I am officially scheduled for gastric bypass Wednesday December 04 with George Eid at West Penn hospital. Any surgery twins?????

5 hours ago, ChubRub said:

Hello All!

Wishing you all the Happiest New Year! 2020 is going to be the year for ALL of us! How exciting is that! I can't help but daydream about it, and think where I will be in April, August, October, etc! I'm just so excited to shed these extra layers until the tiny person that lives inside of me can finally come out!

I dream of taking hikes with my family, running around with my kids in the park, and going on vacations and actually being IN the photos!! Woo Hoo!!

Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!

P.S. I finally pooped! LOL!!

Looking forward to the same things! Week 2 and people already telling me I look thinner? Happy New Year everyone!

Tomorrow I will be 3 weeks post-op! I am so excited for the changes that 2020 will bring. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

Edited January 1, 20206 yr by Amy_new

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How are you feeling. I’m three weeks also

31 minutes ago, Amy_new said:

Tomorrow I will be 3 weeks post-op! I am so excited for the changes that 2020 will bring. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

How are you feeling. I’m three weeks also

37 minutes ago, HamHockSkye said:

How are you feeling. I’m three weeks also

I feel good. I have been walking 2 miles a day on the treadmill - very slowly over 40 minutes or so! Yesterday, I drank my pureed pineapple a bit too fast and spent the next hour in the bathroom, but otherwise I am tolerating my diet quite well, and better than I expected I would! How are you feeling?

I’m about 3 weeks out as well, I’m averaging a 8 lb a week loss. I’m feeling kinda weak, but try not to burn any energy. I’m adding protein to everything! Even each bite I take I cover in nooch. Is anyone else experiencing this? I’m getting at least 65 G protein. I’m drinking 60+ oz of fluids. Or is feeling weak at this point natural?

1 hour ago, Amy_new said:

I feel good. I have been walking 2 miles a day on the treadmill - very slowly over 40 minutes or so! Yesterday, I drank my pureed pineapple a bit too fast and spent the next hour in the bathroom, but otherwise I am tolerating my diet quite well, and better than I expected I would! How are you feeling?

Very weak. Still sore. Still trying to get in my water,protein and vitamins

I'm only 2 weeks out, but yes I am still very weak also. I've advanced to not needing a nap, but I still need my "rest" time! I go back to work on 1/7, so hoping all goes well with that!

As folks are heading back to work, how are you doing on energy and focus? I am working from home for today, and then heading to the office tomorrow, and I'm struggling with having enough energy and focus to get through work. Taking more time off isn't really an option, and I have a job the requires a lot of focus. How are the rest of you getting through the day?

So at first I was major weak! So I changed my getting up routine. First think I do is get in about 40g of protein in my coffee, and get my vitamins in. I get up early to do this, but it has made the world of a difference.

That's a good thought. I start with a protein shake, so about 25 grams of protein. I'll try a protein shake snack as well, although protein shakes are just tough to stomach anymore!

On 01/02/2020 at 12:00, CheerfulLoser said:

As folks are heading back to work, how are you doing on energy and focus? I am working from home for today, and then heading to the office tomorrow, and I'm struggling with having enough energy and focus to get through work. Taking more time off isn't really an option, and I have a job the requires a lot of focus. How are the rest of you getting through the day?

My first day back is next Monday so I’ll let you know! I haven’t really needed my midday nap lately so I feel like my energy is up, been out and about running errands without feeling too tired. So hopefully that’s how work will go too

On 12/31/2019 at 11:08, JediMom said:

Hey @eporter!! I've been doing really good. I feel great, incisions are nicely healing. I started purees this week. That sucks that you still have to be on liquids. I thought I was going to die bc I just couldn't handle anymore liquids. I'm struggling to get in my 64oz of liquids. With the Protein Shakes I can hit my 60g. I do 4oz of french vanilla Premier Protein, 2 oz of fairlife skim milk, 1/2 scoop Peanut Butter powder and 1/2 scoop of unflavored Protein and blend with ice. It tastes good and finally something not sweet! And that is 30g of protein right there in 6oz. The PB helps cut the sweetness which I'm so thankful for.

I have the optisource chewables and I don't like them either. I try and space out the 4 tabs threw out the day and take like 3-4 bites of the tab to finish it. That has helped because the first time i put the whole thing in my mouth to chew and that was so gross!

I go back to work on Monday. I hope that will help me get back in a routine because at home I'm not doing much at all. We went to the zoo and the mall so got in lots of steps there and did good. When I bend over to pick up stuff is still uncomfortable. Have a Happy New Year everyone!!!

I’m glad you’re doing well!! This has been a great week for me as far as feeling good. My annoying incision finally closed all the way after I bought some steri strips which in turn stopped the achy feeling there. I’m over liquids but finally found a shake I enjoy, the Fairlife chocolate shakes are pretty good, and then only a few more days till purées for me!!

How are purées going for you? Made any special recipes? I was allowed to be off till next Thursday but I agree with you, I will return next Monday as well because I think getting back to my routine will be good!!

I graduated to soft foods today, and celebrated with a thin slice of ahi tuna (1 ounce). I managed to eat 3/4 of it, and was full! It tasted so good though, and I'm loving the satiated feeling I've had every since eating it!!

Tomorrow - egg whites!!! Woo Hoo!!!

2 hours ago, CheerfulLoser said:

As folks are heading back to work, how are you doing on energy and focus? I am working from home for today, and then heading to the office tomorrow, and I'm struggling with having enough energy and focus to get through work. Taking more time off isn't really an option, and I have a job the requires a lot of focus. How are the rest of you getting through the day?

I'm working from home as well, which is a good thing, b/c I'm still fatigued and it's nice to be able to lie down every now and then. I don't head back to the office until Tuesday, so good luck to you tomorrow! Maybe a tumbler of iced water infused with some flavoring to sip on throughout the day? Thinking lots of ice, to keep you a little cold and keep you awake?