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Great article. Thank you, I loved it. And it's so true that we need adequate amounts of sleep and lower our daily stress. We must become number one and practice self care. I love Alex's bio because I have always referred to myself as a native New Yorker. I was born and raised there. Now I'm in he sunshine state but I will always be a New Yorker at heart. Thanks for these educational articles and I love your site.

You cannot wait till your next pcp appointment or even your Bariatric appointment. I don't know who you spoke to at your Bari clinic but if the person on the other end of the phone doesn't know what you are talking about why put your life in their hands. Blood cots are real, they are no joke and they can kill you. We had a friend die from one not Bari related but she died with her twins inside of her. Also, I had pain on the back of my knee and had three little balls form and it hurt so (this was prior to Bariatric surgery ) I took four aspirins and went to the ER and they told me I literally saved my own life. You can't wait with stuff like this. Good luck and get that checked out.

Hi! I haven't logged on here in quite a while but I did and had to reply to you. I totally get you and understand you. I feel exactly the same way but honestly I'm more worried about gaining or stretching my pouch then what I miss in my favorite foods in terms of volume. So, being that I had no will power prior to Rny, I know myself and my love of food so what I do religiously is section off what I will eat in smaller plate, weigh exactly five ounces of it, eat slowly and enjoy every morsel. I ace no choice. I have to serve myself off of the normal people's plate and I always ask for a small plate to use. This way I am eat and enjoy it without the worry, anxiety or guilt which usually ends up in me eating way more. Lol I have a scale to home and just bought myself a mini portable scale that I take with me. Don't see food as something you mourn and miss. Rather, make great yummy healthy choices that will taste good to you. Also, cook and make meals that are Bari friendly and yummy. Come to my fb page @bariatric Besties we share great flavorful recipes, love and support. Good luck.

Hello all! I want to share for those of you on the fence, waiting for your approvals and those that are just plain scared. Don't psyche yourselves up so much that you're worked up into a frenzy of anxiety. It's a waste of time. Also, don't be like me who three years ago while I was on here I kept reading this one girls total horror story and she was relentless with her writings and postings to the point that I stopped my surgery and regret that till this day. Glad that that girl was deleted and so were all her postings. Some may have complications but it's a very small minuscule amount. But three years later I was sick Diabetic on insulin w fibromyalgia and sleep apnea, anxiety and depression. So, I shouldn't have waited so long out of fear. Nonsense is what that was. Don't let anyone steer you away from a life saving and life changing surgery. Day one and two after surgery was a breeze for me and I felt very zero pain and was able to walk and get up same day of surgery. I was drinking with no problem. And making my rounds on the unit floor. All to prevent any blood clots or embolism. Walking worked. I even had zero gas pain and zero shoulder pain. My surgeon is amazing and possibly a magician. He even tested the pouch for leaks while I was under so I didn't need the barium or MRI which I am afraid of cause of claustrophobia. He checked and no leaks thank God. When you get home and anesthesia and pain meds wear off you will feel some discomfort and the pain of OMG what did I do to my poor body? That feeling lasts two days or so. You keep taking your pain meds and follow the rules from your surgery center and days do get much better. One mistake I made was not take my pain Med at night because I felt good and the pain usually sets in mid sleep and wakes you. So do take your pain meds as directed until you're a week out. Any and all other obstacles you may encounter will get addressed here and by your team. You're never ever alone. Reach out when you feel the need to. Plenty on here are wisdom filled and are veterans. Do enjoy the journey, the ups, the downs, the scars and all the good too. It's all developing into a new healthier and clear minded you, a beautiful you. A you that has been in the making and the one that needs extra care and extra love. Be kind to yourselves and don't let that negative thinking that got us into emotionally stress eating come back. Arm yourself with the new tools and techniques you learn to live with your new pouch. Take care of it and it will take care of you. Don't have an all or nothing thinking this isn't about that. You kinda gotta roll with the punches and you'll come out like a champ. Sure I may be crying tomorrow from God knows what but today I'm not and I'm happy, you will be too! Good luck and cheers to the new you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The only thing I can say as an RnYer is that for sure, for sure, if and when I eat anything that doesn't agree w me or that I should eat, I will never ever eat that one thing again. Dumping syndrome is the biggest deterrent for me and it's not fun. Makes you realize this (eating or cheating) is not worth the torture. Plain truth. Straight facts. I can't have milk and I used to love milk and I won't even put it in coffee. Now you may not need that extreme situation but I had to be honest with myself and stop the madness. Lol. And because my Diabetes called for the RnY Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Hi Thanks again for recommending the baritastic app. It's my saving grace. I use it everyday religiously and it keeps count of everything. I don't know where I would be without it. Thanks a million. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

You're welcome. Also, I forgot to mention the reason why I think depression goes away is because the sugars now regulate themselves , your more stable and I was less moody. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Hi. It was hard for us all. Don't worry. Take it one day at a time. You can do it. Even if you slip and eat a bit just start again and try another day. It's hard because obviously you still have the same stomach and same hunger. After your surgery you won't have the same amount of hunger and it will be easier. Also, you won't eat the same volume of food. If I can do it anyone can. I was a foodie and a mini cupcake girl. Lol All my hubby every brought home was pizza. So, I been there done that. Now, my new pouch is a total Diva. I don't even recognize myself when I hear myself order food at a restaurant. Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Hi. So, I can only speak for myself and I would say yes. Everything changes and it gets better. Now I was depressed but because I had joint pain, was bed ridden and very isolated. After surgery even though I was weak and healing, I was noticing I was "up" and more sociable. It all factors in to why you were depressed in the first place. Lots of other people say they get depressed because they miss food. I didn't. I think that you have to change your own mindset and why in the world would I miss the exact thing that was killing me and worsening my diabetes? It's all focus and perspective. But if you truly are depressed and it's not just that your gloomy, get to a psychologist and get it treated. Depression is nothing to ignore and through time gets worse. Get the support you need. As for me, I told everyone about my surgery and got a lo of help and support. That helped me immensely to keep me on my toes and know I have to stay accountable. Good luck and let me know how you feel. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Baritastic is the best. It calculates your Protein, food, Water and Vitamins. Look it up it will be your saving grace. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

I am 30 days out and yes I do feel hunger too but later in the day and night which I think is bad but as long as you stick with measuring your food each and every time, you should be okay and still lose. No more than four ounces at a time and that's including your Protein and veggies when you get to the sort solid stage. I do feel full at four ounces and at five I have over done it. Some days you will be less hungry. Don't worry about it. I am Diabetic type 2 and if I'm low I can get hungry and if it's high I can get hungry so lots of factors come into play. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Thank you all so very much for all the great advice. I appreciate it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Hello, so I have had a funny reaction to milk. Not a full blown lactose intolerance that sends me to the br or anything and not a full blown dumping syndrome either. But when I drink milk I get super bloated, the burps, and an unwell feeling. I have to walk it off, my arms get all weak, I get listless and then have to lay down because if I remember I think my head hurts a bit. Maybe I drank too much or too fast who knows but would you guys say that's lactose intolerance? Also, I have noticed my sugar is now running high again in the a.m. And since I was super insulin resistant before surgery, I am thinking to lay off the milk. They want me to have three Dairys per day but my guess is the sugar in that milk is causing all of this mess. Any advice is helpful. Thank you in advance. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Hi, I'm day five post op and getting in about 50oz and that is about as much is I can take. I sip all day and learned hot and warm is best. My question is that on my clear post op liquid diet I see they have allowed me sugar free Jello but if I sip too much it hurts my pouch and I can't imagine trying the jello. I would like to though and just wanted to ask has anyone else done jello on the post op day 1-7 diet. Also, I can only get in two Protein shakes per day. I am supposed to be up to three and just can't. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks. I remember seeing it in Publix and yes Walmart is where I dread going. We live near big vacations spots so there are always thousands of tourists who have never seen a Walmart in their life who just bombard the store and want everything. Me, I just want fair life. Hee hee. I can't stand the crowds. Have great day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Awesome. Thanks so much. I really appreciate it. am going to get it today. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Sorry I did not see your post it questions and I had not responded. I don't know why I am not getting notified on the app. Anyway, I hope by now you're feeling better. You're still healing and I too get the weakness from time to time. I asked my team and they said up my protein even more than the 60 grams. I can barely do that. So Gene pro is an unflavored protein at 3O grams per tablespoon. Get it and add it to anything. Feel better and yes we can be surgery sisters. ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

So I learned from a surgery buddy that Gene Pro is unflavored and 30 grams of Protein per tbsp. So, you can mix it in anything. I am like you 10 days out or so and can't get it all in. I swear my pouch must be so tiny, grumbly and moody. She's a Diva. Which I never was. LOL. Good luck you can do it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Lucky lucky you. With the mash and I'm am being sincere not sarcastic. I know words don't carry our tone of voice. Lol so thank you so much. I have been doing just that. I walked and sipped and walked n sipped. Now I can actually get in 60 oz and that's the minimum they want. In their binder it had read day four like 90 oz. I just laughed and said yeah right. I don't think so. Haha. Thanks again for you advice and help. I appreciate it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Hi Hula!! Yes we're surgery sisters. Feel free to pm me and fb me if you like. Did you join the Sept is going down fb private group. A lot of us from here are on there too. Thank you for your help and your advice. I don't know why I didn't see your message sooner. Let's be buddies. thank goodness today is way better. How are you feeling? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Propel was my saving grace. I couldn't drink anything with a sweetener or crystal light or anything like that. Propel is a great choice w the Vitamins and electrolytes. Win. Win. Good luck. I was told anywhere from min. Of 60 oz to 80 oz per day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Sometimes numbness from anesthesia takes a long time to go away in certain areas. And our nerve endings take a while to come back to normal. Hang in there and as you heal and move around you should feel a normal coming back of that area. Me, I think my whole belly is numb and my incision sites get super hot. I run my belly like I'm pregnant. Haha. My pouch is my new baby. Maybe I should give her a name. Haha. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Congrats on getting home from surgery safe and sound. Get plenty of rest and take one day at a time. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much. I appreciate it. I just wanted to help someone who may need a positive story and help them in their choice. Honestly, when I wanted this surgery and started to research I was a hundred pounds lighter and not insulin dependent taking a slew of pills that just made me bigger, worse in health and miserable. I'm only 46 and felt 76 due to all those meds I was given just to get me off their chair and stop complaining. By the time my joint pains had set in, I was bedridden. Me, a person who used to work ten hour days and still had time to gossip w girlfriends on the phone. By the time that happened to me I never wanted to talk to anyone and became severely depressed. Embarrassed to have to use scooters everywhere. So sad. Now I can see the light at the end of the tunnel but thank you for responding. Hugs. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I thought gummies were a No and they do not provide the Vitamins we need in our pouch. That's what our center kept saying. I wish I could take gummies. But be careful Witt the lack of total vitamins that goes undigested. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App