I had my surgery Jan. 28Th 2016. I was so scared to do it I really dunno y I guess I didn't want to give up food post op I was 261 and I am 5'4" my goal weight is 150. I have been walking and doing great haven't even touched my pain meds. My thing is I'm going into the pureed. Stage any good protein shakes that someone can send me or recipies much appriciated. I'm going to update and track my progress here.

Jennah pennycuff I found broths very comforting in the early days for warm and not sweet foods. Bariatric Pal has very tasty protein foods, and I'm also pleased with their vitamins. Just recommended them to my doctor's office.

Yay so happy for you!!

I want to throw broths out the door lol I hate the smell of it lol

We have the same surgery date!! I feel your pain, I'm about to go crazy with the liquids???? also, does your stomach make all these crazy sounds every time you drink anything? Sounds like a dog fight in there

Haha sometimes at least I'm hearin it it sounds like a growl lol I added a Shannon light and fit protein shake I try to drink half at breakfast and the rest at lunch it helps and I do (gag) broth when I Need warmth I so made me a protein shake last night it was great lots of protein

Do u feel the weight loss yet I can already tell

And it is dannon light and fit protein shake I hate my cell puts words in for me

I've been doing the Atkins protein shakes and it does help but it doesn't fill me up for very long. I'm at least drinking more water the last couple of days. I've lost some weight but since I live in scrubs and sweats I'm not sure that I can see that I've lost.

Early on I ate things I liked before surgery that fit in the guidelines, like yogurt, cream of chicken soup, (chicken pureed), idahoan instant mashed potatoes (several flavors) mixed thin, various flavors of soup, and baby food. There really is a lot of variety. Foods have tasted good, so that has not been an issue. Be patient, it all does come in good time.

I'm down 2 notches on my watchband, and my jeans are really baggy. Almost time for a trip to Goodwill for some transitional clothes.

Omg good will yessss!!!! My pants are saggy too I been walking ALOT I love the feeling of the weight coming off can't wait to weigh in not this Fri next!!

And I looked at the Atkins protein shakes I'm buying some as we speak !!

Guess I should try on a pair of jeans or real pants and see how they fit. Question- have you had any issues with constipation or did your dr start you on meds? Can't tell if this new discomfort is something to be worried about or if I just need to ????

Sounds like everyone is doing well. Glad to hear it I am one week post op and I feel great. I have no hunger and no desire for foods. However I am drinking my Powerade zero, Protein Soups and shakes, eating Jello and the popsicles and have no problems getting them down. The only pain I have is from when they had to lift me off the toilet the day after surgery. They had to call the PT and use one of those under the back shoulder belts, I think they pulled a muscle. I am even getting use to taking my lovenot injections. I see the Dr tomorrow for my 1 week follow up. I will probably do a blog entry after that visit.

Hi ..I live in pensylvania. .My bmi is currently 35.6 ..I have an appointment in two week for surgery consultation ...If anyone here wants to share how was their experience with the insurance approving their surgery ???? I have a history of asthma , it was chronic when I was a child but I kind of grew out of it and it's not as bad now ! But I have heard people say that insurance will not pay unless I have like a really bad illness that is life threatening. ....and some people say that asthma is not considered life threatening nor it falls under insurance coverage unless there's like a lot of medical history of at least 6 months with asthma ..does anyone know ? I have tried dieting pills , I've exercised , I'm just disgusted with my self at this point and I have no doubt that I want to have surgery done ..

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Unfortunately my insurance wouldn't cover it so I just paid out of pocket- for everything! Hoping it was worth it.

Ask it doc about a stool softener I have been pretty regular since and insurance for me went great I had to weigh in 6 Times then see the surgeon and they sent it off to be approved I had all the appointments done and surgery done in six month's but I'm from tn

I have hypo thyroidism I went from weighing 130 to. 230 in a couple months no change in diet or excercise it was awful I trieeverything then two kids and a tubal preg made it even worse I'm so thankful I got to do it because maybe I can have the confidence I used to and be in shape like I was