I had Lap RNY on October 31.  I am doing great.  I had my staples out yesterday (11/10).  I started on pureed foods yesterday (a few days early per the nutritionist because of the diarrehea issue I have been having since before leaving the hospital).  Other than that issue, I am feeling quite well and have been out and about and walking twice a day for about 20 minutes. I can't believe it has only been about 11 days since mjor surgery.

I have only lost 3 # (according the the surgeon's office) since surgery (8.5# according to my brand new digital scale, purchased a couple of weeks before surgery).

I had to do a 2 week pre-op liquid diet.  With permission from my endocronologist, and a promise to CLOSELY monitor my sugar.  I stopped taking all my diabetes meds.  My fasting blood sugars were about 135-150. 
But this is the good part, DRUM ROLL PLEASE ... My glucose is NORMAL for the first time in many years.  It hasn't been over 100 this entire week, regardless of whether I am fasting, drinking the two-week post-op liquid protein, or today being on pureed proteins (including cheese, cottage cheese & things higher in sugars).  My high blood pressure meds were decreased by 75%, I am not taking several other meds (including one high cholestrol med).

Tomorrow I see my PCP and hope to be able to get off of some of the other meds I am still currently taking.

I feel so blessed.  Praise God!! 

God Bless,

~Kathi

I have been the same for 4 days...ARGHHH.  I'm trying to be patient.lol

 Thanks for the tip! This morning when I take it, I will hold my nose and see if it's any better!

I had the gastric bypass on 10/23, approx. 3 weeks ago. I had the first follow up and it went well, however, I read in the book that I can eat a scrambled egg on week two, so I did. Well, long and behold, the egg was stuck. I told the Dr and he just said not to do it again and it will pass. Well, today, 3.5 weeks (18 days) later, I have been trying to stay with fluids, yogurts, soups with mush vegis and water, juice. I don't seem to have an apitite really, and I don't really wan****er or fluids too much. Everything in my mouth started tasting really bad lately to the point where I don't want to even try anything. I hate the taste of the EAS protien shakes so I avoid them (had one since protien time), and I feel like the fluids and yogurt/soups are going to come back up. I didn't want to complaint yet, so I figured I will ask a few people on OH? Can someone assist or give suggestions?

Also, what kind of excersizing can I start with 450 on operation date.

No, I haven't been hungry - but have fought head hunger a little. My stomach hasn't growled at all - just trying to overcome bad habits like wanting something to munch on when I watch TV at night. I'm not really hungry - just my head thinking I am!

I've done really well - 21 pounds gone, 1 size down in my clothes. My surgeon and nutritionist really have me focusing on protein, which is probably another reason why I'm not hungry. I've also surprised myself with my exercise. I never thought I could be consistent, but it appears that I can be. 30 minutes every day.

Here's another thing that's helped keep me focused - have you been to The Daily Plate.com? It keeps track of everything you eat during the day, and my eyes were really opened! It's been my best tool this week since I joined.

Feel free to write anytime. I enjoy comparing notes with someone who had surgery about the same time I did. I'm not competitive, but it helps to see what others are going through. Good luck to you!