Donald Garvey

I get drunk really fast and easily... 2 beers and I'm a little more than buzzed...before the surgery I could drink a 6 pack easily and just get a little buzz...but It doesn't last as long.

Hey...I'm a year and half post op. Gas is very normal and can be very uncomfortable. Try using gas x (ask doctor first) also try lifting your arms over your head for chest gas. Walk around the block for intestinal gas...so you can fart: )

Yeah!

Today is my one year anniversary of my GB, I'm down 152lbs (33 male 6"1') although everyone congratulates me on my great "accomplishments", I don't feel very happy or different and this is disappointing because, I thought weight was holding me back in life, yes, it may have partly been that but it's become inherently clear that I have much work to do.

Thanks, yes... I've been going to therapy and a doctor for many years now. I'm diagnosed bipolar with bad anxiety, I've been on Effexor for 8+years and I'm currently weaning myself off of them. The withdrawal symptoms are terrible. But I am keeping a close eye on my moods and depression and would notify the doctor or get help if I need it.

Thanks for the kind words

http://imgur.com/3iulr49

... Also I can't update my profile pic of the less fat me

I kind of feel the same way, maybe it's because I don't convey my self eloquently enough or I'm boring. Lol

Philadelphia here

Hey! I'm in Philly, also from the Mayfair area

Hey...im 11 months out and down about 150lbs....I have allot of loose skin that im self conscious about, but id rather that skin be loose rather than filled out with fat

I've been walking a mile every day. Today after my walk I noticed that two of my incision spots were sore and raw after walking, I think its from my shirt rubbing against them...anyone else ever have this?

Im in the same boat...its getting depressing

No, same for me. Liquids for 2 weeks...pureed Protein weeks 3-5

Hey. Stay strong! You didnt come this far to unfold!!! Just remember, this diet is temporary, keep your head up and keep moving. You hear me? Those are orders!!!!

Hi Everyone. I had my gastric bypass July 31st 2014. I am so happy I came across this forum so I can talk to other folks who also know what I'm going through. I am from Philadelphia PA. My pain 8 days out is MUCH better. My main struggle now is drinking Protein shakes, That taste and smell horrible to me. I asked my nephew and brother to take a sip of my Protein shake and they both said how good it was. I was shocked. I was NEVER a picky eater (I've eaten mealworms, fireflies, raw octopus etc) The one thing I am starting to contribute this to is my heightened sense of smell since the surgery. I can smell everything. Has anyone else had this problem? Does it go away? Anyway... I AM still drinking these shakes but its a tough struggle for me. Another big nasty for me are the HUGE multivitamins i have to take, my word, nasty. I hope eventually I can go on pill forms of my Multi, Calcium Nitrate etc. My 1 week post-op visit was yesterday. Everything looks great except for my blood pressure was high, which is concerning since I had my blood pressure under control for 5 years pre-op. I ordered myself a blood pressure monitor from Amazon which should arrive today. I'm also getting winded and fatigued very easily which is limiting my daily activities. Doc says 1-2 weeks after using my protein shakes I should start seeing an improvement. Hope so. I attached a recent photo of my so you can put a face to this text. Have a great day! Don

Philly her

Im in Philly!!!

Solo room. Unicorns showed up when i hit the morphine though

Sorry you're going though this...were you prescribed Carafate? It coats your esophagus and stomach

Well a whole lot went on under the skin to. Could be a trapped leprechaun, i don't know. Im not a leprechaunologiest

No! Are you mad!!!i had to do a 2 week liquid pre-op. It was terrible!

Man..that itching is tough huh?

crappy doctor