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Awesome work Paul !!! - I was on liquids for about a week then went to mushy food, I did not have to puree it or anything, it just had to be mushy and wet. Mashed potatoes, tuna, oatmeal, cream of wheat, creamy soups, etc. etc.

Why does your doctors say that? Since surgery I have religiously watched my fat intake, I am not totally fat free because your body needs "good" fats, olive oil, avacado, etc. etc. If I do eat processed foods it is "low fat".

Sorry you are feeling bad. I'm glad they opened you up a bit. Please try and get your portein in each day it is so important. Please tell your doc about your legs. Unfotunately you cannot live on water alone.. you need to get nutrition. I hope you feel better !!!

You have every right to be scared !!! Any surgery there is always risks... we all pulled thru and are here today to speak about it. You will do just fine..do what your doctor instructs you to do and nothing will happen.

It is a great feeling that you can eat something and maintain control so easily. I am 4 months post op and afraid to eat certain things But generally I eat normal food that is low or fat free and healthy foods.

Sounds like gas to me but check with your doc just in case. I eliminated my gas by walking.

I do get hungry at times but as soon as I eat or have a little snack it goes away. Like if I'm craving something that is a no-no and I have something healthy, low fat, low calorie the craving goes away. Sometimes we eat out of habit and not out of hunger. After surgery I have learned to identify what is really hunger and what is "habit".

I weigh myself daily, in the morning and after I pee & poop - LOL Weighing daily keeps me motivated !! This may not work for all but it works for me. You have to find what works best for you. I would purchase a scale but get a decent one so you can get a accurate reading.

You are going to be fine, we all have been thru it and woke up after surgery. As long as you are in good health you have NOTHING to worry about. I don't think the dr. would operate on you unless you could handle it. Good luck !!!

I am 4 months post op and getting tired of drinking the Protein. I usually mix skim milk and make a cholocate shake. Does the unfmavored unjury change the consistancy of the soup?

The hurt is like trying to squeeze 1 lbs of water/liquid into a 1 ounce pouch - LOL

P.S. you may have stricture !!!!

So you are pretty new to this at 3.5 wks post op. Have you tried soups, etc? They always do the trick for me. Its like putting something warm and fuzzy in my stomach. When I would try something that did not like me, I would go back to liquid for a day and re-adjust. Soup always helped. But you are saying you cannot even tolerate clear liquids - yikes. I think you better call your doctor !! Are you getting your vitimans and protein in?

I usually sip but sometimes I forget and gulp and when the gulp of water or tea is going down it hurt like hell !!!

I LOVE pizza too, I have been making my own as well. I buy tortillias, bake them in the oven on the rack until they get crispy, then take them out put a little sauce, fresh mozzrella, spices, basil and fresh tomato =yummie. I have been experimenting with different fresh veggies too.

You will do just fine and your kids will have a awesome new Mom soon - We all have pulled thru the surgery, there are literally thousands of people a day who have this surgery. Good luck and see you on the other side

Good Luck Sharon...... !!!

Oh Tank that sucks Have you spoken to your doctor about this? Are you eating in small amounts, chewing like crazy etc. etc.? What foods are you trying to eat? I only have problems with some foods but basically if I chew, chew, chew really well then I'm good. I am 4 months post op and trying new foods a few times a week.

Do freak out over the 22 lbs.... I think that is awesome. I am 4 months post op and have lost a total of 40 lbs. which is averaging 10 lbs. a month. From what I am seeing the less weight you have to loose the slower it comes off. My BMI was 37 and I had a total of 75 lbs to loose. I am glad its coming off slowly for my skins sake - LOL. There are some weeks where the scale does not move, I follow my eating plan exactly. Each of us are different and loose in our own time. Keep up the good work

AWESOME !!! Its only going to get better !!!!

I know quite a few people who have had RNY and this is the first I am hearing of this. I recovered beautifully.... I did as my doctor asked and followed instructions exactly.

I did not have to do any dieting before surgery, the only thing I had to do was eat light the day before surgery. So don't worry about cheating... you are OK... go back and enjoy your vacation/Disney !!!

I'm 53, had my RNT on April 9th - best thing I ever done !!!!

It sounds like when I was on Zenical (sp?) that would happen, a oil slick was in the toilet bowl ! That has not happened since RNY though !!

How about wine?