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Yeah, two weeks and I’m ready to start work again too.

Oh dear.. I’m sorry about the doctors and lacking diligence with the checking of things. I hope you feel better and completely understand why you’d feel so worried.

I often times wake up gagging badly, about to run to the bathroom to throw up... so.. you’re definitely Not alone. But the feeling luckily does go away.

You’re so welcome! You probably didn’t misread it. The charts I think do show 70%, but you know what? I never think anything anyone says is 100% true to MY body. We ultimately can change those charts! So let’s keep our heads up and beat the numbers. By the way, if I only lose 70%, then I’m still fat too. No thanks, I can do better!

I think if you work out , you’ll lose all your weight. Perhaps after you lose the 70%, you’ll just have to work a bit harder for the rest to come off.. have faith and don’t stress about the future that we can’t predict. I can’t give a true “ average” weight loss for me as I know it’s not realistic. Since I’ve lost 21lbs in 2 wks...

I’m two weeks out and also experience plenty of nausea .. I just take my anti nausea pill and drink some water. Seems to help some. I definitely don’t get in enough protein, and I’m not stressed about it.. what can I do? Just try to stay very hydrated. Hope you’re okay though and can find a solution.

Yeah I’m learning.. I told my family yesterday that juices give me dumping. Not worth the one or two ounces. I used to buy Trop 50. I only had the idea because my surgeons assistant told me I can make smoothies... I have no idea why or how she thought that was a good idea?! I can barely tolerate my premier protein shakes. Other than that, all I drink ate Powerade Zero. It has electrolytes and stuff, no sugar. Anything else hurts my stomach so bad. On the bright side, I’m down over 23lbs since 9/25/17.. so it makes it all seem okay. Hoping I continue on the fast track and keep losing weight. I also can’t wait for soft foods soon. Liquids get old real fast.

I think it might have given me “ dumping” ...

I think they say that because of the sugar and calorie content? Even before surgery I would drink low sugar low calorie drinks only.. but I think at 1 oz -2oz of a drink contains such a small amount of sugar that it won’t affect me, however it’s a bad habit long term. I just wasn’t sure if it would hurt my stomach, and sure enough even fresh squeezed apple juice watered down , 1-2oz definitely hurt my stomach... lesson learned.

Thanks for this! I would love to learn how to use my toaster oven to make delicious things rather than pay for an air fryer.

I wanted to do the same. But I’m far too lazy. I’ll just snap photos of myself with each large milestone or something. I’m down 20lbs in less than 2 wks post op, but at 230 it doesn’t show enough to take the photo. Just my face looks super small.

I’m two weeks post op and super itchy too! It mostly itches where the cuts of surgery are scabbing. It’s gross, so I won’t dare use things to help that yet. I’m afraid.. I’ve had too many annoying instances with leaking and scabs opening... hope your itch goes away.

I also had surgery over a week ago. Very new. My docs told me liquid for 3 weeks. Then soft mushy food like tuna or eggs , cottage cheese, non fat refried beans ... (all things that sound great, considering liquids get old fast) I smell what my family cooks and would love to cook some chicken myself . But that’s for an additional few weeks I’m assuming.

I just looked up what it was and the recipes look delish! Only question is, don’t we only eat such a tiny tiny amount of food anyhow? I’m only 1 week post op- but got the impression that our stomachs aren’t going to be larger enough to consume more than 4 Oz anyhow.. I definitely loved fried food ...

Hey there. I’m one week out. I have had so much pain, but I’m learning to make sure to drink as much protein as you can, because your body needs it to heal. I also walk up and down my stairs to get to my room, and I drink lots and lots of water as I can. I also finally stopped taking my pain killer last night. I woke up feeling so refreshed and noticed a dramatic difference in pain in my tummy. Walked down my stairs with no pain and no effort. All you can do is your best. Sorry you’re still in pain. It really sucks, I know.

Hello. I heard that it can take a week or two until you can tolerate shakes or other things. I had my surgery on the 25th and still can only tolerate water mostly.. I’m in pain too. Be patient. Your body needs time.

Hey, so i live in a big coastal city myself, and just had my bypass. I’ll tell you, yes, it’s a funeral for food. I always ate all kinds of things, and now I’m full off of 2oz of water.. your new stomach doesn’t have room for much else. I have no idea how people are drinking alcohol and eating other stuff.. you’ll feel very sick if you do. But this is the cost of wanting to get health or small.. however, other friends of mine who had bypass, after one year or more, eat and drink pretty normal now.. they just haven’t kept their weight off all the way... as for insurance? I’m in California and have medi-Cal , so in all covered. Only payed for vitamins and my shakes.

I had my bypass on Monday and barely leaving the hospital now.. too much nausea as all can do is burp and walk. No bowel movement, which is ok, considering I haven’t eaten in 4 days. Going to try milk of Mag, although honestly it’s too hard to even reach and wipe.. sorry TMI but truth.

Had surgery today. So far jello and juice tastes the same. Let’s see how the shakes taste tomorrow, considering I usually like shakes.

Thank god for movies!! I’ve maxed out Netflix and now on to Amazon prime and soon Hulu. I have surgery tomorrow. Even this one day fast has made me so emotional. Wish me luck.

Yeah I’ve been also eating the Outshine Brand sugar free popsicles. They just don’t have much flavor and are tiny.

That’s great to hear! Ugh

I already have such a high libido... I can’t imagine it higher.. but I was once thin and yes when we feel healthier and are smaller it makes things just easier and more enjoyable, at least for me

You probably can’t have eggs because you can hardly tolerate protein shakes.. makes sense hun. I would wait until your body can allow food intake. Hang in there .

Woah! Did you lose that much weight that fast?! I have my surgery tomorrow!