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You should take all your measurements and find some online size charts. Then look up what body parts you want to emphasize (small waist) and what you want to hide. See what styles work with that criteria. Sounds like a lot of work but for so many years I spent hiding away because of my weight. You might find that shopping is a bit more fun now. More than once as I was trying on clothes long since hidden in my closet, I heard my husband (who I thought was asleep, ask, “Are you done playing dress-up yet?” Lol

The fear is theirs to deal with, not yours. However, people with huge fear issues can be very hard to live with. My husband also yelled lots about how I was taking the easy way out, etc. etc. all of my kids had to do a couple of conference calls with him to calm him down, express their support for my decision, etc. I’ve since lost 85 lbs, am off cholesterol meds, no more insulin nor high blood pressure meds. I feel so much better. Let their fears be their issues and not yours. We have enough of our own problems to deal with!

You are sooo right! Water does make it worse. Instead of washing something down, it tends to make you vomit. I also experience a lot of saliva really bad. But actually, to Tek, sorry that was confusing. I meant that bread doesn't irritate my stomach but you are right, it really is quite the plug. I was looking for help to describe the feeling in your stomach when you eat certain foods. I have been trying to describe it to my husband with little success. It doesn't really hurt, it just feels weird.

Well aren't you the sexy one?!!

I am three months out from gastric bypass (April 14). I had no problems drinking water right afterwards, nor was there any throwing up. The hospital supplies the meals so no broth is necessary to bring there. I was able to walk and use the bathroom within the day. I stayed one night. The first week at home is a little rough as you simply don't realize how much you use your abdominal muscles for just sitting up or down. I slept a lot the first few days. I tried my best to not use very much of the pain meds as sadly, addiction can occur even with less strong ones. I didn't pick up any grandchildren for about two-three weeks. But overall, I feel really good. I began exercising where I could (beginning in May) so for the first month and a half I just made it a point to walk for 15 minutes every day. The next month (June) I upped it to one mile. I used the 99 Walks app which for some reason I find quite motivating. For July I went for a mile and a half and I hit my goal a few days ago. For August I'm planning to walk 1 1/2 miles every day for a total of 46.5 miles. Then in September I'm going for 2 miles per day. In addition to the walking, I;m going to a YMCA class two days a week. It has been so very long since I worked out at all that my muscles are very weak so as I stated, I started where I could and be successful. I have learned that this surgery is truly not a sprint but a marathon. It comes with a steep learning curve. But I'm very grateful that now I don't just tell my body I'm going on a diet (and quit a few weeks or days in). With the surgery, now my body tells me "You've eaten enough now" or "Want to find out who is boss now? Swallow something high sugar and I'll quickly let you know exactly how I feel about that! Remember your days of 'toilet hugging drunk'? I can show you what 'toilet hugging intestine problems' too!" I'm currently 60 pounds down and I feel so much better! The doctor took me off insulin (think four shots a day) the following morning as well as Atorvastatin. As my weight comes down, I'm planning to get off high blood pressure medications too. It's a little weird, but very worth it all!

Hi, I am three months out from surgery. When I eat certain foods, they don't go down smoothly like for example bread would. Can anyone else describe how that might feel to them or is it just me? I am having a really hard time describing it. It feels peculiar sometimes. So aside from having dumping syndrome (which I do sometimes when I eat something too sweet or high in fat) and simply feeling sick for three hours, what words would anyone else use to describe how your stomach feels when certain foods go down and don't quite 'sit' well? Some foods seem to almost coat your stomach and feel good, others not so much. But I can't seem to find the exact words to better describe the feeling besides weird or peculiar. It's a very different sensation versus pre-surgery when you just felt full no matter what you ate.

I had bypass on April 14. There is indeed a steep learning curve as to what foods your new stomach can handle, but that is to be expected. However, my surgeon said some people never experience dumping at all. Personally, I have been very careful about what I’m eating and so far, so good!

I made a lot of soups in the last few weeks. I blended them and froze them in 1/2 cup containers. I’m also going to make the ricotta bake today and put it in 2oz soufflé/dressing containers. I am really going to have to start listening to my body signals for being full. I ate 1/2 cup instead of 1/4 cup watered down oatmeal the other day and felt so full I was almost sick.

I start purées tomorrow. I’ll let you know how I’m doing as well.

Did all go well?

Btw, when my insurance packet was submitted by my bariatric surgeon, I called the insurance company to see how things were coming along. The lady asked me if I wanted them to put a rush on it? I didn’t even know that was an option. She said that then I would have an answer in 48 hours. So I did and now I’m two weeks post-op!

I am also second week post-op. I put 1/2 cup into my protein shakes. Cant taste it and it goes right down!

Take an Excedrin (which has caffeine) and it will negate the withdrawal headache. One day and it’s gone. You may feel tired but the worst is over. My surgeon allowed fruits and veggies. I made a cauliflower rice stir fry almost every night just before surgery. I’m 9 days post-op. My liver was great.

I am three days post-op and aside from the surgery itself, I think I’m super tired because my body is most likely detoxing like crazy from all the junk food in my lifetime. I was expecting this eventually, but not the second day after surgery, but my surgeon stopped all insulin and atorvastatin! Not more shots!! I’m just letting myself sleep as much as possible so I can heal.

I’m on day 7 of my pre diet. I know what you mean. I bought some excedrin for the first few days of sugar and caffeine withdrawals. Now I’m good but tired. I’m grateful that I’m getting the sugar out of my system before surgery! Make stir fry’s with rice cauliflower cooked in broth and also make lots of sf jello. Vegetable soup and salads with Walden Farms dressing to make it through as well. What date is your surgery? Mine is RNY on the 14th.