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Good to know! I assumed you could since the GI tract was still intact. Must be because of the staple lines then.

I had the RNY, however my surgeon prescribed two weeks off for both RNY and sleeve. I work in IT, and I'll be honest, I probably could have gone back to work after just a week, however even after 2 weeks off I was thoroughly beat by the end of my first couple of days at work.

I had the RNY 2 years ago, and did much of the same research. Now that I have a knee injury, my pain is not managed as effectively due to not being able to take NSAIDS due to risk of ulcers. Tylenol sometimes just doesn't cut it. However, I will note that as far as the hunger hormone, the body always finds ways to adjust.…

Hi and welcome! The VSG vs. RNY is a fairly common debate as both are good surgeries to help with resetting your system. Both have advantages and disadvantages. RNY patients can no longer take NSAIDS (ibuprofin, advil, motrin, etc). RNY patients also have to be very judicious about taking vitamins, especially iron. RNY…

Nothing but Quest bars for me! However, I've noticed that most of the cookie related ones all taste the same. The cookies and cream and the cookie dough are very similar in taste. My personal favorite is the white chocolate raspberry. These are a sometimes thing for me. Generally for protein supplements I use powder…

My wife and I have found that we like the Torani brand more than the Davinci brand. We've tried some of the Davinci and they just had a weird taste to them compared to the Torani syrups. However, the Davinci are more readily available in our area. We generally use amazon for the Torani syrups, but you can buy them straight…

Most simply, we require less energy to move around during the day. Walking even takes less energy now than when we weighted more. But more importantly, there is a large change in body chemistry and hormone levels post-surgery. There have been studies done that compare those who have had weight loss surgery, and found that…

Rob, I have exactly the same thing. My wife goes to bed about 9:30, and I'm up until about 10:30 or 11. After she goes to bed, my hungries come out too! I however had decided to embrace it. I generally make myself something ahead of time, or keep "approved" snacks in readily available in the pantry. I'll also reserve about…

I've never been that stuffy for that large of a time, but the RNY surgery changed both how my wife and I smelled things. She was very sensitive to bad breath as well. We were both brushing our teeth 4 or 5 times a day for awhile. It eventually passed for her. For me, I became very sensitive to vomit and feces. I wasn't…

I'm approaching 2 years post-op for RNY. You can certainly add me, however I don't track much at all. I'm very willing to give advice if you need it though! At this point, just remember your protein, and SIP SIP SIP at that water! Follow your plan, and don't even think of touching bread, rice, or pasta for at least 6…

I don't really suffer from it, however I have noticed that I need significantly less sleep than I used to. I used to require a good 8 hours. Now, I average about 6 hours and can survive on 5. I think with the surgery there are significant changes in hormones throughout the body. My wife and I both used to suffer migraines…

I'm about 2 years post op from RNY, and yes, there are days that I want to eat EVERYTHING. The danger of my surgery is that I can wait a hour then eat again, or just flush it down with water then continue eating! Like you, I know it's mostly in my head. Things I do to help with it. First, I simply try not to keep my…

Something else you may want to consider if you are making biscuits, pancakes or the like is Atkins baking mix. We've used it for biscuits before, and it's actually pretty good! Tastes very similar to the real thing. High in protein and fiber, however calories may be a bit of a concern. Probably not something for young…

So awesome to meet a seasoned veteran of the bypass! You got it before it became "mainstream". I'm a 2 year veteran myself. I've found myself playing with the same 10 lbs over the last 8 months or so. It's amazing how quickly it can be put back on!

You know, as a gastric bypass patient, I found that once I could eat solids again, for a few months it was just mechanical. I ate because I had to. I never got hungry, so I ate on a schedule. However, that feeling did pass for me. Now I enjoy eating, almost to my chagrin. I'm an emotional eater, always have been, and…

Just keep in mind that Unflavored protein does not mean tasteless. It will have a taste to it - it just doesn't have any added flavoring. Personally for baking and cooking, I use the flavored stuff. I put a scoop of chocolate protein in my oatmeal, and mix in some PB2. Or I'll use vanilla in something. The vanilla is a…

I'm not sure what your typical diet is, but what if you tried going back to the liquid phase for a bit? At least it would allow you get some protein in, which is probably the most important thing you could be eating.

Don't forget Bariatric Foodie, or Melting Mama! Also, not bariatric in nature, but we use Skinnytaste and IowaGirlEats almost every week!

No one here will ever, ever ever give you a hard time for your choice to choose WLS. We all are here because we are pre-op, post or some somewhere in between. We all have our issues with food (obviously). The truly important thing is to remember that it's a journey. Your goal is not simply to lose the weight, but to keep…

9 months out I was eating something 1800 calories a day, and burning about 2000 calories from exercise each week. I was still losing at that point. I think you should be able to bump up your calories without much issue, but, again it's all dependent on your body type. I'm a 5'9 male, so a 5'2 female wouldn't have the same…

Yeah, I had two weeks of the liquid diet beforehand. We'll almost liquid....we were allowed one of the programs bars each day. Had to do the Medifast program. I found the shakes tasted much better when super cold. Not frozen, but close. I'd keep them in the fridge and then stick them in the freezer for about 10 before I'd…

Meal planning and batch cooking is something that my wife and I do every week, without exception. Due to our work/exercise schedules, we don't get home until about 6 PM. We have a hungry pre-schooler at that point, and don't really have the time or energy to make dinner. So, we make all of our meals on the weekends when we…

I had RNY about 2 years ago, and used a CPAP at the time of surgery. They actually make sure that you have been wearing it before surgery. I had to prove to them that it was set for the correct pressure, that I knew how to use it, and that my body was used to using it on a regular basis. Anytime that I slept, either drug…

I had the RNY, but the issues and recovery are much the same in the beginning. That full feeling is VERY, VERY common in the first few weeks. At two weeks I was still 100% liquid diet though. I suggest making sure you chew very thoroughly. The food should be applesauce consistency before you swallow. Take it very slowly.…

Sounds like a pretty good list. You may want to consider getting some milk of magnesia as well. For me the fiber actually made the issue worse the first few weeks. Once I could eat soft foods, I switched over to greek yogurt. I've been able to regulate my issue simply by eating greek yogurt on a regular basis. Constipation…

Yes, weight on a daily basis can fluctuate several pounds due to a number of factors. Sodium isn't the only thing that can effect water weight. I have no experience with this side of things, however I do know that once a month or so, women tend to retain a bit more water than normal. It's very normal to have weight…

I've had RNY surgery, however I'm not vegan. All I can say is good luck! I'm sure you are aware that as vegan you can't even do eggs, cheese, yogurt. I'd be most concerned how you would get the protein that you need. Not eating animal based products severely limits your choices for complete proteins. Actually now that I…

For the base vanilla, chocolate, strawberry I prefer the Max Protein made by SEI pharmaceuticals. I've found no better tasting protein. I've tried about 8 or 9 brands/flavors with no luck until this one. All the others were simply okay, or even worse. Once I went to SEI I was happy. If you want different flavors, I suggest…

Follow your instructions to the letter! Don't eat processed carbs such as rice, bread, pasta for a good six months. You honestly won't miss them. I think the most important one, though is eat only one new food at at time! For RNY my tastes changed, and my body reacted differently to food. If you eat two new foods at the…

NSAIDS - Yes, this part does suck sometimes, however I believe that those with the VSG are still allowed to take them. Personally it's been 2 years for me and I've done okay without them. I have found that I need much, much less medication now than I used to. I used to get aches all the time, where as now I'm stronger and…