Going out to eat!

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

LOL sorry I was having a moment with all the posts about drinking soda' date=' eating chips, dumping here dumping there etc...

Has the button for common sense been turned off or ?

HW 250/1st Lapband 198/2nd Lapband 232/Pre conversion 2/6/13 to bypass 232. Currently 206 Bariatric GW 134, Realistic GW 150[/quote']

Coming from the girl that's been behaving fairly well and dumped her brains out Saturday on my freaking approved by dietician cream of wheat, that shit ain't fun!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 231.4

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Yes it is !!!! A little scary too I won't lie. My mom had hers 11 months ago and she has been my biggest cheerleader. She said first couple of weeks can be hard but she is here all the way.

You're absolutely gorgeous, we're gonna have to beat the guys off of ya!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 231.4

[heatherbelle 7]

You're absolutely gorgeous' date=' we're gonna have to beat the guys off of ya!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 231.4[/quote']

Thank you so much. I can't wait until I feel that way about myself!!

[monken 135]

Coming from the girl that's been behaving fairly well and dumped her brains out Saturday on my freaking approved by dietician cream of wheat' date=' that shit ain't fun!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 231.4[/quote']

A least you know what dumping is:-) who would have thought it would happen, I worry everyday this will happen to me with every new food I introduce back....

HW 250/1st Lapband 198/2nd Lapband 232/Pre conversion 2/6/13 to bypass 232. Currently 206 Bariatric GW 134, Realistic GW 150

[douchewafflebear 160]

Did anyone have to take at least one class before there surgery?!?!?? Jeez I know there are a bunch of "mills" out there that just do bypass and dump the patient after a year.... If you have a good surgeon and good Bariatric office you are a lifer... If you go on the Internet and read the gold standard RNY bypass you will read about drinking with meals' date=' dumping syndrome etc...

Why would anyone opt for this surgery if they are going to cheat or go against the guidelines that were specifically made for this procedure.... I have read tons of complications for this procedure in my everyday job caused by careless patients and some caused by surgery. Sorry I'm off my soap box now....

HW 250/1st Lapband 198/2nd Lapband 232/Pre conversion 2/6/13 to bypass 232. Currently 206 Bariatric GW 134, Realistic GW 150[/quote']

AMEN!!!!! I have to say your message should be quoted about a thousand times here - you rock

[changingme 12]

Well i didn't have any classes only one therapy session and that's it,I really wish I'd taken my time to learn more about afterwards and to find a surgeon who really cares,my first consultation was on 1/27/13, and my surgery was 2/26/13.now im on my own when i call his office his nurse that deals with Gastric bypass patients has a attitude the rest don't even know what to say and his bedside manner is terrible.i had my one week follow up then once a month follow ups. I've gotten more info here than i have from my surgeon and if I'd known before what I know now I would've acted on a impulse thought to have this surgery mentally i wasn't ready im not eating right and more depressed than ever but i guess it's too late to turn around now.

[maria pepe 29]

I have been drinking with meals to get full.....anyone else do this....

I was told no fluids with meals. It dilutes the stomach contents and flushes them fro. The stomach faster. Takes longer to feel full and you consume more calories...which is what got me in this mess to start with.

[maria pepe 29]

Did anyone have to take at least one class before there surgery?!?!?? Jeez I know there are a bunch of "mills" out there that just do bypass and dump the patient after a year.... If you have a good surgeon and good Bariatric office you are a lifer... If you go on the Internet and read the gold standard RNY bypass you will read about drinking with meals' date=' dumping syndrome etc...

Why would anyone opt for this surgery if they are going to cheat or go against the guidelines that were specifically made for this procedure.... I have read tons of complications for this procedure in my everyday job caused

by careless patients and some caused by surgery. Sorry I'm off my soap box now....

HW 250/1st Lapband 198/2nd Lapband 232/Pre conversion 2/6/13 to bypass 232. Currently 206 Bariatric GW 134, Realistic GW 150[/quote']

I had 6 months of tests...physical and mental. Although support groups are suggested...many people don't go. I hit 2 or more a month when I am at home. Do I cheat...sometimes. I still struggle with salt and such right before my period. I am much more diligent the other 3 weeks. The more I lose the more active my life style becomes.

[Jessica9190 127]

I have been drinking with meals to get full.....anyone else do this....

My nutritionist told me that liquids go basically straight through your pouch so I can drink up until the point I start to eat. After I eat I have to wait 30 minutes for a drink for the same reasons everyone listed here.

One time I ate an egg that I had salted and peppered a little too much so I thought I'd just take a sip. It hurt so badly. I have learned I can't eat and drink at the same time or it's painful. I guess that's a good thing for me. It keeps me from cheating. Lol

[Marla 35]

My nutritionist told me that liquids go basically straight through your pouch so I can drink up until the point I start to eat. After I eat I have to wait 30 minutes for a drink for the same reasons everyone listed here.

One time I ate an egg that I had salted and peppered a little too much so I thought I'd just take a sip. It hurt so badly. I have learned I can't eat and drink at the same time or it's painful. I guess that's a good thing for me. It keeps me from cheating. Lol

I really only drink before I get my

food then wait awhile after I eat.....

[maria pepe 29]

I order ice cubes.

[pookybear 284]

At restaurants I'll now just order Water and take very small sips. Don't even drink 1/4 of it. Hopefully I'll get to the point where I remember to tell them I don't want a drink at all.

Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

[Sheddingtummy 14]

I have been drinking with meals to get full.....anyone else do this....

This is a big no from my doc and nut. I was told your stomach needs time to absorb nutrients from food and also it will cause your stomach to stretch. I get sick and uncomfortable if I drink too soon after eating!

[Dorian 683]

Did anyone have to take at least one class before there surgery?!?!?? Jeez I know there are a bunch of "mills" out there that just do bypass and dump the patient after a year.... If you have a good surgeon and good Bariatric office you are a lifer... If you go on the Internet and read the gold standard RNY bypass you will read about drinking with meals' date=' dumping syndrome etc...

Why would anyone opt for this surgery if they are going to cheat or go against the guidelines that were specifically made for this procedure.... I have read tons of complications for this procedure in my everyday job caused by careless patients and some caused by surgery. Sorry I'm off my soap box now....

HW 250/1st Lapband 198/2nd Lapband 232/Pre conversion 2/6/13 to bypass 232. Currently 206 Bariatric GW 134, Realistic GW 150[/quote']

I often wonder this! I have had 6 months of appointments with the dietician, and surgeon. Had to attend mandatory support groups and a 4 hour pre op class. While I say I wish I didn't have to wait, it has given me time to research and really learn and understand what I am doing. I feel that I am going into this with the knowledge I NEED to succeed, thanks to my Dr and his great staff! And after all of that, why would I risk it by not following the rules? I want this too much!

[pookybear 284]

I often wonder this! I have had 6 months of appointments with the dietician' date=' and surgeon. Had to attend mandatory support groups and a 4 hour pre op class. While I say I wish I didn't have to wait, it has given me time to research and really learn and understand what I am doing. I feel that I am going into this with the knowledge I NEED to succeed, thanks to my Dr and his great staff! And after all of that, why would I risk it by not following the rules? I want this too much![/quote']

Exactly! I am so glad that I had to go through the program I was in. And I went through it twice! While you're in the program, all the stuff they make you do really seems like overkill. But looking back now I am so glad. I'd much rather know this process in and out than not be informed. I am more than comfortable with my decision and I know should I have any questions or concerns there is a whole team of specialists I can call at any time. It's very reassuring and comforting.

Re-Birthday: 2/27/13