Grace2115

On Facebook, search for the group: Gastric Bypass Support & Encouragment. There is tons of information and support. Check out the Documents, and the BOT (back on track) diet. There's even a "pouch reset" plan. Sleevers join too.... You can do it, good luck!!

Thanks, but I haven't had any milk or protein shakes since before surgery. I'm on a clear liquid diet until Thursday at which point I can start having protein shakes again.

My tummy hurts ???? Everyday at some point, my stomach will really start to hurt, feeling gassy and rumbling. Then before I know it, I'm running to the bathroom w/ watery stool. This goes on for hours! And I'm running to the bathroom 10 times. I'm on a clear liquid diet until Thursday when I start full liquids and protein shakes. I'm so uncomfortable. Is this normal, and is there anything I can do?

Ugh I'm day 5 post op and I get diarrhea everyday too. It's debilitating, because all of the sudden, I don't feel well. Then I lay down, my stomach starts rumbling and then I will be in the bathroom like, 10 times all evening! It's really a bummer. Also, I'm not even having any protein yet. I'm on clear liquids til Thursday, then I start full liquids. Help!! So uncomfortable right now ????

Thanks, I guess I was just feeling this way because I made my family dinner and they were all eating. Just had a moment of weakness. It's not that I'm hungry, cuz I'm not. I guess I was just missing a time when I didn't have to worry about it all.....

I'm not hungry at all. But I find myself thinking about food today, missing it. I'm also getting a little stir-crazy as I've been in the house for a couple days. I wish I could just EAT. Is this normal? I don't want to fail.

My surgery was Oct 8th and I'm on clear liquids for the first week, then I introduce protein shakes. I also started to have diarrhea today, and a lot of gurgling coming from my stomach, which is normal. Your stomach is still raw and all cut up. It needs some time to heal. Every surgeon is different tho.... I'd call and ask questions, but do NOT stop drinking water, because you don't want to get dehydrated!!

I am 3 days post op, and I had a 2 week diet that consisted of 3-5 protein shakes/day, unlimited non-starchy vegetables that could be seasoned w/ soy sauce, teriyaki, worstershire, hot sauce, etc. NO OIL, fats, carbs, etc. if I was desperate, my nutritionist said I could have a lean cuisine, as long as I was under 1000 calories/day. Over the course of 2 weeks, I had 3 lean cuisines, and lots of vegetables. My surgeon said my liver looked great the day of surgery. I think you'll be ok!

Yes, I am out of surgery. Everything went perfectly! Only problem I had was stabilizing pain when I woke up from anesthesia. I have walked a couple times, and am eating ice chips. Not gonna lie, I'm in a lot of pain. But- no pain, no gain!

Thank you all so much, I'll post later w/ an update when I can ❤️

After years of contemplation and research, I am finally ready. I go into surgery at 12:45 today. It's definitely a monumental day, the first day of the rest of my life! Prayers for the best outcome possible are welcomed! Thanks ❤️

Omg I have to tell you I just got my Inspire pumpkin pie powder in the mail yesterday, and it's the best yet!! So so yummy!!! I'll be ordering more of these! http://www.bariatriceating.com/product-category/bariatric-protein-powder/

The Vitamin Shoppe near me also had small sample bags, but not a lot...

I like chocolate. Right now I have Syntrax Nectar in Chocolate truffle, and vanilla. I use the vanilla and flavor it however I want, by adding pumpkin pie flavored stevia drops. You can also flavor using Torani sugar free syrups (many different flavors!) I first started by ordering samples, which was a lot of fun. Recently I have heard people raving about the Inspire brand protein powder, so I just ordered Inspire pumpkin pie protein powder, because I love anything pumpkin. See photo below from my bariatric pantry.com where you can order a sample pack for 19.99.

I'd go back to the chewables and try the capsules again later. I always take my vitamins at night, because I hate the way they taste, and I hate burping up the nasty vitamin taste.