How about some updates for us March surgeries?

I did ok with it.  It is something that I would eat regularly but I didn't eat the top bun and only a little of the bottom.  It needs to been eaten VERY slowly. 

Once again I find myself jealous of those of you eating "normal" foods lol. I'm still on yogurt, cottage cheese and tuna and chicken salad. I've tried sandwiches, meat, veggies (uncooked or steamed) and some fruit and I can't eat it. I've tried, had bad experiences and will not be attempting it any time soon lol.
I wonder why some of us can tolerate certain foods and some can't?

Shannon, you will get there!

The main reason we are eating differently is simple.  It's because we're all individuals.

Hi "Marchers"!!  I am 10 weeks out and have lost 47 since surgery on March 11th. Sometimes I think I am a slow loser and I was stuck for almost 2 weeks but I try to not focus on that.  I'm losing and NOT gaining and that's what matters, right?  I've went from sz. 24 pants and 3XL shirts to XL shirts and sz. 18 pants.  I feel FANTASTIC!  I was pretty luck with never any pain and at 3 weeks post, my energy  increased.  I can tell on days I don't get enough fluid or protein though.  I feel really run down on those days.  I FINALLY found a 100% whey protein I can handle by bodybuilders.com.  I had tried over 13 brands and threw them all up!  I wonder how much more weight I would have lost if I had discovered this brand sooner?  Oh, well.  I feel so much more confident.  I love my surgeon for giving me my life back!  This is by far not an easy way out, but it's the first REAL PRODUCTIVE means of weight loss I have had to date!!  I did "push" it once or twice with a bite of ice cream, and then yup...., my pouchie friend saved me!  I won't be doing that any time soon!!

Good luck to us all!!!  We are finally on the other side of this thing!!!  TGIF every one!!!

I am doing great so far. I am down to an 18 from a 24! Met wit the nutritionist today and I am down a total of 61lbs! I feel like this is some kind of dream. I just am starting to feel like I have any energy. I am walking and working in my garden, but haven't started back to the gym because I feel so weak. I am trying to eat more foods but still rely heavily on protein shakes. I just started eating salad. I have been eating canned fruit for several weeks and am really enjoying that. I have tried some foods I thought I wanted, like pizza, and have seemed to lost the desire after only one bite. The nut said I could try some cold cuts and even sashimi this week. I have missed my sushi, I hope I haven't loss my desire for that!

I have only had one problem. It was a few nights ago. I got a piece of chicken stuck. I had to make myself vomit to get it up. It was a horrible experience. Other than that, I tolerate everything I eat. I have been bad about snacking and know that is why I haven't lost more than I have. Today has been a good day though. No snacking today. I get in all my fluids, but don't get in all my protein. My hair has been falling out by the handfulls and it frustrates me. I went and got 11 inches cut off of it. I get asked if I would do it again and most definitely I would. I have so much more energy. I am able to ride a bike now and I am doing great. My weight loss has slowed and that is discouraging, but I am still positive and working towards my goal of 120 pounds lost.
EMily

I am 7 weeks out and have lost 51 pounds.  I started at a size 22 and am down to a 16.  The one thing I have really been struggling with is exercise.  I want to and I ususally have every intention of doing it but am still really tired all the time.  Some days are better than others and I will be overflowing with energy and somedays(like this whole weekend) has been me ready to fall asleep if I sit still for too long.  On the positive side, I have been getting a lot more male attention( I am doing my best to not let it go to my head) and family that hasn't seen me since before my surgery say they hardly recognize me.  Food wise, I have been trying to stay proactive.  I am a single mom and I try to prepare a weeks worth of food in advance so that I am not making bad decisions for when I should be eating.  I was having some trouble with food getting stuck and vomiting but I think I have it under control now.  A couple things that have saved my sanity though have been light orange juice( I craved the golly out of oj after my surgery and sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do)  Wendy's chili, taco seasoning, balsamic vinegarette, and cheese.  I have been in love with the balsamic vinegarette for all things chicken and who doesnt love a little added low fat cheese for flavor and protein?  As far as water, water itself upsets my pouch but flavors like crystal light, propel, stuff like that do ok, I just make sure I carry something with me at all times.  I know I don't get all my protein in like I should but the bariatric nurse even said that right now she is more concerned about my fluid intake. I hope everyone else is doing well and as far as would I do this again...in a heartbeat.  I may have some trials now but I already feel like a new person and I am quickly becoming the person I should have been for a long time...the person that was hiding behind the food and the fat.

Hello everyone!  My surgery date was March 24th, this has been the best decision I have made and to do for myself!!  . 

I am happy with my progress so far,  I am down 38 pounds and went from a tight 24 to an 18 and 2xl shirts to XL and some L.  how exciting!!  I had a rough time when I was on clear liquids, I was just tired of broth, jello, water, popsicles, broth, did i say broth  other than that things have been great!  I can eat pretty much anything I want, I try very small bites.  I am on a shrimp kick right now, love it!  and it is loaded with protein.  I am good about getting in my water, but am trying to get in my protein shakes.  which some days are great and others, well I just need to try harder. 

Would i do this all again....absopositivley!!