up again, for another 4 hours later I vomited again. Now the problem is Ms .Pouch doesn't even appreciate room-temperature water, and my gut cramps up for a while after every drink. Clenching, icy, intense pain for a few minutes, that seems to travel as if the whole gang was protesting. I'm afraid to try to consume anything with calories, even worried above taking my vitamins. Do I try Pepto-Bismol? Leave it alone and suffer through it?

No matter what, I *never* want to be in the same room as others when I throw up, whether it's a noisy production or not!

I'm having the bypass on the same day My surgery date was originally set for June 6, but I got a call Thursday that my surgeon had a cancellation, I'm so excited! Not nervous at all, super ready!

I've been collecting products since before my first appointment 10/30/18; I know that many people caution against buying so much ahead of time, but I like having options and I understand my taste buds may change after surgery. I am using a lot of the products in the two plus months before surgery.

I've heard they can change, but not always, and not necessarily forever. I'll just play the cards as they are dealt

Awesome, congrats!!

Lol, I probably have enough! I just got a call today, my surgery is now moved up to April 11, ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!!!!!!!

Close! I just found out today that my RNY surgery has been rescheduled for 4/11. It was originally set up for 6/06 but there was a cancellation

I've been reading everything I can find, here and on Facebook. I know RTD drinks are more expensive but I've always had issues getting the powders to mix properly, I don't have the patience! CalGal I'm sure your homemade soups will be way better than my packaged soups!

I've been reading everything I can find, here and on Facebook. I know RTD drinks are more expensive but I've always had issues getting the powders to mix properly, I don't have the patience!

Found that water bottle on Amazon, I bought three different versions, so one is in my car, work, and home

Another pointer, I tape the finger monitor to your middle finger instead of your index finger. For some reason they couldn't get a reading on my first home study and I had the monitor on my index finger. I had to do another home test AND a lab test, then they finally got the results THEY wanted (positive for apnea) in the lab test .

I bought a home cavitation machine in the hopes that it could help tighten the skin as I lose weight. There are several on the market. https://abeautyhealthy.com/ultrasound-cavitation-machines/ To be clear, I do not sell these!

I don't watch that show or anything like it, humiliating people, even in the guise of "it's for their own good", is just wrong! I can't EVEN with Jillian Michaels!

Portland, Oregon here

Congrats, FluffyNoMore! And thank you for your advice/counsel to fellow forum members

I don't think the OP is trying to skip supplements, but rather asking if a once-a-day multi (specifically made for Bariatric patients) is sufficient as opposed to three or four times a day supplements. I have seen those and wondered that myself, but I think that is a question for your doctor/bariatric team. They might be intended for maintenance use once weight loss goals are met?