I had been doing really well up until yesterday. I started having major lower ab pain (almost like gas), and then started throwing up anything that came near my pouch. Kept on that way all through the night. I called the doc this a.m. and they are having me come in for IV fluids, phenergran and possible endoscopy. They suspect either stomach/GI virus (wouldn't that be my luck) or stricture. I'll update you when I learn more. As for weight, I have NO IDEA what I've lost yet. Home scale is broken (prolly a good thing), and I was just gonna find out at my post op this coming Thursday. I know I've lost quite a good amount, cause clothes gettin' REALLY baggy on me! Hope everyone else is doing well!

I just weighed myself this morning at home...it is now exactly 2 weeks from my surgery & I have lost 15.5 lbs!!!! BUT, pain wise....I'm still not where I thought I would be...this dang pain under the untensil incision is still killing me (like a stabbing knife), although now it's less frequent. I was supposed to go back to work next week, which would have been 3 weeks off...but I dont think I'll be ready so I already called my H/R dept & extended my time off an extra week (thank goodness for short term disability!!!) Michelle (RNY 02/25/08)

I also had surgery on that date and would love to compare notes with someone like me. I am doing okay...definitely have lost some weight, but sometimes have a hard time distiguishing full. I'm wanting to drink water all the time. Tell me how you're doing!!

Hello. I had surgery on Feb. 6. I am in the soft foods stage and Thursday will move to no restrictions but I, too, have had a tough time with figuring out what to eat. I am getting Sonic Grilled chicken wraps and eating the chicken out of those. It is very moist and 1/2 the chicken is filling. Then I eat the other half usually the next day. Cottage cheese, deli lunch meat (generally turkey), SF pudding, unsweetened applesauce, 93% diet ground beef, and tuna w/light miracle whip. Those seem to be the staples in my diet. I also made tuna helper and added the tuna at the end (I put 2oz tuna in a measuring cup and then put the mixture on top). I've had toast with hard boiled egg mixed with light miracle whip. I'm down about 30 pounds from Jan. 25 and see the Dr. on the 21st so it will be more specific then. Make sure you are drinking as much as you can (I know it's hard to eat and drink in the same day because the liquids will help flush the fat out. Feel free to look up my blog as I have chronicled my experiences so far and I list what I've eaten. Good Luck. Crystal

had mine 2/13/08, I am down 30 total (including the 7 form the liquid diet before) I am eating all kinds of things, I try something new everyday. The nut had given me apaper with soft proteins and that was it. I have had triscuits with seafood salad today, 1/2 a wrap sandwhich with italian roast beef shredded cheese, a little lettuce, mayo. I went back to work on 2/25 and feel great. Remembering all my meds is the biggest obstacle. Feel free to send me a message if you want to kee in touch!