BypassTheBS

8 weeks out and I’m starting to force myself to eat I do get hungry but i don’t want to eat ? and I don’t want anything else with protein it. No protein shake no protein snacks They’re all becoming disgusting and hard to eat ? Food…i take 2-3 bites and I’m tired of it. Put it in fridge to never be seen again

Yes most definitely a learning experience i should’ve taken it way more easy

Has any women had crazy cravings while menstruating?? I’m 5 weeks out RNY I was 4 days late & cramps are way worse than they were pre-surgery. Heavier flow also. My cravings are going crazy & restriction has not really been kicking in which is strange af.

Thank you so much for allowing yourself to be vulnerable and candid with your story ?. I really do appreciate you for giving insight on how these choices can progress as we learn this new lifestyle

Thank you! Definitely a learning lesson for at least the rest of the summer

Yea the team & I do have a talk on Monday. This was a major learning lesson for me The EMT said exactly that i wasn’t getting in enough calories and the liquid IV was dehydrating me faster because of it. So they gave me some fruit snacks to get back on my feet & my friend took me for real food

I was not consuming alcohol at this event nor have i had alcohol since before my 2 week pre op diet I mentioned I've consumed alcohol at this event in the past before i thought about having surgery just to give some context on how much things have changed for me now that I’ve had RNY I’ll make it a little more clear in my OP ?

So today I’m 4 weeks post op RNY by the date. I passed out today (Saturday) at an outside, pretty physical, 3 mile walk/dancing event. I’ve frequented this event plenty of times in the past before surgery & while drinking liquor in 82+ degree weather (1-2 years BEFORE surgery) This is the first time in life I’ve ever passed out. It was kind of scary when my friend told me I was out for about 3 minutes…. The morning of I had 2 protein shakes and hit 80g before heading out. I had plenty LiquidIV supplements to make sure I stayed hydrated but it seems like that contributed to my downfall according to the EMT. I have not and did not consume alcohol while only 4 weeks post op. But mainly I had no solid food since Friday thinking that i could hit the protein & just stay hydrated but hell no… With the physical activity & no carbs to replenish the energy my body was way deprived so…eat your carbs

Exactly what i did too..just extended the liquid stage

Puréed foods have traumatized me ? When my doctor advanced me my first meal was mashed potatoes and they were fantastic! I went on to try some salmon but in the blender and it was the worst decision of my life. The texture was that of a milkshake and it was ABSOLUTELY disgusting. I never want to experience blended food (besides a green smoothie) ever again in life. Also, tried the ricotta bake but it was only good for a week before I was over it. So I'm technically still in puréed stage but I'm doing a mushy soft foods instead because I cant with blending food.... I guess I've advanced myself to soft solids (the #1 thing you're not suppose to do ?) but I've been feeling good and I chew it up really well. Rotisserie chicken mashed potatoes mashed curry chickpeas mashed green beans I do know when when I'm eating too fast though: I feel the pain when the food stacks right in my chest and its passing thru my small opening little by little it's hard to breathe What I think is the "foamies" When this happens I just get up and walk around a bit until it has all trickled down into the pouch Thanks for attending my Ted Talk!

Thank you! I've been searching for something small but powerful

Thank you!

Officially 7 days post gastric bypass ? I'm feeling very well aside from incision tenderness. What concerns me though is that I can drink a 16oz Gatorade in under an 1hr with no issues. Is that normal? or safe??

I've experienced that with my past favorite bottled protein shake. It was just too thick and I had to dilute it

This post OP liquids stage is kicking my ass. I'm hitting my 64oz fluid & 60g protein goals & able to handle my daily vitamins, going walking but the taste quality of the fluids is moving downhill QUICK 5/24 I'll be 1 week post op and hopefully will be approved for pureed on Friday I already had applesauce by mistake but it didn't mess me up because I stopped when it hurt at first sip

Put 1 gown on open back and put another gown on open front....no need to bring a robe. I brought the bare minimum toiletries (bar soap, facewash, tooth brush, Listerine, deodorant, panties) and used the tooth brush, face wash, clean undies. I didn't shower there. I was just ready to go. I wore a pretty sun dress and crocs in and the same thing out. The only things that were consistently utilized were my long phone charger, carmex and silk bonnet for my long hair. Congratulations and good luck!

Definitely didn’t think i would enjoy broth as much as i do ☺️ it’s really getting me through

It's done! I made it through surgery day and boy what a time it was.... 6 incisions and plenty meds. Gas in the back pain. Nausea. and more tenderness Struggling to get 64oz of fluid in but I think my game plan is to segment the day in 3-4 parts. I've already noticed I definitely have to force myself to walk and sip

I've really been so busy I had to stop and look at the calendar to realize my surgery is in 2 days! I'm already down 11lbs from the pre op diet. I'm too excited!

Yes! you hit the nail on the head with that one. So excited for this new chance at life with out joint pain! I hadn't even thought about a bariatric trainer. I'm definitely going to look into that now lol

Maybe for some moderate cardio. The lack of calories really takes a toll on your energy levels

Yes, I can also have 1 healthy choice dinner and some healthy snacking in between shakes. But working in a office?! That's the real challenge. Sweets and treats daily. I will most definitely keep the why at the forefront and keep busy

Thanks! I'll try to stay busy so I don't think about it or "feel" it

2 weeks of 2 meal replacement protein shakes; 2 low sugar, low fat snacks; 1 healthy choice dinner

It's day 2 of my pre-op liver shrinking diet and I'm already dragging. My eyes can barely stay open...