TracieSue

Any shake that does not contain artificial sweeteners basically passes in my book!! I have been through so-ooo many different protein shakes and my favorite is Plexus chocolate and vanilla!!😋

Hi! Did your doc clear that you can fill your pouch with that many ounces that fast? Usually that early after surgery a pouch can only hold up to 8 ounces, mine was holding only up to 4-5ozs until I was months in. Also, I always had headaches if I ate or drank anything with an artificial sweetener, especially Sucralose. Look up the dangers and side effects of artificial sweeteners!! I won’t touch them after I did research- Stevia only for me! I had Gastric Bypass in 2017 and have been very successful. I’m also a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutritionist Specialist, and Transformation Coach so if I can help you with anything please feel free to ask me!!😁

I drank a Diet Mountain Dew and it worked great without the sugar!

Yet my insurance doesn't cover weight loss surgery for anyone at all period! I think that's so ridiculously stupid since so many health problems stem from obesity!!

I am too excited to contain myself any longer!! I am 47 years old, 5'-4", and my heaviest weight was pre-op at 191lbs. I am aware that most people would say that I didn't need weight loss surgery, but here is my story: I have struggled to be a healthy weight since my first of two children was born in 1995. I was on a yo-yo of dieting until now. 7 years ago I decided I would get in shape for my 40th Birthday. I dropped 50lbs and was doing P90x like a wild woman. I dropped a few more pounds and weighed 124lbs. On New Year's Day a friend of mine texted me a picture she took of me and my husband the night before, and I was a little shocked. My face was too thin and I looked ghostly! I decided I would look healthier if I put on a few pounds. Well I never put the brakes on and now 7 years later I have gained all my weight back and 15lbs. more since my hysterectomy in August 2016. I have tried on and off to get back on track, but have failed miserably. I was on Phentermine when I lost all the weight last time but it would never work the same for me. Plus I was making myself throw up when I overate. I just had to find a way to control my hunger without drugs or unhealthy plan "b"! After extensive research and a lot of heavy thinking I decided to have Gastric Bypass Surgery. My surgery was on January 3, 2017, just 6 days ago. I can already tell I'm on my way to my happy place!! For the first time ever I'm not starving all the time! I'm not going to bed with a hungry tummy to keep me awake! I can drink a few ounces and actually feel full! I'm not going to say it's been a totally positive experience so far either. I have had a Cesarean Birth, a VBAC Birth (natural), Tubal Ligation, and a Hysterectomy and this has been the most painful surgery ever!!! I was so uncomfortable until just a few days ago! My incisions bruised terribly and my tummy was extremely bloated from the cuts and gas. The bruising is finally fading and my gas is under control. I have very little pain and I can see a little muscle definition in my tummy again. I'm on the mend and ready for something besides Protein shakes and Propel Zero, but I know I'll have to check with my doc the day after tomorrow before I change from all liquids. I am feeling like I can finally take control of the "Hunger Monster" inside me and feel good about me again!! The relief I feel is almost indescribable. All I can say is that I feel like I'm finally free! Thank you for reading my story. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

2 months out and 30 pounds lost! I did gain a few pounds back after testing bread so no more bread! It didn't even taste good and the texture was kinda gross! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am terribly constipated if I don't drink at least 64 ounces of water! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

A simple rule of thumb when choosing anything is to make sure the protein content is greater than the carbs content. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I barely had the energy to shampoo my hair and had to take a break and sit on the shower floor before I could finish!! Your energy will come back just be patient, drink your water, get your protein in, and exercise as much as you can. If I can hang in there and exercise for at least 5 minutes my body warms up and it gets easier, so push yourself a little more while listening carefully to your body of course! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have horrible constipation when I don't drink at least 64 ounces of water! I wanted to try Water before resorting to pills or any other stuff and water worked wonderfully! Also, and I know this may sound weird or be a TMI thing, but putting a foot up on the toilet seat and hugging my knee to my chest helped immensely! Something to do with our bodies are not built to fully relieve the contents of our bowels in a sitting position, but rather in a squatting position. It really helps so it's not so painful and straining. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Bananas also have a lot of sugar. If you don't get your protein in, your going to burn muscle instead of fat. If I don't get all my water in I get terribly constipated. High protein, low sugar and carbs, and 64 ounces of water. I promise if you follow that you will start dropping weight in a few days, but no cheating! Just advice based on my own trial and errors as you have to test the waters and get to know your body all over again! Also stay away from bread- there's nothing in there good for you anymore, you don't need it, and it contains too many carbs. It makes me put on a couple pounds even if I have just a few bites because it throws my body out of weight loss mode! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You have got to try hard to get your 64 ozs of water in or you will get dehydrated!! My eyes and face start to get really dry and itchy if I don't drink enough water. I am almost 3 months out and I can easily drink all of my water now. Most of the struggle is establishing brand new habits, but once I did everything got much easier! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Same thing with me and I'm almost 2 months out! Just be patient, I think it's our bodies way of readjusting and healing. I'm confident the weight will start coming off again as my extensive research points in this exact path! We're doing everything right and our bodies are going to get with the program really soon! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am now 1 month+ post op and wondering if I'll ever be able to eat at least close to normal again. I know the portions will be much less, but what are the Bypass Veterans eating? Can they eat lightly fried foods, noodles, sweets, chips, bread, etc. I'm not planning on eating them on a regular basis after going through all this, and I refuse to gain weight back. I would just like to know if I can have a little treat every now and then without getting sick! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Lead from example and hope she follows. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mouse0707- "Celebrate ENS 4in1"-it's a Multivitamin, Calcium, and Protein shake. I get it at my Surgeon's Facility so I know it has to be a very good product! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank-you, mouse0707! Have a great 2017 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

16 days post op and down 16lbs. It's slowing down as I'm leveling out but I'm feeling so much stronger and I'm eating yogurt, tuna fish, salmon, low fat cottage cheese, and high Protein meatless burritos with a flaxseed tortilla now. food is good but I'm still drinking my shakes because they make my Vitamins and protein intake easier. Shakes make sure I'm taking the food introduction and intake slowly as well. I want to get to know my new pouch nice and easy as the thought of throwing up or dumping horrifies me greatly!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I hope this helps. Notice the first bullet point. Maybe you're trying to eat too much, not eating too fast and your tummy may accept a certain food or get used to it in smaller portions. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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You may try some Powerade Zero to help you replace some electrolytes and keep you hydrated! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have a bit of the breathing thing going on that you mentioned. It's improving by taking long deep breaths and walking to make me breathe harder. My body acts like it's too tired to exercise, but after I warm up it knows exercise is it's buddy and was missed for a while! I was having trouble putting my arms over my head to wash and dry my hair... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Oh, I'm 13 days post op! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

WOW!! You almost look like a different person! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No, it's an earth shattering breakthrough!!! This same thing happened to me and the thin me inside stood up and danced around the room as I sat there in awe of my new revelation! We don't have to devour the entire selection of food in front of us or around us. We are no longer eating machines and WE control the hungry monster in our heads!! It's a beautiful life and we are blessed Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App