Hey I’m scheduled for bypass November 23rd. Anyone else that same time frame? I’d like to build a group if anyone is interested in going through this as a team?

On 12/15/2020 at 4:26 AM, shellzuk said:

I’ve hit the dreaded stall! 3.5 weeks out from surgery so it was kind of expected but still really annoying. I’d hoped to lose another 10 lbs by Christmas but I can’t see that happening now. Anyone else in the same boat?

I am right there with you! 23 days out, and I’ve actually gained 1.5lbs. ???

23 hours ago, Grammie2 said:

Mine has slowed to 2 lbs. but I am still losing. It had been 4 lbs. a week.I’ll take what I can get. I did discovered a new Breakfast for me tho, — Skippy Protein Peanut Butter AND LIGHT ENGLISH MUFFINS! A VERY WELCOME CHANGE!!

Light English muffins?? Can we have those? I’m needing ideas for breakfast! But I know myself, if I start eating stuff I’m not supposed to, it’s a slippery slope!

23 hours ago, TrueNorth1 said:

Don't you love finding something new?? The different tastes are so welcoming. When I was able to have a few crackers I was in heaven! I find I eat the same thing for at least 5 days because it lasts so long. My head is still in the "make extra".

Me too! It’s a hard habit to break. I notice it especially when I’m grocery shopping - I want to buy more than we ever need. ?

23 hours ago, shellzuk said:

Always good when you find something that suits to eat! I’m still on puréed/soft food (and supposed to stay on this until week ? but I have to admit, I’m not completely sticking to puréed foods-mainly because I can’t stand them!

Me too! I tried it the first couple days and it didn’t go down well. Maybe because it didn’t look appetizing. Mentioned it at my 2-week checkup, doctor said it’s okay, as long as your eating and my tummy is tolerating it. ???? I’ve heard from a couple other people on this forum and from 3 people I’ve met through my program that it’s more common than you think. Hang in there! ?

19 minutes ago, PrettyBrown said:

I am right there with you! 23 days out, and I’ve actually gained 1.5lbs. ???

I’ve lost and regained the same lb for a week now! But I know this is just a moment. We got this!

10 minutes ago, PrettyBrown said:

Me too! I tried it the first couple days and it didn’t go down well. Maybe because it didn’t look appetizing. Mentioned it at my 2-week checkup, doctor said it’s okay, as long as your eating and my tummy is tolerating it. ???? I’ve heard from a couple other people on this forum and from 3 people I’ve met through my program that it’s more common than you think. Hang in there! ?

I'm still doing soft foods but I just can't bring myself to puree them! My tummy is tolerating them fine-I was told that if I ate something and I felt any discomfort then I should stop immediately but I haven't had any discomfort at all. Still feeling a little light headed when I get too hot or am walking but I'm hoping that will stop when I can eat properly!

15 minutes ago, PrettyBrown said:

Me too! It’s a hard habit to break. I notice it especially when I’m grocery shopping - I want to buy more than we ever need. ?

I get so sick of whatever I’m eating. I can hardly stand it by meal 9000! At least it seems that way?. I try and make the same thing for my family as me, but they finish in one meal what I eat for days.

Just now, Lanie Hardy said:

I get so sick of whatever I’m eating. I can hardly stand it by meal 9000! At least it seems that way?. I try and make the same thing for my family as me, but they finish in one meal what I eat for days.

Haha that's so true! I made a lasagne for wife and parents the other day. I'm still eating my portion 3 days on (not the cheese or pasta)!

15 minutes ago, PrettyBrown said:

Light English muffins?? Can we have those? I’m needing ideas for breakfast! But I know myself, if I start eating stuff I’m not supposed to, it’s a slippery slope!

Sorry I said that! I had misspoke - I did have it yesterday, and I had trouble last night. I thought I was doing good. No throwing up episodes like some others ,but yesterday I got too sure of myself. After I ate it I felt full but not uncomfortable, but at lunch I got uncomfortable and it got worse until evening, and didn’t have any supper.....it got worse, and I ended up throwing up. Still was uncomfortable when I went to bed. But made it thru the night. So today I’m back to behaving! You don’t want that! Don’t do it. Don’t do it!!

2 minutes ago, shellzuk said:

I'm still doing soft foods but I just can't bring myself to puree them! My tummy is tolerating them fine-I was told that if I ate something and I felt any discomfort then I should stop immediately but I haven't had any discomfort at all. Still feeling a little light headed when I get too hot or am walking but I'm hoping that will stop when I can eat properly!

I’m on soft foods as well. I just think a piece of toast would fix my nausea. But I haven’t dared tried just in case!! I get light headed too when I try and exercise (walk for exercise, nothing really strenuous yet.) I figure you’re right, more food will help us! Hanging in!

1 minute ago, Lanie Hardy said:

I’m on soft foods as well. I just think a piece of toast would fix my nausea. But I haven’t dared tried just in case!! I get light headed too when I try and exercise (walk for exercise, nothing really strenuous yet.) I figure you’re right, more food will help us! Hanging in!

Absolutely! I'm not the most patient of people-my wife literally tells me every day that I have had major surgery so I need to stop expecting to be back to my usual self in 5 minutes. I've played rugby for 12 years so I'm used to being able to run around and tackle things and I'm just not there yet and can't imagine I will be for a while. I've got the Wii out though and am having a bit of a play on that and hoping to do a few more walks next week. Glad it isn't just me with the light headedness!

2 minutes ago, Grammie2 said:

Sorry I said that! I had misspoke - I did have it yesterday, and I had trouble last night. I thought I was doing good. No throwing up episodes like some others ,but yesterday I got too sure of myself. After I ate it I felt full but not uncomfortable, but at lunch I got uncomfortable and it got worse until evening, and didn’t have any supper.....it got worse, and I ended up throwing up. Still was uncomfortable when I went to bed. But made it thru the night. So today I’m back to behaving! You don’t want that! Don’t do it. Don’t do it!!

I’m so sorry! It’s the worst! I’m so grateful you’ve shared, I have been wanting just a bite of toast to help my nausea. I’ve stayed ? on plan and my daughter was fixing me some ground turkey we decided to try a spice mix on it. I didn’t even get an ounce down before it came up. These new little tummies are tricky. It’s taken me 2 days to want to even eat again. I went back to protein shakes and just ate a hard boiled egg for breakfast. It made me scared to eat. I’ve promised myself I wouldn’t get dumping syndrome and now I’m learning I may not have a say in that. Even if we follow all the rules, our bodies might reject an approved food.

6 minutes ago, Grammie2 said:

Sorry I said that! I had misspoke - I did have it yesterday, and I had trouble last night. I thought I was doing good. No throwing up episodes like some others ,but yesterday I got too sure of myself. After I ate it I felt full but not uncomfortable, but at lunch I got uncomfortable and it got worse until evening, and didn’t have any supper.....it got worse, and I ended up throwing up. Still was uncomfortable when I went to bed. But made it thru the night. So today I’m back to behaving! You don’t want that! Don’t do it. Don’t do it!!

Oh no! That sucks. Hope you're feeling better today. I'm sure we'll all eat something we shouldn't at some point!

2 minutes ago, shellzuk said:

Oh no! That sucks. Hope you're feeling better today. I'm sure we'll all eat something we shouldn't at some point!

Yes, I should have looked at my notebook a little closer! Lol I called a friend that had the operation over a year ago because I was afraid to throw up because of hurting my insides. She helped me thru it, but I was miserable going to bed last night. MUCH BETTER THIS MORNING!!

29 minutes ago, Lanie Hardy said:

I’m on soft foods as well. I just think a piece of toast would fix my nausea. But I haven’t dared tried just in case!! I get light headed too when I try and exercise (walk for exercise, nothing really strenuous yet.) I figure you’re right, more food will help us! Hanging in!

Is it certain foods making you nauseous? Have you thrown up?