ShoppGirl

Congratulations on your surgery date.

I use them when I drink smoothies. Idk why but it seems weird to drink them without a straw. I have never had any issues.

That’s awesome. Good for you.

I agree with lizonaplane. If you are early out not only do you have remorse because of the recovery process but your hormones are often going haywire for several months. I was able to eat almost anything by 6 months out and I did on occasion have treats. You will just find that you don’t really have as much desire for the higher calorie foods and when you do eat them you are able to eat a much smaller portion.

It’s a shame that eating food is acceptable to tamper your boredom but a book or puzzle isn’t quite okay for most jobs. One thing that may help is those zero sugar lollipops. They keep your hand and mouth busy. They helped me when I quit smoking the first time.

I would talk to your doctor about this. They make medications that help decrease the urgency and the number of times you have to go pee a lot. I took one for another reason (excessive sweating) and it cut down the number of trips to the bathroom by like half. I was amazed.

I agree with those above about speaking with a therapist about the disordered eating as well as the anxiety and depression. Also about seeing your nutritionist/ dietician about changes you can make to your diet to help you lose some weight.

Maybe you should see a bariatric surgeon for a consult In addition to all the other specializes mentioned.

I will admit that I tried carbs as soon as I was allowed phase wise. I wanted to know how I could tolerate them jusT for my own information. But, after that I didn’t have them again for quite some time.

I believe that is just because it absorbs better that way. It doesn’t have anything to do with it making you feel nauseous.

I agree with oldandtired. You have to be the squeaky wheel with these doctors. Well honestly just telling them what’s wrong isn’t really even being the squeaky wheel but so many of us aren’t used to being vocal about our needs that it can feel like it. The doctor doesn’t want you to be in any pain or discomfort if they can give you something for it.

I don’t have issues with it but many people do have issues with the iron. One person suggested taking a multi with a lower dose of iron like liveaboard suggested and then taking a second lower does of iron at another time a day. That seems like it really would be a good solution to getting what doctor recommended still but just taking smaller dose so it’s easier on your stomach.

I was told to take two of the calcium citrate chews that are 500 and in terms of fiber that was as needed lost surgery to keep me regular. I used the Walmart generic for benefiber which is a powder and I just added a spoonful a day to my crystal light and that was enough. Then when I got to a more normal serving size I slowly decrease and did away with it. Some people need to stay on something for life though to keep them regular after WLS

Well it sounds like you are all doing well on your liver shrink diet which would be my first piece of advice. I had very little pain post op and after my dr commented twice on how well I did on the liver shrink diet I asked the NP if the two were related and she said that getting the liver out of the way definitely makes the surgery easier which means less bruising and stuff so yes that did help. The second piece of advice is to not compare yourself to others during your recovery or weight loss phase. We are all here to cheer each other on but every one of our paths will be unique. Don’t get discouraged if you are a slower loser or have more stalls than others. Trust the process and the weight will come off if you just follow the plan.

Congratulations to you all. Sounds like you are doing so well. Good luck on your surgeries.

I worry so much about this happening to me too because I eat and I can eat again 30 minutes later. Good news is it was just once so far and you know that you don’t want to continue doing it. Do you have any idea what brought it on? Was it an emotional reaction or just purely boredom?? Maybe you should bring a bunch of healthy snacks so you at least have the better option available. I eat when I am board too and I honestly haven’t found an answer except for lower calorie snacks which isn’t perfect i know.

Not everyone progresses through the stages as fast. You may need to go back to the previous stage for a few days.

I am the same way. No real full indicator unless I am over full and then I feel like I am going to vomit. Good news for me is I don’t get full on the portions that I should be eating so as long as I measure my food it doesn’t Happen.

Try not to worry too much. It may not even be anything and if it is the doctor will be best to explain exactly what you are up against and the best course of action.

I have heard of a few people on here that had robot assisted surgery. They all had good things to say about it. I think of it as another tool in the surgeons toolbox and if they are Comfortable using it I’m sure it’s a positive.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Everyone can tolorate foods at a different pace. I didn’t have any problems with any food at any point. I just followed the plan And I was fine but some have a very fussy pouch. The only advice I would give is to not eat anything for the first time on vacation. No need to find out what doesn’t sit well during your trip.

I think burgers are okay if they are made a home from lean beef. And either without bread or on a thin low carb roll. I can eat a whole one but my husband makes it on the grill and it’s on the small side. Anyways, I think lizonaplane has a good suggestion to try medications if you are still struggling.

Your weight can fluctuate by a couple pounds. Weighing in the same clothes (or lack thereof) and at the same time of day with an empty bladder will produce the closest weight but tiny fluctuations will still occur sometimes.

It took me about 6 months. I had already satisfied one month of my weigh ins so I had to do 5 of those and then about one more month till my surgery date.