Zebby67

Hi Frustr8, I enjoy C.S. Lewis and love that quote. It's all ice and snow here in Kansas right now. I am 51 and had my RnY bypbypRnYRnYg666h6h6 on 12/10/2018. Have lost around 35llbs since I started out. The inches and clothing fir are A-Mazing! Thank you for your time encouragement. Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Remember to walk and walk. Go slow and follow your medical team's instructions for diet. Also, just breathe you are going to do great. Looking forward to seeing you on the loser's bench. God Bless! Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I to am stepping back a little. The soft foods sound and seem so good to us but our tummies say not just yet. [emoji4] Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I haven't lost a super large amount of weight yet but I can tell I am losing. I walk as much as possible. Take my vitamins and try to get in my protein and water the best I can. My ex used to drink so much water he would become intoxicated. To the hospital he would go to get the fluid drained with IV diuretics. I try to watch my water intake to as close as possible to standard and try not to go over too much. Keeping my water and meals completely apart but it is a constant struggle. Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

When I started soft foods the feeling and restriction is very present. I have made a couple mistakes and Tiny Tummy threw a fit. I was cutting cantaloupe and just popped a cube in my mouth. Definitely did not chew enough. It was a very eye opening experience. There are some foods I can not eat because Tiny Tummy no longer likes it. Everything in the guidelines and information becomes real and larger than life. Be patient and be aware. The change is going to become real evident. Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Your statement is an inspiration to me. I don't start soft foods until Monday. I had the concern that my surgery wasn't working. I don't see much loss myself. I notice my clothing fitting different and I know that I lost over 20 lbs so far. Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Congratulations [emoji122] [emoji322] [emoji323] [emoji322] Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Ablation is A-Mazing! I had it done over 5 years ago and it was the best decision ever. I no longer have any monthly. Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

My guidelines were take vitamins as soon as possible. I had mine ready to start taking when I got home. Then again I was already having problems with low vitamin levels and had taken vitamins before surgery. I take a bariatric multivitamin with iron and then calcium with D3, separately as iron and calcium don't play nice with each other and and I need all of them both. They are both chewable. I have to take potassium as well, liquid. NASTY! Necessary, but nasty. I just ordered more vitamins yesterday. Got a good deal. Buy one, get one. So two months are taken care of. Lol! Ordered from ProHealthCare. Code BOGO50 If anyone needs a break on price. I ordered some items with protein from here Bariatric Pal. Our vitamins are vital to our health. Smile and take them daily. Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you so much Frustr8. Happy New Year! Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

When I was paid and wanted to go out and do something (b4 it was out to eat) I opted for movie theater tickets. It was a very nice "date". Well, except having to pay $5.50 for a 20oz bottle of water. The tickets were only $3.50. I needed the water so I paid for it and enjoyed my movie. Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I left the hospital with no Metformin, no Tresiba, no Trulicity, down one blood pressure pill. Can't think of anything else. They left me on Novolog sliding scale before meals as needed only. I have had exactly 3 shots since Dec 9th. All three times I had my protein shake before checking or something like that. This year is going to be so good. I feel better than I have in a very long time. Congratulations and best wishes. I am sure those medications are going bye bye as well. Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

It is so much better when you are on the loser's bench. You are going to be glad you folloed through. Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Congratulations! So happy for you to join us on the losers bench. See you there. Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you Vic. That makes me feel so much better and makes perfect sense. [emoji4] I guess my new pod stoma is a little tougher to as I take a good amount of medications for things that could not be taken away. I have taken these a long time even after surgery without needing crushed. On the other hand I no longer take over half the meds I was taking before surgery. [emoji4] I am very glad to have this new tool. Definitely an adventure worth taking. Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I made me an egg salad with Tblsp plain lite yogurt and dab of mustard a dash of salt and pepper. It was so good. I didn't care how squishy it was. Lol! Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am on purees and doing better battling head hunger now than on the full liquid diet. I was going to try a few good baby foods got some. They no longer have the same ones that were out when my daughter was born. I tried a fruit one banana and orange combo. It was not at all what I expected. Lol! Making me some soft boiled eggs to puree. So far eggs are good. Yogurt is good. I have sugar free jello and pudding. I love sugar free fudgecicles and orange sherbet. Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Those sound yummy Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I like that idea. Thank you. [emoji4] Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Bless you sweet lady. Your strength and determination are an inspiration in times of weakness. [emoji301] I still think I can eat too much. Worry all the time. If my new pod gets upset now I don't get anything out but a spittle it feels like the rest is blocked and can't get out. A strangling feeling almost. With a weak bladder the heaving causes; well you can imagine. I try my best not to upset tiny pod. So glad I did this for me. Don't know any numbers yet but my clothes are beginning to fit differently. In a good way for a change. Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Not sure off hand which clear (red) fruit flavor protein drink I picked up at Walmart. Has 15g of protein but I personally do not like them. The kind I got tasted like unsweetened cough syrup. Not good. I think I got the wrong thing. Lol! I have strange taste preferences after surgery for a few things. Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Frustr8 I hear you. I want one too but am afraid to push my luck. My honey made sure I have a nice blender and a hand and electric chopper. He has gone out his way to help me succeed. Don't want a bullet bad enough to upset him after all that. [emoji300] Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

@amypel: I powered through the hunger of the liquid diet with tears and worry. I started purees yesterday and my doctor was right, I can definitely tell when I am full thank goodness. I did not feel as if my surgery had been a success it has been it is just not evident 100% of the time. Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes, my guide says at least 64oz of water a day so more is ok less not so much. Lol! I have a stock pile of sugar free water flavoring to help me get in the minimum. Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I had full liquid diet starting December 3rd. Clear liquids only December 9th nothing after midnight. Surgery was December 10th, clear liquids after surgery then since they were tolerated full liquid diet for two weeks and yesterday started pureed foods. A new addition. Every little bit is something to look forward to. Merry Christmas and best wishes. Sent from Zebby's SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app