Hey everyone that had surgery in September, how is everything going almost a month out. I had my surgery on the 4th and I am returning to work next week. I have lost a total of 25 lbs. I am going by the weight before the liver shrink diet. I am able to eat anything pretty much. I only threw up twice both when the chicken was too dry and reheated. When I get backed up, I found that eating a bowl of raisin bran cereal sends me to the restroom within 1 day. I bought me a few winter dresses several sizes too small and hope to be down at least another 30 lbs by Thanksgiving. (45 pounds would be even better) :-)

I'm trucking along. I had surgery on the 16th of September and I'm going back to work Monday. I can't wait, I'm so bored. I'm just at the puréed food stage and my NUT said scrambled eggs were okay so I'm excited to taste an egg. I'm down 26 pounds if you count the pre-op diet.

I had my surgery on the 9th and so far so good! Have had no issues with food so far. Am still on pureed. Can have eggs, soft fish yogurt etc. Trying to get enough protein is a bit hard, but feeling better each day. Am bored too, but don't think I could tolerate a whole work day yet. I go back next week. Have lost 22.5 lbs so far including Pre op diet. Am excited to get on with it!

Sue

Had my surgery on Sept. 9th as well. Doing better each day but I am still very sore on my left side. Still can't get in the full 64oz. of fluid. I get around 48oz. in daily. How is everyone else doing?

Had my surgery on Sept. 9th as well. Doing better each day but I am still very sore on my left side. Still can't get in the full 64oz. of Fluid. I get around 48oz. in daily. How is everyone else doing?

We had our surgery on the same day. I was really sore on the left side the first couple of weeks, but that does get better. As for Water, the best advice I got, was to keep sipping all day. I also have used different flavored waters just for a change. Good luck with your journey!

Sue

I had my surgery on the 18th. I've been really skidish about food. I'm horrified by the thought of throwing up, so I rely on measuring my food. It's hard to watch my family eat like normal, while I'm choking down apple sauce. I've had a lot of pain, but as of today, it seems to be letting up some. I've lost roughly a pound per day since surgery.

I had surgery on the 16th, and was back in the hospital a week later for a second surgery due to complications. I'm down 28 lbs. No idea when I get to go back to work. I am doing terrible with my protein (between 30-40 grams a day) and still working up on the water. I don't really have an appetite. I go Wednesday for a ct scan to make sure everything is still ok, and not sure when I go see a blood specialist. I guess I would feel better if I didn't have an open wound in my stomach.

It's kinda funny now I understand what they mean when they said "eat to live Not live to eat". It feels good to be able to sit around people and they eat 3x more than me and reality sets in that my plate use to look just like theirs a month ago. I have to remember to eat daily now. I don't miss overeating. I am so excited to be on the losing side now. Exercise is still not my best friend but I go to the ymca 3x a week. My nutritionist said little food in doesn't require a lot of exercise. More food more exercise. What exercise do you guys like? Treadmill is getting boring.

I like walking outside in the evening, the elliptical and zumba

Start weight 224, Surgery weight 205, Current weight 199

Hi all, this is my first post here. My surgery was on the 19th. Thankfully no complications, having a big issue fantasizing about food, specifically chicken tenders. Not hungry though just head hunger. Doctor cleared me for work and exercise yesterday. Looking forward to lifting weights with my son.

My HW:389 PRE-OP:370 Current: 338.5

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Wow you're already able to exercise? I have to wait 4-6 weeks and my surgery was on the 16th

Yeah doctor was impressed with progress, one more week till creamy foods stage. But yeah

Hi, had surg on sep 10. No pre surg diet, just no food or water after midnight before surg. Went in at 5:30 am. Surgery about 8:30. Went fine in hospital 3days. Clear liquids 24 hours after surg. Full liquids 48 hour after surg. 2 weeks after surg step 3 foods. Soft mushy. 4 weeks after surg any foods I wanted to try as long as nutrient dense. No sugars obviously, protein, soft veggies and fruits. Lost 15 pounds ast two weeks, scale got stuck, lost two more pounds 2nd 2 weeks, now have lost 23 pounds total. Got sick twice, both times eating crackers with tuna. Think I ate too fast too, not thinking about what I was doing ( eating ) and didn't chew well enough. Went back to work 6 days after surg. Felt good, no brain power though. Realtor so stayed at my desk and answered questions. Now that scale numbers are moving again I feel better, I was a little depressed, but stuck to plan. Feeling good walking 35 mins a day, not cleared for lifting or full workout yet. Lots of support, hubby not sure this is a good thing, but still supportive. Size smaller already!

I am still plugging along. I am back to work and am now cleared to eat most things. Have not had too many issues. 5 weeks out and finally feeling good. I have lost a total (with Pre op) of 28 lbs. Some days it feels like I eat a lot, but when I count calories it is about 800. Some days it's less. Not too hungry most of the time, but if I wait too long between meals I eat too fast and feel crappy. But I am learning. I got a tattoo Saturday. I was there for 3 hours and still have about 3 more. I am excited! I am enjoying expressing myself in ways I never did before. :-)

Breakfast of champions.....

Fat ones! Hehe

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HW: 389 Pre-op 369 CW: 330.5 RNY 9/19/13

I had surgery on the 16th of september. I currently get between 400-600 calories a day. I stick to 3 meals a day, and occasionally have a 'treat'-diet hot chocolate, or something like that.