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Sounds like you should see your nutritionist! To still be having so many issues isn't a good position to be in... Are you trying to eat the same food you ate before surgery? If so you will be ill. I got thru most of what you listed within about 6 wks. But I don't eat anything more than 3 ounces at a time.. meat doesn't do so well. eggs are so out of the question! Slow, slow eating is essential. And sipping Water all day! Go see the dietician! Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I feel like this often.. I make sure I have out what I am going to eat along with what I am making for my kids.. Then I tell them they can't finish their food/meal before me... That helps all of us... Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Wow there are a lot of east coasters here. I am in Vancouver, Washington originally from Seattle Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Haha I was just noticing the other day, that I don't have to tilt the steering wheel up to get in and out if my vehicle anymore... And the space between me and the wheel, amazing!!! Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Had to spend the night in the hospital for observation. My right arm went numb. So I freaked out!! The word stroke kept entering my kind and those words did come out of the Drs mouth. Not fun. So I stayed positive and had a great support team by my side. So after x-rays, a CT scan and a MRI. Along with multiple neurological tests. NO STROKE!! Praise God. Official diagnosis is Thorasic outlet syndrome. I can live with that. So now focus is back on eating right and taking care of myself. Three weeks post-op 23 pounds down . So excited Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Maybe do a measurement diary once or twic a month because you know that even though the scam isn't showing lose. The inches are coming off. Right Jen. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

The insurance co should be able to tell you why it's on hold. You are your own best advocate with the insurance co. Call them ask them what it is they need from your Dr. That way you'll be prepared also for whats to come. As for the dr office not calling you back. I am sorry but that is crap! You can also let your insurance company know they are not in compliance. Insurance co. Sometimes will have a compliance clause in the contract with PCP. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I rested and slept during that first week and a half as much as I could. I find that when I get enough Protein in I feel better and have more energy. Also when I take my Vitamins I feel better also. To the person talking 40 minutes walks... Maybe break that up into two 20 min sessions. I am walking at a easy pace 1.5 mph for about 25 min. I feel better when I do walk. Good luck the energy will increase. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Have you tried a different brand? Muscle milk isn't too bad and the premiere brand isn't to awful either. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

No naproxen it's along the line of ibuprofen. Tylenol if you can take it that's what I was told. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Your body and metabolism are in a tizzy right now. Don't stress over it. You might need to add a few calories. Remember your body thinks its starving so its going to hang on to everything it has until it absolutely has to use some energy.. I am 18 days post-op and I stayed at one number for about four days then voila 5 lbs were gone ..... Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I chose RNY because its a faster weight lose and more weight lose than the band. Also, I didn't want the risk of the band slipping or having to wait to get it filled after surgery and the possibility of it being under filled or over filled. My first week or so I had a hard time getting enough Protein in. But I am 18 days post-op I have lost 21 lbs I feel good and in am able to get the protein down, it take all day but I do it... Good luck to you Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

It's unfortunate that people are so negative about WLS. I think ignorance plays a big part in that. What I can't stand are the people who say, oh just diet, just exercise it will come off, or you just don't have he will power to do it. These ate the people who have never had a weight issue. Don't they think we've done all that. I have been eased by having such a fantastic supportive church family.. They're all rooting for me.. They want to see me healthy and that's the most important part, who cares about saggy skin, boobs and butts?! I tell my sons, I would rather be healthy and saggy than fat and unhealthy. That the bottom line. We have done this for ourselves and our health not anyone else and their negative self serving comments. Stay away from people who drag you down!! Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I am 17 days post-op.. I didn't own a scale.. I have no idea about my weight loss... Which is a bit frustrating!! So I broke down and bought one. I don't think the scale fairy wants me to get on it.. It was suppose to come with batteries but it didn't.. So off to get some. Scared to get on it though. Afraid it will show no weight loss... Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

The specialties surgery center at U of W, which is where I went, place all Bypass patients in ICU for the first 24 hours. Which I was thankful for. My heart rate and blood pressure were a bit elevated. So I stayed a day and a half. Which was fine.... I also had to have extra tests.. Which in turn delayed surgery.. Boo!! I had to do a gastric emptying test. They thought I might of had gastoparesis. Didn't but better to be safe than sorry.. Good luck Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Your self esteem is about to get a huge boost. Your husband probably is insecure even though you say he's not... A secure man wouldn't find it necessary to call his wife names like that. Those types of comments are meant to drag you down. Because as long as you are over weight, - some where in his mind- you will need him... He knows your weight keeps you with him...I wish you the best! The reason I say these thing is not to bash your husband, but its because I have been in your shoes... You will be so much more confident... You are not a doormat. And every woman wants to and deserves to be CHERISHED!!! Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Have you tries a different type of Protein and Protein Drink?? My friend was drinking a brand that gave her diarrhea. As soon as she changed to a different brand it stopped. Personally unlike muscle milk drinks 20g pro, 160 cal low on sugar. Hope you feel better Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

My sense of smell has been bad for a year or so. But since surgery it has improved. Although I haven't had a bad experience with it yet. But food smells so much better and then I am a little disappointed that i am not able to eat it. Even though I am not hungry. So I just say "wow that smells good". I do think my tastes changed a bit. A particular brand of protien shake tasted like metal, oh it was nasty!!! Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I am wanting V-8 juice. But of course everything smells good... I want to eat a salad... :-( Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

What are you eating? . My friend was using a protien shake that was causing her diarrhea. I tried a shake that made me nauseous. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Oh this is tough! I go through this a lot. Our minds eye is interesting. I think a helpful thing is photos. Take the before and after, well current photos and compare them. It's easier that way. Then I wonder do people see me the way I see myself in the photo?? Hmmm. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I am assuming they have done a thyroid function test? Good luck Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Hi, I am 2 wks post op today, I have been on full liquids pretty much from day one. I want to try some other puréed foods but a little reluctant. Although I made chicken and rice and black bean Soup for the kids and I had the broth from it. It was very yummy.. Cottage cheese, chewed very well... Lol applesauce, low sugar, low fat Greek yogurt vanilla. Not chunks of fruit.. I had a nausea day three days ago... So not fun!! Chicken broth and applesauce for two days.. I feel so much better. Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Congrats on your success! I am anxious to get back to the gym...

I can only do liquids for my first two weeks. Sticking to high protein shakes and thinned Greek yogurt,