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They have. I believe I’m getting my second one today.

Totally agree with all you said and the topic of others not really speaking to you after the weight loss is apparent is another discussion worth having. A friend of mine just told me that they are not going thru with the surgery because their doctor basically talked them out of it; it would be interesting to know if others had that experience. Anyway, your quote really caught me "You must do what you think you cannot do". A lot of people are fearful of the unknown and in general, we all have been misinformed about this whole weight loss thing at some time or another; the journey is real and those who navigate is always swimming upstream against the tide under an industry that tells you that you need to eat right but pushes everything against that narrative for profit and greed. That's why it's best to take control of your own health and chart a course that's best for you. If there are folks in your orbit who can be supportive of your journey, by all means, do include them. I wouldn't tell folks just because I assume that they would be supportive -- a lot of times you already know if they will be or not from your past relationships and interactions with them. Also being supportive doesn't necessarily mean that they agree with your decision and one has to decide if you want the support or you want people to agree with you. It's a lot to weigh on your mind.

Good luck to all of you having surgery this week!

I'm so sorry to hear this. Have they done an endoscope on you

The best thing I ever did preop was to give up the addictive substances. I knew I couldn't have them after surgery, and getting past the withdrawal and cravings beforehand made recovery much easier. So, I gave up caffeine, all alcohol, all sugar, all soda, all artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors. I hadn't eaten wheat (gluten) for years, so that was not an issue. By the time surgery came around, I felt clean and detoxed. I did not eat the jello or popsicles in the hospital. I brought my own broth, herbal tea, and protein drink. Turned out they did have some great tasting gluten free broth that was fine.

Only my family and close friends. Only one person at my jobs knows but only because she had it too

yeah I'd say this recipe is waaaaay out of my plan. I bought some plain Greek yogurt today which I will try to doctor up. Maybe fruit or Stevia.

Hello all, Been a long time since I was here. Lots going on. on 20 Oct 2019 it will be 3 years since my RNY surgery. I have a checkup with my bariatric surgeon today. It is supposed to be every year, but since the emergency surgery last year it has been every six months. I have stopped going to support group (I think it is great but I am not getting anything out of it). I am still about 155 lbs and am pretty happy. Still have sugar issues, but everything else is ok (per blood tests). I get to go next month for the MRCP on my pancreas (I am hoping the IPMN hasn't grown). I flew from Detroit to Pharr, TX a couple of weeks ago to pick up a Mazda MX5 (my dad gave it to me, he can't drive it anymore), and drove it 1700 miles back to Detroit. Then a little over a week later my wife's brother was killed in an automobile accident. I drove about 500 miles (from Detroit to Carthage, NY) last Thursday (so I could be at his service) and got up the next morning and drove about 500 miles back to Detroit. Not really feeling it anymore, this is probably going to be my last time seeing my surgeon. I don't need to pay him $40 to have him tell me I am doing fine. I know how I am doing. I hope everyone is doing well.

I’m two days post gastric sleeve surgery. I’m struggling to get my protein shakes in as I am not hungry and my body is signaling me that I am full when I sip on any liquids. Suggestions?

I went to Tropical Smoothie for lunch and had a smoothie for the first time since surgery. I drank not even 1/3rd of the Detox Island Green smoothie (5ish ounces). It has spinach, kale, ginger, banana, mango, and pineapple. In the entire 16oz it said it had 43g carbs, 29g sugar, and 180 calories and no sugar added (naturally sweetened) and I AM ACTIVELY DYING. lol. It was the only one on their menu I dared to try based on the nutrition label, expecting to drink half, but my pouch is NOT HAVING IT. I feel so mentally fuzzy and nauseous. Death becomes me. RIP. No more smoothies for me, ever, ever everrrrrr. I have gotten so used to throwing food away it's depressing. ;( I'll go out and try something new, wait about 20 minutes and then be like NOPE and have to toss it. I usually eat 50g of carbs a day, so 20 in one meal was a leap. I'm sure it was the fructose, though. Whaaaaaa.