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I had salads at 2 months out with no problem. It was just a basic romaine lettuce one with maybe some carrots and bits of turkey and bacon. I started with little bits at a time and ate it with dressing so it went down better. Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-143 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

I chose Gastric Bypass. I chose it because my surgeon said that at my BMI at the time, I was good candidate and I took it as her recommending it and well, hey... Doctor knows best. Another reason why is because I already had my heart set on it and because I knew this one would help me control my portions better. (Also one of the pros). Another reason is I wanted bang for my buck and it's the gold standard. It also had more long term studies done... And just more studies done in general. Pros: 1. Portion Control 2. Faster Weight loss 3. For me, I get full off water or even my own vitamins lol 4. Like with any of these procedures, it comes with great health, happiness and longevity. 5. The last pro or positive can be anything you want it to be. 🙂 Cons: 1. Some people don't like the whole malabsorption thing. 2. Dumping. 3. Nausea (But that happens with the sleeve, too). Buuuut.... Don't let these cons scare you away from choosing Gastric Bypass. It didn't stop me and it turned out for the better. Everyone is different and have different comfort zones. Some people don't want to choose something so drastic and that's okay. 🙂 You have to choose what's best for you because only you know yourself the best. Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-143 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

I was told I didn't have sleep apnea. I think my score was lower. I have a history of sleep apnea though but I did my study at one of them places hooked up to this and that, they recorded me and told me I'd have my results sent to the hospital in 7-10 business days and that they'd call me with the results... But I ended up calling them because I eventually got tired of waiting on them. They didn't give me a machine because they said I didn't need one. I'm not sure how their scoring system works either but I guess the lower the score, the better. Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-143 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

What the previous person said and you may have to do an EKG, that one thing where they have you drink that barium and all them other tests if you haven't done them already. Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-143 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

On days I'm not Physically active, it's around 50-60 grams. On days I am active, it's usually 70 grams or more but I'm going on 9 months post op. 🙂 Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-143 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

My hunger came back when I was 2 months post op but the way I manage it is I eat foods that I know are filling. For example, I have a piece of thin cut chicken breast that I made with some sort of sauce then eat it with raw kale-- BAM! Super filling meal right there. Another one is shrimp with a few pieces of broccoli. It depends on what you can tolerate and what you're able to eat at this point in time. I usually have two or three small meals a day, depending on the time of week and I always have them at certain times of the day. Between meals, I just drink my water. Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-143 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

You're welcome Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-143 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

Lotion, Loose comfy PJs (Or a gown if you prefer), an extension cord, chapstick, slippers, maybe a robe for when they say you have to keep the gown they have you put on before your operation Everything else they provide there like a toothbrush and toothpaste. They should have soap there too in case you want to wash up a little. The hospital gave me warm water, a washcloth and soap of some sort. Personally I overpacked and brought a heating pad and my own blanket.... And neither one got used. Lol Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-143 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

I was an F but now I'm probably a C since none of my D bras fit. I was planning on getting a reduction but.... I don't know how the surgeon I had seen is going to feel about doing that when he sees me again in April. I would love to get a lift but since insurance don't pay for that.... Might have to wait til I'm working. Lol It sucks that my boobs seem to look older than me but I'd rather my boobs be smaller than what they were. Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-143 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

My face shrunk... Then my arms and legs then my boobs (Which I didn't mind). My stomach went last. Lol Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-143 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

When I say I've lost as much weight as I did, I count from the start of the process til now, which is 130 lbs all together. With just the surgery alone, it's close to just maybe 90 or so lbs. I've been putting in work since before I had my surgery, why not add that in too? Lol Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-143 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

Phase one... Yogurt and a few bites of scrambled eggs. Phase two... I tore off a few pieces of a piece of a baked chicken wing and whatever I didn't finish, my sister did. Hey at least I'm being honest. Doesn't mean I encourage it but the stuff I could eat, I couldn't stand eating to the point I wasn't eating no matter how much anyone told me to eat. Interesting thing is that it stayed down. I ate what I knew I could handle. I was on the lower side of the 200s then. Probably around 144 today. Guess I'll see later on this morning. I know I didn't make the best of choices but broth, popsicles and jello got gross to me real quick. Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-145 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

Nope, that just happens if I eat too much junk or fatty foods. I'll either get nausea really bad or my stomach will send it back up. I've had rice and only got sick from it once after that I tolerated it okay. Oatmeal was fine. Quinoa was fine. I eat whole wheat bread but it's always as toast. That's fine too. I eat pineapples in small quantities Same with oranges I even had Couscous a little while ago and handled that okay. Different people can tolerate different things. There's some people that can still eat fatty things... Not sure why they would but they can. Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-146 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

Welcome to the other side 🙂 Congratulations on being a healthier you Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-146 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

I basically do what she does, minus the soups and casseroles since I live alone. I just make meals for myself, examples being... 1. Shrimp and Zoodle Alfredo 2. Chicken Salsa Couscous 3. Slow Cooked Italian Turkey Meatballs and I just replace the breadcrumbs with parmesan cheese and add eggs. (Eliminates unwanted extra carbs). 4. Turkey Swedish Meatballs 5. Shrimp and Zucchini Noodle Pesto (Spicy or not spicy). 6. Seafood Salad 7. What I just call "Scallop and Quinoa Alfredo" 8. Chili with turkey. 9. Chicken Parmesan without the breadcrumbs. 10. A chicken, Broccoli and Cheese Casserole. Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-146 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

I just stick with Chicken Curry. The one think my body can't stand is Roast. My stomach will send that right back up even if I just eat a tiny bit of it because it's too heavy and the fat content is too high. You'll know it's too high if you do what I did or if you dump from it. If you have gotten the bypass. My portions are tiny compared to anyone else's that I'm at the table with, since I'm the only one in either side of my family who had bariatric surgery. Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-146 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

I'm still getting used to that and I'm 9 months post op. I love the idea. Just gotta avoid making chili or soup since I live alone and my freezer is tiny. Lol Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-146 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

All they did with me was shrug it off. They told me that they don't report the gains, just the losses. Might just depends on who your surgeon is and what your insurance requires. If your weight stays the same, awesome. If you gain, it could be no big deal or they could be Honest Abes and actually report that to your insurance. Best way to know for sure is to ask your surgeon or your surgeon's team. Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-146 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

I think it does only affect coverage but it's been a while since I've contacted them for anything. Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-146 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

Whenever I asked them if they covered bariatric surgery of any sort, they said no... So, I switched to something else... But that was a while ago, maybe they switched up what they covered since then. I was once on Medicare but now I'm on another insurance as well. Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-146 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

Dayquil and Nyquil maybe. Perhaps Theraflu. I love that stuff. You can just mix one of those packets in with decaf tea. There's an off brand that works just like Dayquil but I don't remember the name. They come in gel caps, though. Two for every dose. I think the brand is called Top Care or something. I currently have a cold, my first one since surgery. It went from being a sore throat to what it is now. Hope you feel better 🙂 Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-146 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

I'm only 9 months post op. I'm going through one of my longest stalls at the moment. My stats are in my signature thingy. Just in case you were curious but I'm happy I had the RNY done. I currently haven't had any complications with it. I can run on the treadmill and go on that stair machine, which is something I never did before. I'm currently in a study that my surgeon is doing. The last part of the study happens to be when I'll be a year post op. I don't regret this surgery. Not one bit and I'd do it again if it was humanly possible. 🙂 Best wishes on your upcoming surgery and welcome aboard. Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-147 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Medium in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

I wait 30 minutes. Or til I no longer feel full. Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-147 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Medium in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

Don't really have much to go by but it just sounds like you're kind of overeating. Just eat til you're satisfied. Not til there's that much discomfort. I know that I feel the same type of pain if I eat a little too much and then I get a runny nose or get sick. If you're getting bloated, you could have a food allergy or a gluten allergy. Depends on what you're eating to make your body react that way. I'd make closer observations as far as that goes. You know your body better than I would. Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-147 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Medium in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX

Does anyone know if it's safe to take a muscle relaxer? I've had Gastric Bypass and I'm close to being 8 months out from surgery. Is it an NSAID or something completely different or do I just have to stick with taking Tylenol for the rest of my life when Tylenol does absolutely nothing? The reason I'm asking is because I have really bad chronic migraines and sometimes I can't even do anything about them until I see my neurologist for a botox injection which is every three months. Sometimes I can make the appointment and when I can't, I have to wait an extra month on top of what I was already waiting and the pills I'm taking that I was prescribed kind of acts like the Tylenol now so... I don't know. Kind of running out of options with pills because every other pill I've tried for migraines failed and yeah, my neurologist knows. The only thing I know that does work is the muscle relaxers but the last time I took one was before I had my surgery.... Only thing is that those things knock me out fast. If you know any vitamins that help with migraines, I'm open to trying those too... I just only do gummies. I don't like chewables... Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-147 GW-130 Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Medium in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made. Bra Size- 38D Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX