Hey Holly; Just wanted you to know, I am only one week out from my surgery and I am on the clear liquid soup,popsicles,jello. I am always so hungry, I hope it gets better, I see my surgeon tomorrow.

Hello All! I had LAP RNY on the 13th and when I first arrived at home and started smelling everyone else's REAL food, I thought I was starving and going to die if I didn't eat REAL food soon! Or so I thought. Then I started to get in tune with my sense of pouch fullness. Now when the tummy (pouch) feels full, to a 'normal' person this is a sign of NOT being hungry. But to me (who is nowhere near 'normal'...hee hee hee) just the smell alone was making me 'think' I was hungry when in reality, I wasn't. My tummy was feeling full 24/7 actually! sheees! (hope someone is understanding this). Anyway...bottom line is...now I know the difference between thinking I'm hungry and actually being hungry. Because B4 learning about proper nutrition, I ate even when I thought I was hungry ...hence...lots of weight gain. Now, I'm not saying that's what you all are feeling, as yes, everyone is different and only YOU know YOUR body. But it's just feedback on MY experience with the difference of BEING HUNGRY FOR REAL or THINKING I'M HUNGRY. Also, on the protein tip...I, too, have a hard time getting 75 mgs in daily. But I have since tried UNJURY protein powder (unflavored, vanilla, chocolate) and my tummy seems to agree with it and the taste isn't bad. I try to put it in lots of things (puddings, jello, smoothies, etc) I mix it really well in my 'magic bullet' first. (Thank GOD for that magic bullet!) And to all you 'upcoming surgery' people...Hoping you all have an uneventful and safe surgery!!! See you all on the loser's bench soon! Bye for now! Brenda (BizzyB)

Congrats!!!!!!!!!! Its great that you've finally gotten your date, I wish you all the luck in the world and will send up prayers for you. Hugs Donna S Ft. Stewart GA

I am having the gastric-bypass on the 4th of Sept. I have been trying to have surgery since 2004. It is finally going to happen. I have alot of health issues. I have custody of my 20 month old grandson his my passed in Jan. I have to try to get better health so I can take care of him. I also am raising a 8 year old. God gave them to me for a reason so I need to be her for them. So i am going have this done and do my best to get my health improved. Thanks to a great Dr. Ross and staff they helped make it happen.

Hi everyone , i had to reformat my hard drive and i lost everyone's email can you please resend to me at [email protected] .i would so appreciate it . thanks rebecca basra