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Hello All Readers,

My surgery was on the 22nd Of March 2015 and ever since that day all that plays on my mind from the time I wake up until the time I go to bed is that I had Gastric Bypass Surgery and I have to get my protiens in. Is there every going to come a day were I'll not be thinking like this. I just be back to my normal self?? Does anyone elsse feel this way ??

Have a beautiful day

Prada.

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I had bypass 3/20 and I feel the exact same way! Sometimes I think I'm losing my mind obsessing over Protein, fluids etc! I woke up today determined to take a step towards normalcy. I am thinking of finding a place (other than the kitchen table) for my pill box, journal, supplements perhaps next to my desk or nightstand where my journey can remain private instead of on display 24/7. I dont know if that is a good thing or not but Ive got to try.

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I look at it like hey, I got to the weight I'm at by not being mindful, so I guess I don't mind keeping track of everything. I find it comforting to see that I made my commitment to myself work for me daily. ???? good luck finding your normalcy.

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Yes, you will get so used to it you won't even think twice.

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I'm almost 3 months out and am not quite as obsessed about Protein any more, but am definitely obsessed about getting enough Water. I've only finally this week started getting to 64 ounces - and it's because not only can i drink more at one time now, rather than sip-sip-sip-tiny sips, but also I've become super-mindful of it due to horrible, horrible Constipation. What is helping w/the water is I bought a few cases of Nestle's "junior" size water bottles (8 ounces each) and I drink two in the morning while doing makeup/hair, etc. Then when I come downstairs to my desk (work at home), I take two out of the mini-fridge and write numbers on the caps, ie, "3" and "4". Etc, throughout the day till I get to 8. You will get into a rhythm once you understand how much protein you're getting and have some 'regular' meals set up that you eat on a regular basis - at least, that helped me. Good luck!! It's a challenge, for sure, but I've lost about 65 pounds, so consider the tradeoff worth it.

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I feel the same way. My surgery was 3/31. I woke up at 7am this morning and I immediately thought if I don't get up now I'll run out of time to get all my Protein and Water in for the day. I wanted to go back to sleep so bad... And I did for another hour. Didn't get all my water in either. :)

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Hi Everyone,

Thank you all so much for your input, I highly appreciate it. I can only hope that one day my life will turn back to normal and I don't have to think every moment of every day that I had Gastric Bypass.

Have a beautiful day

Prada.

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Delia Street. Right on with the Water. I do the same thing with half-litre bottles. I don't always make it to the end, but having the bottles lined up is a good way to go.

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