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I went with the Roux-en-Y bypass since you can't cheat. The Sleeve doesn't restrict the types of foods you can eat, so you can still eat all the sugary & deep fried foods that caused the weight gain. Also, the Sleeve can be stretched back out too easily compared to the Roux-en-Y's pouch. Alot...

This is from Monday - I am 70 lbs lighter since my surgery. The shirt is a 1x and the skirt is a Large (woot). I am from 3x tops and 3x bottoms.

They have some wonderful Sugar free cookies that are made with Splenda and you can't tell they are sugar free or go to Bariatric Choice website and find something that has a lot of protein and enough sweetness to settle your craving.

I was on the liquid diet for 2 weeks before my surgery and then after til I got to move to phase one - mushy foods.

I bought a pedal machine and since Tuesday I have been doing 30 minutes on it under my desk daily.

I always get the double banana, so that my potassuim is covered. I am going to by the powder on Friday and make my own at home.

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I tried Isopure and New Whey, but they have an after taste that made me sick. I am focusing more on getting my protein in my food, but I found the Smoothie King Gladiator has 45 grams of protein even in the small (20oz) and they have medium (32oz) on sale every Friday for $5, which rocks. I am...

I joke and say that 5 out of 6 people have no problems with this surgery. So I must be #6, on 11/14/13 I was readmitted to the hospital beyond severly dehydrated and all my levels were so low one more day was most likely all I had left. I wasn't able to tolerate protein ingested because it hurt...

I have now had 2 strictures re-opened and they found a tiny ulcer. I have an appt with the Psych Doc tomorrow cause everytime I try to eat anything with protein my body tries to get rid of it one way or another. If I can't get it under control I will have to be put back in the hospital for...

Also remember, don't go and buy new clothes until you hit your goal weight. Every town has resale shops where you can go and get smaller sizes and some will take your old clothes and give you a discount at the register.

I am at just over 4 weeks post op (bypass) and had to have my first stricture opened. I am not tolerating foods or protein drinks very well, even drinking water is a chore. Is there anyone who has had a stricture and what you ate after is was dilated back open? I can't figure out how to get...

I am trying to calm the butterflies in my stomach so they don't mess up the surgery. :p This is me BEFORE. I will post pictures for after.

Thank you, this has made the path easier to find. I am just glad I am not losing my mind. Tuesday is coming up so fast, and I feel like I still have a million things to do to get ready. Last weekend was tough since I was all alone at home, this weekend I volunteered for OT at work on Sat and...

I was kinda hoping to find out I am not alone in wondering at this point (1 week to go) if I am making the right decision, or if I am just losing mind from lack of food.

Ok, I will admit at this point I am seriously sick of protein shakes, and am ready just to drink water for the rest of the time if needed. I made some sugar-free jello to break the pattern and it helps a bit, but I had a glass of skim milk for breakfast this morning because I couldn't face a...

The nurses in my Dr. office said that most people go back to soon and don't get the protein. I am going to take 4 weeks because that way I have time to get used to making sure I am eating correctly, which the nurses say is a job in and of itself. Don't rush things.

I am right there with you on the roller coaster before surgery. Don't give up! As far as work, just let him know you are having surgery for a "female" reason, and I promise he won't ask anymore questions on that subject.

I need some help, this liquid diet is really hard for me. My stomach growls all the time it seems. I have tried drinking really slow and drinking really fast - neither helps. I have kinda been wondering, did anyone else have second thoughts? I am worried, scared, and excited all at the...

I don't have that problem, but my older brother does. He wears a machine at night to help him sleep.