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I'm at just under 5 months now and I've lost 88lbs.
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I'm at just under 5 months now and I've lost 88lbs.
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I'm at just under 5 months now and I've lost 88lbs.
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Dear Newbie,
I'm sorry about your nausea, but want you to know that from what I experienced, it's a normal reaction as your tummy learns to take in your nutrition in a whole new way.
I haven't heard from many RNYers that don't have some doubts during the first month or two. Be gentle with yourself, give it some time, and I think, and hope, that you'll feel much better soon.
Marin
ps I follow this site off and on, but this is actually the first time I've written anything. I think you're very brave to share your question at such an early stage in the process.
Good Luck!

Those that care about you and are close to you, will understand how important this is for your health. I felt the same fears before I had my surgery and I found that everyone was very supportive. You are strong for making this decision to change your life and if they care, they'll do whatever they can to be there for you.

I tried something this morning and it has helped me get down my Protein this morning. I have been chewing (very carefully) on sugar free mint trident. I have had an absolute horrid taste in my mouth. So anyways, I chewed a piece for about 5 minutes to get the taste out of my mouth. Well, the mint seems to be soothing to me anyways. (Could be mind over matter). I decided I was going to force myself to at least get these first 8 ounces of chocolate powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury down. I put my piece of mint gum above where I drink from my shaker. So before I drink I smell the mint, not the Protein shake. Besides the fact it gives it a mint chocolate chip sensation. I've with ease got the Fluid down since I last posted this morning. Just thought I'd share with yall!
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Today was my 4wk post-op and I have lost 21 pds. I went to see my doctor and he was very proud of me!!! Yay me!
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The Protein Shake diet is terrible but it gets a great deal better once you can try pureed foods. Just try to think of the Protein shake phase as taking medicine. Just have to get it down so you can feel better. You won't really enjoy the taste of food again until puree but you can definitely do it. It sucks but you did the surgery for a reason and this is the hardest part (at least to me so far it was). I'm 18 days post op as of today and things are looking up.

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Thank you so much. I know you're right, it's just so hard to convince myself 100% that it will get better. My weight loss has always failed and I do remember why I did this. Maybe I will have a little shining light when I can have some applesauce and not just Protein shakes
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Wow, that's amazing. I'm so happy for you. I haven't weighed yet but I think it's probably because I'm still healing that that is my main focus.
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I can't thank you enough for your reply. I am awkward with people in real life and pretty scared of a support group. Thought this might me a support group for me. Today was a better day.
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