We need a group for march 2014 gals and girls!

Hey guys! I'm Chelsea, I'm 22, and had gastric bypass on march 3. I'm a nurse, and this surgery is muuch more taxing than I anticipated. So, let's all help each other out with support!

I'm starting my second week with purée foods but I had a question is chili from Wendy's ok????!

Yikes...i love wendys chili...but dont think you want to introduce any spicy foods at this point....of course you would have to puree it...but thinking the sodium content is too high as well...you have to slowww down hon...im anxious too to have reg meals but think of this 6 month period of changing your lifestyle....not sabbotaging yourself.....you can refrain!!!

I started adding Tabasco sauce in my purée phase and had spicy chili, didn't bother me

Hey guys!! Update on me- did my VERY FIRST 5K today!! It was the color run in Orange beach.. Walked most of it but I'm so proud of myself! If I can do it, we all can! Pretty sore but so worth it

Awesome that is great .

I started adding Tabasco sauce in my purée phase and had spicy chili, didn't bother me

I think Wendy's chili is fine . I ate it on mine . I also added chilie to my food all the time on my puree stage .

How are you eating all that? That sounds wonderful! I'm still on protien shakes and popscicles! Pureed diet start tuesday at 14 days post op. i am so ready for real food....

My doc said when when I end my 1st week of liquids too go on to the second with puree if I feel comfortable ! So yeah I've been struggling with the protein I can't find any shake that I can drink I've literally tried every single protein shake ! Driving me nuts!

How is everyone?! Updates? Pics?

I had my surgery on March 31st. So far I have lost 24lbs. I was 210 pre op, before liquid diet and now I am 186. I am on a puréed diet currently and will be introducing soft foods next week. At this time I barely have an appetite and have to sometimes force myself to have protein shakes. Is anyone struggling with their appetite? I have my vitamins daily no matter what...also I still feel the pain internally which is bearable but any idea how long it will take for the internal staples to heal completely? Thnks in advance for the info.

I had my surgery on March 31st. So far I have lost 24lbs. I was 210 pre op, before liquid diet and now I am 186. I am on a puréed diet currently and will be introducing soft foods next week. At this time I barely have an appetite and have to sometimes force myself to have protein shakes. Is anyone struggling with their appetite? I have my vitamins daily no matter what...also I still feel the pain internally which is bearable but any idea how long it will take for the internal staples to heal completely? Thnks in advance for the info.

Let's see... I'm on my 6th week post op now. And down 35lbs. I went back to work as a nurse on a total care floor at week 5... No issues or pain whatsoever and it is physically demanding all day walking, pushing, pulling patients, CPR, etc.

Plus on my off days I try to get a workout in. The appetite will get better... Just focus on protein and vitamins and water, you should be fine

I had my surgery on March 3rd as well I am down 39lbs yah . But I have been in a lot of pain my surgeon is looking into had an ultra sound and blood work waiting for results . Hoping everthing is good .

Guys I need support!!

I was so sick this week with a viral sore throat I couldn't swallow ANYTHING. So needless to say I went a week without vitamins and protein and water. I've been so dehydrated and weak idk how to get back to being stable! I'm slowly better but I'm SO TIRED.

Hello! My surgery was March 18 and I'm doing pretty well now. I had very little pain after the surgery and my energy levels were fine, but after being on a liquid diet for a month, I would get queasy every time I had to drink one of those nasty Protein drinks and even soup/broth was gagging me. I survived, though, and made it through the liquid phase and just finished the soft food phase. I've been cleared to eat 'normal' food now, but am still a little hesitant, so am sticking to soft cooked chicken, tuna, chili and soft cooked vegetables. I'm a bit nervous about trying raw veggies or salads. I guess I have to try sometime, so maybe I'll get brave this weekend.

Good luck, everyone on your journey!

Hi I had my surgery 3/24 I'm down 61pounds and can eat just about anything. I've just started having hair loss and wonder if anyone else is experiencing that????

Greetings! I'm new to the site and enjoy reading about everyone's journeys!

I am 36 years old, I had my surgery on 3/27. My pre liquid diet weight was 353, down to 336 day of surgery and now at 15 weeks post surgery I'm down to 269. I'm quite pleased with the results! I feel so much better!

The only depressing part of the whole thing has been the hair loss! I have fairly thick hair but the amount falling out does have me upset! Any suggestions?

The hair loss is a little surreal. I thought I was prepared. But the amount that comes out is unreal and it freaks me out. I've been taking 10,000 MG of Biotin and using Nioxin and lavender soap to help. I keep asking my hubby if he sees a difference or any bald spots. I hope it stops soon.