I am almost two weeks post op and regretting having bypass surgery. Fortunately, I haven’t had any complications thus far but I can’t help feeling like I made a mistake. I keep worrying about all the complications that can happen that I’m stressing myself out all the time. And, I no longer enjoy eating as it feels like a chore to chew 20 times and wait 60 seconds in between bites. I regret undergoing a surgery that is irreversible and comes with so many complications. I’m sorry if I’m coming across as b****ing, I’m just wondering if this feeling is common after surgery.

I was in the grocery store today and saw a cauliflower crust for pizza. Is it good?

Read the ingredients, I've found that some of those cauliflower crusts have rice flour, or other alternative flours which have equally as much if not more carbs.

Check out Pinterest for keto pizza crusts which use some great alternatives and truly low carb pizza crusts

Read the ingredients, I've found that some of those cauliflower crusts have rice flour, or other alternative flours which have equally as much if not more carbs.

Check out Pinterest for keto pizza crusts which use some great alternatives and truly low carb pizza crusts

Thanks for the response. I will check it before I buy it. I really miss pizza!!

Thanks for the response. I will check it before I buy it. I really miss pizza!!

We've made one with almond flour, cream cheese, mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Our household each gets it's own personal size so we can add our own ingredients (sauce, pepperoni, etc)

22 minutes ago, Dollymom said:

Thanks for the response. I will check it before I buy it. I really miss pizza!!

OK, I haven't tried these yet because I'm still on puree but I've got my eye on them! This company makes pizza and enchiladas. They have 2 types of pizza crust, one made from cauliflower, and one make from chicken! What?! Anyway, reviews seem to be good. They have the pizzas at Fred Meyer here but I haven't seen any of the enchiladas around. I think you can buy them on Amazon or search for a store nearby.

https://www.realgoodfoods.com/

On 08/28/2018 at 13:38, shortmocha said:

I'm with you. I'm 2 months out and the last couple of weeks have been difficult. I was fine right after surgery. No problems with the purees and shakes and the weight was sliding right off. As I've started eating solids it's been a struggle. It's not so much that I want something I shouldn't have but even things that are on the list may or may not make my tummy happy. If I don't do tiny bites chewed very well I'm going to be in trouble. Lately I've gone back to more shakes cause it's quicker and easier. Even if I drink them too fast it's an issue.

Don't get me wrong... I'm totally excited about 40lbs in 2 months. I'm able to do more at the gym. People come up to me all the time and comment on my weight loss. I've been able to reduce the insulin I use by half. There are already plenty of positives. I just wish eating wasn't such a chore. That and trying to get down the stupid Vitamins frustrates me. It's still early in this journey and I'm hopeful that I'll settle in a little better in the coming weeks.

Hope you guys find a happy place on this journey too.

Have you tried liquid vitamins? They’re much easier!

Can you taste the protein power? I’m trying to find something I can mix with yogurt and a little fruit and not taste.
Thanks!

I like Unjury unflavored protein powder. It was recommended by my nutritionist

Can u mix that in water with no taste?

At shortmocha, have u tried the vitamin patches ? They sell them on this site

Bypass is reversible. They just dont typically reverse it but it can be done. As everything is still inside nothing was removed. Also you are only a few weeks out from surgery you need to give yourself time to adjust. Myself I'm 9 months out and I've had no complications at all either. It does get better.

You are two weeks out. You shouldn’t be eating anything. You should be having liquids and protein shakes. You aren’t ready for food. It gets better. I’m 5 months out and I can now comfortably eat tiny amounts of food. I’ve lost 72 lbs. it’s tough at first but you’ll lose weight and be healthier and feel sooo much better! Hang in there! And stop eating! Drink drink and drink!

jacky

It's different for everyone. Different countries seem to have different food schedules. As do different surgeons a d dietician's. I was eating solid foods at 2 weeks post op. I did full fluids doe 2 weeks and then way told I could start solid foods.

My husband wants me to try a support group. I’m going Thursday after work but I’m getting better. I made dinner for 1st time since surgery for my family last night. I figured the trick. I ate my dinner before I started cooking. I felt myself. Now I’m dealing w a 1 week stall didn’t expect it this soon but I’m starting my exercises n weights this week now that I’m 6 wks post op. I’m sure that will break it. I’ve also noticed my skin isn’t firm anymore. It’s softer n squeashy. Although I was big I had a lot of firmnessnow that gone so I’ve got to begin weight lifting to firm it back up some. I’m also doing a body skin routine to help like using coconut oil wash oil n body scrub to side in firming my skin. I’m also using Nivea’s firming products. I got my resistance ropes last weekend n will start using those tonight.

Thks. My husband wants me to try a support group. I’m going Thursday after work but I’m getting better. I made dinner for 1st time since surgery for my family last night. I figured the trick. I ate my dinner before I started cooking. I felt myself. Now I’m dealing w a 1 week stall didn’t expect it this soon but I’m starting my exercises n weights this week now that I’m 6 wks post op. I’m sure that will break it. I’ve also noticed my skin isn’t firm anymore. It’s softer n squeashy. Although I was big I had a lot of firmnessnow that gone so I’ve got to begin weight lifting to firm it back up some. I’m also doing a body skin routine to help like using coconut oil wash oil n body scrub to side in firming my skin. I’m also using Nivea’s firming products. I got my resistance ropes last weekend n will start using those tonight.

Those resistance ropes and bands are really good, you can do your thing at your convenience. Don't on the what you can't do, celebrate,the "Wow I Cans" of life . And daily there will be. the "wows" only you will,know about. But this is yourWEIGHT journey,, your successes will,be yours.