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Dear SwtHrt7, I have to agree that you have made the right decision!!! I was being robbed of my life due to the struggles with my weight and diabetes, which lead to so many other problems. I am 4 months out with a total weight loss of 52 lbs, down 8 clothing sizes and only one metformin a day...

Hi and welcome!!! We are so glad that you are here with us on the site and can assure you that we have all been there with the highs and lows of emotions. The best advice I can give (being almost 4 mo post) is to make the best decision for you based on knowledge and prayers. I did alot of...

You should obtain your diet and portions from the dietitian. It will depend on the type of surgery your having. If you are researching just google for post surgery diet/menu for the type of surgery your investigating.

Thanks Jules!!! Always good to know because the "gas" pressure can be miserable, I use Gas-x but would prefer something natural.

Congratulations on your surgery and the start of your new life. I will tell you I had the fatigue/weakness for three weeks. I thought it would never end but surprisingly I just had a day when I did not need to lay down and kept going all day which was absolutely wonderful. I don't know if...

My suggestion for post op fluids.....POPSICLES!!! Sugar free popsicles was the only way for me to get the fluids in, I would put several of them in a cup (taking them off the stick) and crush them with my spoon. I also drank alot of "warm" decaf flavored teas (Celestial Seasonings) peppermint...

The jitters are totally normal and I to was extremely stressed about "losing" food. I can tell you my journey was rough for the first three weeks but I had complications, after that third week it was business as usual. Your eating habits will change drastically one because they "HAVE" to and...

Hi there everyone-It's been awhile since I have posted and wanted to check in to see how everyone is and post my wonderful news. I am officially off insulin and no longer have to give myself injections, I will be on 2 oral meds and hopefully will only be necessary for the next 3-6 months. (3...

Yvette-you are certainly welcome, I hope you are doing better and on the mend. I myself had a set back right after surgery and was back in the hospital due to pneumonia/collapsed lung which made the start of recovery pretty difficult. Hang in there and hopefully you will back home in no time...

Angie--I got you!!! That so happened to me with the sugar cookie "episode" right before Christmas, difference being I knew better, was fearful of getting sick, I didn't get sick and continued the behavior. I finally woke up a couple days later feeling very scared of food and realized how...

Good Morning Yvette-I noticed that our surgeries are one week apart, mine was on Nov 13th!! I have been very blessed not to have had a "dumping" episode and pray that I won't. I have notice that my appetite is picking up which bothers me, I liked it better when I wasn't hungry at all. I...

Hi there...I am well been very busy, alot going on but doing very good with my eating and exercise. How about you?? I was just talking to my Mom about spring fever I am so ready to go outside walking and getting the pool open!! Looking forward to an awesome Spring and Summer, with a new body...

So glad all went well for you and look forward to hearing your progress. I am eight weeks out from Bypass and it has flew by, take good care and don't forget to sip, walk and rest!!

Hi Kim, I have always used Vanilla for my smoothie's....ENJOY:D

Ingredients (makes two, so cut it in half if you only want one... or you can opt to chill the second glass for the next day!): 1 large banana, frozen (it will save you a headache if you peel it, then put it in a bag and freeze it... but if you forget, you can always peel it afterward with a...

Angie- I did not receive any book only "handouts". I made my own book of information that I researched and read several books before my surgery and refer to them often as well as searching the internet for answers. My wls team comments on how organized I am. The team consists of a dietitian...

Suzie-I am with you that meat is not an option for me, unless it is canned tuna, chicken and lean ground beef. I cannot swallow chicken and have not even tried steak. I agree that cheese sticks, cottage cheese and yogurt are my favorites. Couple tricks for me.....my family is big pasta eaters...

Sandie- Hi there....remember you are 4 weeks out and I'm almost 8 weeks. It was the weekend before Christmas that I started to tolerate a variety of things and then bolt the door, thats when my sugar cookie rampage occurred. But I have pulled it together, I still enjoy nuts and believe that is...

Darkpoeticangel- Me too...I have a very nice stationary bike which belongs to my brother-in-law who has MS and it was used for in home therapy. I Never used it and after surgery cleaned off the dust and I ride it twice a week. ;)

polo4058- So true, it is easy to get off track especially when you are not feeling sick. I have it together now, staying sugar free!! I did have to refocus and remember that I want to eat to live!!! Thanks so much for sharing, take care and keep up the good work!! Time 4 me:cool: