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I don't think your taking in enough protein. I had the bypass also and my protein intake is 60mg of protein and 64 oz of liquids per day. I had my surgery on the 3rd and I've lost around 25 lbs so far.

Premier is great. They have 30 grams of protein in each bottle. They taste pretty good too. I've tried the unjury but I like Premier better.

I smell everything more clearly as well but unfortunately it's breath. Not all bad but my brother ate truffle cheese and I swear I could smell his breath the whole day he was around. I also smell what my daughter eats in a day. It's kind of driving me crazy. I think I will just start putting a little perfume up under my nose to block the other smells[emoji30]

I agree with the doctor but I don't go to the gym to lose weight. I know that's going to happen regardless. I'm now going because I want to build muscle. With all the deficiencies that come from this surgery, I want to make sure my muscle stays in tack.

I have minimal pain right now but I stopped taking my hydrocodone a week ago. Everyone's pain tolerance is different. My pain feels more like cramps at this point. So to answer your question, the pain hasn't gone away but it is tolerable.

Congrats on taking control of your life!! It's not bad, I had the bypass on 12/3. I'm in the puree stage now and I find myself trying to be creative with food . Good luck to you, you will be fine.

I walked my two doggies the second day I got out of the hospital. Walking also helps with the gas u will have after surgery as well.

Good luck on your surgery, I'm sure you will do great. I'm 6 days post op and I'm doing really well. Just make sure your first week post op you get all you liquids and protein in.

I had RNY on 12/3 as well. I can relate to the hunger. I just try to focus on all my liquids. If Im hungry, I'll just make some turkey bone broth an add vegetables. I don't eat the veggies but seeing them makes me think I am. Im usually full after that. Also staying on a routine the entire day helps. Hope this helps, if not remember this is only temporary.

I just had my surgery on 12/3. I feel like I'm hungry a lot as well. I just make sure I get in my liquids and those cravings usually go away. I hope yours get better.

I would just say suck ok n s ok me sugar free mints and brush your teeth and tongue at least three times a day.

It's a urine sample..

I use to smoke but I stopped a long time ago. I guess they wanted to make sure I wasn't still smoking[emoji1]

You will have to do an endoscopy, maybe a swallow test(a little nastiness in a cup but not to bad..they take pictures of you swallowingthis chalky liquid). Psychiatric appointment. I had to do 6 appointments with the nutritionist and dietician before my surgery was approved. That wasnt in order but that was basically it. I also had to do a nicotine test and some bloodwork at my last appointment. All of those things were included in the six appointments. Some people only have to do three appointments.

What's your YouTube link. I'll subscribe. Good luck on your journey. Sometimes family and friends don't understand this process so the lack of support is unfortunate. Just keep being great and living your best life. We are our biggest cheerleaders..as long as YOU love yourself nothing else matters.

I haven't had my surgery yet but my doctor recommended the bypass because of my acid reflux. My surgery date is 12/3..