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Keep us posted if you will--if in fact her problem was scarring after surgery. I am always fearful of this, as these problems ran in my family on my mom's side of the family. My mom nearly of an ileus and had a cecostomy--her mom died of a bowel obstruction in 1942 at the age of 32. I have had a LOT of problems since my…

Finally hit below that 137 mark and am at 136.2. 1.2 pounds to reach my goal of 135. As I look at my body at this stage, I can see where I should still shoot for below the 130 mark. But, for New Year's Day, I am hoping to see that 135. I will continue with as much cardio and strength training as I can manage, but I DO…

Normal BMI for a woman right now is already anything less than 25. So how is this a change???? Far as I know it's been this way for years.....

Honestly, not really, but I know people who have had. I still have a nibble of a cupcake if I want it, just not the whole thing--and I fit every calorie into my meal plan and log it all. I have not given up any food I love really, though I have "tweaked" my recipes to make them healthier. I no longer enjoy eating out often…

At a year and a month post gastric bypass I still wake at about 5:00 am every morning--whether I go to sleep at 10:00 pm or 2:00 am. I drag through the day, but even when I try to nap I usually can't fall asleep. I have become used to a caffeinated water drink mid afternoon to "pick me up." Not a good idea, but it is what…

Don't remember what I lost the first month, but 20 to 30 pounds a month is a LOT. I had gastric bypass on 9/27/12 and have lost about 110 pounds--and have been at normal BMI for about the last 4 months. As for the diet, every day, every moment of every day, I have stuck to my meal plan and exercise routine. Remember that…

Tofu is really good--it absorbs the flavors of the food you cook it with. I have made tofu stir fries and used it along with chicken or in place of it. You can google a lot of recipes for it. Some you might like, some not. I love chicken breast and fish, so I eat more meat than anything, but tofu is a good choice.

Yes, creamed soups are great. Greek yogurt. I don't know if there is a Kroger near you, but their Greek brand has 16 grams of protein as opposed to the 10-12 for Dannon or Yoplait. However, I LOVE the Dannon Light and Fit Toasted Coconut Vanilla. Tastes just like coconut cream pie. As for the eggs, soft scrambled or over…

^^^This exactly^^^ I haven't understood why your doctor/dietitian didn't give you a plan to follow. I have been worried about you regarding this. Hoping things go more smoothly for you!

Welcome to the group! Yep, you'll get the "naysayers." I had several who told me "oh don't do it. People die. You won't like it. It doesn't work. Blah Blah Blah." Then I had those who were very supportive because they knew that, for me, it was a matter of life or death, really. Listen to your heart, your head, and educate…

I'm still shocked that you are eating food so early after surgery. I was told my pouch wasn't healed enough for that. Sorry that this happened to you. I still, at one year and a month out have never had anything like this happen. I chew everything, make my meals last at least 20 minutes no matter how small they are and…

Okay, I'll shoot for this. I'm still going for that 135 goal. This year I do plan on a few indulgences--like a piece of cranberry orange bread or decorated sugar cookie once in a blue moon. Optimally, I'd like to see the 120's, but we'll stick with the 135 for now. So, I'm in. Current weight is 137. Goal weight by 1/1/14…

Well, here it is at Halloween, and once again, I did NOT meet my goal. I can't seem to get these last pounds to go. I am stuck at 137, just two pounds from my goal of 135. I hope everyone else had more success than I did! Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween!

Welcome to everyone who is new here! I am a year and one month post RNY and have lost all my excess weight within the first 8 months. I'm now working on MY goal, which is to get back in my size 4/6's comfortably--just two pounds to go. I hit normal BMI months ago and feel great. MyFitnessPal has been a great tool and keeps…

All of mine were donated to the Christian charity in my town. I think so far I've donated about 10 huge boxes and several lawn and leaf sized bags. Much of the clothing still had the tags on, some only worn once or twice. Clothing ranging from size 24 to size 10.

Glad you are home and I hope that things begin to go more smoothly for you. I also am a type I diabetic who had gastric bypass on 9/27/12. I am fortunate to be on an insulin pump and, as soon as I was in my right mind, I had my sons help me get my pump reattached after surgery so my blood sugars would drop. My blood sugars…

One of my favorite go to foods! I actually had a slice of regular bacon today and didn't like it. I love my turkey bacon with a slice of low fat cheese, a slice of deli thin sliced turkey, all wrapped up. My all time favorite snack!

My surgeon and dietitian recommended Bariatric Advantage protein meal replacement powders/shakes. They have a variety of flavors and are VERY tasty. I understand they are probably not the cheapest choice, but my opinion is that they are the best because they are made specifically for weight loss surgery patients and…

I agree that the soda from a fountain seems to not be as heavily carbonated as the cans or bottles. I used to be a diet soda "holic" and drank it straight from the 2 liter bottle WARM. I definitely know that the diet soda and diet lemonade from the fountain (and thru a straw) don't seem to bother me at a year out, though I…

The "vegetarian" refried beans are the fat free ones--the others have pork fat in them. All beans are excellent for you--try to avoid the high sodium canned ones, and if you can use the dried that you cook down yourself. Yes, cottage cheese, and Greek yogurt are awesome choices as well. I love the Dannon Light and Fit…

Didn't know the bubbles could stretch the pouch, but I do know that (especially early on after surgery) that any carbonation made my stomach hurt and usually just wouldn't go down--just never made it even through the esophagus. Now, very seldom, but occasionally, if I am absolutely dying of thirst and we are out somewhere…

Who says we don't?? I'm a year post surgery from gb and my metabolism is so slow and my weight loss stopped at 8 months out--I hit normal BMI at that point and to "ward off" starvation mode, I pick one day a week and try to double my calories with healthy fats, and good high calorie foods, while cutting back on the cardio.…

Congratulations! Will be thinking of you and sending positive thoughts to you this afternoon! It took me over a year to have mine done. My dietitian and surgeon have a very thorough process and I spent many hours preparing and knew exactly what to expect every step of the way, from pre op to post op to each week after the…

No problems with sugar free jello--only that it is an empty nutrient/calorie food, so your stomach will get full of nothing--it is essentially just liquid gelled. As for the carbs, I was actually scolded by my surgeon and dietitian when I wasn't taking in enough carbs and told to add back things like fresh fruit, more…

No I ate a variety. I had ff cottage cheese, soft scrambled eggs, runny grits and oatmeal, mashed potatoes, refried beans...anything soft. The only food I ever had any issue with early on was turkey and dressing at Thanksgiving. New stomach wanted to reject the combination, even though the amounts were very tiny. Remember,…

Sometimes the leg cramps are from low magnesium also. If they persist and you don't think you are dehydrated, I'd check with your doctor.

I never took the liquid hydrocodone that was prescribed after leaving the hospital. I only used liquid Tylenol. I seldom take any pain meds, just refuse to get into that habit for personal reasons. I was told (not by my surgical team, but on MFP) that we aren't to take Ibuprofen or Aleve, though I have no clue why no…

The A1C is actually a test that shows the average blood glucose level over the past 90 days, not 30. As a type I diabetic on an insulin pump I am more than familiar with this. Have been diabetic for 30 years and have had my A1C tested every 3 months for the last 20. While the surgery can't make type I diabetes go away, it…

I didn't gain after the surgery--I went home the morning after. I associate this with the fact that every time I have any surgical procedure they make me remove my insulin pump and the doctors and nurses decide that to drop a 500-600 blood sugar I should only be given 5 units of insulin. Now, this would probably work great…

I've been counting consistently for 560 days. Don't plan on stopping any time soon. Stopping, for me, means letting the wrong foods back in w/o being accountable. I need the accountability and I need to see it in black and white. If it works for you to maintain or to lose w/o counting, then more power to you. I,…