DimandGirl

Hey guys!!! My name is Suzy. I'm 23 years old and live in Arlington Heights, Illinois. I had gastric bypass surgery on July 22nd 2014. I have a blog if any of you want to read it! It's pretty new, and it's all about my life (especially focusing on this surgery and my experience with it this far). I am a social work major and I just want to help people. I made the blog so I could give an insight into this experience. So many peoples blogs helped me, so all I want to do is pay it forward. Feel free to ask any questions, I am an open book. Love to all! http://dimandgirl.wordpress.com --> blog Suzy Zuffante (Dimand) --> facebook sdimand@gmail.com --> email

breehuskins - I have lost 35 pounds total since starting the pre op liquid diet. 15 of those pounds were lost after surgery. It's a struggle for sure, but it's very worth it! I want to be alive and healthy to raise my daughter! Glad your mom helps you out, it's very good to have support from out families!! You totally don't have to at all, but if you read my blog there's a lot of pre/post surgery struggles and such on there that may help you know what to expect better.

Hey guys!!! My name is Suzy. I'm 23 years old and live in Arlington Heights, Illinois. I had gastric bypass surgery on July 22nd 2014. I have a blog if any of you want to read it! It's pretty new, and it's all about my life (especially focusing on this surgery and my experience with it this far). I am a social work major and I just want to help people. I made the blog so I could give an insight into this experience. So many peoples blogs helped me, so all I want to do is pay it forward. Feel free to ask any questions, I am an open book. Love to all! http://dimandgirl.wordpress.com --> blog Suzy Zuffante (Dimand) --> facebook sdimand@gmail.com --> email

Guys, I'm really worried. I am 3 weeks post op and on soft foods. I had surgery July 22nd. I am eating 900-1200 calories a day already!! I feel hungry a lot, and have no problems eating any foods. I'm so terrified the surgery didn't work. I've only lost 13 pounds since the day of surgery. Is this even remotely normal?

itsmekarenlee and Marathongirl - He did give me a list and I've followed his exact orders. He says not to worry about calories at all (just worry about protein and water), but it's hard not to. I'm not on mushy foods, I'm on soft foods. Angie D - I don't drink juice minus a sip here and there of diet cranberry juice (very rarely). I only drink water.

Hey guys!! I am 2 weeks post-op and having a serious sweet tooth! Are there any store bought sweets that you guys had early post op? Obviously sugar free, but anything- cookies, wafers, etc. Thanks!

I had surgery on July 22nd, so I'm only 2 weeks out. I just ate some 100% whole grain reduced fat wheat thins with egg salad on them. SO GOOD!!!! I chewed and chewed, but it seems to be holding fine. Anyone else try crackers that soon out? My surgeons list said at the two week mark we could have low fat crackers, so I went for it!

Had gastric bypass on the 22nd of July (so I'm 3 days post op). I have no clue what to eat. I know I'm on the liquid diet, but I'm DEFINITELY not eating enough. I feel dizzy tonight. I had 2 SF jellos yesterday and 2 today. What did y'all eat days 2-7?

How many calories are you guys eating on the puréed stage? I'm worried because I'm eating 800-900 a day. That seems like WAY too many after only 10 days post op.

Jessica.O-- how far post-op are you?

blackjetta12- the pain is much better! I do have a bad rash oddly all around my body though. I definitely know the feeling of being scarcited (what my husband called it lol), but it's ALL worth it in the end! It was a 7 month process for me, but it FLEWWWWW by!!

Allisonkara thank you, great idea! It's a lot better already not that I added protein shakes.

Hey guys!!! My name is Suzy. I'm 23 years old and live in Arlington Heights, Illinois. I had gastric bypass surgery on July 22nd 2014. I have a blog if any of you want to read it! It's pretty new, and it's all about my life (especially focusing on this surgery and my experience with it this far). I am a social work major and I just want to help people. I made the blog so I could give an insight into this experience. So many peoples blogs helped me, so all I want to do is pay it forward. Feel free to ask any questions, I am an open book. Love to all! http://dimandgirl.wordpress.com --> blog Suzy Zuffante (Dimand) --> facebook sdimand@gmail.com --> email

Pinkhiker- Wow good luck!!! You will do great!!! It gets better every day, and it's SO worth it!

Thank you deaddemmama!!

jomamacita7 and pinkhiker- I'm feeling okay. The staples are a bit annoying and I am having a very difficult time drinking enough water. I'm updating my blog today, so check in soon! How are you guys??

I had mine on July 22nd!! Anyone want to be facebook friends so we can watch each other's progress? My FB name is Suzy Zuffante (Dimand). ❤️

@@lovingdavid I'm excited for you!!! I hope you post what it's like so I can live vicariously through you LOL

Knit- very true, but it's comforting knowing. I'm not the only one. Been freaking myself out that I'm gonna die from such little food intake.

@@lovingdavid aren't you starting the blended/puréed stage very soon?!

@joatsaint- glad to hear I'm not the only one! @lovingdavid- I'm just hoping the blended/puréed stage makes things easier.the no options thing is very hard.

@@lovingdavid sounds good! I have the whey isolate chocolate walgreens brand and instant breakfast carnation. When did you have your surgery?

@@lovingdavid did you mix a scoop of protein powder with milk or water?

I had my surgery on the 22nd as well. I left the hospital yesterday and today is my first full day home. The pain is tolerable, but I have eaten 10 calories between yesterday and today. Had one full SF jello and one SF popsicle. Only had maybe 10oz of water in the two days. I feel full literally right away. Is this normal? I'm getting worried.

You are an incredible person for doing this for so many people! May I have a copy as well? sdimand@gmail.com