manahane03

Hey everyone! I just heard about p28- high protein breads and peanut butter, was going to order some but wanted to know if anyone else has had these and what you thought.

My taste buds have changed too. Some days I feel I can't find anything that tastes good to eat. What I think food use to taste like doesn't for me anymore!

I absolutely love the mojito one!! It's so good!!

You might try increasing your calories. I had a stall for a few weeks and read that anything under 800 calories puts your body in starvation mode. I also started doing some cardio which helped too!!

Hey, 46lbs is great!

I'm doing great!! I feel a thousand times better!! Surgery was 7/22 and I'm down 52 pounds!!

You need to request your medical records!!

I have not had a uti, but I am really worried about this because I sometimes have a hard time getting all my fluids in. A friend of mine that has been struggling with this started taking cranberry pills- buy them in the vitamin section- and she says that this has helped. I need to get some but just thought I'd share- maybe this will help!

I would have to say a few things- 1- how hard it was to drink liquids after surgery for the first six weeks or so. I just thought it would be the food that I would have to worry about but that went down great! You have to continue to sip sip sip all day long. First few weeks are rough! Also I expected to be up and running like my normal self a few weeks after surgery- but not the case!! It took me about six weeks to actually heal and literally on that six week mark- it was night and day!! I would just recommend that you remember to rest and let your body heal and that it gets better!!!

Hey I know I missed this month but would live to join!! Manahane03@yahoo.com. Thanks!

Don't get discouraged! I know exactly how you feel. I was the same way at that time- called my dr and he told me to double up on my antacid Meds- I did and in a few days felt completely better and could hold food down. I say the first 6-7 wks are really hard no matter what. I'm 7 wks and can actually eat and drink without discomfort now. You might want to look into the antacid.

So I have to say I had an amazing day!! I'm 7wks out today and finally feel like I can eat and drink with no pain/discomfort. I went to a conference today- I was initially worried about the lunch but had salad (for the first time) and a baked chicken breast, then had a taco salad for dinner- it was great not stressing myself out whether or not my pouch would agree with me today!!! Those little milestones really make a difference!!!!

That sounds delicious!!! I haven't tried pizza yet, and am def missing it!!!

I would call your dr

I was told to take fish oil because it helps with skins elasticity.

I'm 7 wks out and last week I got food stuck. I think I took too big of a bite and I felt as though it was just stuck in my throat too. I ended up drinking a couple sips of water and it came back up. My dr said it can happen and that if you drink carbonation like a drink of coke or something- it hurts but it will either make it go down or come back up. Water did the trick for me though. Good luck!

Great, thanks for the tip!

I agree!! I think i might order some to see how it tastes. I found it online only. I'll let you know!!!

I was like you before surgery- I went out and bought a lot of variety, but honestly I'm 6wks out and most if the food I bought is still in my pantry!! I think you'll find that after surgery your taste buds will change. I find applesauce and yogurt to be my go to food, and the taste hasn't gotten old yet!

You also have to remember that this is a whole lifestyle change. I am a food addict and have coped all my life with food. Since this surgery it has made me learn different coping skills besides eating crap! Keep a log- what are you doing when you get the urge to binge, what are you feeling when it happens. This can help you figure out your triggers and learn a new technique other than eating to make yourself feel ok. This is a hard journey but we all can make it!!

I just ate my ground turkey taco- went down good!! I got the smallest soft tortilla and cut about 1/4 off and then ate it. It was good!!!

I'll let you know!!