Soyounique

OMG! You're telling my story... Week one I couldn't take it either.. I would chew food and spit it out.. I'm sorry if this was the wrong approach but it got me thru! I found that after tasting and chewing, I was satisfied! I didn't even want to swallow it.. Just needed to taste and chew ... So I feel your pain.. You're not in this alone.. This is the first time for most of us.. Don't beat your self up, just learn whatever lessons you can along the way ?

Hey why not take up sewing as a hobby.. Very challenging AND relaxing.. ?

You go girl! Laissez les bons temps rouler!! ?

Great advice... I'm not comfortable in this moment.... I live in the regret of the past.. and the anxiety of the future... ?

Great advice... I'm not comfortable in this moment.... I live in the regret of the past.. and the anxiety of the future... ?

Stop being greedy! Give me one of those!! ?

What is Nascobal? And where can I get it! ?

Thanks RICKM and BIGUTAHMAN.. Great advice! ?

I'm 30 days post op and I have only lost 12 lbs... Is this usual? I know everyone is different... But... All the posts I see have much more rapid weight loss. I'm not getting in enough liquids... Only 35-45 oz per day. ( everything tastes terrible!) Could that make a difference? Any advice?? ?

I decided I didn't want to drink alcoholic beverages when I was 22yrs old.. (Wish I had given up sugar as easily) I told everyone since there was nothing I would do drunk, that I wouldn't do sober... Let's cut out the middle man and save the hangover! I was ALWAYS the life of the party! (And designated driver) ... So show your friends you still know how to have a good time.. Or forget em! Find new friends! ?

Thanks.. I'll try to find it... ☺

That's wonderful! You are truly Blessed! ?

THANKS! ?

How do you find 3 husbands?? I can't find one!! Lol.. ?

It's good you found this site... I didn't find it until after my surgery. I would advise that you read through what others have to say about their journey, to get a good idea what you are in for. I had no idea what a struggle it would for me. I say that because 4 wks post op I am still TRYING to come to terms with my new life style... I too have depression, joint and back pain, diabetes... This is a solution... But it is not the EASY solution.. Good luck on your journey. ?

Thanks!! I like to know the science behind the answer... ?

Thanks everyone.. This is great advice! I'm going to increase my Fluid intake, I just have to keep trying to find something I can tolerate. I know my Protein is probably low also... My Dr. Discontinues protein shakes after week 2 .. ( I couldn't stand the taste anyway) but I can't eat that much protein, makes my pouch hurt, hard to digest. I see the Dr. on Monday, will ask about protein. Does anyone know of a pleasant tasting Protein shake ? I can't stand the ones that taste like vitamins!

It means you only have to wait 2 mths for your surgery! Insurance average wait time is 3-6 mths... You have go on a supervised diet and weigh in .... Meet with nutritionist.. ☺