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I just had my 6 month check up and I am down 60 pounds! My metabolic age went from 69 to 47. (My real age is 55) I went from size 20 to 10 & I feel fantastic!! Best life change ever....I'm hooked on going to the gym now [emoji123] [emoji97] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using BariatricPal mobile app

This is my first "meal" since surgery, day one of phase 3. One egg scrambled with one teaspoon of whole milk, a sprinkle of black pepper and paprika and 1/4 of banana. Unfortunately this is the post pic as I forgot to take a pre pic but gotta tell you it was not that much larger. I only had about 4 SMALL bites of the egg and started getting that good old feeling right at my sternum area. The 4 bites were over a period of about 10-15 minutes. Very odd feeling to eat such a small amount and have a full belly. This is going to be weird getting used to.

Hi everyone I had my sleeve done 6/19. So far I’m down 21 lbs. and 40 lbs from my highest weight. I was doing great until 2 weeks ago when I was in the hospital trying to pass a large kidney stone, which I have finally passed and am getting back to normal. No more pain...what a relief! I have my 6week follow up next Thursday and then back to work.

Try to stay away from starchy veg, potatoes, pasta, rice. Its way too early for them and even later, remember weight loss is a goal and they will slow your WL down. Try sweet potato instead of white potato when you do crave starch. Its a different kind of carb. I drank watered down premade protein drinks (glucerna protein) by day 9 post surgery that had in milk. I also made very watered down squash and sweet potato soup that I strained by day 10. I felt like I would have fainted without something that had flavor substance so I get where you are coming from

I had to go in for a small bowel resection after a lot of pain as well. Thankfully, my doctor knows what he's doing. He ended up putting me on I think it's Privolex??? It's a form of Omeprezole, but more potent and the other that was mentioned above that Carafate. They actually had to basically do exploratory surgery on me. I was throwing up everything and had no appetite and it was nuts and I was hurting so bad. Dr. Mourot said that sometimes with an RNY a few people have problems with what he referred to as the "candy cane" part of the surgery. So they have to go in and remove that part and 9 times out of 10 they don't have any more problems. so that's what he did for me and that's when he found the small ulcer that none of the scopes had seen. As for the delayed release of the Omeprezole, that, I was told was what was supposed to be happening. they wanted a continual dosage of the anti acid medicine to ward off excess gas and nausea and ulcers. i've always had excess acid in my stomach anyway, so the ulcer didn't surprise me. But he did stop the Omeprezole (I was supposed to be able to get off of it at a year anyway) but was put on a stronger anti acid med plus the carafate (which I never could figure out how to time with all the other medications i have to take for my mental issues and my back and fiber issues) So, hopefully only 2 more months of the anti acid meds. I've been doing well since the small bowel resection though! Good luck to you!

While I was so sick with a stent I was barely getting any nutrition/protein. I expected I would MELT away but in 7 weeks of yucky...true starving, I only lost 10 lbs! Now that yuck is out of me I try to get about 800 cal in good protein and veggies and in 1 week my body kicked 7 lbs. My surgeon told me you have to eat to lose weight faster. Mind bender for me, but true!

If you are self pat, you really should have some kind of contract that spells out the costs and obligations on both sides - the insurance companies do that in their network contracts and it is reasonable to do so as a self pay patient. We self paid for my wife's DS and that was under an all inclusive contract that the surgeon had worked out with the hospital - all hospital and surgical fees including anesthesia and incidentals (no lingering bills for $10 Q-Tips, etc. and it seems that everyone down to, seemingly, the floor sweepers are independent contractors wanting to send you a separate bill.) Our contract also included a cost cap in the event of complications, covering additional surgeries and hospital days, if needed. As a self pay, you have the choice of dealing with any surgeon and hospital in the world; the surgeons are often more sensitive to this than hospital administrators, though I would expect in a city like Huntsville they would be more sensitive to competition than an a rural county with only one hospital. Talk to your surgeon about this. They are often on staff at multiple hospitals, and some hospitals are more accommodating than others. Good luck, and hope all works out...

I very scientifically bought and tasted about 10 different products...had my family taste them, too. Premier Protein, hands down, was the most tolerable (to us, anywho) Some were truly gagworthy. Best Wishes!

Do the thoughts of the health risks of staying obese bother you? I would rather be a thin size 10 with loose skin here or there than an obese size 20. Health should trump vanity.

In the hospital prepped for surgery! 🤕10:00! So far, so good!

I'm still behind you a good 10 lbs with only 10 days difference. How much time are you in the gym. I've been so weak with so few calories I am not sure I would survive.

I’ll give you my “go to” suggestion. If you are drinking whey protein shakes/drinks, stop. Try using plant based shakes only for a day or do. See if this clears it up. I switched to Pea based on day 9 or 10 of diarrhea and it immediately solved the problem! This advice was given to me by someone here after my surgeon and primary tested me for everything and couldn’t stop it! It has helped others. Start here. If it doesn’t help, I’m out of info. ;)

So tonight for dinner, I steamed a couple of servings of stir-fry vegetables, three ounces of grilled chicken breast (with no sauce or seasoning when cooked), a serving of jalapenos, and a dash of Cholula Green Pepper hot sauce. I was taught to clean my plate as a kid and almost always have. Tonight was only the second time that I stopped eating when I knew that the next bite was too much. I had finished all of the meat, all of the jalapenos, and about half of the steamed veggies. I set the plate aside, started my 30-minute timer until I can drink again, and sat back. Within a couple of minutes, I was very full. Officially today, I'm at 705 calories, with 95g of protein, 42g carbs, and only 16g fat. I've also logged 90oz of water and am waiting to start drinking the next 30oz tumbler of water. I'm using MiO Strawberry Watermelon liquid water enhancer. It makes it taste very good. My local grocery store had them on sale for $1.99 each if you buy 10. Needless to say, I have some at home and at work. I also invested in two Fifty/Fifty 30oz stainless steel tumblers, one to keep at work and one for home. It makes it easy to watch my water volume.

To update all of you on what my plans are. On 7/17/18. I received my diet plan from my surgeon and his office. Mine says Ohio State University Bariatric Liver shrinking diet. Second line says suitable for females weighinging less than 400 pounds- well I don't weigh quite that much but if I hadn't started a bariatric program I could have been there. Third line is a disclaimer-that this diet should not be used for casual dieting but only under medical supervision. Then it goes on to say it is inadequate in calories, vitamins and minerals for daily use. Hunnnh? Never the less, OSU gives you a choice of 2, 3 , or 4 weeks on it. The 2 weeks is okay, but they recommend 4 and spell out why. Quicker Healing, Maximum Liver Shrinkage Smoother Surgery Less nausea and Vomiting Well that sounds cool, think I'll opt for that, at 72 I need all the perks I can get. Breakfast: 1 high protein shake , with above 10% protein, below 10% carbs below 10% fat below 200 calories, brand is your choice, but they give several option Snack,1 fruit must be small apple, orange or banana. 3/4 cup unsweetened berries may be substituted. Lunch vegetable salad , 2 T low calorie or fat free dressing No eggs, nuts, meats or cheese & 1 meal replacement shake Snack 1 meal replacement shake Dinner Frozen Entree dinner must be under 300 calories and under 30 grams fats- then they give suggested brands to choose from or you may substitute 3 oz meat (this can be chicken, Turkey fish,or lean pork) and 1 cup non starchy vegetables- no corn, peas or potatoes 64 oz or above of no calorie no caffeine drinks or water So you go bibbety Babbitt booing along until the last day before then it's clear liquids, that evening before you go NPO, You drink a special bottle of clear goodies made by Abbott Labratories, located in , guess, Columbus Ohio. I smell a kick-back here but what the hey, I'm Game! Then before you leave home so a least an hour before your arrival you drink another bottle of this magic elixir. So you may break your NPO dry out for this and this alone. And this is what your humble correspondent will do to prepare for her magic REBIRTHDAY September 5th 2018. 👈👼👉

I hate to sound negative.... 10 months post op and I still very much get nauseous and vomiting... all the darn time. It’s just how it is... I’ve accepted that. I’m sure down the road it’ll go away.

10 months post op and I still throw up a few time a month at least. I’ve thrown up maybe 30 or more times this year? Not sure- but more than I’ve ever in my whole life combined! Not fun at all. Although when you don’t have stomach acid anymore it’s not as painful.

I know I was lactose sensitive prior to Surgery and I’m still very sensitive. Also all the gas, bloating, etc is very normal. Especially the first 4 months. Mine was awful. From diarrhea to constipation. Although you do drink a hell of a lot more than I ever could stomach. Good for you. 10 months out and I still have tons of stomach issues if I’m not careful. The gas hasn’t subsided at all with me... but now I’m more constipated than anything. It’s a balancing act for sure. Good luck with it all- seems like you have it handled

I love the ancient grains flat out Protein fold its. I put 1.5 oz of turkey and 1 thin slice of cheddar on it and it’s 10 g carbs and 20something protein. I can’t eat the whole thing so it gets broken up into two meals. I love them because they’re low carb- only 10 grams I think for the fold it, high protein variety- I was a huge sandwich person before surgery so these are a great alternative for a post surgery lifestyle. The carbs are low, the calories are low. They don’t taste awful and you can toast them! I toasted one and added a tablespoon of peanut butter to it for breakfast and it was amazing. I

Drinking water after surgery can cause some discomfort (like a rock hitting your stomach), sometimes it doesn’t taste right because of taste changes after surgery, and sometimes the temperature of the water can leave you feeling uncomfortable. Other times, you may simply just forget to drink and you just don’t feel as thirsty. Not drinking enough water can leave you dehydrated. How do you know if you’re beginning to get dehydrated? There are 3 main ways of figuring this out: Do I pee 3 times per day, or less? Is my pee dark yellow in colour and smells more than usual? Do I get dizzy when I stand/sit up or bend over? If you’ve had bariatric surgery and answered yes to one or more of these questions, there’s a chance you may be dehydrated. Some of these symptoms can be related to other causes as well, so check with your doctor, bariatric dietitian, or nurse if you’re unsure. Here are our tips for drinking more water after surgery: Make water more convenient by… Buying a fun new water bottle for work and home that gets you excited. Ideally, something colourful that catches your eye; Keeping a water bottle or water glass within arm’s reach at all times, regardless of where you are (e.g. at work, in the car, on the couch, in bed, etc.); Keeping cold water in the fridge at all times. Buy a water pitcher or a water filtering jug and place it at the front of your fridge. It needs to be visible and easy to reach to be convenient; Knowing your environment. Do a tour of your workplace to remind yourself of where the water fountains or coolers are. Check if the cafeteria charges for hot water or if there’s a vending machine that sells water bottles close by; Buy a smaller water bottle to carry in your purse or backpack for when you’re on the go. Ideally, it should hold no more than one to two cups. Large water bottles are often intimidating and if they are too heavy or bulky, they’re more likely to get left behind; Leave a reusable water bottle in your car at all times so that you always have some on-hand. Get excited and add some flavour by… Trying infused water. Add one of the following combinations to your water pitcher or water bottle: Sliced cucumber + fresh mint leaves; Sliced strawberries + fresh basil leaves; Sliced lemon + fresh lavender; Blackberries + fresh thyme; One cinnamon stick (for best results leave overnight in your water bottle); Using flavoured ice cubes. This idea involves freezing concentrated fruit purees, spirals of citrus rinds, and/or fresh herbs into ice cube trays. Adding one to three of these ice cubes into your water not only adds a fun flavour and keeps your water colder, but it’s also a colourful touch. This is a great alternative to store-bought water enhancers that contain artificial sweeteners. Example: puree two cups of chopped watermelon with the juice of one lime. Freeze the mixture in ice cube trays. Add two ice cubes into your reusable water bottle; Making a homemade tea with an added twist. Add eight ounces (one cup) of boiling water to the combinations below. Drink hot or refrigerate overnight and enjoy cold. 1/2 sliced lemon + 1/2 inch piece of peeled fresh ginger + 1 tsp honey; A green tea bag + fresh mint leaves; A black tea bag + orange slices or peach slices; An earl grey tea bag + sprig of lavender + lemon slices +1 tsp honey; A white tea bag + mint leaves + dash of lime juice; Treating yourself to some loose tea leaves or flavoured tea bags at specialty shops. Set reminders by… 1. Downloading an app. There are countless free apps out there to help you track your daily water intake and even ones that will send you constant reminders throughout the day to drink; 2. Add a sticky note to your computer monitor. Be sure to change the placement of the sticky note every week so it doesn’t blend into the background; 3. If you’re someone who does repetitive tasks at work, use this to your advantage! For example, challenge yourself to take three sips of water every time you read a new email and every time you send an email; 4. Buy a ‘time stamped’ water bottle or simply recreate one by writing the hours of your work day down the side of your bottle with a permanent marker. For example, evenly space 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12 a.m. down one side of the bottle and 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. down the opposite side of the bottle. This strategy will also help you to pace yourself throughout the day. – Lisa & Monica, your bariatric surgery dietitians

SURGERY TOMORROW!! 10:30am!!!! I have to go to the hospital tonight to get admitted I am sooo excited and scared!! Pray for me I Know God has a huge blessing coming my way!!

Finally at a real computer lol https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1046/j.1365-2230.2002.01076.x Lysine and Iron ( you have to purchase access, mine has lapsed ) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1381/096089296765557295 zinc study http://www.hpbiotin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/beslenme-ve-sac.pdf llysine and iron study http://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/medical/issues/sag-11-41-5/sag-41-5-10-1005-853.pdf vit D study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3819075/#b14-tlsr-21-2-91 Tocotrienol (Vit E family) study

7/19 for me - hubby went 7/5 😝

Total cost was about $12,500. My stress test was covered by insurance, I just had a $10 copay. My psych evaluation was $150. The nutrition seminar was $30.