April 2014 RNY/Bypass Post Op Support

[WickedBeauty 87]

Ok 4 weeks today since surgery. 30 pounds gone after surgery, 72 lbs gone since beginning of journey. I know we talk about all the food issues but I am struggling with clothing issues... I miss my clothes. I know sounds weird at least to my family.. But it was my comfort.. My whole closet is gone. All my dress clothing I worked so hard to find that I looked good in... All my comfortable clothes... I miss my jeans, bras, underwear... It is all gone... I started purchasing clothes but before I can break them in I am shrinking out of them... Don't get me wrong I love being 5 sizes smaller I love the new eating habits and how things fit and don't hurt but, I can't get dressed without going through 3-4 outfits.. And then still being worried how it looks... Anyone else mourning clothes?

That's perfectly normal. Definitely hard to dress a new body. Frustrating to try go get dressed when you used to know what options you had then suddenly those things are no longer an option.

I've invested in a few maxi skirts to go with a few smaller ones I had. This summer my wardrobe will consist of maxi skirts/dresses, oversized tees (so they don't look bad as I shrink) and yoga pants/capris with tanks and tees. I do have a few dress slacks and tops in smaller sizes that I never parted with so I will use those as needed as well.

[JessM11 57]

I know I have been MIA for a little while. I am now almost 5 weeks post op and down 38lbs but I have a question, I was told that I shouldn't use straws, well I tried and it's MUCH easier to get my liquids in. It doesn't hurt. Is this weird?

[WickedBeauty 87]

I know I have been MIA for a little while. I am now almost 5 weeks post op and down 38lbs but I have a question, I was told that I shouldn't use straws, well I tried and it's MUCH easier to get my liquids in. It doesn't hurt. Is this weird?

Hey lady! Glad you're making such great progress!!!! Congrats!

I don't think it's weird. If I understand correctly, the issue with the straw was taking in extra air which can be not only uncomfortable, but even painful. Did it once. Didn't work so well for me.

[soon2Bscandalous 53]

Hi I had surgery April 1st. No complications and have lost 30 lbs. so far but all of a sudden I am starving. I'm still hungry even after eating correct sized portions. Has anyone experienced this? The one thing I was so looking forward to was not being so hungry. This is too soon!

I am experiencing the same hunger you are after eating. I have just been trying to slow down eating and drinking more Water. I also ignore the feeling a lot, but if I will wait a few minutes after eating and still feeling hungry then the hunger subsides.

[teacherlady2133 258]

I actually don't think that sounds odd. I think many women are into clothes no matter what their size. I also think it's hard to dress a new body you are not use too, especially in the in between phases. How much more weight do you want to lose?

Amylif2 I agree a new body is hard to dress. I have at least 100 pounds to go. I think the problem is I haven't been this size in 15 years so learning to dress a body I haven't seen or felt like now as a 37 year old is different. And to be honest I haven't been below a size 22 since high school the smallest I ever remember being in my life was a size 16-18 at 200 pounds at the age of 13. My goal is 175-160.

My size and weight are so different after surgery, 3 kids and just life... I am shocked a little about the sizes 275- size 22.. Before I thought I was 250- size 22...

I understand everything is just numbers and only one way to measure this process..

I will say I enjoy getting my life back.. I can't imagine what more things I am going to experience as my body changes...

Just this weekend alone I rode a bike not far but first time in 25 years... I got on a Water trampoline and was strong enough to move my body around on and off!!!! My kids were so excited!!

That is my largest goal, I want my 15,13,10 year old to meet the woman I was and the new me as I enjoying living...

[JessM11 57]

Hey lady! Glad you're making such great progress!!!! Congrats! I don't think it's weird. If I understand correctly, the issue with the straw was taking in extra air which can be not only uncomfortable, but even painful. Did it once. Didn't work so well for me.

Thank you so much!!! I feel like I am at a stall with my weight loss for the past couple of days:/

Well it's not painful or uncomfortable using a straw, I actually prefer it so I'm just going to continue using one:)

[jsc2 12]

So I'm 5 weeks postop and I'm on full liquids. I'm not sure I can drink one more Protein Shake but I have one more week to go! Anyone have suggestions on some different flavors? I can't blend fruit into the shakes yet either. I do have syntrex nector lemon tea that I like.

[MissTrish14 44]

So I'm 5 weeks postop and I'm on full liquids. I'm not sure I can drink one more Protein Shake but I have one more week to go! Anyone have suggestions on some different flavors? I can't blend fruit into the shakes yet either. I do have syntrex nector lemon tea that I like.

Wow, at 5 weeks, you are on full liquid only? Did you try Unjury chicken broth. It has 22 grams of Protein

[Amyllf2 206]

I can't believe today marks 6 weeks. This is a huge milestone for me as my dietary freedom begins. I had chicken this past week, which was a cheat but I couldn't eat any more tuna or fish. Today I had mini burgers aka ground beef. So excited!

[Crystalk1011 3]

Amy-

How did you do with the ground beef? I'm really struggling with it. I had the most delicious rotisserie chicken yesterday. It basically melted in mouth. I seem to cook it too dry, so I think I'm going to trust Kroger from now on! I'm glad you're doing so well!

[msshellg 63]

Anyone eating watermelon? I'm obsessed with it right now. I'm eating it and almost nothing else. I know I'm supposed to do my Protein first.. I'm going to do better!

[Amyllf2 206]

Amy-

How did you do with the ground beef? I'm really struggling with it. I had the most delicious rotisserie chicken yesterday. It basically melted in mouth. I seem to cook it too dry, so I think I'm going to trust Kroger from now on! I'm glad you're doing so well!

I had ground beef for dinner and Breakfast. Both times no issues. I made 4 small patties about the size of a poker chip. I had 2 for each meal. I just cooked on the stove very slowly so it was moist.

I got a whole chicken from the Peruvian place near me. So moist and yummy! I wanted the skin so badly but did not want to risk getting sick.

Edited May 28, 2014 by Amyllf2

[Amyllf2 206]

Anyone eating watermelon? I'm obsessed with it right now. I'm eating it and almost nothing else. I know I'm supposed to do my Protein first.. I'm going to do better!

Watermelon is mostly Water so you can probably eat a lot of it. But you do need to eat protein!

[casper510 3]

Hi, I had my gastric bypass surgery on April 1, 2014 and had the same difficulties the first 3 weeks...sick, pain, tired, no appetite. Now I feel much better. I walk every day and stick to 3 meals. I measure food, take my Vitamins (chewable but nasty) and am happy with my progress even though I thought I would have lost more weight by now. My biggest complaints: Trying to get enough fluids in, still feeling hungry, miss my straws!

[HollyJ2621 19]

Finally starting to see a little difference