Hi, my name is Tracy. I had surgeryon 9/16....so I am 3 days post-op. My surgery was preformed by Dr. David Lee (Columbus, IN).

So far I am doing well I think. I can not seem to get on a schedule or eating, drinking and getting all of my protein shakes in. At the time of my surgery I weighted 267.5#, I am 5'6", 42 years old. My husband, family and friends have been very supportive! I know many friends who have had the bi-pass surgery they have different dietary requirements and restrictions. I am a little nervous because I am hungry off and on through out the day and I still need to relearn how to "sip".

Any comments or recommendations would be great!

Beneprotien should only be used as a supplement to add to your protien intake, I did try to get most of the things I eat now with protien in them but if you need supplyment it is a good way to add to your food without makeing it taste funny I did hear that K20 water is really good also. As for gas, walking has really helped me, thank goodness it is finally coming out, sure does feel better.

Hi, Im in the same boat as you, my surgery date is October 1st and i am a little nervous cause i am not at all a sipper! I am a gulper! The nutritionist gave me a post op diet plan that instructs me to drink clear liquids every hour along with the liquid protein that they had. Im going to do the clear broth blocks that you melt in hot water, they have chicken and beef which is very good, plus it makes you feel full! Im also doing jello (sugar-free) and popsicles (sugar-free), and of course the crystal lights and water. You will make it, just dont stretch or mess up that band! For the first 2-3 months, i am going to take it extra lite to ensure that everything stays in place, it will be all worth it! For the sipping issue, i need Jesus for that! lolol

Edited September 24, 200817 yr by alteration

Yes, I am a reformed gulper! Taking large sips gives me the hicups or heartburn! Good luck with your surgery!

Yes. If you try to gulp with the band, you will remember to sip. I was never a sipper either, but I am now. It hurts if I take too big of a sip. And I've noticed so far that hot liquids go down smoother for me than cold ones. Hurt a tiny bit when I ate a sf popsicle today. I had to hold it in my mouth for a minute to kinda warm it up. But it still tasted good!! I also had to mushify the jello before I swallowed it. I only had my surgery Friday so I'm sure that it will get better as I heal more. Good luck to you!!!!! Becky

Becky,

I am so happy to hear that I am not the only one with gulping issues! I had my surgery on the 16th of Sep. I too found that hot (tempid) liquds go down easier...........Good Luck to you as well!

Tracy