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

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

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!

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