I thought I'd move us over to this side where we can share stories, weight loss, concerns and just be generally supportive! So, I'm 4 days post-op and feeling really good. I was really sick post-op days 1&2 due to intestinal swelling and barium sitting in my pouch (relatively uncommon complication) but once I finally got rid the barium, things changed dramatically. Very little pain. I can lay flat on my side with a flat pillow supporting my stomach. Went for a 20 minute slow walk with my 6-year old today. No problem with protein shakes or broth. No nausea at all. I know many of our pre-oppers are nervous about life post-op so I wanted to encourage you! How's everyone else feeling?

4 months out, feeling pretty good. I know that it is easy for me to overeat. My doc says, just because you feel hungry, doesn't mean you have to eat!

Lol, your doc is funny. . It could be your just thirsty tho.

Has any one tried diced peaches in Water no sugar added my nutritionist told me to start with them. Little scared to eat them any one tried them? And if so any problems ?

I've tried them and didn't have any issues. I've also tried watermelon, bananas, oranges and apples with no issues.

Enjoy it! I've missed fruit.

Has any one tried diced peaches in water no sugar added my nutritionist told me to start with them. Little scared to eat them any one tried them? And if so any problems ?

I eat fresh peaches no skins. (7 weeks post op)

Hello all. Happy to report that today I dropped out of the obese category and into overweight. Happy happy happy. 28lbs to goal!

Is everyone eating salads? If so what dressing do you use?

Has any one tried a sugar free slurpee? If so any proublem?

I have had the 30% reduced sugar slurpee. No problems. I have about a half a small one once in awhile. I find the regular ones are way too sweet for me now.

I didn't know they had sugar free slurpees.

Edited June 15, 201412 yr by Meintraining

5 weeks after surgery don't fill like I'm loosing any more weight. Does any one have this problem?

Time for update pics. First one is Aug 2013. Highest weight of 250lbs. Second one is today 165lbs. 85lbs gone. 25lbs to goal weight. Happy with my success so far.

You look AWESOME Jaci!! Congrat!!

103 pounds lost. I have 71 until my goal. I am so happy with my progress.

Jaci you look awesome, congrats.

has anyone gotten sick since their surgery? I have bronchitis and the couch medicine that the doctor prescribed made me dump. So I get no relief from coughing. I am so miserable.

Yes I got sick but with hot flash heart racing and felt horrible. I ate pureed tuna. No more of that