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Tomorrow I am on week 5. I read a post somewhere that said to dink 8 oz of water first in the day before trying to eat anything. Then wait 30 minutes and try some food. For the most part, this has served me well. Some days are just tough though. Hope this helps.

I am three weeks out of RNY. My wife bought a pie Saturday night-mushrooms and bell peppers. It smelled so good I couldn't stand it. I ate the toppings off of one piece-cheese and all. I chewed the heck out of it. I was full for 3 hrs. No ill effects. No crust though.

Thanks. Your list looks delicious.

I think all of our paces on weight loss will be different. When I get discouraged, I go for a short walk. Best of luck

So,how are you getting your protein without the shakes?

Call your doctor. You may have thrush. This is common after surgery. There is a rinse they can prescribe that will help with this. You don't want this to get too bad.

Today is day 10 post op. I have lost 26 lbs since the surgery. This is my third day adding protein to my diet. Yesterday was the first day with no weight loss, but, I had to break our a pair of suspenders to keep my pants up. Walking more each day. Gonna stay away from the scale a couple of days.

The p2b is very tasty. Try it with chocolate sugar free pudding.

After over a year in planning and many health setbacks, I had my surgery Tuesday morning. When I registered at the hospital Tuesday morning, a lady came over to me. She said " I hope you don't think I am intruding, but what you are doing is the best thing you could ever do for your health-I know- I went through this two years ago and I am off all my meds and I feel better than I felt I decades". God bless her. She gave me the assurance I needed just at the right moment.

It is difficult. My surgery is April 7. I try to think about each day and what I am allowed to eat and space it out. In between my protein shakes, etc, I drink lots of water. I try flavored water to mix things up. I can work from home but I prefer going to the office. I don't have to food temptations there. When my food desires get really strong, I gulp water and go for a walk. For me, this is Holy Week. I also offer up prayers for those with nothing to eat when I feel hungry. It seems to help. Peace to you and good luck.

Yeah! Very encouraging. Thanks.

The surgery is about much more than just not being fat. It is more about being. This surgery is designed to give you a chance at a longer life with better quality of life. Good luck.

You might ask your company if they could pay you per diem for travel. Then go to a whole foods or a good grocery store to buy the good stuff. Even if they won't pay for it, you will be better off. Also- pack protein drinks, oatmeal, protein bars etc in your travel bag. You can skip dinner with coworkers - if they insist, meet up with them for a drink afterward and get water with lemon or a juice or something. Hard for even me to say it, but work needs to take second place for a while.

This has been a year long journey for me. I had a January surgery date but I had a cancer scare- thank God all is ok on that front. With work schedule, I couldn't get a date that would work until April. This time- I hope the date sticks. I am ready to get better.

Nice list. I might add make sure your living will is set up and your actual will is in order. As adults, we should all do this from time to time anyway. One additional item for me- I plan to take a two day retreat somewhere a couple of days before surgery. I hope to spend the time in prayer and also getting myself right with God and any of my family and friends. Looking forward to starting over with the new me- all the way around.