February 2019 weight loss buds

[Rocketman 11]

48 minutes ago, Gottajustdoit said:

Welcome Rocketman! Glad to hear you are feeling relief from GERD. When I took my endocrinologist's advice and made a consultation with a bariatric surgeon, I was hoping I could have the sleeve version--but no. With a long history of GERD and gastroparesis, I was told that gastric bypass would alleviate the GERD and the sleeve might make it worse. I was disappointed because I wanted the less-invasive surgery, but decided to go ahead with gastric bypass on Feb 13. I've been taking Protonix for 20+ years and now. Post-surgery my surgeon prescribe more Protonix twice a day (crushed). I'm not sure how long I will have to be on it, but I'm hoping to say goodbye to GERD for life. Allow me to ask: Are you currently on an acid reducer after surgery? If so, how long do you need to take it. I do have some heartburn post-surgery but I'm hoping I won't have it for long.

I had been on zegrid for years. I haven’t taken it once since the surgery. It is glorious!

[Gottajustdoit 220]

First day on Purees and I just finished about 2 Tbsp of the Ricotta Bake. I have to say, it was tasty, but my tummy is all gurgly and a bit nauseated. I spent about 20 minutes eating it and chewed it to death. It tasted like lasagna, so I got my cheesy fix. I'm attaching a few photos here. I am just happy it has stayed down as I just wasn't sure how I would respond to having more substance to what I'm putting into that little pouch. I wanted to have Water with it, but will wait the 20 minutes before it's "allowed."

[taylormomto6 74]

That looks great! Anyone one every considered making it with homemade enchilada sauce instead of marinara? I think it would be fabulous! I’ll let you all know when I try it.

[BrooklynKay 14]

Hey all! I went in for a DS yesterday at about 1. Some problems arose and my surgeon decided that a sleeve was my best option. If all goes well I will be released tomorrow!

[BrooklynKay 14]

On 02/27/2019 at 17:09, Joe P said:

Ok, operation complete. I was suppose to be at 10 but they didn't start until 1. I am currently in my hospital room and feel surprisingly well. No fluids until 6 am. Hope your doing good also Brooklyn!

That was the same timetable I had! I feel a little worse today but still alright. I’m glad you did well! ❤️❤️

[brittmarr1 61]

I’m happy everyone is doing well. !!

[EmzBee 123]

week 2 down, and with it 8 whole pounds! I'm now 251.

Sorry I'm struggling to keep up with everyone. Nevertheless, sending you all my love and support! [emoji4]

Sent from my CPH1719 using BariatricPal mobile app

[Joe P 22]

A little more follow up. I was released this morning at ten, had a pretty good night in the hospital and would have slept better but my room mate was very sick and coughing all evening. He did not have anything gastric, just a sick person. Right now I feel OK and need to have some broth and juice. Just no energy. Lastly I have taken no pain medicine, all in all I am happy. Brooklynkay I,m happy for you too We made it

[Recidivist 1,141]

21 hours ago, brittmarr1 said:

The powdered Protein doesn’t really work good for me in most things. Like hot stuff, if it’s to hot it lumps up yucky.
I add to pudding and shakes. I use my blender and beat it to death. I use the unflavored one so I can use it in everything I want to add it to

21 hours ago, Dubchild said:

The unflavoured Protein Powder works well in yogurt or if you’re gonna add it to Soup mix it up in some skim milk before you add it or it will definitely clump up

Thanks very much to both, Brittmarr and Dubchild. I'll but a relatively small amount to start with and see how it goes. I like the idea of putting it in yogurt.

[Recidivist 1,141]

3 hours ago, Gottajustdoit said:

First day on Purees and I just finished about 2 Tbsp of the Ricotta Bake. I have to say, it was tasty, but my tummy is all gurgly and a bit nauseated. I spent about 20 minutes eating it and chewed it to death. It tasted like lasagna, so I got my cheesy fix. I'm attaching a few photos here. I am just happy it has stayed down as I just wasn't sure how I would respond to having more substance to what I'm putting into that little pouch. I wanted to have Water with it, but will wait the 20 minutes before it's "allowed."

I had never heard of ricotta bake before this, but everyone here seems to be obsessed with it. That's just an observation, not a criticism. In fact, I'll be trying it myself when I can eat real food again!

[Recidivist 1,141]

2 hours ago, BrooklynKay said:

Hey all! I went in for a DS yesterday at about 1. Some problems arose and my surgeon decided that a sleeve was my best option. If all goes well I will be released tomorrow!

Brooklyn Kay, did they give you any details on what happened and why they had to do a sleeve instead of bypass?

[Recidivist 1,141]

1 hour ago, EmzBee said:

week 2 down, and with it 8 whole pounds! I'm now 251.

So great to hear you are doing well, EmzBee. Just focus on taking care of yourself and check in when you can. We are here if you need us.

[Everything 388]

Hey Rocketman. I’m jealous. I also had surgery on 2/20 but I’ve only lost about 8 pounds! I think your loss is normal, but you should ask your doc for sure.

[Everything 388]

14 hours ago, Recidivist said:

Thanks very much to both, Brittmarr and Dubchild. I'll but a relatively small amount to start with and see how it goes. I like the idea of putting it in yogurt.

I tried this yesterday. I put a whole scoop in one container of yogurt. I don’t know if it was the yogurt or the Protein but it tasted pretty disgusting. I think going forward I won’t go full blast with the one scoop. I took a couple of bites and threw it away. Maybe less is more.

[brittmarr1 61]

I think the Protein Powder is disgusting. I only use it in a cold shake or instant pudding. I use unflavored Isopure Had an appointment yesterday and got new info on increasing Protein. Going to try it all. Also. Healthy4Life ( Munster Indiana) has a Facebook page and there is a great talk on adding protein. Look it up.
There are several Healthy 4Life groups. Julie and Debi lead those videos