How I survived Bariatric Surgery

[James Marusek 5,244]

I underwent Bariatric Surgery 11 months ago. I lost 20 pounds pre-surgery and 80 pounds post-surgery for a total weight loss of 100 pounds. I wrote a short article (How I Survived Bariatric Surgery) about my experience thus far. The article is at http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery.pdf

I have also included a before and after picture at http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Operation.jpg

[healthyme1963 136]

Thanks for the terrific article! I read every word and printed a copy for future reference. I am 4 weeks post-op and will definitely put into practice some of your tips. You answered a lot of my questions and addressed a lot of my concerns in the article. Again, thank you!

[BariatricMan 14]

Great article, James! Thank you for sharing.

[volkitteh 34]

Yes thank you for the wonderful article and for sharing those recipes. Going to try the hot chocolate first. Sounds like a yummy way to get much needed Protein. I've got a few weeks before I'll try the chili. Will be a nice break from my soft fish tilapia but I'm loving that after 2 weeks of shakes. right now I start with a myolpex shake. Not the worst one I've tasted and it gives me 42g of protein right away. Wish they had more flavors!

[James Marusek 5,244]

Thanks for your comments.

[Sparklingbeauty53 202]

James-

Thank you for this most informative read. Very honest and succinct. Amazing photo, recipes and tips. Everyone should take the time to read this and reap the benefits. I can't have beef for another 3 months according to my doctor but I am trying the chili recipe as soon as I can!

[missbrown30 148]

I loved the article and the recipes at the end. Thanks so much for sharing!

[Writerjennifer 107]

Wish they had more flavors!

I got a bunch of extracts, and pudding mixes (they recommend sugar free) to mix with my shakes. I found a bunch of shake recipies on HMR's website... http://www.hmrprogram.com/index.cfm/Recipes/ShakesFruitSmoothies . The recipies call for HMR shakes, but I imagine, with a little tweaking you could spice up any plain or vanilla shake mix.

[MrsGloMartin 198]

I underwent Bariatric Surgery 11 months ago. I lost 20 pounds pre-surgery and 80 pounds post-surgery for a total weight loss of 100 pounds. I wrote a short article (How I Survived Bariatric Surgery) about my experience thus far. The article is at http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery.pdf I have also included a before and after picture at http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Operation.jpg

Hi James, I took the time to read your article and I must say it was an excellent read. I love chili and I'm going to try your recipie when I go grocery shopping. It sounds yummy, thanks for sharing!!!