Recent content by Suzie

Thanks, everyone. Angel, I've actually decided to put off the surgery for at least 3 months. I'm not afraid of it at all...I just don't feel the need to eat more, and I don't want that temptation until I'm sure I've changed my habits. I'm sorry you had to have that procedure so soon after...

Hi, Angee, and welcome to the site. It really is a great place to bounce ideas around, get non-emergency advice, and sound off when we're feeling low. What you're feeling is something that we have all felt, too. During my 2-week pre-op liquid diet, I came close to calling it off - at least...

Hi, all. I've done a major re-vamping of my attitude, and no matter how sick they make me, I simply need to drink the protein drinks for the rest of my life. I've tried so many of them, and since the day after my surgery, the taste of ALL of them makes me gag. Oh, well. I've told myself to...

The first couple of weeks post op were hard for me. My doctor told me that liquid is the priority, followed by protein. There are some shakes out there that have a very high protein content, but be careful to realize what the human body can actually process, as opposed to how much you can...

I'm another one who's lucky to not have experienced any dumping. I'm 3 months post op, and am doing so-so. My weight loss hasn't been even close to what other people seem to experience - only 25 lbs in 3 months. It's discouraging. I can't tolerate meats, except for things like ground beef...

I spent 3 days in the hospital, because I was in so much pain, I was in tears every time I tried to walk down the hall. And I have a really high pain tolerance. Every day, it will get better. I ended up having scar tissue adhering to my muscle wall, and was in more pain than I should have...

I love this support group! I appreciate all of the tips and stories, and support from everyone. blwsaw, it sounds like you are having a much harder time than I am, since you can't even keep down soft, non-protein foods like applesauce and soup. I'd really talk to your doctor about that...

I am 2 months post-op. I also had a lot of trouble with liquids at first. Drinking room temperature or warm liquids did help, but not always. Try not to drink actual swallows - more like half a teaspoon at a time. I can now drink 2 - 3 ounces at a time, but that first drink of the morning...I...

Hi, all. So, I've made it 2 months. The good: I've lost 28 lbs since starting my liquid diet - only 18 lbs since surgery, not as much as expected, but better slow than nothing. I didn't suffer any major complications. I don't seem to be too sensitive to sugar, so I can sometimes have...

Again, thank you all, who have helped me with this question. I think I just needed to know I wasn't alone. At my post-op today, we confirmed that I'm healing slower than most, but there are no problems to speak of. I wasn't trying to scare anyone who hasn't had surgery yet, but I needed the...

Everyone, wow, thank you for so much great advice and good vibes! Kbaker, you really help to put things into perspective. I'm so very sorry that you had to go through such a traumatic experience. I imagine I'd have PTSD after that! My first post was yesterday morning, and I think I'm a little...

My doctor saw me on Thursday before he discharged me, and didn't seem to think much about the pain. Yes, I have been passing gas, so at least that's good. Unfortunately, my pharmacy doesn't carry the liquid pain meds that they gave me in the hospital, so I have to settle for crushing up...

So, I had surgery on Monday. I stayed in rhe hospital for an extra day because I just couldn't move. They sent me home yesterday, and I'm just dying. It's Friday, and I'm not even close to being able to stand up straight. I feel like my insides are trying to push through me, into my lap. I have...

Hi there. So, with all the research I've done, I can't seem to find the answer to one question... Acid reflux. Most people tell me that with the RNY surgery, the portion of the stomach that produces stomach acid is the part that is cut away, and attached lower...meaning that you shouldn't...

Hi, Qaterra. My doctor uses Bariatric Advantage. I did finally talk to the nutritionist last night (he has one in his office), and after letting her know how badly I was reacting to the drink, she gave me the OK to use a different over the counter drink. What a difference! It doesn't have...