Hey all.... Some of us figured it would be easier to buddy up so that we could follow each other through the process from here on out.

I'm scheduled for surgery on Sept 8th and I start my liquid diet on Sept. 1st. Everything happened so quickly after my last NUT appt. yesterday..... I am feeling a combo of nerves and excitement. I have to get labs done tomorrow morning, I see my surgeon on Thursday, and I have my pre-op next Tuesday.

My husband has taken a few days off work to be with me and I have started making a list of things I need before the big day.

......... I can't wait to be on the losers bench.

Hey question have you been able to go to the rest room or Is It hard for you???

I was doing fine in this dept, but all the sudden I'm having issues. There are lots of different suggestions in other threads, and based on those I'll be picking up some prune juice and milk of magnesium, stat.

Hi Everyone,

Just had gastric by-pass this past Tuesday the sixteenth. In on Tuesday out next afternoon. Noticed comments re vitamins, Gas X, Tums, etc. I take four chewable vitamins which contain most everything you need. No extra Calcium needed. They're called Bariatric Choice and I buy them on-line. There are several different favors. For my protein shakes I buy Whey Protein at Wal- mart for about $18.00 a container. Mix with eight ounces thirty calorie almond milk, ice cubes and for flavoring you can add sugar-free pudding or jello. Pretty good tasting, since this is my meal for the next week. I am an older woman, almost 71, so my children are grown. I do have three 75 pound Boxers to protect my stomach from, though.

Let me know how you're all doing.

Hugs

I just had my first experience with soft foods.... I made a scrambled egg. I am so happy to report that not only do I still like eggs.... I can also tolerate scrambled eggs!!!! Yay

Just one egg was extremely filling, I wouldn't have room for anything else if I wanted it.

I just had my first experience with soft foods.... I made a scrambled egg. I am so happy to report that not only do I still like eggs.... I can also tolerate scrambled eggs!!!! Yay

Just one egg was extremely filling, I wouldn't have room for anything else if I wanted it.

Wow!!! That's great AngelicHG7 I know It tasted so good being that you were on liquids for a couple of weeks

Yes they did for sure.... I love soups but it's nice to get some new stuff in the mix. I can also have cottage cheese, refried beans and soft cheese wedges like skinny cow. I am very happy about this stage. It also says that after experimenting with those for a few days.... I can try some soft veggies.

Oh... I forgot about puréed meats... That's not gonna happen though. YUCK!

My doctors plan has me on liquids for another 9 days (3 weeks total). I'm definitely looking forward to some soft foods!

Yes they did for sure.... I love soups but it's nice to get some new stuff in the mix. I can also have cottage cheese, refried beans and soft cheese wedges like skinny cow. I am very happy about this stage. It also says that after experimenting with those for a few days.... I can try some soft veggies.

Do you like cottage cheese? yuck! I hate It..But a friend of mine who also had Rny she tld me that my taste buds will change. And lol I know what you mean about that pureed meat uggh!! Sounds really gross... But hey you never know It might taste delicious hahaha..

Yes... I love cottage cheese of course I prefer it with pineapple or in a lasagna. LOL

A lot of people do puréed tuna but I don't eat tuna. I can't see myself eating mashed up chicken lookin like someone else already chewed it for me.

I saw on here where someone does puréed meats with BBQ sauce and cheese and other sauces but that doesn't sound too great to me either. Besides... I don't want to cover my meats in cheese to be able to consume them.

This was the best I found at Walmart, and it tastes pretty good too!

160 cal

2g carbs

1g sugar

15g Protein

Sorry, it's Atkins brand!

This stuff isn't that bad, and perfect for the puréed weeks!

NO sugar, and NO carbs!!!

Oooh... I have always been curious about that stuff. Good to know, thanks.

Hey guys! I'm new to this thread but I also had RNY on Sept 8th.... How is everyone else getting along???

Hey guys! I'm new to this thread but I also had RNY on Sept 8th.... How is everyone else getting along???

Welcome... We have been a pretty lucky bunch so far. How are you? What has your journey been like so far? How are you tolerating drinks/food?