Hi i am nw to the board

I had my RNY surgery last August and Have lost close to 100 lbs, guess I have been lucky in that I have not really been counting my food in take, but rather going on what my stomach would allow me to eat. I do not get sugar dumping , but I seem to throw up alot when i try and eat any foods of real substance so after 3-4 months of being sick alot and dropping lbs like crazy I have concluded to eating soft foods. But real down fall is that I still crave junk food (chips, crackers, etc). I take a 60 gm protein shake every morning and have platoed now for the last 3-4 months. I bounce around 180-186 lbs. Has any one else had these problems

Paul, Hello! Sounds like your doing great wtih the close to 100lb wt. loss. I only had had your problem of not eating (foods of substance) around the 4 to 7 month mark, you should try to slowly introduce and try new proteins to your pouch. Taking all of your protein in the AM could be your downfall. Try for a balance of foods during the day, and supplement only if you need with shakes. Remember your relearning how to eat, as this surgery is just a tool to remind you that you Must be the responsible one to create your whole future of health. You can do it, I recommend going to the MD and having them assign you to a Nutritionist who is familiar with our situation to guide you. The cravings for junk could be a un-balanced diet, or low sodium intake. Also you may need to eat more carbs with your proteins. Good luck and remember you are successful already, you just need a helping hand. Sue.

Sue, thanks for the reply. It is good to hear that I am not alone, I have tried to add new proteins and am making some progress. Last Friday I had an upper GI and they found that i had a stricker and they opened it up a little, however over the last 3 days I still feel that I get filled up just as easy which i think is great as i was worried that it would be opened to much and that I could eat anything, so I am happy that the Dr did not over stretch it. I do believe I probally i have an un-balanced diet which I had't thought of Thanks