last week i was 317 yesterday i was 312 for a loss of 5lbs this week

Hi, My surgery date was 9/11/07 lost almost 30 lbs. I would like to ask everyone why is everybody in such a hurry? It took all of our lives to get this way and it will certainly take a considerable amount of time to get back to somewhat normal. I am also having a problem getting the shakes in. I am thinking about putting more than 1 scoop in my shake. This way I will get double the protein in one shake and don't have to drink as many. Some of them taste good, but, after awhile you get tired of the taste all of the time. I tried the banana and creme GNC 100% whey. I also tried the chocolate caramel. I tried the designer whey and it was discusting. Take your time. Buy the smaller bags and get a couple of different flavors. This way you won't get as tired of the same flavor all of the time. Please be patient with yourself and you will come along just fine. Yours truly, Brenda NJ

Hi, I couldn't eat either, but, I didn't throw up. I had the opposite problem. I had constant diarrhea. It turns out that I bacame lactose intolerant and all I was eating was dairy products. I tried lactose chewable tablets and feel better. If you are throwing up maybe you are eating too much, too fast, or the wrong thing. Take it easy. Most likely if you are like me I rushed through my meals all of my life, but now its time to take it slowly. There is no more hurry to eat. My friend whom I shared a hospital room with kept throwing up and it turns out she had a cold or allergy, and all of the mucus was making her throw up. There are several reasons why you could be throwing up. It is not an easy surgery to go through. Don't be discouraged things will happen at their own course. Everyone moves along at different paces. I was getting frustrated at first because I just wanted to get to more normal eating. I am no longer in a hurry. If I am not ready yet than I am not ready yet. Keep your chin up and try logging in everything you are eating at what time you are eating them and how long after eating you are throwing up. Maybe you will get a better knowledge of what is making you feel that way. My surgery date was 9/11/07 and I lost almost 30 lbs. since then. I am moving along very slowly with the food also. I hope you are feeling better soon. Yours truly, Brenda from NJ

Morning everyone. starting 230 last week 199.7 this week 199.1 down .6 pounds have a wonderful week! Holly

I'm 6 weeks out from RNY. Am having the same problem. Went to my regular Dr. today for a checkup - she reminded me that each bite has tobe chewed 30 times. Sometimes I forget when I first start eating, and eat 2-3 bites quickly, and then get the slimes. Not fun. I seem to be able to tolerate cheerios, soup, and protein drinks, but can't tolerate ground chicken, flaked tuna, etc. I am supposed to go on regular foods next week, but don't think I'm ready yet. My hints for you are: don't drink for 1/2 hour before or after you eat, and chew, chew, chew.