Six weeks since surgery

Everything is going better than I expected. I have lost 60 lbs. I can only handle 2 maybe 3 meals a day. It's a real effort to get the fluid in because of my work schedule but I manage to do it. I really hate crushing pills. Some of them are so nasty tasting. I start solid foods today. I have already experienced what occurs when you eat too fast or something doesn't agree with you. What a great deterrent!!! I am so careful what I eat because I fear getting sick from it. It's a huge adjustment from my former eating habits of eating too fast and too much. All in all, I am glad that I made the decision to do this since the goal is to lose weight and the surgery has already proven to be a wonderful tool.

Oh my gosh!! 60lbs!! That is amazing. Congrats!! I had my surgery one day after you =) I agree.. crushing pills stunk. I'm glad I don't have to take any more of them. All I have now are my chewable vitamins. I found that if I crushed a pill.. put it in a tablespoon and then added some water and crystal light to it I could get it down before tasting the bitterness.

That's alot of weight! I have lost 46 in 8 weeks! but I feel very good about it. I eat lots of small meals..around 5 or 6 but they are very small. Some solids. Julia

Sounds like you are doing great! I'm the same as you...two or three meals is all I can seem to eat. Best wishes, Cindie U. (lap RNY 4/26/05)

Congrats Angela. At almost 2 mos, I'm down about 55lbs. I'm hungry ALL the time but eating makes me sick. So far I've discovered that fat is not my friend. Whether it's mayonnaise or sour cream, I have to cut most of it out. It's hard to chew enough when I'm hungry and I still find myself too cautious about eating out because I don't want to puke in a restaurant bathroom. I'm hoping that finding out about fat was enough to get me eating more foods Lisa

60 pounds Good for you! I agree, it is a huge adjustment. It's weird because I don't feel any different. I look at food and think to myself that I can eat a regular portion but then after a few bites I'm full. I am glad everything is going better than expected for you. Good luck! Brenda

60 LBS is GREAT! and at six weeks. I am at 7weeks and have lost 81 lbs. I eat for small meals aday...fortunately I only take a few small small pills and although I couldnt swallow pills until about a week ago I am not having any trouble now. The main problem I have is the Flinstones Chewable vitamins. For some reason they make me sick to my stomach for at least an hour. I am going to look into some other options. Does anyone know of a good multivitamin that is smaller that a horse pill? LOL. Truly if anyone knows of one please email me or let me know. I would really appreciate it. I have experienced the same thing....you learn to be oh so careful at bite size and speed. I am still struggling with eating too fast...I had no idea how fast I ate....I too am very happy with my decision to have the surgery.

Hi Jessica, I had RNY 7 weeks ago. I have used Centrum Chewables since the second week after surgery. This is not for toddlers. These vitamins are for 9 year olds to adults. They are orange flavored and break up very easily in your mouth. I take them with about 1-2 ozs of orange juice to help absorption. This was approved by the nutritionist thru my surgeons office. I have had no problems with this. This vitamin plus the B-12 that I take once a week has added a great amount of energy. Prior to adding the vitamins I felt like a ragdoll !! Hope this helps. As of today I have lost 39 lbs and 19 inches. I am 4' 10.5" and started out at 283 lbs. Good luck to you. Carolyn--Lafayette,La.

Hi Everyone, I had surgery on April 4th, 2005. At the time of surgery, I weighed 268. Today's date, June 11, 2005, I now weigh 232. It seems like forever for me to lose lots of weight fast. My Dr. and Hospital here in Michigan suggests I use a post bariactric vitamin from Walgreens. By taking this vitamin, it lets me elimate taking scores of other supplements. http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=301120&navAction=push&navCount=0&id=prod403359 OptiSource Vitamin & Mineral Supplement Chewable Tablets, Citrus by Resource Specially formulated for use after bariatric surgery. Serving Size 1 tablet You take 4 a day. Servings Per Container Calories 5 Calories from Fat Amount Per Serving % Daily Value* Total Carbohydrate 1.0 g 1.0% % Sugars 1.0 g % % Vitamin A 37.0% % Vitamin C 15.0 mg 25.0% % Vitamin D 25.0% % Vitamin E 417.0% % Vitamin K 40.0 mcg 50.0% % Thiamin 375.0 mcg 25.0% % Riboflavin 425.0 mcg 25.0% % Niacin 5.0 mg 25.0% % Vitamin B6 500.0 mcg 25.0% % Folate 200.0 mcg 50.0% % Vitamin B12 125.0 mcg 2083.0% % Biotin 75.0 mcg 25.0% % Pantothenic Acid 2.5 mg 25.0% % Calcium 250.0 mg 25.0% % Iron 7.5 mg 42.0% % Phosphorus 50.0 mg 5.0% % Iodine 37.5 mcg 25.0% % Magnesium 100.0 mg 25.0% % Zinc 7.5 mg 50.0% % Selenium 17.5 mcg 25.0% % Copper 0.5 mg 25.0% % Manganese 0.5 mg 25.0% % Chromium 30.0 mcg 25.0% % Molybdenum 18.75 mcg 25.0% % Sodium 5.0 mg 1.0% % I really like eating them. I can't stand Flintstones

Congratulations on your loss! I had LAP/RNY on April 15, 2005 (tax day) and have lost 72 pounds. I feel great and can actually cross my legs without having to tye my foot to a chair to keep it from flying off my knee! Even with all the sagging skin its still better than the skin I was in. Luckly I have had a smooth time as far as tolerating foods. Ive only puked 2 times and both times were totally my fault for shoveling food into my mouth like a trucker and not chewing good enough! Im just thankful I took the step to have WLS because it has saved my life! No more medication and feeling like Im going to die! So I say: Welcome Wrinkles! Bring on the flabby skin! I'll be wearing it proudly!