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Every morning line up 8 little 8oz cups on the counter.
Each time you fill and drink one tra****
Don't go to be til you get them all down!
This is so much less intimidating than trying to get a big gulp down over the course of the day.
Just looking at a big container of water and thinking "how am I gonna get all this down today" is intimidating when even sipping a small amount is a challenge.
Those little cups are actually an achievable goal within an hour or so.
You will feel proud of yourself every time you walk by and see less cups there to get down!
You can even get the Styrofoam ones and write motivational quotes to yourself. Plus, they are affordable and keep things warm.
The cups also help you keep track of how much you are drinking per day. If you drink while you are away from home, just take away an equivalent number of cups form the counter.
If you try this, let me know how it works.
**** I AM AN OH SUPPORT GROUP LEADER ****
WHY I CHOSE DS: No dumping. Highest percentage of weight loss, Best long term results, Won't regain weight! Eat normal sized meals, 96% diabeties, 90% high blood pressure, 80% sleep apnea cured. I 
MY DS!
My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four unless there were three other people. ~Orson Wells
Nancy,
Sorry you're having a hard time. I was a slow healer too, so I know how you feel.
What exactly do you mean by "hurt"? Is it a sharp pain or just discomfort going down? Is it your tummy or throat, or lower tummy?
I found warm foods were easier to tolerate than cold.
Also, even if you are not getting the purees in, do try to get in the 64 oz liquid!!! I can not stress how critical it is to do this, so you do not become dehydrated. Also, get as much protein as possible even if it's from shakes and not real food.
As your tummy heals, it will become easier.
If you do not see improvement, or if the pain is sharp even when you are not eating, go back to Dr. M and ask for an x-ray.
Sometimes our bodies tell us when something is not right. We are confused because we never ad a rny, so you're thinking "well maybe it's supposed to feel like this"
If your gut instinct tells you this is a complication and not normal, be persistent and ask for more tests.
**** I AM AN OH SUPPORT GROUP LEADER ****
WHY I CHOSE DS: No dumping. Highest percentage of weight loss, Best long term results, Won't regain weight! Eat normal sized meals, 96% diabeties, 90% high blood pressure, 80% sleep apnea cured. I MY DS!
My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four unless there were three other people. ~Orson Wells
I find I actually lose weight on cruises because I am so active compared to being at home.
I never figured out how people can gain with all the dancing, walking, swimming, shopping, etc.
I have to take a few days to rest from the vacation LOL.
**** I AM AN OH SUPPORT GROUP LEADER ****
WHY I CHOSE DS: No dumping. Highest percentage of weight loss, Best long term results, Won't regain weight! Eat normal sized meals, 96% diabeties, 90% high blood pressure, 80% sleep apnea cured. I MY DS!
My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four unless there were three other people. ~Orson Wells
you will likely need to get a note from your surgeon saying it is necessary. Then, you will need to submit a claim form for reimbursement. If you try to check out with your FSA card, it will likely deny the transaction because it's all done by the UPC codes and the register won't recognize it as being ok.
Your vitamins, transportation and travel expenses, etc are also covered expenses.
**** I AM AN OH SUPPORT GROUP LEADER ****
WHY I CHOSE DS: No dumping. Highest percentage of weight loss, Best long term results, Won't regain weight! Eat normal sized meals, 96% diabeties, 90% high blood pressure, 80% sleep apnea cured. I MY DS!
My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four unless there were three other people. ~Orson Wells
Congrats on Making it Through
Your 1st Year!
I Wish You
Many More Years
of Health and Happiness!
VSG: 4/11/11 by Dr. Kevin McGill at Buckhead Bariatrics, Atlanta, GA.
Looking for Support Group near Fayetteville/Peachtree City, GA
home and back to my routine... already lost 1 pnd since I've been home for two days.....!!!!
I LOVE my RNY.... I feel great !!
CC
on 12/21/10 6:18 pm
Stress – The holiday season can be crazy stressful. Even if it’s a season you enjoy, we’re traveling, seeing family, or just out of our normal routine. When you are stressed out, your body responds to that stress physically and emotionally. Our brains often stimulate us to ease these kinds of stress through food. Make sure to take time for yourself or set aside time specifically for relaxing. Try to take about 30 to 60 minutes to read or play a game with your family or friend .
The key is to get used to eating and not fear it. I am 5 months out and eat about 1/2 what I should because I disassociated myself from food and have developed an aversion to eating.
Just remember things will get better.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
