Newbie looking for a buddy

[Mandylu 2]

Hi , I'm new too. My surgery was 09/02/15. I understand having to watch everyone else eat around you! I went to a funeral just when I started my purée diet and when we went to the dinner the was all this good food and Desserts around me and I'm sitting there with my Protein Shake and applesauce trying with all my might to be strong. Not to mention everyone around was looking at me wondering why I was eating like that. Then I went to shake up my Protein shake and forgot to close the lid and it went flying everywhere! Lol Yes, it's been quite a challenge. Having diarrhea off and on and trying to get in all my medicine five minutes apart with my Vitamins and 60 grams of protein and 64 oz of Water a day is quite the challenge. Plus, trying to walk when your still hurting. Someone please tell me it gets easier? I've been walking when I can. One day I stepped on the scale and it said I gained three pounds. But I'm back down. I want to be a star with this!! I want to succeed!

[Mandylu 2]

Oh and I also had a hernia repair with my surgery.

[covarrubia911 69]

Hi Everyone. As you can tell I'm a Newbie. So Very ready for this new Journey. Looking friends to Learn from. & hopefully I can help someone also. Surgery date 10/01/2015.. , Excited & a little nervous..

[Nancy1955 31]

Hi! I too will need people to connect with! Let's do it. My surgery is on Oct. 6th in North Carolina.

So how are things with you so far? Have you packed your bag? Any other items we can discuss will be great! I'm on my 2 week Protein shakes currently. I've read others having different pre op diets... What about you?

Prayers as you prepare for this wonderful change in your life. I am 59 and am a retired kindergarten teacher! Share anytime

[VanessaVSGforme 276]

Hi , I'm new too. My surgery was 09/02/15. I understand having to watch everyone else eat around you! I went to a funeral just when I started my purée diet and when we went to the dinner the was all this good food and desserts around me and I'm sitting there with my Protein Shake and applesauce trying with all my might to be strong. Not to mention everyone around was looking at me wondering why I was eating like that. Then I went to shake up my Protein shake and forgot to close the lid and it went flying everywhere! Lol Yes, it's been quite a challenge. Having diarrhea off and on and trying to get in all my medicine five minutes apart with my Vitamins and 60 grams of protein and 64 oz of Water a day is quite the challenge. Plus, trying to walk when your still hurting. Someone please tell me it gets easier? I've been walking when I can. One day I stepped on the scale and it said I gained three pounds. But I'm back down. I want to be a star with this!! I want to succeed!

My surgery was also 9/2!!! I think it will get easier...all we can do is take one day at a time, stay off the scale and listen to our bodies. ❤

[HeatherMiguel 1]

Hi there my date was 9/16/15

So right with ya. I have the same concerns as you. Hopefully it gets better . Anyone else still having pain? I have such bad pain on my left side where my drain was. ????

[Vamsinger1020 3]

Hi my weight loss family...I had gastric bypass surgery on September 10th of this year. I am down 27pds in three weeks! Still trying to figure out what to eat. Still doing my Protein drinks..protein is crucial...60 t0 80 grams daily is what my Dr. wants...

[Kamileighx3 3]

Another Newbie here...I mainly lurk but just today was asked to find a support group so here I am ???? I had GB with RNY on 8/28/15 at UCSF. Man has this been a wild ride! I spent 2 days in the hospital, had 7 incision sites but no drains. The pain was UNREAL!!!! In addition to being overweight, I also have Fibromyalgia and a Chronic Persistent Headache. I've had this dang headache for over 3 years now and we can't find it's cause. Prior to surgery, I was on Oxycodone and Nucynta for my Fibro and Headache pain. Post surgery, I had to switch to a Fentynal patch and the liquid Vicodin (Hyceth sp?). Neither really touch my Fibro or Headache pain but did help somewhat with the surgical pain. I'm also supposed to be taking a Fibro drug called Gabapentin but when crushed, is so bitter that I gag trying to get it down so I've just stopped taking it. Same goes for my antidepressant Lexapro... Bitter, Bitter, Bitter! Because of my on going health issues, the weight isn't falling off as fast as I'd hoped and I'm really upset about it. This whole process has been maddening. My surgery was originally scheduled for 7/31 but I got bitten by a spider on my abdomen so my surgeon postponed the surgery. I was to remain on the liquid diet though so I've basically been dieting since 7/17. Since 7/17, I have only lost 42 lbs ????. I know I should be happy but I really thought I'd have lost more by now. On a happier note, My surgery pain is finally gone, that's been a definite plus. That pain was unreal!!! Anyway, enough about me, I'm just glad to have found you guys. I signed up for Bariatric Pal a year ago when I had started this journey but haven't been back much since then.

Keep up the good work everyone ????

[shannonblindsay 9]

Hi..I need a gastric bypass buddy too. I feel alone in this. I have a wonderful husband of 21 years and 3 sons, my parents and friends, but they can't truly understand what I am going through. My surgery was 9/23/15. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks. My surgery lasted 6 1/2 hours because of adhesions and a hiatal hernia. I'm still hurting physically but dealing with this emotionally is much harder than I expected. Btw...I live in Richmond, VA.

[itstimealready 180]

I'd like a buddy too. I'm doing this all alone. Not even telling anyone. So yeah, I'm a little nervous. My date is 10/26/15. Very excited to just get on with it too.

I wasn't required to do a preop diet. I did try it a few times but I keep cheating! I'm one week before surgery so I'm trying again tomorrow. wish me luck.

I'm doing a sleeve - did I post in the wrong spot?

Edited October 19, 2015 by itstimealready

[PinkPolkadot619 337]

I am 1 year post op RNY, I live in San Diego CA. I am 32 years old and at goal weight. I have lost 114.3 pounds. I am very open and willing to help others along their journey. I founded a Facebook support group for Local San Diego Kaiser patients so if I do not have the answer I have about 200 other people I can ask. Feel free to friend me and or send me a private message, although I have had issues with the private messages on here. So feel free to use my email address

PinkPolkaDot619_RNY_Kendra@yahoo.com

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