My wife had RNY on 4/16 and is down 26. She is not following the diet properly, but is using the treadmill 3-4 days a week, and now that the weather is nice, treading water in the pool a feww times a week. She is learning her limits, but is no tracking her protein intake at all. She still doesn't get that "full" feeling, but now knows that 'twinge' means "Put the fork down". I keep her posted with all the suggestions from this site and so far she has been thankful for the Taco Bell refried beans and lentil soup suggestions!

She is doing better, but still not following the diet. She lives on the Atkins Advantage shakes and still eats regular food, just chews it a lot. Last night she had me make Turkey Smoked sausauge, because it has a lot less fat and carbs than regular sausage, and she had 4 'slices'. She then had part of an ice pop and bite of my klondike bar. I warned her it was too much, and she said she was fine, but 10 minutes later she was running for the bathroom... Came back insisting it was the sausage and not the pop or ice cream that did it.... I have told her some sugestions i have read on here, and she is trying cottage cheese, and Taco Bell refried beans. Any suggestions on brands of Lentil soups? She is willing to try but wants some suggestions. I think I am getting through, it is just a slow process....

Hello: I also had my RNY surgery on 4/15. I'm in South California. I've lost already 30 lbs and I'm feeling great, but I have been following my doctor's instructions closely. I tried to do what your wife did, chewing really well, but I got a bad pain exactly where my pouch is. The protein intake is what will make her loose the weight I was told between 80 and 90 grams a day, but it is very important not to over fill the stomach for two reasons, one is the pouch will expand and two is the staples can open, and if that happens, she will be in big trouble. My best friend had that problem and she is gone now, I don't want to scare you guys but this is a new way of living, and I know it is hard, specially fighting with the brain hunger and the habits that we had, the lack of chewing is the worse feeling, you don't know until you cant chew solid foods, but it won't be for too long, on the 6 week she will start with solid foods little by little, so tell her to keep it up, she can do it. She will need all your support, and I'm also here for her if she needs me. My husband started dieting and doing exercise when he knew my surgery date, he lost a few pounds and he is getting his muscles back. Good Luck Chris

I would be calling my Surgeon if I was you. You don't want to end in the ER or having a bigger issue. Better safe than sorry. Good luck and let us know. Chris

I had my surgery on April 18/08 and I was directed by my doctor to follow a booklet he provides all his patients.ie Day 2 After Surgery Breakfast :1/4 cup apple Juice 1/4 cup jello Morning Snack: 1/2 cup apple juice Lunch : 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup Jello or Cranberry juice Afternoon Snack: 1/2 cup apple juice Supper: 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup Jello or Cranberry juice Evening Snack:1/2 cup apple juice Days 3& 4 After Surgery Breakfast 1/2 a cup of cream of wheat or strained oatmeal/artificial sweetner 1/4 cup of milk 2% Morning Snack:1/4 cup of vanilla yogurt or plain 1/4 cup apple sauce Dinner:1/2 cup cream of soup strained 1/4 cup of 2% milk Afternoon Snack:1/2 cup of pureed soup Supper:1/2 cup strained cream soup 1/4 cup low fat pudding Evening Snack 1/2 cup 2% milk Days 5& 6 After Surgery Breakfast 1/2 a cup of cream of wheat or strained oatmeal/artificial sweetner 1/2 cup of milk 2% Morning Snack:1/4 cup of vanilla yogurt or plain 1/4 cup apple sauce Dinner: 1/2 cup cream soup 1/2 cup tomato or fruit juice 1/4 cup pureed fruit Afternoon Snack 1/2 cup pureed fruit Supper:1/2 cup cream soup 1/4 cup plain or vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup pureed fruit Evening Snack:1/2 cup Carnation Instant Breakfast then the amts and consistency increase from there.But a cup in total is the aim.My doctor tells me once I am full dont eat anymore.I must eat my protein first then the rest.