The 56 Bypass

You'll know it if you gulp water. It WILL HURT! I am 6.5 weeks post-op rny and only now can take swallows, rather than sips, but NO GULPING because I know the pain it causes. I've noticed that if I take my regular swallows too close together, it can hurt. If you are just sipping and even sipping back-to-back, you are doing fine. I have found my gulp mistakes have been made when I have been distracted (same thing with eating mistakes). If there are people around and I am in a conversation or in front of a screen, it is very easy to forget our present selves and revert back to old behaviors and boy, do we pay for it! That's when I am in danger of gulping my fluids or eating foods too fast. Suffering soon follows to remind us of our new self and the changes we've made and are making. We must also change our default, non-thinking mode by consistent practice so we eventually no longer revert back to our old selves. Happy losing, my dear! 🙂

I'm 6.5 weeks out from RNY and find myself with the same problem. I will be discussing it with my therapist today. Are you in therapy for your good addiction? This is a major symptom. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using BariatricPal mobile app

If I read correctly, is it that u you had a leak? Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using BariatricPal mobile app

Is anyone else having bypass surgery tomorrow, December 26th? Just wondering if I'm all alone here or if there is a twin out there! If so, let me know! 🙂

I am mixing one TBLSP of Genepro (30g protein) in my yogurt, cottage cheeses, etc, to get in the needed protein. Its available on Amazon and worth it. Absolutely no taste. I can't drink the protein shakes....ugh! Genepro is my life saver!

All clothes being too big is way better than then all being too small. [emoji23] Good for you! Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using BariatricPal mobile app

I was on clear liquids for 2 weeks post surgery. I thought I was going to die of starvation! But alas, here I am! I am now on a 4 week stint of pureed/soft foods. I see the surgeon again on Feb 7th. I have no idea what's coming next. I am down 25 lb post surgery at the moment. Its never been so easy to so consistenly lose weight. Really amazing!

SO glad its progressing well for you. How is it going now, 1 month out?

A month out, I am starting yo understand the new inner me. I had a few uncomfortable moments the first week I was put n purreed. But I've figured it out and don't hurt myself anymore. 🙂 YOu?

Hey, twin sister! How are you doing?

I'm down 25 last time I weighed )a day ago, I think). Since surgery was a Wednesday, I'll be weighing tomorrow. We shall see!

I'm struggling with protein and water, too.

Me too! I'm down 25 pounds. You're doing awesome!

I had bypass on December 26th and later this week will be able to transition to full liquids.....not a moment too soon! Anyway, I'm looking for recipes for this phase. Any website suggestions? Thank you!

I just received notice that my surgeon has canceled my sleeve surgery because I have a 4cm hiatus hernia. I'm shocked. I understood hernias were repaired during this surgery. Anyone, please give me hope! Is this just an oddity to my surgeon, or cannot a hiatus hernia of this size be repaired? I am devastated, to say the least.

Yep. I've told some outside of my trusted inner circle that I'm having surgery and no one has asked why or what for. If they would ask, I would tell them it's personal and would rather not discuss. They know they're not pray of my inner circle of completely trusted people. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using BariatricPal mobile app

Yep. She's considered the best in Pittsburgh. Had RNY December 26th. Happy! [emoji16] Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using BariatricPal mobile app

No sleeve. I had RNY on December 26. [emoji16] Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using BariatricPal mobile app

Had RNY December 26. Happy! It's all good! Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using BariatricPal mobile app