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Most difficult part was dealing with the mental aspect of this surgery. It can be hard for your brain to catch up to your bodily changes. It is a creature of habit and will test you so much during this. For example - I was 1 week post op and feeling great. Still on full liquids but I craved eggs. Oh I wanted them so bad, my brain said oh go ahead and eat them. You won't have any problem those docs just give you guidelines to follow. Well after 2-3 days of denying myself the eggs I made some scrambled eggs. I had three bites and spent the next 30 min throwing up in the bathroom. The good news is that your pouch has the ultimate say so. So learning to tell my brain no can be tough. I never went through depression for not being able to eat the quality of food. You feel full and satisfied after eating. I tell people it is like eating thanksgiving dinner at every meal. That stuffed feeling is what I get after I eat just a small amount. It is usually a little uncomfortable to be honest. I did have a few weeks where I regretted my decision for the surgery, but that is 100%normal. I was ready to eat "real" food and my pouch took its time in allowing solid foods. it was happy with Soups for the first few months. everyone is different and you must listen to your body. Your fat cells release hormones and cause your emotions to be a little out of control. So expect some emotions that you did not know where there. I am at a point that I can eat anything I want. Which is good and bad. Good because I have variety. Bad because I can eat anything. I have gone through the times of not watching what I eat and all it did was leave me feeling frustrated with myself. This is just a tool and you must make the right food choices when you get further down the road. However if you stick to what you learned from the start of your journey you will do just fine. I love to exercise, but I am an athlete. I was playing soccer before my surgery at 256 pounds and now I just play a lot more of it. When you feel better physically you are able to do exercises. My biggest suggestion to the gym is start early. I really think it is the reason I have not had too much loose skin. Find something that you enjoy. I found that I actually love to run and lift weights. Hope that helps and feel free to ask more.

I am 13 months post op and would be glad to answer any questions you may have.

Welcome to the group and the start to your new life. My tip would be follow the docs instructions and you will succeed. I would also say write down your dreams and goals. It is such a great feeling to cross off your goals when you reach them. Finally don't get wrapped up in the numbers. You will go insane if you only measure your success by what the scale says. Find other ways to measure you weight loss. For example I would measure it by how much of my feet I could see in the shower when I looked down. At the start of my journey I could not see them at all. Now I can see all the way to my ankle. Remember we are all here to support you and feel free to ask anything. Someone has gone through what ever you are going through and can offer support.

Yes I lift in my arms and I do not have flabby skin down there. I am working on my tummy now. Through soccer my legs are worked out and I don't have any flabby skin there.

I have heard that band is the first step in bypass for people over a certain weight. With that aside I'm not sure you have confidence in this surgeon . I interviewed 2 surgeons before making my decision. You will be going to the doctor for the rest of your life. And if you have red flags now they are there for a reason. Take a step back and look at the options best for you.

Welcome to the group and you have come to the right place for support. Ask any question you want and if you want to send me a private message.

Just remember to walk and then walk again. It helps with the gas!

Still call your doctor - because he should always be aware of issues. He also maybe able to prescribe you something to help keep food down. I did go through something similar, when you introduce new foods you are learning what works for you and what does not. Everyone is different in that aspect. If chicken is dry I have a hard time with it. Sometimes the grease of a burger will make it hard for me to get it down. It is trial and error at each new food stage. Again always call your doctor - that is what you pay him for and trust me you are not bothering them or being a pain. You just need some peace of mind that everything is ok. If it is not ok you need the resources to make it ok.

Buy double pasteurized egg white and add those to your drinks. It gives you added protein without any taste.

I had pcos, but got a hysterectomy in 09. Can't comment on the periods aspect of it, but hormonally you are all out of whack after RNY. It is due to the fat cells that are being released. In them are hormones and when they leave they give us a parting gift. Things will even out in a few months. I was an emotional basket case for several months.

I was told it has too much junk in it to be a good source of your daily protein. However if you are on the go and need protein it is ok every once Ina while.

Will do. I will start tomorrow and let you know next week!

Alright all that makes sense, and although I hate to admit when a man is right - just ask my hubby - you are right. I know you use MFP. My problems are really determining your logical values to shoot for. What should your calorie amount be to just maintain. As a vet we are typically in the maintaining phase of the process. I can log god foods and I am frustrated when I see most of my calories are gone for the day. For example I ate scrambled eggs recently and logged those in. The came to 400 calories. I feel like I could get to where you are if I had a good starting point on top calorie amount for a typical day.

For me it is my collar bone and pelvis that freaks me out a little.

I have found that bread can be tough to get down unless it is toasted.

This is a long journey, and honestly you are at the hard stage. I had all those thoughts, and after a year I think I realized what it was. Our brains are amazing organs, but I believe them to be much like a two year old caught in the terrible twos. When they don't get their way they throw temper tantrums. Right now you are denying your brain those food pay offs that we have all done over the years of being overweight. Now you are saying no and just like a two year old at the grocery store your brain is throwing a fit. BUT I WANT IT....... Now there is good and bad news with this. Good news: You are learning now how to deal with your two year old. You are learning you are stronger than your brain You are taking the steps to be healthy and living your life. You will succeed like everyone does who follows the plan You will gain the confidence and reassurance that you made the right choice You are not alone! Bad news: Your brain will continue to throw major fits for several months, and small fits from time to time You will have moments that you regret the decision You will have stalls in your weight loss - it does not mean you have failed it means you are normal. Again your brain throws fits during this process and one of them is stalls and then the evil voice comes back. Bottom line YOU GOT THIS GIRL!!!! And we are all behind you and supporting you!!!

I had N/V at about 3 weeks, and it lasted about 3-4 weeks. Please make sure you talk to doc sooner than wed. Call his office and stay on top of it. I suffered through it for a few weeks, and finally my doc got me on meds. Zofran never worked for me. He gave me phenergen, reglan and the patch. All three working together finally got it to stop. I also during this time regretted my decision. I said to myself almost everyday - what in the hell did I do to myself. I cried at everything and generally felt miserable. It does get better I promise. Just hang in there!

Honestly your taste buds will change so much after surgery I would not buy too much of anything. My first week I was told water is the most important thing to get down.

You are 100% normal and it will pass. It is different for everyone. Mine hit me around 3 weeks and was there for about 3 weeks. I ended up crying at my month post op group meeting. Oh I hated to hear give it time it will pass, but those words are very true. I am 13 months post op down 117lbs and love life. It is worth it!!!! Hang in there!!!

There is sparkling versions of it, but it is also regular wine.

Oh and happy anniversary!

I enjoy wine from time to time. I like mascoto myself. I have dumped on it of there is nothing else in my tummy. Also be careful as it will go straight to your head your first time. Let hubby know you will be tipsy quickly. Do not drive after drinking it.

I would talk with your doc and get some meds to help you. I was just like you and thought it was normal. It's not and there are meds that can help you out. I ended up taking phenergen, zofran, and had the scapolimene patch.

Mu doc said something in one of my post op group meetings that has stuck with me. He said that over time we gravitate towards food we know will go down easy. So we have the illusion of eating more. After three of four bites of pork I am usually done - my pouch does not like pork or dry chicken, but fish on the other hand I do just fine with. So I am able to eat more of the fish than of the pork. Our brains being the wonderful creatures they are will typically steer us in the direction of eating what goes down easy. As for the hungry feeling I try to eat every couple of hours. I fight head hunger all the time and it is a nasty little devil sometimes.