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 think I did alright when I was just on liquids because I was too scared about pushing my limits to try any solid foods. Now that I'm eating fruits and veggies, toast, eggs, and fish I don't feel as scared about having a bite here and there which is what happened at the wineries.

It's such a common way to socialize (over food). I know I can change things on my end but i don't expect my friends to all change for me. They are aware and supportive but if they all want to one thing and i don't then i miss out on the socialization.

I hope someone here can share some advice. I think for now I'll avoid food-centered activities for a few weeks and then try it again.

Ok, I'm new here and I really don't know how this works, but anyone else here have surgery on 7/3/2014? Just curious!

@@green*eyed*girl yes we are surgery sisters now!

@@Kathy Nichols hello and welcome

All of my pants are falling off. Resorting to wearing my string tie scrubs. Lol

25 down.

Going to have to roll my boobs up into my bra soon. Lol!

All of my pants are falling off. Resorting to wearing my string tie scrubs. Lol 25 down. Going to have to roll my boobs up into my bra soon. Lol!

Congrats! You are doing awesome

well, our surgeon had me drive my husband (sleeve) to the ER where he'll get a ct scan, blood work and IV fluids. He's been there since 2pm. I don't know HOW he's going to drink all that contrast liquid they want him to drink in an hour and a half. Pretty much impossible. Should be interesting. Especially after they gave him Zofran and morphine (he is having pain in his lower intestines again. He has a history of diverticulitis). Dr says he's anemic but doesn't need a transfusion. I don't understand why he even sent him home from the hospital if his counts were showing he was anemic then too or at least scripted him Iron, which he didn't do, other than the iron from the 2 chewable Flintstones we get every day.
Anyway, hopefully the ct scan shows everything is ok and if not then it's easily fixed so that my husband can start to feel better. He hasn't had one good day in 2 weeks since surgery.

As for me (rny), I've been cleared for pureed/mushy foods stage II! YAY!!!! First up is pureed tuna with a little bit of light mayo and a light sprinkle of dill. MMMMMmmmmmm!!!!! I was hoping pea Soup was ok but it's not on the approved list. Peas are high in sugar or something like that. I forget. boooooooo. lol Our list says no Soups, no juice, no rice, no puddings, no tortilla, no bread, and a bunch of other no's. Different than what I hear some people on here are allowed to have. So I will just have to make "soup" with the fresh veggies that are on my list and can make a fake banana pudding (just pureed pudding and maybe adding vanilla Protein powder).

Time to get inventive with my new foods!!!

Update, looks like pancreatitis and blood clot.

Now I'm getting worried...

_{itsmekarenlee-- I hope all works out with your husband, will keep you guys in my prayers}

It's 2:00 am time to get up and leave for the hospital. I am surprisingly calm. It's been a long 10 months preparation. Glad the day has finally arrived. See you all on the other side!

It's 2:00 am time to get up and leave for the hospital. I am surprisingly calm. It's been a long 10 months preparation. Glad the day has finally arrived. See you all on the other side!

Hope all goes well!!!

My RNY was on 7/1/14 and so far I'm doing ok

@@itsmekarenlee oh no I hope everything is okay!!!

I am 3 days out and I feel not so hot.. Really weak, and pain in my back ugh....

Tammie- I had horrible pain in my back after surgery which turned out to be a strange place for gas to build up! Try to get up and walking, it really will help.