tigerbelle

all good suggestions

same here

Do these episodes happen after you drink something? If so, what are you drinking? I assume you are still on clear liquids at 4-day post-op

mimistar, I could have written almost that exact same post...I had my VSG May 6...I am just getting over about a 2 week stall, so hang in there..I have been focusing on getting my protein and have done a fairly good job...the liquids is a different story--most days I get in about half of what my nutritionist recommends...I am trying, though--it's a tough job time-wise to get in the liquids in between the mini-meals during the day...also, I still cannot drink much liquid at a given time...and like you I am tired all the time...some evenings I am too tired to even get my walk in...I look forward to advice here as well

lol...I have short, thick legs...I am not even sure that I'v ever been able to fully cross my legs, even at a "normal" weight...we'll see

from what I've heard others say who have had gastric bypass, "dumping" is sort of like a combo of what MrsPierre describes and what other posters have described about having to rush to the bathroom...since my VSG 6 weeks ago, I've had the bathroom issue 2 or 3 times--no other symptoms than the loose bowels...with dumping, I think you start getting this weak, ill-feeling like when you have the flu, and it's a more violent thing when you have the diarrhea...I just know I don't want to experience it

good deal...like you, cream of chicken soup was filling, went down well and also "comforted" me...I did like having my first bite of scrambled eggs at 3 weeks

a soft scrambled egg was the first thing I tried...no problems...it was like ambrosia to me! soft cheeses (cottage cheese if you like it)...yogurt...hummus...thicker soups....juicy chicken chewed well--even chicken salad

melly, I hope all works out for you ladybug, that is a precious puppy in your pic with you...a mini dox? if you have more pics of you and your doxie, please post

bummer, Christine

you go, girl!

good update...keep up the good work! I was only down post-op 1 month about 22 pounds...had stalled around 3 weeks...since then losing has been slow, but at 6 weeks post-op I am now about 30 pounds down...I don't have a follow-up visit with my surgeon until another 2 weeks, which will be 2 months out...I hope I can be at least 5 more pounds down by then, so my total loss at my upcoming visit will be 35 pounds...if I could somehow make it to 40 lbs down by then, I would be super happy

OK....I think we have diverged to different branches of the original discussion....TinaD and others: I don't think any of us here cannot list dozens upon dozens of reasons it is challenging, unhealthy and downright humiliating sometimes to be fat (obese, big, overweight, whatever word you choose)...that is not what I think is being "debated" here also, I agree with soccergirl that everyone's feelings are valid and should not be minimalized or disregarded...what I think that Janice, I and others have just been trying to do is put things in perspective...and, in my case, I am honestly trying to provide an alternative way of thinking about this that might ease some of the hurt people are expressing I believe that we all know that we are fat (or insert whatever physical descriptive you want here). Whether someone calls us that or not does nothing to change the reality of our size...what others call "fat" may not be the same as another group might, but regardless it "is what it is"...when someone calls me or refers to me by something that is purely physically descriptive, I don't take it as a slur or emotional put-down...examples: you are pale...you have freckles...you have thick ankles...your arms are saggy...etc, etc...now, I might not like being reminded of anything I may consider unattractive but it doesn't reflect on my character or who I am as a person as to who makes such a comment, that does factor in as to whether I feel insulted or not...in other words, it is not the statement itself--true or untrue--but the underlying intent...when a child says something or asks something with the pure intent of curiosity or honesty, I find it hard to take offense...if something is said by a pre-teen or teenager (or group of teenagers as one person related), it is a little hurtful if it is done disrespectfully or with the intent of being derogatory and verbally abusive...I brush it off pretty easily though because I chalk it up to poor upbringing, their own lack of emotional maturity and security, and the culture of group mentality bullying...when a full-grown adult says something with the intent to be rude and hurtful, I find that despicable and yes, it does hurt, because it demoralizes my faith in human nature, so to speak...fortunately, I have rarely that I can recall ever been faced with that situation and that level of rudeness and direspect, thank goodness I just wanted to explain myself so as not to offend anyone or make them feel like I was invalidating their feelings

have you tried using the PB2 (peanut butter powder) instead of regular peanut butter? I love adding this to protein shakes for extra flavor

patsy, are you talking about a large opening with a lot of blood/fluid? I am 6 weeks post-op and only my main, largest incision is not quite healed...it still is seeping a little blood/fluid but nothing that a regular thin bandage can't handle...in the past--not with this surgery--I have had some issues with slow healing and have seen a wound care specialist--perhaps your surgeon could refer you...just offering some suggestions

even though a hard boiled egg is on your puree list, I don't think I would advise starting with that--my very first food at that phase was a scrambled egg (softly scrambled)...that went down well and later I added some melted cheese on top and eventually moved up to hard boiled eggs...I am not sure there is a "normal" around here...I have seen some people at the soft/mushy stage not be able to keep anything down but mashed potatoes or something similar...at first, I just had the scrambled eggs, soft cheeses, some thicker soups that I was having at full liquids, mushy beans like refried beans...and hummus (I love the taste)...and yogurt, too, as a snack mostly (Greek yogurt is best for protein)...many people loved cottage cheese at the soft/mushy stage and tolerated it well...try as I might, I just cannot develop a taste for cottage cheese...hope things get better for you as you progress

my favorites during the soft foods stage were scrambled eggs (with cheese melted on top sometimes), peanut butter, chicken salad, hummus, yogurt, refried beans, other mushy beans

exactly, Janice

I am very surprised reading some of these posts by fellow posters, who are adults being hurt and offended by comments 6 and 7 year olds have made we face enough bias and discrimination as fat people from other adults and society in general that the comments of children seem trivial...I guess I have just developed a thick skin over the years

I think we are talking about two different things..I am talking about truly innocent children, certainly younger than pre-teens...it sounds like you are talking about pre-teens and older...absolutely they can understand that things you say to people and how you say it to them can impact their feelings and be considered rude and hurtful...by the time my nieces and nephews were at least 10 or 11 years old--even younger--they understood the concept of respect for adults and were intelligent enough to realize what types of things might be considered rude or hurtful to their peers as well as adults...but certainly you cannot expect that same level of understanding from a 5 year old or even most 6 and 7 year olds

Jessica, I don't think it is because my stomach won't tolerate it; it's just my NUT has a very strict plan when it comes to carbs and starches...per her plan, I cannot have bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, corn, cereal--anything like that for at least 6 months, because she says it will slow or stop weight loss...it does sound sort of overly strict to me, especially based on other comments that have been posted here, but for now I am definitely trying to stay with the plan she gave me

first of all...geaux tigers! the only time I really miss drinking during meals is when I am in a restaurant--I guess because everyone else has a drink...at home I have already re-learned just in the six weeks I have been post-op

sorry, I cannot even consider cereal--even oatmeal--per my NUT until I am at least 6 months out...I know when I was trying to eat healthy pre-op, my two favorite healthy choices were Special K (they make a high protein variety) and Shredded Wheat (my favorite)

breederb, the highest my a1c got was 11.5...that shocked me but was one of the reasons I decided to proceed with WLS...like I said, but the time 6 months later when I did lab work, it was down to a little over 9--that was about one month before my VSG...I wouldn't say that I did a strenuous diet during the 6 months when my readings went from 11.5 to about 9.0, but I was much more conscious of what I was eating and the effect it would have on my glucose levels...if you could get your a1c down to around what mine was pre-surgery, it might help your recovery and healing process post-surgery...I will be anxious to see what my a1c will be in August when I have lab work...if my level went down to 6.6 like mandy's did, I would be thrilled

amen to that...it amazes me how varied the medical and other professional guidance is...I realize that different medical professionals--even MDs--have their own opinions about certain things, but I don't think I've ever heard as much variation on such guidance as I have had with this VSG experience...I am diabetic, and the various things I've read and been advised don't vary greatly...same thing with high blood pressure...and a host of other conditions...the VSG medical advice seems to go from one end of the spectrum to another