Hello Holly and all. I am glad someone started this thread. I had GB on 9/25. Blessed to date with normal recovery and doing well. I do have to remind myself to sip and not gulp however at times. I look forward to this particular board being a good support for me and will do the best I can to do my part of the deal. My first goal of the week is to get my profile up to date. Hope to have it done by the end of the weekend. My one week surgiversary is tomorrow and will be the first time I will weigh. . My expectations are not too high as my b/p was low most of the time in the hospital and I had IV fluids going a a fast rate most of the time and I felt puffy when I got home. I am tolerating liquids and getting my 60+gms of protein and at least 64 oz. of fluid in a day, plus walking 3-4 times a day about a half mile each. The weather has been perfect here in Kansas City MO for recovery. OK "Team 9/07" Let's support each other through what ever this journey has to give us!!!!! Jackie

Hi Annette... I also had gastric bypass on Sept. 11th... Houston, TX... I do lots of protein drinks.... pureed soups..... I have tried some instant mashed potatoes... had no problem... I'm curious what foods you have tried and how well they are working for you... Thanks!!

Hi all you September babies! Just checking in to see how you are all doing now that it is a new month! I hope you are all sipping, moving and losing and feeling good doing it! I am about 2 1/2 weeks out and feel great, except for this extreme exhaustion I seem to have every day. I am eating really, really small meals of healthy food, no vomiting, foamies or things getting stuck. How are all of you doing, let's check in and start supporting each other! Holly

Katie: From what I understand, your situation is not the norm and I'm sorry to hear that your recovery is less than pleasant. I hope that you're in constant contact with your medical team as they are the ones that will see you through this difficult time. I had about 24 hours of extreme nausea right after surgery. Three injections later, it finally subsided. I haven't had any difficulty since then. This could be a long shot but did they ask you about what you're eating/drinking? I've heard that some folks develop a dairy intolerance after surgery, which could contribute to the ill-feeling you are having. I'm just throwing suggestions out there cuz given your symptoms, it's really hard telling what the culprit could be. You had no way of knowing your body would be one that would react like this, so try not to beat yourself up for the decision you made. Hopefully the nausea is resolved soon and you will then experience the good side of the decision. My thoughts are with you ~ kim

I had my surgery 3 weeks ago and things have not been going well. First I had to stay 6 days in the hospital instead of 3 because I was having severe pain and nausea. In these 3 weeks, I have also been to the ER for fluids and tests to make sure everything is ok. I have been experiancing severe nausea and have just recently received nausea medication which does help take the edge off. Now I am having trouble getting my fluids and protien down. I just don't know what to do. Everytime I take a drink I feel crappy! Has anyone else experianced this? For so long? I feel like it is never ending. -- I can not stop thinking why I even did this to myself. Please- I need help/advice. Katie