Good morning! Here's your July 2014 Post Op Bypass Support Group!! Why do I care so much? Because on July 9th I will become of the Bypass Ranks. Yeee!! Yes, I'm excited about it. Shoulda probly did this from day 1 but hindsight in blurry blurry.

Welcome all

I'm finally matched up with the right surgery... lol thank you. Been thru it no doubt. Take care Jessica!

For sure miss Diva no one knows better than you, tried them all !

I am glad you finally have the bypass!

I'm feeling so much better today! Kicker? No narcotics!! I feel like they were making me sick so I just stopped last night. I'm still in pain, but I can take it. The dizziness, nausea, and headache are gone!

Bran are you taking Tylenol? That's all I was instructed to take for pain after leaving the hospital and it helped considerably.

I didn't think I could have it until I saw someone on here taking is, so I verified with md and started yesterday. thanks for the suggestion!!!

How is everyone doing? I feel great! But, I was super weak this morning. I checked my food journal and realized that I only had 128 calories yesterday. Gulp. I've already gotten 90 (2, two-ounce shakes) today, so I'm hoping for a better day. It was shocking to see such a low number.

Hey branstuff, sounds like ur recovering well!!! It's hard to get those cals in but as long as the fluids and protein is getting in than ur fine!!!! I find it hard to get those 2 in but my intake is getting better!!! Good luck and may I ask what type of protein shake ur taking????

I had mine on July 22nd!! Anyone want to be facebook friends so we can watch each other's progress? My FB name is Suzy Zuffante (Dimand). ❤️

Hey branstuff, sounds like ur recovering well!!! It's hard to get those cals in but as long as the fluids and protein is getting in than ur fine!!!! I find it hard to get those 2 in but my intake is getting better!!! Good luck and may I ask what type of protein shake ur taking????

Jay, my favorite is the Nectar. I have about six flavors, lol!! I also drink Proti, but it's not my favorite.

I had mine on July 22nd!! Anyone want to be facebook friends so we can watch each other's progress? My FB name is Suzy Zuffante (Dimand). ❤️

I'll send you a fb request!! And way to go!! Are you home yet?

Add me on Facebook too! ( Brandy Keippala )

I had my first social food challenge today. I was the DD for my friends to go winery hopping today. I found myself snacking on crackers and dip three times while drinking water! Not a felony offense I know, but I am beating myself up a bit for it and now feel nervous about doing social things like this again. We are all getting together on Thursday night (Project Runway!) for a potluck dinner. My friends know about the surgery and are supportive, that isn't the issue. I guess I'm feeling a little mistrustful of myself.

Anyone else found themselves "cheating" in social settings? How do you avoid it in the future? I don't want to be a hermit but maybe I should just stay home.

Jessica.O-- how far post-op are you?

Four weeks post op and down 23#

I started my liquid 3 weeks the evening of 7/3. I just couldn't be around a party with food, the temptation would make me miserable. It paid off though, i had my RNY on 7/24 and ny surgeon said my liver was normal size, which made his job easier.

I don't know!! I'm in the same situation. Will I ever be okay to do a social thing again? We have a spirits and jazz fundraiser this Thursday and I'm still on liquids!! I'm terrified.