Hi surgery 7/08-ers!

I'm sorry to read that some of you have been having trouble eating. I just throw mini-chopped chicken/fish/steak that I cooked for my husband into veggie soups and it takes really good, at least to me. Taste is a huge factor so grinding up real food does seem to help. Emotionally, I'm really happy but I'm actually lonely for company now that I don't have my junk food as a 'friend.' So I've been making it a point to walk over & visit people I know in my neighborhood if only for 10-20mins at a time. I cheer up just seeing other people. ( I work from home.) I've started walking around the small park we live next to; it's a nice way to gage my progress as I can count the laps each time I venture out. My clothes are fitting better already. I still can't believe I did this. My surgery was on 7/29 in NYC with Dr Pomp although I live in Chicago.

Hi Nina, I had my surgery on July 28th. It was done is Kansas City MO. at St. Luke's hospital, I had Dr. Price. He is a great doctor. I live about 45 miniutes from there. It is crazy just how much we depend on food. Like at this point I will watch t.v. and I will want to eat even though there is no room for anything to fit. It is crazy. I am proud of you for getting out and about. Hopefullly I will here from you again soon...Have a great day!

Hi Nina ~ thanks for your post. I'm feeling the same way -- lonely for food. I also can't believe I did this. Even though I'm losing everyday and my skirts seem to have gotten longer all by themselves, it isn't quite real yet somehow... I think I'll make myself some soup to puree -- that would be a nice change. Are you also taking protein supplements? I did fine with them at first, but am getting a little tired of them about now... Great to have the surgery over with though, isn't it?? Rachel

Hi Rachel & Betty! I have a really pathetic scale so I can't tell if it's the scale or if I truly haven't lost much weight since my initial 16 lbs after surgery. I'm weighing & measuring & counting calories and my protein so I know I have to loose no matter what the scale says, but I'm getting scared it isn't going to work for me. (-because all my other diet attempts failed, surely this one will too? The "I'm fated to be a fattie"-syndome?) I wish I had a support group here in Illinois. (Had my surgery in NYC) Unfortunately, my nutrition support group won't start for another month. As for the protein, Rachel, I bought Unjury chocolate and I kinda like the way it tastes in skim milk. I started with GNC whey protein but it was so thick; Unjury is ground finer. One thing I can say about this is I am beginning to love being in control of what I put in my mouth. I used to go on automatic, eating food in front of the tv at night (-me too, Betty) so it's really nice not to feel the need to do that anymore. Have either of you gone back to work or your normal flow of life yet? Just curious....N

Hey NINA! I had my surgery July 16th 2008! Welcome to the BANDSTERS UNION>>>>>lol I feel great even though not real happy with all the experience with MEXICO Marla

I am also very lonely for food. I went back to work on Monday with a limited schedule for two weeks and damn... all they do is eat at work!! So, it's been a struggle and I have maintained my 20 lbs lost, but have been the same for a few days... (can also blame that on the time of month I suppose) My surgery was July 31st.

help me! i began eating 1 ounce of almonds in front of the tv... i had my surgery on 7/28 and i am having a hard time with late night tv watching and eating this 1 oz of nuts. i dont want this to become a habit. it seems like i have not gotten out of the habit of snackingat night... so what do i do?

Hi everyone!  I had my surgery on 7/16 and have also had the experience of missing my food buddies.  Now that college football season has started, I feel lost without my chips and dip or pizza on Saturday afternoon.

It is hard to break the snacking habit.  Can you try forcing yourself to eat something healthier at that time--like yogurt, cottage cheese, or even a few cubes of cheddar cheese?  If you can get through that, there won't be any room for the nuts!  It might be  a good segue...

Good luck to everyone.  We're really doing this!

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Hi Everyone! I'm a newbie here at OH. I had my RNY done on July 3,2008. I am now 10 weeks out. I have to remember "It's all in my head" I just want to taste the food I cant have anymore. It's not that I'm hungry.I lost great at first now I'm stalling. I dont know if it's normal. Or I'm messing it up (like every diet I was ever on before) I need to remember to eat. I go too long without eating.Any wayz....Good luck 2 u all. Hope 2 hear from u soon.