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Glad you’re losing well! I’ve had a bit of sugar too. But I’m afraid of dumping so only little bits. I’m not sure if I should be concerned about that or not.

Glad you’re losing well! I’ve had a bit of sugar too. But I’m afraid of dumping so only little bits. I’m not sure if I should be concerned about that or not.

Hit goal a few days ago, but now I’m worried about the “bounce” that people talk about, so I’m going to keep on for another 20lb. And I actually wonder if I’ll ever be able to STOP losing weight, since I eat so few calories. Still in the 700 range most days. How is everyone else doing?

I’m doing great! Lost 48 lbs so far, feel fantastic. I mostly eat protein, but I have been sampling with other things and find that some things don’t agree with me, like bacon for sure, and oatmeal. But otherwise most food is fine and I am so happy about it. I never did this for weight loss but it’s been incredible anyway, and I am really enjoying new clothes. How are you doing?

I’m doing great! Lost 48 lbs so far, feel fantastic. I mostly eat protein, but I have been sampling with other things and find that some things don’t agree with me, like bacon for sure, and oatmeal. But otherwise most food is fine and I am so happy about it. I never did this for weight loss but it’s been incredible anyway, and I am really enjoying new clothes. How are you doing?

I’ve gone from 233 to 195, 38 pounds. I appreciate having visuble collarbones again. Weight is just melting off. I still have a protein shake every day, and then I’m eating almost entirely protein otherwise, but occasionally sneak in a little bit of something else, like today I had two tacos and I ate the corn tortillas. I haven’t had any particular problems except for getting in enough water. I am really not doing well with that. I have also started drinking coffee coffee and that helps to get more liquids in. I always biked a few miles every day and I’m continuing that but I start Pilates next month as well.

I had my surgery Aug. 15 and have struggled with eggs too. Very heavy in my stomach, though I can now eat most of one. I DID have dumping syndrome after having 1/2 cup of chicken broth with coconut milk in it, and I hope none of you ever get it. It was terrifying because I had no clear gastrointestinal problems, instead my head felt like it swelled to twice its size, I could hardly breathe, and I had near-convulsive shaking for a couple of hours. And then…poof, gone. I honestly thought I was having a stroke, but Dr. said it was “just” dumping. Do go easy on yourself!

This is so true! I’m 2 weeks out as of tomorrow, and everyday there are huge strides. One thing: dumping syndrome is no joke, so be sure to do what your medical team is telling you to do and don’t do something stupid like have a half-cup of Thai soup broth with coconut milk in it—like this idiot did. (Me😬) You are going to be just fine, @Danielle07!

@Peggy Anne I’m mostly good, but keep getting a digging relentless pain between my shoulder blades, just like that gas pain right after the surgery. I have no idea what that’s all about.

@Peggy Anne I’m mostly good, but keep getting a digging relentless pain between my shoulder blades, just like that gas pain right after the surgery. I have no idea what that’s all about.

Anyone having food dreams? I had my bypass on the 15th and I’m not hungry and don’t really care about food. But today I had this funny dream about my husband bringing me nachos and we both just forgot all the limitations. I ate some and then I freaked out because I thought it was going to cause some sort of catastrophe. I woke up laughing about it.

While you are recovering, the nursing team will be monitoring your oxygen levels closely. I just had my surgery about a week ago and I have apnea. And I know a few times I would fall asleep without my CPAP and a nurse would come in and tell me that I needed oxygen and that would remind me to just put my CPAP on. You’ll be OK!

Also 8/15 but no hunger at all. Have to force myself to drink my stupid shakes.

Also 8/15 but no hunger at all. Have to force myself to drink my stupid shakes.

It DOES get better @Sandygal. I’m now 4 days post-op and the shoulder pain is mostly gone. It’s going to be worth the pain anyway, as you noted.