cindyw41

I think it was day 9 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I'm 6 months out and on occasion have a piece of candy here and there with no issues. I'm not a laffy taffy person but I've had salt Water taffy. No dumping episodes, again it was only a piece or two. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I also had cheese (the ricotta bake) the day before my puréed stage was to begin. I was fine. 4 weeks of a liquid diet and I caved 1 day earlier. It did not derail my plan, diet or weight loss. I enjoyed that tablespoon of food like I haven't had anything else so wonderful in my life. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

When I was on the puréed stage, I puréed anything my family was eating but my favorite was meat loaf and mashed potatoes. The eggplant I would purée it after cooking. I'll see if I can find more Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Juices will have sugar, we were to dilute them wth Water. I drank the low calorie, no added sugar white grape juice. I know it's against the rules but I couldn't get my liquid in without a straw. I don't have any issues using one. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

stalls are a normal part of the process. Keep following your plan making sure you're hitting your Protein and liquid targets Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my surgery at Franklin Square with Dr You. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had a 2 week liquid diet. 5 shakes a day plus 1 of each (light yogurt,unflavored applesauce,1/2 cup cooked veggies,sf Jello, & sf pudding) I lost about 12 lbs. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

30 min discussion about my struggles and realistic goals for life after surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I started the process last June with the seminar, 7 months of nutrition classes and tests. I had surgery January 12. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My weight fluctuates between 2-3 lbs through out the day. Do I count it as a gain? Nope. I'm not eating anywhere near enough calories to gain. It's Fluid or another substance Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I started using straws almost immediately. It was/is the only way I can get all of my liquid in. I've never had an issue with them. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well, gas is used during surgery to expand your abdomen. Walking helps release the gas..and yes you will fart. My nurse kept asking me if I farted Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I still have trouble getting past my Protein and have room to eat anything else. I'm 6 months out. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Add Powerade zero or G2 to you liquid lists and Chew on ice chips, sonic ice was amazing those first days. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Not since surgery but I had this often before. Have you been eating things with seeds? Like berries? Or popcorn? Did they do an X-ray? Prescribe meds? I know exactly what it is when I get it. It's not fun at all. Definitely be mindful of what you eat. Having it (if this is what it is) makes you more likely to get it again.

My doctor has one within his practice. I had to see her twice. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The belly button incision Is the one they took the stomach out of. It will be tender/hurt for about a week or so. I had my surgery January 12, so yes I struggled through holiday parties not being able to eat. This is the time we learn not to focus on food but the people we are around and enjoying their company again. Hang in there. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The rule of thumb my Nut told me is that a gram of Protein shouldn't "cost" you more than 10 cal. So a bar that has 20 grams of protein shouldn't be more than 200 cals. A lot of protein bars are junk, be careful. Some are even worse than candy bars. Try adding flavors to the RTD shakes, like powdered Peanut Butter like PB2 or sugar free syrups. I have a raspberry sf syrup that I add to the chocolate Premiere Protein shake.. Chocolate Raspberry, yum! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I hate when people tell me about all the WLS failures.. As if I'm set up to fail too. (I know that's not a question but it gets me angry) I hate when waitresses ask me if I'm ok because I didn't devour my meal. Um I'm fine, please bring me a to go box Is that all you're going to eat? Yes unless you want me to be sick and in pain Why don't you just eat faster so you can eat more.. Well that's exactly what got me here.. Nope not doing it Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Your hormones are going haywire that's most likely the cause. Hopefully they level out soon, if not talk to your dr. I am always cold so I would enjoy a hot flash lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think it changes both texture and taste for me. (Unflavored doesn't mean it's tasteless ) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Vodka is a clear liquid . If you have no pre surgery guidelines, then you have no pre surgery guidelines. If your surgeon wanted you to abstain from certain things then he would've told you. I had a strict 2 week diet and avoidance list I had to follow. Every surgeon is different, follow your (non)guidelines. Enjoy the night. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Nausea in the hospital could have been due to your pain meds and anesthesia. Are you still in pain meds at home? I would put a call into your Dr. If it is really bothersome they could prescribe you something. I still have cycles of diarrhea and constipation at 6 months out. Just keep your fluids up. Drink some Powerade zero or G2 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App