AliceFD

There are carbs and then there are carbs, it's a big pot of good and bad. I look at it like this. Some, like sugary drinks or Desserts, are red light, I just eliminate them. Some are okay in small amounts, like Pasta, rice and bread, those are yellow light. Some, like greens and non starchy vegetables, are green light. I thought I could never live without my homemade bread, or pasta, but honestly, I'm fine with tiny portions or not at all.

There are carbs and then there are carbs, it's a big pot of good and bad. I look at it like this. Some, like sugary drinks or Desserts, are red light, I just eliminate them. Some are okay in small amounts, like Pasta, rice and bread, those are yellow light. Some, like greens and non starchy vegetables, are green light. I thought I could never live without my homemade bread, or pasta, but honestly, I'm fine with tiny portions or not at all.

There are carbs and then there are carbs, it's a big pot of good and bad. I look at it like this. Some, like sugary drinks or Desserts, are red light, I just eliminate them. Some are okay in small amounts, like Pasta, rice and bread, those are yellow light. Some, like greens and non starchy vegetables, are green light. I thought I could never live without my homemade bread, or pasta, but honestly, I'm fine with tiny portions or not at all.

Doing well, 8 weeks tomorrow. Lost about 25 pounds, no problems of any kind other than fatigue and lack of energy, but that suddenly changed about a week ago and feel great now.

I had my bypass the 23rd. I've been stalled, too, so frustrating, but I'm down 20 lbs. Sure doesn't look like it, though

I had my bypass the 23rd. I've been stalled, too, so frustrating, but I'm down 20 lbs. Sure doesn't look like it, though

Thanks for the support, everyone!

I just hit my first real stall at one month post-op. I had asked my husband to hide the scale so I wouldn't obsess and only weigh weekly. Got on the scale Saturday and I hadn't lost a single ounce from the previous week. I was expecting 3-5 lbs. So discouraged.

I wasn't warned about the insomnia, so I'm glad to hear that it's normal. I feel the same as you, tired but not sleepy.

My blood pressure is all over the map. This morning low, yesterday high, varying up and down through the day. It's hard to know when/if to take the meds.

I want to thank everyone for sharing their struggles, it really helps.

I am just two weeks post-op and have weighed the exact same for 4 days. I am following my program, and feel extremely discouraged at this point. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm feeling like it was all for nothing.

My doctor is okay with coffee, but I tried it and it didn't taste good to me. I'm having a 1/2 cup of black tea in the morning, plus herbal tea other times and it seems fine. I do eyeing my espresso maker, like baby, I'll be back someday!

I was having a lot of boob sweat which caused redness and rash (this was prior to surgery). I live in Texas so I understand the heat. I got a cream called Carpe No-Sweat Breast and it really helped. It kept the area a lot drier and eliminated that odor, eventually my redness, itching and rash resolved.

Does it make you crazy that every doctor has a different view?

Does it make you crazy that every doctor has a different view?

Does it make you crazy that every doctor has a different view?

I stopped mine after surgery as my doctor worries about dehydration. However, I feel bloated and my BP is running high, so I'd really like to get back on it.

I'm 9 days post, started pureed foods yesterday. I get being scared to eat. I'm still kinda swollen so feel fatter than surgery day! But doc said that was normal. Maybe it's all the failed diets I've been on, I'm putting a lot of pressure on myself to succeed, and quickly.

Had the same on Tuesday. Feel pretty good except for swelling. I think the hernia repair is part of that. So far recovery is better than expected. Best of luck!

Now I see why they are telling me to eat at the table with no distractions. It's too easy to overeat or drink watching TV or playing games. Part of relearning, I guess.

Now I see why they are telling me to eat at the table with no distractions. It's too easy to overeat or drink watching TV or playing games. Part of relearning, I guess.

Now I see why they are telling me to eat at the table with no distractions. It's too easy to overeat or drink watching TV or playing games. Part of relearning, I guess.

Anything ending in "itol" will send me straight to the bathroom. Those are sugar alcohols and have a laxative effect. Any other artificial sweeteners taste like metal to me but I can tolerate them if necessary. I won't eat Jello, though, as it's not vegetarian.

Thanks so much for this. My date is August 23, so I'm soaking up everything I can.