Marie Car

i am 1 month away from my bypass, I just want to hear if there is anyone regretting this decision

I am two weeks out and was on full fluids these past 2 weeks...besides the fact that I hate Protein shakes, i have been doing well. I managed my Water etc but omg, every time a family member eats or I smell food...i go into a depression. I have had 3 meltdowns in the past week. I just cannot get past the feeling that I need to eat! I am not hungry at all. Also the fact that I cannot swim or dance (my two other favorite pleasures) as well as visiting friends (because usually that requires coffee or food), I feel so isolated and stressed. Am i alone?

hmmmm, i was told nothing with a tough skin, pickles have tough skin to me?

i am 2 weeks post op and down 23lbs. i was soooooo scared to do the surgery but omg i could have never done this by myself. i m on my way!

i was told 6 weeks, i have a pool, i put waterproof bandages on and duct tape over that and went for a short dip yesterday... my incisions seem good but felt guilty. will wait another week

I never could tolerate Protein shakes and new i would have a problem...bought the premere at costco and drank one and said hell no and returned the case. i've tried so many and i hate them all! i have now resorted to slim fast with 1.5 cups of milk and 2 tbsp greek yogurt to dull the sweetness. the total protein comes in at just over 30 grams. 1 a day is all i can handle. i have started eating low fat ricotta cheese with a tiny drop of tomato sauce, it has saved my life! it actually makes me happy to have 2 tbsp of that and i eat it lunch and dinner.

im 2 weeks out and have a complete disgust for Protein drinks if i have to drink another, i will throw it at someone. Tried all of them but now i manage one slim fast scoop with 1.5 cups milk and two tbsp of greek yogurt. This brings the protein to somewhere around 30 grams. Since i could not get my Protein Drink in and i hate cottage cheese, i resorted to low fat ricotta cheese, 2tbsp with salt and a tiny drop of tomato sauce on. i tolerate it well and i have managed to up my protein, not to mention it feels like i ate something worth while! Down 23 and looking forward to eating real protein.

my advice is not to look at the scale until 2 weeks post op. you are full of fluids and swelling the first week. i am now 2 weeks post op and down 23 lbs.

im going to St josephs hospital in Hamilton, any Canadian buddies out there?

hey! my name is paula, im having surgery on Wed Aug 26....2 weeks after you. please tell me how have you been doing?

ok, i haven't had surgery yet, what is foamies????? scarey!

good luck to you

Booked for St josephs in hamilton on Aug 26th Anyone else going or done there????

ive got the same date Natasha! where are you from?

krissie Anne, im in Burlington ontario, having surgery Aug 26 in Hamilton at st Josephs i was on the list for a year, when they called in may, I jumped on it and got all of my required apts done in 2 months. Now im booked. WHEre are you having your surgery?

Aug 26th........ Waiting...... on the cancellation list just in case i can go sooner...... going to my pre op class on thurs only other thing is the pre op appt at hospital im ready but scared!

Im going to St josephs in Hamilton Ontario Anyone going or have gone there??? looking for more buddies Someone told me I can never chew gum again/?? is this true??

wow! i thot it was gonna be impossible to eat everything again??? You shouldnt be able to fit a very large quantity in though/?? how is she able to do this?

DOES IT HURT TO DRINK AFTER SURGERY/?

Omg, im freaking too and my surgery is next month. I will be keeping an eye on you guys and praying for your happiness in your new life. i am just thankful to read all the wonderful success stories! keep your eyes on the prize! xoxoxo

THANK YOU for writing what i feel! my surgery is aug 26th and im soooo scared. I too am questioning weather God would want me to do this. I am fat but healthy....scared to be thin and unhealthy! so thankful for all the advice and all the success stories

Wow, i had a c-section and was walking to the mall on 4th day...im hoping that this wont be much different. what is a g tube?

I know exactly how you feel.... first off, i think you need more opinions...i think you need bypass and not sleeve i have my date but very scared, other than my weight, i am in really good shape inside! am i gonna be skinny and unhealthy? instead of fat and healthy???

i just read your notes and looked at your pics. I am sitting here crying because even though I dont know you, I am so happy for you. You look gorgeous! My surgery is booked for Aug 26th. I have been told all my life how pretty i am and that i would be perfect if i lost weight. I am very healthy, i dance salsa 3x per week and this decision is based on the fact that my knees and feet will not make it as I get older if I stay at this weight. i am trying to focus on the after....looking at your pic just makes me cry with hope. please tell me your story and what problems if any you encountered.

i am booked for Aug 26 for Bipass. The doctors at my hospital dont give you a choice it's bypass or sleeve if they find complications when they get in there. I am soooo scared. I am very healthy other than being overweight. Worried i am gonna trade one problem for another. I am trying to focus on the after, but it's so hard not to worry. Having surgery at St joseph's hospital in hamilton, somebody pls talk to me