????Any May Gastric Bypass peeps????

[cfinch70 56]

luckily I haven't had any problems with the incisions they used glue on top of them and they also gave me a stomach wrap like a elastic binder to wrap around my body help with keeping it together.

[cfinch70 56]

Ok my sister just made her goat cheese sausage mac and cheese. I was seriously like I'll take some then remembered I can't have it yet. 1 more week of this liquid diet then I can have pure foods.

Edited May 19, 2015 by cfinch70

[imjenn 167]

Ok my sister just made her goat cheese sausage mac and cheese. I was seriously like I'll take some then remembered I can't have it yet. 1 more week of this liquid diet then I can have pure foods. [/quote

I am in the same boat only one more week!

[Salonboi 353]

@@imjenn Im so sorry to hear of your rough time. My incisions are are driving me crazy, they are itching soooo much, and every time I itch them they hurt. Its maddening!

@@Salonboi Yes, I did visit Charlotte fairly often, Our family had some good times there. Dad has since moved to Richmond.

@@dawnyoung872 I used to live in Murrells Inlet SC and my daughter was born in Georgetown! We loved SC.

Its Thursday for me, when I move to the next stage of washable /soft foods, like scrambled eggs. I can't wait. 2 weeks on that until I move to the next stage, real food. I am experiencing head hunger. But I worry that my pouch is too big. Ive been able to drink my shakes (2 a day) and brother and yogurt (5oz) with out feeling full. I of course worry I will be the only one with a pouch too big, and unable to lose significant weight. oh dear

It's a pretty city for sure ????

Actually not feeling hungry at all and I'm suprised I thought I would have cravings for food and sweets. I haven't had any hunger pains. I weighed myself today and I'm 9 lbs down from Monday.

Congrats on the 9lbs ???? that's awesome.. I have fleeting moments of head/stomach hunger.. It's still rather confusing..

@salonboi. Well put, rather confusing.

Thanks ????

[Salonboi 353]

I had my surgery May 7th. I'm ten days post op. I regret it. I'm so hungry and miss food, I also wasn't even that fat to begin with, I did it all for the wrong reasons. Now I'm gonna get skinny which is great but I'm super starving and miss chipotle, fast food and pastas.< /p>

Has anything gotten better yet? I know it's a hard road, when we were so used to eating whatever and whenever. I just keep telling myself it'll all be worth it soon. It doesn't always help in the moment, but softens the blow a little. I hope it gets easier for ya soon.

[Salonboi 353]

The good and the bad...Today is two weeks after my surgery and I have been reflecting back. The bad...head hunger, eating extremely small portions...about half of what my kids eat, not being able to eat what my wife cooks, restaurants and eating out, limited food selection, weak feelings, nausea, vomiting diarrhea, watching my kids devour s'mores. The good...35lbs lost in 3 weeks, down 2 clothes sizes, compliments from coworkers, no hunger, leaving my plate not empty, new old clothes, feeling healthier, better sex, better example for my kids, looking forward to cycling and running and boating and wake boarding.

I know there are lots of ups and downs and my emotions can be all over the place. I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. At least I can see it. Every day is new day and a new opportunity. I am glad to be on this journey.

Most definitely ups and downs, it's tough when you can't use food as comfort anymore. I know I'm still in mourning. It's eased some, but when it rears its ugly head, it's quite prevalent. Keep on keeping on. And always get up.. I read that somewhere, and I like that.

[Salonboi 353]

Hey everyone. Ok , so yesterday I decided carpet in living room needed vacuum , it's a room area rug. So I did run the vacuum and felt a little pull in one of my incision areas. Did t pay much attention. Omg by last night the area is so sore, feels like it's torn inside , painful when I move. Gonna just take it easy today and see if it gets any better. I'm 13 days post op today , I guess too soon for some things. Have follow up appt with surgeon this Friday so going to see how feels by then. Yikes!

Omg yes take it easy. I find I keep trying to do chores or pick up things that are way to heavy, on accident of course. I hope everything is ok..

[Salonboi 353]

Hey everyone. Ok , so yesterday I decided carpet in living room needed vacuum , it's a room area rug. So I did run the vacuum and felt a little pull in one of my incision areas. Did t pay much attention. Omg by last night the area is so sore, feels like it's torn inside , painful when I move. Gonna just take it easy today and see if it gets any better. I'm 13 days post op today , I guess too soon for some things. Have follow up appt with surgeon this Friday so going to see how feels by then. Yikes!

Ouch! Take it easy! I remember my CNP telling me that it's very common to feel pulls and tugs especially if it's an incision with some underlying stitches! If it gets worse, don't be Afraid to call! I've called twice because I've had a rash and might have an infected incision AND thrush! It's a journey, for sure!

Thanks Jenn. I am taking it easy now. Yes , with the inside stitches have to be careful, I just figured I was 13 days post op and should be ok. I was wrong , inside takes longer to heal. I'm feeling a bit better today.

How did you make out with your incisions , do you have an infection , what did doctor say.

Not even kidding, I did the same thing you did today while I was getting in my car. Sharp pain, then it became dull and started fading! Can see how it'd freak you out!

And good! No infection just a weird reaction where the glue met part of the incision that was scabbed over! She pulled the glue off and has me Doing bacitracin and band aids for a while over that one!

I do have thrush too. So i am NOT looking forward to the nystatin mouth rinse ????

Thank you for asking!

Your welcome. Really glad to hear no big ingestion to worry about.

Thrush, keep up with the mouth rinses, thrush can clear up pretty quickly. As for our incision areas have to careful. They appear pretty much healed on the outside but inside no way.

I was to start soft food tomorrow , I couldn't wait. Started soft today.

Had cottage cheese for Breakfast , cottage cheese never tasted so good. Lol.

Didn't I tell ya, that cottage cheese tasted like heaven in your mouth lol.. And yes we are still healing on inside. I found that out yesterday with my first dumping episode. It lasted for almost and hour and a half. Sooooo not fun. I had to hold my stomach with arm propped up on one knee to vomit ???? that Sh:t hurt .. But I survived. I kept getting burpy foamyness in back of throat, a few hours after. My gut is a little sore but mostly good now. That's why I wasn't on last night. I ate my food a bit to fast and paid the price. My 4 almost 5 year old son decided to act a fool at dinner, and I had to have a come to Jesus meeting with him, and it just frazzled me and all new eating habits went out the window. Never again.. He can just be a butt. Cause it was so not worth it lol.

[Salonboi 353]

@@Salonboi

I started soft foods a day early , today. Couldn't help it , just couldn't drink anymore Protein.

I made the mock lasagna for lunch , really enjoyed. Thanks again for sharing. So I put 2 small to medium size pieces on my plate. Was only able to eat fraction of what was on plate. The eyes want it but the stomach said oh no don't.

Anyway, thanks for sharing.

So glad you liked it. It really is yummy.. I know, I keep putting to much on my plate and realizing that was the old me..

Edited May 19, 2015 by Salonboi

[Salonboi 353]

Ok my sister just made her goat cheese sausage mac and cheese. I was seriously like I'll take some then remembered I can't have it yet. 1 more week of this liquid diet then I can have pure foods.

Whatever you choose to eat, will be oh so gloriously good lol. It's almost time ???? good luck..

Ok my sister just made her goat cheese sausage mac and cheese. I was seriously like I'll take some then remembered I can't have it yet. 1 more week of this liquid diet then I can have pure foods. [/quote

I am in the same boat only one more week!

You are almost there yay ???? lol

[imjenn 167]

I'm feeling pretty great today!

I think we should all share our stats with one another!

I will start!

Highest weight : 330

Surgery weight : 321

Surgery date : 5.11.15 (8 days post op, yay!)

Current weight : 305

[nancynew 198]

Ok my sister just made her goat cheese sausage mac and cheese. I was seriously like I'll take some then remembered I can't have it yet. 1 more week of this liquid diet then I can have pure foods.

Hang in a week goes by fast, soft / puréed foods will taste wonderful.

I started them yesterday , a day early and tolerated well ( I am not suggesting anyone start soft / puréed foods earlier then their doctor recommends).

Belly binder , how did that work out , was it comfortable.

[nancynew 198]

@@Salonboi

I started soft foods a day early , today. Couldn't help it , just couldn't drink anymore Protein.

I made the mock lasagna for lunch , really enjoyed. Thanks again for sharing. So I put 2 small to medium size pieces on my plate. Was only able to eat fraction of what was on plate. The eyes want it but the stomach said oh no you don't.

Anyway, thanks for sharing.

So glad you liked it. It really is yummy.. I know, I keep putting to much on my plate and realizing that was the old me..

For sure have to realize we can no longer eat the amounts of foods that we did in the past. I'm still working on that. Takes time.

I'm eating on small plates, small bowls, etc. even bought a few really small coffee cups (espresso cups) for my morning Decaf.

Oh no , dumping episode...... Sounds awful. I haven't had any vomiting but I have had that uh oh I may have taken one bite too many.

I may sound sick but when I get that feeling of I ate too much but really didn't eat that much , it feels great , not the pain , just the thought that I can't eat like I used to. Hooray!

We're all still in our learning phase. Takes time. Hope your feeling better today.

[nancynew 198]

I'm feeling pretty great today!

I think we should all share our stats with one another!

I will start!

Highest weight : 330

Surgery weight : 321

Surgery date : 5.11.15 (8 days post op, yay!)

Current weight : 305

Hi Jenn

I'll share

Highest weight 245

Surgery weight 236

Surgery 5/5/15 (14 days post op)

Current as of today 223

Down 22 lbs total

I'm 5 feet 7 inches tall , I started this process in February so I'm down 22 lbs in 3 months. Never would I have been able to do that in the past.

[nancynew 198]

I had my surgery May 7th. I'm ten days post op. I regret it. I'm so hungry and miss food, I also wasn't even that fat to begin with, I did it all for the wrong reasons. Now I'm gonna get skinny which is great but I'm super starving and miss chipotle, fast food and pastas.< /p>

Hello

Are you feeling any better?

Hope things have gotten a little easier for you.