Candy V

I think you mean your pouch not stoma. The stoma is the opening between your pouch and your intestines. Your pouch is supposed to increase in size over time but I am not sure how much. My plan said to be able to eat 1-1 1/2 cups per meal when the pouch is a mature size, so an orange sounds reasonable. I have not had a scope since pre op so I have no clue what size mine is. Water or any Fluid will not stretch your pouch. There is an opening that it can flow out of easily.

I agree with Dee! Try sf pudding. Make it from boxed mix and add a few scoops of protein powder to it while whisking. It is so good and loaded w protein. ( from the milk and protein powder). The best combo I have found is mixing sf instant chocolate ( vanilla works too) pudding mix with 2 scoops Syntrax Matrix mint cookie protein powder.

What specifically do you want help with ? I sent u a PM if u prefer that. Try small, frequent, high protein meals and Snacks, don't try to go low fat ( I eat 5-6 a day) Drink lots of Water but not during or half hr after meals. Examples of what I eat: Turkey Jerky 1 fried egg on 1slice light (35 calorie toast) with a slice of cheese on it Half a large apple w BP Light yogurt Half a sandwich made w 1slice light (35 calorie) bread toasted or grilled. Cup of Soup or chowder. NO crackers salad w meat, cheese 3 oz protein and small amount of veggies Cucumber slices, baby carrots and ranch dip

http://www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html

Thank, this sounds very adaptable to many uses. You got me thinking

I had a tummy tuck at a yr post op RNY. Insurance pd some. I want to do more body work when I have this one paid off. My inner thighs are wrinkled, my arms are floppy and I have a droopy butt . The next thing I want is to convert the TT to a LBL to help reduce outer thigh and butt droop. I am not young lol

My best friend told me something that stuck with me "we have an endless supply of new beginnings". You have got this!

I posted this on another board, I am not quite sure what one to use LOL Hello everyone My name is Candy I am 16 months post op gastric bypass. I found BariatricPal while looking for bariatric books on Amazon. I have been on OH since pre op. I was 42 at the time of my RNY surgery with sleep apnea, Severe GERD, high BP, high cholesterol and pre diabetes. I now am free of all these health issues and off all prescription meds. I still have significant joint pain. I am married to my high school boyfriend (Since 1990) We have two boys together, Caleb (College) and Connor (high school) . I had an SI joint fusion at 9 months post RNY surgery and a hysterectomy and Tummy tuck at a year post RNY. I can't seem to get photos to upload RNY 9-12-2012 HW 250 BMI 43, 2 week pre op diet -8, SW 242 , LW 129, CW 132 BMI 22 114 pounds lost in the first year, holding steady at 118 pounds lost at 16 months post op

Hello everyone My name is Candy I am 16 months post op gastric bypass. I found BariatricPal while looking for bariatric books on Amazon. I was 42 at the time of my RNY surgery with sleep apnea, Severe GERD, high BP, high cholesterol and pre diabetes. I now am free of all these health issues and off all prescription meds. I still have significant joint pain. I am married to my high school boyfriend (Since 1990) We have two boys together, Caleb (College) and Connor (high school) . I had an SI joint fusion at 9 months post RNY surgery and a hysterectomy and Tummy tuck at a year post RNY. RNY 9-12-2012 HW 250 BMI 43, 2 week pre op diet -8, SW 242 , LW 129, CW 132 BMI 22 114 pounds lost in the first year, holding steady at 118 pounds lost at 16 months post op