Okay July 9ers , how is it going???

This is Kristin, who just made a big booboo(mommy talk)and ate a tbls. of peanut butter. I knew I wasn't sopposed to did it anyway.I just felt like I needed a different texture and I was lacking Protein intake. I have gotten rid of about 8lbs.for good. But the battle has been weary. As many have seen my elegant posts about having gas for a while now, still do! I did in turn try a suppository, it worked well to releive my gasousness. Emotionally I do feel a void, like a separation from a close friend is happening , saying good-bye to the intake of food when whenever I craved it , or wanted it. I also am thinking possibly it was a side effect of my anxiety, not knowing how to manage emotional ups and downs. And being a sensitive , earthy type person it seemed to drag me down further. I mainly think I'm frustrated-down right frustratred.That I've been my ideal weight as a grown -up.I think I'm emotionally stalled to a certain extent.I've only seen life being heavy. Wow how thought provoking, right? Good part is I always was shocked to see myself in mirror heavy, strange but true.Well I sincerely want to know and check in with 9ers-How ya doing???? Kristin

You know, I've done pretty well. I'm not hungry, so eating/drinking is to get in what I need to get in. I am thirsty and love my water. I haven't had any issues with head hunger as yet since the surgery...and it's made me wonder if something is wrong with me. I've definitely had emotional moments/times, but I've cried, talked about it with a friend, whatever, and I haven't really felt driven to want to eat such that I felt like I was missing something. I have also maintained the attitude that in a year or two, there won't be anything I can't eat, it will just be in very small quantities...more "normal" quantities. Am I just lucky not to have head hunger yet? Does it just mean that I really have been working as hard as I feel like I have bed working to deal with my issues that may have driven me to eat, and I'm just that much more ready for the RNY lifestyle? I don't know...but I am ever so grateful for where I am right now, how I'm feeling physically and emotionally, and how I'm coping. Very, very grateful. Oh, and when I dream? I never am fat in my dreams...not skinny, but not fat...still attractive/confident.

I'm also a 7.9.7'r :D My surgery went pretty well, I did have some bleeding from my spleen (it was scared from my previous gallbladder surgery). The stopped that bleeding and had no other issues. I do miss food, but am not hungry for it. Which feels strange. I do think I'm dehydtrated and plan to call the weight center today. I'm dizzy and have the dumping syndrome (I think). Are you guys passing stools? Mine are purely liquid. I don't know if that is normal. I'm worried about that. Also worried about the amount of food I eat...which isn't very much at all. It's so hard to eat this stuff. I go to the nutritionist on Wed and discuss adding more food, yippee! Down 13 lbs this morning.

I'm on all liquids (unless you count yogurt as a solid). I am not moving my bowels regularly at all. Saturday was my last time and it was diarrhea...now, nothing since. I'm having a lot of discomfort internally where my drain was and where my longest incidision is (just above the drain). I'm not even missing food at this point.

Hi July 9ers!!! Happy one week anniversary!!! I am feeling pretty good, but have definately had my ups and downs. Pain wise I am doing fairly well except for a small amount of pain around where my band port (and biggest incision) is. I can sympathize with the loose stools, That is all I've had, and I guess it makes sense since we're not eating anything solid. I love not being hungry! 5 lbs down since my surgery........ many more to go!!!!!!!!!!

I'm a 9er. I feel pretty good. I mean I'm dealing with gas, burping, poop, and taste/smell issues but thats normal. I walk everyday even if its just one long one. I dont get all of my water in, even tho I try. I'm not even getting my full 60 of protein in but I eat what I'm allowed and nothing else. I dont get hungry, I get nauseous. I'm having a hard time sleeping because of the whole "feels like my guts are sloshing around" feeling. Not nice. Anyway, I gained weight from the hospital and now I'm actually losing weight. Down 6 pounds, wheeeeeeee! Shell

Happy One Week Anniversary to you all. I have been doing fine. There are times that I wish I could go to sleep and wake up in a week--I too thought I was much futher in this process than I was. I personally like sardines (I know, to most--YUCK) Well, I am worried about not getting enough protein myself and I thought if I really chewed--20 times and swallowed with my broth--a little sardine or two, that I would be fine. Let me tell you--sardines are better going down than coming up-- I guess I DUMPED for the first time. As I stood there over the bath sink and smelled the sardines, it made me gag even more. This has probably ruined me for sardines in the near future--and they are such a good protein!! I am 13 lbs down in 9 days. I went on a liquid diet for two days prior to surgery and with that--13 lbs total. I am sure it slow down. My sister had this surgery three weeks prior to me, so it has been a month post op for her and she is down 25 lbs. I hope I follow in her foot steps. Have a great week all you 9ers. Tracy