My surgery was 8-3 I have had a lot of broth, popsicles, crystal light, juice diluted with water, I also had some creamy soups with no problems. I have started adding protein, today I could only take half of my HMR 70 protein shake because its so filling. I am not having problems at all with the vitamins. I had an open RNY and I know that I feel bloated like crazy and my drains are leaking all over my shirt! I have been walking around the house and walking from the front to back yard but I was sent home on oxygen so I have to lug that thing around with me everywhere. I do not know wether I have lost any weight yet because I have not weighed myself I am sure I have though and I will post when I find out, but I have a lot lot to lose so I am sure I have dropped some. Pain level is getting better every day, I did have a lot of nausea but it was from the lortab elixir I was taking and I am 5 days post op and taking no pain meds at all. Good luck! Julie 470/?/don't have a goal yet

I had my one week visit with Dr. Nusbaum last night All is going well, and I have lost Drum Roll LOL 24 pounds!!!! So today, I go to full liquids, which I did not know includes oatmeal, pudding, and yogurt (what kind of yogurt?? he just said no fruit chunks). Here's my question - The protein is already killing me. I get to the bathroom as soon as I get through the drink. I do much better with warm or room temp drinks, and the cold protein shake did a number on me. Is there no protein pill? Is there a better way to do this? Will I have diarrhea for the rest of my life? Thanks, guys. Anna

I'll see ya there! Heather T.

Welcome! I'm getting banded 8/21/06. I have to travel 4 hours to Great Falls since they only do gastric bypass here in Billings. I have to start my liquid diet next Monday the 14th, and I'm nervous, too! I'm having my EKG and final labs today. I can't wait to be a "loser"!

Hey I am curious what foods are you drinking/eating? Driking Water, Crystal Light and Sugar free Koolaid. I also freeze the koolaid and then my daughter makes me a snow cone with it! Are you adding protein already yet? yes - made sugar free jello with my protien. Also doing the stalone puddings. Having any trouble with all of the vitamins? no - mine a chewable and I take one 5 times a day Get tired more easily and take naps? yes - this is what threw me for a loop. I was not expecting how exhausted I get with the littest tasks. For the Lap RNY's--- does your tummy still feel bloated and full almost like pregnancy? No- mine is more like i did a million sit ups, or someone hit me really hard over and over. it is a dull ache more than anything. it does talk alot though! How much are you walking each day or what other forms of exercise are you doing? just walking and leg/arm stretches. I get in about 1/2 mile - a bit at a time. How much water are you getting in? about 40 oz a day Any weight lose already? Did you gain after surgery? Don't know. have not gotten on the scale. My Doc only wants us to weigh at his office - so I will know where I am at my one week check on Friday. How is your pain level and any nausea or vomitting yet? Pain is fine. Have not taken any pain meds since Sun Morning. Just kinda achy all over. No nausea or vomitting yet. Just EXTREME tiredness!