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That's great ! I was considering the sleeve in the beginning but my doctor said that I would ultimately lose more with the bypass... I'll tell you with all the things you can't eat anymore... It really keeps you on track lol. You're almost 2 weeks away from a new you !

Hello everyone Hope all of you are doing well ! I just wanted to share a new meal I learned yesterday... I'm a chickentarian lol and I finally found something else that I like and it is yummy ! Don't shoot me if you're already doing this! Have you considered... Spaghetti squash with ground beef ? It is so yummy and tastes like the real thing ! Spaghetti squash is my new best friend, it's cheap and easy to make. Season it the way you like (I did olive oil, salt pepper and garlic) and add cheese. Ladies it feels like you're cheating on your diet but it's healthy ! Okay I'm done lol I'm just happy I found something different from what I've been eating. Have a good day !

Congrats mommy what type of surgery did you choose ? Also aventura isn't too far from me so that would be cool !

Good luck with your kiddies Kelly ! My trainer flaked on me the last 2 weeks so I now get a new trainer and a free month of training ! Blessing in disguise ! Glad everyone is doing good ! Smiley bear, I'm so sorry to hear that! I really hope everything turns around quickly for you !

Hey girl, it's been awhile.... Feeling like myself again, still get tired easily on some days. Started the gym and got a trainer. Weight is starting to fall off for me-finally ! I lose like a pound every time I work out lol. I'm down 36 pounds and i just about need a new pair of scrubs for work lol. Glad you and everyone is doing better! Who would of thought we'd feel normal again ?! ????

Hey, I'm doing pretty good. I started the gym and got a trainer, feeling like myself again. How are you ?

Aw I'm sorry to hear ! Nice and slow, even if you are hungry and just want to eat normally lol I haven't thrown up yet, I'm dreading the day it happens ! On a brighter note, today is my one month "surgiversay" yay I should also add I called out of work today because I'm in pain. Hope you feel better !

For the ladies who had kidney stones... What did it feel like when you first got them ? I woke up yesterday with pain on my left back side where the kidney is. Today I woke up and it's both sides. I need pillows when I sit so it doesn't hurt, just like I first had surgery. I'm not getting enough water but I've been trying and I'm really nervous. I called the doc's office on Friday because I had to pickup my 32 lb niece and had sharp pain where my stitch was, and the nurse basically wrote me off & said to take Tylenol. I'm confused if it's just that spreading to all areas or possibly kidney stones... ????

Oh man that really sucks, I'm sorry it happened... And in public nonetheless ! How did you feel after? Were you okay for the rest of the night ?

I'm glad I'm not the only one, I feel better ! Lol I'm always down for a nap lately , and I can't wait to feel normal again either. When's that gonna happen again ?! ????????????

When I went in for my check up my doc said that since we're not used to drinking all our fluids yet, were actually 5-6 pounds less than our actual weight, but would notice it in the coming weeks, and not to worry. I had my period the week after I came home and I think it definitely stopped my weight loss, because now it's going down again, but during, I didn't lose a pound that week. Are you ladies exercising ? I've been doing walking but I can't lie and say I'm doing it everyday. Lol Also how everyone's pain/discomfort in the belly area going ?

I'm not sure, I hope it's nothing & goes away fast. I'd try some hydrocortisone cream as well. Thanks for the tip Peg! Also, does it still hurt for you to drink water ? That issue came back for me.

How much fluids do you guys think you're actually drinking a day ? I can't get past 1 liter. Scary to know that could happen to me, I'm sorry you went through that !

Omg that sucks ! You're scaring me, I don't want kidney stones ! ????????????

Same issue on the egg, I'm never full off of one either, but last night I had some avaxaso with it... Yum ! Also back pain is an issue for me still. Anyone still having belly pain and can't bend too much ? ( I'm 16 days post op ). Anyone return to work ? Im going back Saturday and scared I can't hack it, I work in a very busy pharmacy, on my feet the entire shift. I'm sorry to hear about your pain smrogg ! And you guys are taking Otc acid reflux? My doc wrote me a script generic Pepcid but pharmacy grade.

Good pre planning on your meal plans, i should have done that. I am in Fort Lauderdale, close to Oakland park. I wasn't nervous until the week before surgery... But only a week ? Do you have a physical job or a sit down job? I took off 2 and a half weeks because I'm on my feet the whole time I work. I think after one week you finally start feeling like yourself but if you can, maybe take off more time, you're not 100% yourself yet.

I can eat them sadly, I had mac n cheese during my purée stage too and it wasn't an issue for me. I'm trying to find yummy protein to forget the carbs.

Hey Today is my 2 week mark since surgery. I'm doing great. Still discomfort in the belly area but it's nothing compared to what I went through 2 weeks ago lol, not to scare you, everyone handles pain differently. Biggest thing for me now is figuring out meals. No worries about Facebook, this is good for now. So I'm Christina, 25 and I had gastric bypass at holy cross with Dr.perez 20 lbs down in the last 4 weeks including the pre op diet. What about you ? Are you excited/nervous ?

It's so hard cutting out the carbs ! Potatoes pasta and brown rice are my weakness. So far I've had a can of potato soup that lasted 2 days and it was yummy. Since I am off purée and back to solid food again, I need some recipes, what are you finding is a good protein meal ? I'm a chicken girl & was told it's too dry for me now ( not a seafood person) Also, yes I had gastric bypass

I just had my first egg since surgery too ! I'm so happy it stayed down!

Honestly toothbrush / paste, you're own comfy gown, underwear your phone and a charger. Hairbrush optional lol

I agree I think the week and a half mark is the turn around point. I feel much better as well since last Tuesday. I made my first trip to the grocery store and while I did it, the only thing was, I had to walk fairly slow and take it easy while there. Either way I'm glad we're all doing great ! Congrats ???? Also that's amazing Ariana ! Congrats ! I'm waiting for the doctors on Monday to see my weight loss since surgery

Yes, last Tuesday. You'll have plenty of time to do it !

The pre op diet is 2 weeks before your surgery date. And you need a solid 2-3 weeks to recover after surgery. This Tuesday will be 2 weeks and I feel almost normal. Just tell your doctors office you need it ASAP - if that's what you want. Not sure when school starts for you though.

I know i was worried it was going to take forever to get approved. From the day I got the phone call I was approved to my surgery date - one month. I wanted it ASAP. Also they are fast because my doctors office had me approved for the sleeve in 2 days and it was supposed to be for the bypass and it still only took 2 days for the approval again. I was approved in the end of May and I had my surgery june 30th. Soo excited for you, how long has it been ?