My surgery was on 08-28-06 I have lost 48 pounds and am almost scared of trying new foods! Plus I hate spending a long time cooking for 3 bites of food. Plus with my schedule (single mom of 8 and 11 yr old boys). I am looking for quick recipes that anyone may have especially foods that travel down the rode well

I had surgery on August 21, 2006, and I am doing fine. I'm down about 42 lbs and feel great most days. The problem is water intake. I'm having problems with constipation. I know fluids help, and walking, but how about fiber. Any ideas?

I am SOOOOO glad to see that I am not alone. I too am getting on the scale in the morning and at night. It is so addictive to see the scale moving in the opposite direction. 7 weeks out: 41 lbs lost. I know it would move more if I exercised more! Lady T.

Welcome and it is very nice to meet you! I had my lap RNY 8/16 and am feeling great so far. Back to "normal" activities plus some that were never very normal to me...exercise. I am looking forward to sharing this journey with all of you. Thanks for postingMaryG

Hi Pam, good to hear you are doing so well. Good thread. What I eat really varies. I am trying to drink my water, but lucky if I get 32 oz in usually. I drink tea now and that helps. As for eating, I usually have a half of piece of toast for breakfast, some tuna and crackers and maybe a fruit for snack and whatever is for supper, ie spaghetti with meat sauce...about a half a cup. If I think I have not had much for protein I will have a protein shake for supper or breakfast. I am not writing things down lately and I should be, but back at work and not finding the time. However I think I am doing ok, and not stressing about it as I was. It is Canadian Thanksgiving weekend here, and we had our big turkey supper on Saturday night. I was a bit worried how I would handle it. This is what I had...one table spoon corn, 2 tablespoons potatoes with gravy, a bit of brocolli salad, a little turkey and a little ham. It all went down pretty well and I ate most of it except for the ham. If this had been last year my plate would have been heaping, but it was nice, I was still able to enjoy the tastes of the meal and not gorge myself. Later I had a sliver of pumpkin pie with whipped cream. Later that night there was birthday cake and I had a half of a piece of cake and ice cream of which I ate half of it. Now I know I did not need the sweets of pie and ice cream but really I am pleased. I did not dump and had a little taste of both....so I know it is possible to live normally, have the special family meals and still enjoy myself. I am trying not to be obsessed with the scale, I was stressing for awhile there (week 4/5) when I had not lost, but have lost another 7 since then, for a total of 27 I think. It is not falling off as I thought it would, but my doctor said 2 pounds a week is what they want, so I will be happy with that. Just think by Christmas what a difference we will see/feel!! Live, Love, Laugh & LEARN Cindy