Hello all, I've had Gastric bypass March 8th. I noticed that I really don't have anyone to talk to that has been through it or someone that is going through it.. Just need someone to be able to ask question and find out if anyone is experiencing the same or similar things that I am going through....

Hello, Ladies reading your posts i want to share how i am feeling. Yesterday i went to the doctors and i did not get my surgery date and i had a melt down. I didn't lose the 20 pounds but i have 14 more to go, I was so depress when i left the office that i almost gave up I don't want to feel that way but there is no one that i can share how i feel here where i live so i just wanted to get on here and speak with my support group. Please let me know how all of you think. Please give me some encouraging words of hope.

Anyone who needs a weight loss buddy. I would be happy to help anyone. On Facebook Judi Hodgen benson. Or lovemypouch.com

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Lenoreholden. Hang in there you can do it. Maybe try liquid diet till next appt. that's what they had me do to get rid of those few pounds.

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@@Lenoreholden, you are on your way lady!!! This is what you are doing to get your life back, whether it's for health reasons or just to make you feel great about yourself!! You can do this!! You are almost there.. Keep your head up!!

@@NewAngela I have lost 33lbs and counting...how are you with ur Protein?

I can meet my protein goal of about 70 grams most days. I don't have a lot of restriction compared to some, and I usually get about 20-30 grams from a morning shake.

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Thank you I needed to here a encouraging words.I will keep a positive out look and hope for the best. Thank you all.

@@schwa22 my energy level is day by day. I force myself to do things I don't think I can do, and to my surprise I can and I'm not super tired afterwards. Just start small, build up your levels. I walked over 8 miles yesterday when I went to a Detroit Tigers game, and I wasn't tired or sore!! That to me is a HUGE NSV!!!

@@Lenoreholden you can do this!! I promise you it's worth it. Keep telling yourself that you can do this, and I know it seems so hard, but you will get there. Try cutting carbs and sugar out, that was a big help for me, also tracking calories was helpful. Keep us updated and we are here to help you through your journey!!!

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@@Lenoreholden You can do it! Hang in there! It will be worth the hard work!!

Hi, I know I'm replying kinda late but I had surgery on March 7 and need a buddy too. If your still looking let me know, would love to talk.

@@schwa22 I like quinoa too, you should be able after a month to slowly get some in

Good morning from Anchorage Alaska! Congratulations on your surgery! You are on a life long journey for a healthier you. Bypass is a tool that I believe God has given us to use. What a blessing! I had Gastric Bypass 16 months ago on the 16th of this month. I have lost more weight than my surgeon told that I would and have had to revise my weight loss goal! He told me I would loose 75 pounds, I have lost 100 pounds and feel great! Well, with following orders and exercising, Protein and Water I have exceeded his prediction. When I went for my last doctor visit my blood work showed that my body was absorbing nutrients very well, so well that my doctor asked what kind of Vitamins I was taking and I told him the bariatric vitamins and some of my own that I had previously taken. He asked me not to take vitamins everyday for the next 6 months but only once per week.

I was 61 when I had my bypass and am now 62 and glad that I did it. My family was afraid for me at first. But I did my research before the surgery and was able to put their mind at ease. I exercise and get in at least 60 grams of protein each day with sips of water every 10 to 15 minutes. I have had no physical or medical complications from the surgery. I now realize how much time and energy I have spent in the past relating to food. I no longer do that! That's freedom! I have cravings sometimes but I look at where I was and compare it to where I am and decide if I am really hungry or if I'm experiencing head hunger. Usually real hunger is for natural foods not carbs or sugary foods. When you follow the protocols for this surgery it works and you develop new habits that can carry you through the rest of your life. Scripture and Prayer has helped me. Scriptures like Galatians 5:1 and Philippians 4:13.

I plan to live this way for the rest of my life. How about you? Again Congratulations to you.

Love to hear from you!

Vickiebc