PROUD of US!

OK... this is kind of goofy, but when I was working out this morning this thought popped into my head, I was really proud of myself for taking my health seriously enough to have this surgery and never in a million years did I think that I would be getting up at (or before) 5am to go work out on a daily basis. And then I thought that I was really proud of all of us who decided to commit to our health. I don't know about you guys, but I come from big people, and I've been heavy all of my life. I had this surgery mostly because I have a heart arrhythmia, and my cardiologist told me that I was at a high risk for stroke...well I have two little boys at home and I dont want to leave them without a mommy, so I started the wls surgery process. I read these posts every day, and I'm just grateful to be able to talk about what I'm going through with you all! And hearing about what you're going through helps me a lot too!

If it made you feel better, please post it with my blessings whenever and wherever as long as it's legal. As I read it over I also realized it was a reminder to myself. Thank you for the honor of your response. May today be brighter and better than yesterday. Carol

Aww Liz, that's great! I am proud of us too! You are doing great and I wish you continued success . Elisa

Hi! I actually had RNY, not lap band.. I decided to talk to our bariatric coordinator about it and actually she was saying my surgeon just feels you should get back to solids as soon as you can. She says out of the group here, he's the only one who has his patients get back to what they can as soon as possible and RARELY any of his patients end up back in the hospital. He told me did have a patient who got something stuck, but she tried to eat a taco 1 week post op, LOL. We have a group of surgeon's here who are having their patients stay on liquids for 4-6 weeks post op AND then they have to eat baby food, but alot of them are ending up back in the hospital due to malnutrition. Now, if that was me, I would be one of those people because 5 days post op, I was ALREADY crying wondering what in the world have I done, trying to find me a counselor to go to before the thoughts in my head took over me, LOL. So once I was able to eat softs I said to myself, thank GOD I had this surgeon. See, he makes his anastomosis (sp) a little bigger than the other doctors here as well, which is why I think his diet plan is different than theirs. because it's not so small that the soft foods can't get through. But I'm glad because if it was smaller, I probably would have gotten food stuck by now or ended up in the mental hospital, LOL. As long as the weight comes off, then it's all worth it! Thanks!!!!!!!!!

thank you. you are doing great. love marie

We are just a group of proud people !! It amazes me how a group of strangers who have been drawn together by one major thing (WLS) can all of a sudden become a group of the most amazing and supportive friends. Thank you all very much for being a part of my journey !! Have a wonderful day !

Kristen, I am almost 3 weeks out and I was not really eating much before because I was on puree and just the look of it made me sick so I stuck with baked potatoes and cheese and it seem to be ok I am now able to adventure out into some real food and let me tell you it is not fun seems like everything I try I get nauseas, things i liked at first I dont like anymore and still having a hard time getting my protein in but I dont give up I drink the atkins shakes and eat the southbeach bars and so far cross my fingers I am doing ok on that, I have tried some chicken but it has to be very very moiste and I guess that is about it I am scared to try new things cause I feel nauseas mostly after I try something, my one consistancy was the baked potatoe with cheese it is so funny cause I really never liked potatoes but now they have been my main staple......... So I will slowly try new things I guess this is all a part of learning our new pouch, it is going to be a long road for me cause I cant eat alot of things......right now that is I know it will change later so I pretty much stick to what I can tolerate....... best of luck hugs lisa

Being just over 3 weeks out now, I am eating real food, but chewing it to liquid consistency. I had some grilled fish and some asparagus the other day...oh my go****hought I'd died and gone to heaven. It was so nice to chew...really be able to chew something I've also had grilled chicken, I found the Schwan's fajita chicken is delish...I can pop a couple of slices of that in the microwave, sprinkle a bit of cheese on it, a little dip of fat free sour cream and maybe a slice of tomato...yum. I've also had tuna salad, with boiled eggs and lite mayo, ate that by itself once and tried it with a couple of whole wheat saltines (they dissolve fast). I have tried 2 things that were bad for me, and I won't eat them again anytime soon. I had a fried cheesestick...won't do that again, made me very nauseated, and then one day I had a few bites of thin and crispy pizza...made me sick, so I won't do that again either. I should've known better...but it was so tempting.

I am about 2 1/2 weeks out and on full liquids and very bored with it. Have snuck in a couple soft foods with no problems. (mashed potatoes, refried beans) No dumping as of yet, but did get the foamies from eating too fast. Averaging about 80 grams of protein a day. Yeah me!! Randi