I Am Groot

I used to love chips and salsa at our favorite Mexican restaurant. I tried one small chip last night and the oil or whatever it was cooked in tasted gross!

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After losing weight, my knees knocked together in bed and hurt like hell, hard chairs make my tailbone hurt now. I cannot eat much chocolate, somewhat of an aversion to it, hit and miss on reactions to it. I don't miss Pasta or rice at all, only toasted bread is tolerated. I still hiccup, sneeze or my nose runs when I am full.

I guess mine's the same as yours. I was a chocoholic. Sweets were my main source of food. But I've been able to avoid them and not crave them now for nearly 5 months post-op.

And every one of these foods which in my presurgery were a great comfort, my post- surgery pouch refuses to tolerate.
Greek Yogurt
Cottage cheese
Bananas
Peanut Butter
Why did this happen? Wish I knew a Good Reason, she also hates most meats even chewed down to a fine squishy pulp.

What is something that SURPRISED you during your entire process? For example - I'm a sugar person, but from the pre-op diet to now (1 month post op), I do not crave anything sweet. I wasn't expecting that at all.

And there's room to spare!

And there's room to spare!

Congratulations, everyone!!! We did it! I can't wait for updates over the next few months and maybe even years.

April 4th here!
5' 3"
HW: 269
SW: 251.2
CW: 222
GW: 150-ish

Hello ladies I'm 4 days post OP and I'm feeling great today!!! Started my Proteins today and the only problem is when I sip the spasm in my stomach dont help. Will that go away soon? And when I sip and it hurts do I keep sipping or stop?

Congratulations to You All,mow your First Month Post-Surgery has started, may all of Your Paths be Smooth!

April 2019

Hello, I had April 23rd, so almost 2 weeks post op. Doing great so far down about 23Lbs.

Anthem came back after 1 day with the answer...surgery is now moved up to May 14th!!!! Losers bench, here I come!!!!

Just wanted to update that I went back and was able to get the sleeve May 1. I didn’t post earlier because I really felt there would be another reason the surgery could not be completed. I’m happily at home and pain of that last failed surgery has faded. So if for some reason you can’t get the surgery you want, don’t give up. I’m glad I tried again

Hey all!
I just found this thread. Thanks for starting it.
I had gastric bypass surgery on April 8th.
I loved reading through and hearing about everyone's success.
I am just at the start of my journey but things have been going well.

End of November to today.

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Flintstones, I think I actually broke my stall! It’s highly motivating. I kept telling myself to trust the process and I did.

I second this. I’m loving hearing everyone’s updates. I’m wishing the best for all of us. I’m so glad this forum is here. So lucky to be able to share stories and not feel alone.

Congratulations, everyone!!! We did it! I can't wait for updates over the next few months and maybe even years.

And there's room to spare!

Even with the stall, things are moving along on my end. The important part is that I get to eat eggs and peeled fresh fruit tomorrow. That's all that matters, especially since all of the soft dairy products are causing severe Water retention.

I'm still happy to be down about 30 lbs total.

April 15th
Revision from band to bypass
Start 251
Goal 160

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I’m 10 days out and on a limited diet. Just started grits, yogurt and cottage cheese yesterday. I have not had a full feeling yet with 2 tablespoons. I was hoping to! Liquids are easy and I’m using flint stone chewable vitamins no prob. B12 is under the tongue drops. I am moving normally with minimal pain, waking a lot. Down 15 since surgery.

First all congrats to everyone! It sounds like everyone is doing great. I am almost 3.5 weeks post op and on the 3 week mark, I was 23 lbs down. I will definitely take that! I have done pretty well with Protein and Water. I’m still on purée and will start transitioning to soft foods this weekend. I love the Protein2O water. Kills 2 birds with one stone. Almost 17 oz of water and 15g protein. They fast pretty good too.

The biggest problem I am having is reflux. I never had it before the surgery and now I am having it something fierce! It is all the time, no matter what I eat. Started about a week after the surgery. 😕. I am hoping as my stomach heals that I will get past it. Only time will tell. Until then...tums and Zantac.

I just passed all of my nursing classes and I graduate tomorrow! A huge accomplishment for me at 44 with a 13 y/o and a 3 y/o.

@TheFlintstones. I am currently using the Bariatric 1 Patches from PatchMD.com. There are 3...multivitamin, B12, and D3/Calcium. I have an appointment with my surgeon on the 13th and my PCP on the 20th so plan on having my levels checked at one of the appointments.

Best of luck to everyone and keep up the good work.