ExCookieMonster

baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, frozen grapes, fresh juices, cucumber... in moderation.

listen to your body. It needs time to heal. It sucks big time, and I'm sorry.

Hi! I'm nearly 7 months post-op. I have a huge compulsion problem. None of my tips work alone, but together they're helping me a lot. - buy new clothes. it feels amazing. - stay away from temptation. I actually have to talk my self out of going to fast-food joints, to just GO HOME. - make your home a good environment: only healthy food. - know that it's okay to feel angry and frustrated. - also know that 20 chicken nuggets will only make you more frustrated. I actually say that to myself: remember how miserable it feels after you're done eating. - I've been in therapy and frankly it saved my life. - talk to friends and family about it. - see photos of you at the hospital. do it for the past you, the one suffering from gas pains. - negotiate with yourself: ok, I can eat nuggets, but only after I eat this mini-carrot. If you feel full you're less likely to give in. (as you can see nuggets are my achilles heel) - yoga helps with anxiety and it's a good hobby.

Hi! I'm almost seven months post-op. I lost 82 lbs. So I'll share my experience So after you had gastric bypass surgery do you still feel hungry or not? Yes. Both actual hunger and head hunger (aka cravings). But I only felt actual hunger after 90 days. Did you have any gas pain? Yes, I had gas pain. For me what helped (and still does) is: walking. Also, ask someone you love to tap your back to help break the gas... Like someone would do with a baby. What is the most important thing to prepare myself for this surgery in November? The first 15 days are tough, but hang in there. It's the best thing I ever did.

Ok, this is totally TMI but I need help. I had surgery on 3/19, and up to 10 days ago I was doing fine. I lost over 50 lbs and I feel great most of the time. I can eat almost everything by now (of course, no sugar, no fat, no carbonated drinks and no alcohol) but the past few days I've been really constipated. I never had problems like this before, on the contrary, if you know what I mean. I eat plenty of fruit (i admit I've been a little lazy with vegetables, eating only once a day), and every time I have to go is a struggle. I go days without having to go. Can anyone help? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It gets better, every day. I'm two months out and I'm sure it was the best thing I ever did. Try to rest and walk when you can. Best of luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi! I'm one month post-op, and every time I eat even a bite more than I can take I throw up. Is this normal? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on 3/19 and had my stall last week. Eat properly, drink lots of Water, your body will jumpstart! And don't stop believing! (Cue journey) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Zero regrets after 1 month! Best decision I've ever made! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

A month out: sashimi only! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I stopped snoring after 1 month and 40 pounds! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The first few days are really tough. I had lots of crying fits and moments of regret. A month later, I can say that it was the best decision. Hang in there ld33! It'll get better every day! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi I already lost 35 lbs and it hasn't been a month since surgery. However, in the last few days I've been having crazy cravings for fries, burgers, pizza, chicken nuggets. I know that if I try to have any of that at the very least I'll throw up. But still, I could kill someone for their nuggets. I want to stab someone with a carrot.

Today I went to the gym and I'm feeling better. Thanks, guys!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Exactly! It's so frustrating Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi guys! I will try the ice pack. Thank you all for your kind words. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi I'm eleven days post-op and I feel stabs of pain every time I get up or lie down. I also feel pain if I stay in the same position (like sitting) for too long. What can I do to feel better? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Fatty McFatster My boyfriend has had stones all his life. Ok, that sounded like Mick Jagger lives in his kidneys. Anyway, I hope you're feeling better. Whenever I'm feeling down I do one of the following: 1 - hug my dog - do you have pets? pets make the best doctors. But you're in the hospital so that's a no-no. 2 - look in youtube for a video called "Frostie dancing to Hold On! I'm coming". 3 - I sing "Hey Jude" to myself. And, when in doubt, think: What would Garfield do? I think he would threaten to throw stones (Kidney or not) at the doctor unless he gave you enough painkillers.

I really need one of those!!!!! I decided to go with ExCookieMonster because IWantPizzaNow seemed counterproductive. I live in Brazil, there aren't a lot of fat people here. And the weather is so warm, the clothing shows more skin. So I try to laugh at my problems to feel less ashamed of myself when surrounded by my skinny friends. I actually have a shirt with Cookie Monster working out on it. LOL.

@@Fatty McFatster I like yours too!

Good luck! Everything will be just fine! Remember to take recovery one day at a time! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Coffee! I like to drink! I've decided to quit for a year after my surgery, though. I love reading! I always got my nose buried in a book! I love make up. Sephora is my version of heaven. And of course I love food, that's what got me here. Mexican and chicken nuggets. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm a stomach sleeper and six days post-op I was sleeping on it. Listen to your body! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@jam2nyy I was too. Nobody gets it. Everyone is like: "you should be grateful blablabla". And you feel like telling them to put rusty nails or their eyeballs. And have a pizza.