Briswife15

By the way, Congratulations on your upcoming bypass! I had mine March 27th. You'll do great! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi, there! When I'm measuring out things like cheese or deli turkey, I use a scale and weigh it. When measuring softer things like yogurt, ricotta, refried beans, I use a measuring cup. Some folks use a measuring cup and put all their food in that so they're not going over a certain volume, like 1/2 cup or something. I'm sure other folks will chime in with some good advice! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I also have Bipolar Disorder and would strongly suggest you get your meds straightened out before surgery. I had to switch my antidepressant from extended release once a day to immediate release 3 times a day before surgery. I recently discovered that due to the gastric bypass I am not absorbing the antidepressant properly. Now I have to totally switch to another antidepressant in liquid form. I would hate for you to have surgery, then have your meds all messed up. Wait a month or two. As someone else said, in the big picture, a small delay isn't a big deal. Good luck, and keep us posted! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks, all!! I do appreciate all your advice. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks! I like your positive advice. I'm never gonna mention to her that I think she's acting a little off, so, great advice to just be myself. I probably won't tell her how much I lose, or what I weigh, though[emoji4] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you! It's goid to have the perspective of seeing it through her eyes. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks, FluffyChix! I do appreciate your affirmation! I saw a comment in another post that said something like..."I appreciate your concern, but my doctor says I'm healthy. " i will be using that line!! 125 here I come!! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes! So glad you posted this because I was just going to post the same question!! I'm 57, and 4 months post gastric bypass, and just suddenly started having acne on my face. Primarily on my chin, but cheeks and nose, too. Ugh! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

So my nutritionist recommends 1500 mg a day of Calcium citrate but the group's PA says 1000 is fine. I've been taking 1000, but now I'm wondering if 1500 would be better....what are you taking? Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I started walking immediately, and began working out at a gym with a personal Trainer at about 2.5 months post bypass. I workout for 3-4 hours a week. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I had to switch my extended release antidepressants to an immediate release one. But kept taking them. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I agree! Focus on being mentally prepared, being positive, and finding the right surgeon. Extremely rare to have to go "back under the knife." You've got this! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I would share my "before " photo, but don't know how to post it here. I have not had any photos taken in a long time, so I don't have a current one. I look nothing like my "before" photo! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

If you don't mind my asking...what's so awful about taking a vitamin every day? They make bariatric chewables that aren't bad. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'll add that bypass eliminated my type 2 diabetes right away! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Oh, my goodness! We're almost twins. I'm 5'3" and started a year ago at 246. I was about 230 day of surgery, 4 months ago. I'm now 177. I was an apple shape before. Not really sure what I am now! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

My approval process with Anthem was smooth and quick. Hopefully yours will be, too!! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Mine was the same. I have Anthem BCBS. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Sometimes the scoop is buried halfway down the tub! I love Syntrax Nectar. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks for the update. I'm going to ask for the liquid Zoloft, too. I hope you get the dosage straightened out. My only hesitation is that I currently take an SNRI, Effexor, and Zoloft is an SSRI. So, I wonder how the difference in brain chemicals will affect me. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes. My psychiatrist did not want me to have bariatric surgery. I did anyway. And she is very professional and still supports my decision. After all it was my decision! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes! How far out are you? It also depends on your activity level. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

You're very newly out of surgery. Of course trying to stomach things other than liquids will hurt! Please try to be patient with your new anatomy and with yourself. I promise it will get better! Follow your plan to the letter, and hang in there! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

How is it a "rip off"? These surgeries are life-changing procedures. Yeah, they charge the insurance companies a lot of money. But you can't deny the surgeries are worth every penny. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

My insurance company was billed roughly $50,000 for the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, and hospital, but they only paid a portion of that. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app