dont say that... i soo hope my appetite never comes back..

Hi everyone!

I go by CHC94 online, and I had my RNY surgery on August 5th of this year. I started out at 329 on 7/28, hit 312 when I was weighed right before surgery and have blasted through the lower 300s and into the 200s. I am now at 296, a number I haven't seen in about 3 years. I want to keep this pace, but realistically, I know I can't.

I have a hard time drinking those protein shakes, and mostly, they just make me sweat, shake and take a book to the bathroom. I'm not sure what to do since I HAVE to have the protein.

I keep hunger at bay by sleeping. I'll be back at work in a couple weeks and won't have time to sleep so I'm getting it in there now. I have managed to walk 3/4 of a mile and not keel over at the mall, but it's a big comedown from the March for Babies when I walked 4 miles on the course, and then about a mile to the train station. I keep telling myself I have to work back to it; this surgery was not like having a wisdom tooth removed.

If anyone has any ideas, suggestions for getting moving and food in my tum, I'll take it. Feel free to drop a note in the inbox or a friend request.

Welcome, stroynaya! Hang in there; your liquid intake will improve with time. Just keep sipping.

Hi, I'm Michelle. I just had my surgery 8/26/13 and today was my first day in the mush stage. I was not able to get all my protein or water in because eating actual food - even though it was pureed - just didn't seem to sit well with me. I know the first 6 weeks are a small amount of time, but it sure doesn't seem like it when you are in it, Anybody have some great advice for me? Thanks!

Take a few minutes to introduce yourself to everyone. Whatever you would like to share. Feel free to start a topic for anything you want feedback on or got questions you have!

Now I work 12 hr overnight shifts and I'm all kinds of confused about what and when to eat. Any suggestions?

I worked 12 hour shifts prior to surgery. The best advice I have is Don't snack! The biggest pitfall is snacking, especially when you are tired or bored. After that: 1) Eat whatever you ate before 12 hour shifts since you were doing well with it and 2) try and eat with the same regularity you did before, but don't get caught up on this is breakfast/dinner. For example, old schedule breakfast 7 am, lunch noon, dinner 6 pm, new schedule 1st meal 4 pm, 2nd meal 9pm, 3rd meal 3 am.

Other advice: Get your sleep. You are more likely to snack when tired, so get enough sleep. This may mean turning off your phone and getting blackout curtains. Get your exercise. It is easy to skip at the end of the long shift. Do it just prior to your shift or on your off days, but get in at least 3 days aerobic activity for maintenance if nothing else.

Hi Everyone! Not sure how much activity this group sees these days but figured I'd say hello! I had my RNY on 12/15/2008 and my only regret is not doing it sooner. I lost my goal weight of 100 pounds, but about 20 of it has creeped back up on me over the course of the last year. It was a very stressful and emotional year full of ups and mostly downs. I am back here on MFP completely dedicated to tracking, exercising, and staying motivated. We are all courageous and should be proud of what we have accomplished.

You are doing great. Keep up the good work. Your daughter is lucky to have you for her mom. I'm
happy you took this step so she can grow up with her mom. Hope all is well. By the way
my name is Maureen and I had RNY on July 15, 2013. I'm down 111 lbs. from 370.

Hello everyone... I am 2 weeks out from my RNY and feeling great! I just started soft foods and am having a tough time getting enough calories in (I average between 400-500). I'm getting my protein in, but I'm concerned my body's going to go into starvation mode. Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated.

SW 250
Pre-op Wt 232
CW 220

Hello my name is José - I had surgery four years ago come March 25th. I started my weigh journey at 498 pounds. I have lost 270 pounds to date and continue on this road every day. Glad to join the group! Though my road has not been an easy one - I look forward to improving me daily. Every day is a struggle - I make sure to log what I eat, work out and surround myself with the things that bring me the most pleasure; family & friends, a good movie, a good cuddling session, music, laughter, dancing and making sure I stay SEXY (LOL) (a little humor goes a long way).

Hi! I'm Myra. I had RNY Feb 13, 2014 so I am 6 weeks out and starting to add more solid foods. Slowing down and chewing thoroughly are my current struggle.

So far no regrets. 30 lbs down. No more diabetes - my blood sugar was 90 5 days after surgery. Knees ache on occasion, but not daily. Have been able to drop one of 2 BP meds and BP is better than when I was on 2 meds. I have more energy than I can remember ever having. Just joined MFP yesterday to get a better handle on tracking my food and water. My next short term goal is to add exercise to my days.

Hi! My name is Shannon and I had surgery March 12, 2014. I've lost 15 lbs since then and am kind of frustrated that I haven't lost more. I know this is a process and I need to let my body heal, but I was hoping for bigger numbers :P

I joined MFP to track my protein. I haven't been able to get it all in. I haven't started exercising yet so maybe that will help too.

I previously had the band. I figured out every way in the book to get around it. I am truly my own worst enemy. I'm afraid to death of failing at this too.

Humor gets me through most everything. It's laugh or cry and crying takes too much energy.

Hello, my name is Brandon. I had my RNY on March 31,2014. Since then I have lost 75lbs. I have started to move on to softer proteins. I really need to loose another 190lbs. I am waiting to be released to start working out and look foward to it. One thing that motivates me the best is having to answer to some one. My Dietcian and wife are helping, but thinking I might need someone that is a little more forceful (and scary to tick off)

Hi! My name is April. I live in Kentucky. I had the gastric bypass done on March 10th this year. I'm down 40 pounds since the surgery & 57 pounds total. I've been doing really great with everything after surgery. I feel more confident than before, and it's taken me a while to see the difference in the mirror but I'm seeing it slowly. Loving the choice I made! Feel free to add me

Hi I had RYN April 28th, I'm doing well with weight loss but feeling very ucky most days, I did have a blockage during surgery, my surgeon has given me two choices to wait and see what happens or go back which is a 3 hour drive away and get it fixed with another surgery.
Its a roller coaster but at least I never feel hungry!