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My nutritionist says at least a year and half before I'm back to normal. I'm in no rush. I'm 3 months out and I've lost about 90 lbs down. Feeling good. It is a step that you have to go alone most of the time. Don't feel bad, because eventually you'll feel so much better and as for your friends, if they're really good friends, they shouldn't exclude you or make you guilty that you can't eat. It is a process and it takes time. Good luck! Sent from my F8131 using BariatricPal mobile app

You're in my prayers. Good luck. It certainly is a big step, and since you're the one taking the plunge and not them, they don't share your same mentality. It takes time and at first will be very frustrating. Stay calm as best you can. You'll get used to it and hopefully your family will also come to grips with your surgery and fall right into line. It will be at least a full year before you are able to get to a normal diet. Good luck again. Sent from my F8131 using BariatricPal mobile app

Weighed in at 396. Found myself wearing jeans after 3 years using sweats. my wife is making fun because it looks like cats and dogs fighting in the back of my pants, because its so empty with space. lol. she's telling to buy some new clothes, but im so cheap, i actually still have the clothes from when i was 22. i just turned 39. SMH. yeah. i have clothes that are still 17 years old. but im still super happy im getting down so quickly.

I agree. I usually get it from dumping, but the nausea runs after for at least 6 to 8 hours for me. Sent from my F8131 using BariatricPal mobile app

Are you taking you antinausea pill? Sent from my F8131 using BariatricPal mobile app

Great! Good health to you! Sent from my F8131 using BariatricPal mobile app

About 200 to 800 calories. Sent from my F8131 using BariatricPal mobile app

I woke up and was screaming at the nurse for no good reason. It was extremely painful. God bless her patience (though with a little attitude). I had a hiatal hernia fixed which is right under the sternum. That actually hurt more than the stomach surgery! I sent the lady flowers apologizing for my rudeness, but then again, they don't prepare you for the pain or discomfort of not being able to move. Sent from my F8131 using BariatricPal mobile app

Awesome! Sent from my F8131 using BariatricPal mobile app

Congrats. I'm flying through my clothing collection of 20 years. I'm down to a 46 from 54. I still have my jeans from 1998. So vintage! [emoji23] Sent from my F8131 using BariatricPal mobile app

Let me explain. I'm currently in Phase 3 of my Post-op diet. Which is supposed to be soft foods. I can have moist soft meats and veggies whole. I just need to thoroughly before swallowing. Duh. But this part right now has been extremely difficult. I actually prefer stages 1 and 2. Liquid and pureed foods. Weird? I'm eating low cal/zero sugar "snacks" as a preference. Cheese sticks, jello, pudding, fruit cups in natural juices. Mashed potatoes and pureed meats mixed together with veggies. All weighed and counted like I should. But because of the absolute sickness I get from regular eating, I avoid what I'm supposed to be doing as part of my doctor's diet plan. I don't eat what I'm not supposed to, like candy and fried foods etc. But I feel like I'm stuck in a rut. I'm still losing hella weight. I'm just wondering if anyone else is going through this as well. Thanks! Sent from my F8131 using BariatricPal mobile app

There are moments when I'd want a flat Pepsi. But it's super sugary and I'd get dumping and that reminds me it isn't worth it. Good luck and keep strong! Sent from my F8131 using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow! That's awesome! Congrats! Sent from my F8131 using BariatricPal mobile app

I think it's the sugar content which in turn causes dumping syndrome. Sent from my F8131 using BariatricPal mobile app

In my experience yes you can. But consuming too much to me, causes me to get the runs. Think about that. Sent from my F8131 using BariatricPal mobile app

The absolute worst. I'm on level 3 food eating now, but I haven't had much luck getting all my proteins needed. So I quickly went for this shake because of the price. What a mistake! Diarrhea and nausea. I pinched my nose to keep it down. When I foolishly picked this up in a hurry, I didn't read the contents. Even after drinking the first one. Please stay away from this in my honest opinion. No good. [emoji90] Sent from my F8131 using BariatricPal mobile app

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Sorry. I actually posted 3 pics of equate high protein nutrition shakes. I guess it didn't upload. Sent from my F8131 using BariatricPal mobile app

Decaf coffee and tea. Caffeine doesn't have a taste as far as I know so it's just a mentality IMO. I get decaf coffee same as I always ordered and it's fine. But I would watch out for fast food joints and their drinks because of the sugar content and the dispenser nozzles aren't always the cleanest from what I've seen on news reports. Good luck though! Sent from my F8131 using BariatricPal mobile app

Everyone is different. My mother in law had the bypass done and she tolerates foods differently than I do. Good luck though, and don't get discouraged. There are plenty of others with your problem and this place is a good spot to talk with others about the surgery. Sent from my F8131 using BariatricPal mobile app

Good luck. Popsicle sugar free are good and there's sugar free Klondike bars. Also pollyo cheese sticks is my go to for snacks and protein. I have an occasional orange cream bar because it's low in calories and sugar. Fiber one has lots of low cal snacks too. I have a long way to go myself, but it is hard, I understand. Sent from my F8131 using BariatricPal mobile app

I also had that as my first soft food after getting the OK. I pureed it through my ninja. Sent from my F8131 using BariatricPal mobile app

I made the white chicken chili with just chili powder and cayenne. Just half the amount required though. Sent from my F8131 using BariatricPal mobile app

It isn't hard. I had food every other day, just once. I lost 22 lbs on surgery day. Make sure you don't eat at least 2 days before surgery, and make sure it isn't pizza or some really heavy food. The weekend before was my final goodbye to pizza. Just use your head. Eat scrambled eggs and bacon or chicken and veggies. Light stuff. But definitely nothing at least 2 days before surgery. Sent from my F8131 using BariatricPal mobile app