I need to know that this is normal. I am losing, and I have this very very strong desire to lose. I understand food now, have thrown myself headfirst into knowing what works and what doesnt. I am 10 days away from surgery. And I am wondering...could I possibly do this without the surgery? Honestly, I have never "gotten it" before. I have never counted calories, and yet still eaten well. I am wondering if MAYBE I shouldnt pull out of the surgery "for a few months" just to see what I can do for myself? I am 285 right now. I was 315. I am not struggling with the foods I can eat/not eat, I just feel smart, capable, aware, and powerful. Like I really think maybe I could do this without the surgery. I have a new relationship with food. and it isnt a diet, it is an awareness. I dont even want to cheat. I have never felt so sure that I could do this before. Is it normal to think this way?

Sounds like you are doing great!  The BM's sound exactly what I had, liquid for days and then it went the other direction with no BM for days.  Sounds normal based on my experience.  Keep up the good work!

Tami

It's hard to believe that I had gastric bypass 5 days ago.
Saturday, I walked just under a mile and worked on keeping fluids in.
Sunday, we went to Dysart's for Mother's Day - a family tradition.  I ordered veggie soup and just had the broth.  The rest of the family eating didn't bother me.  I ended up walking just over a mile over the course of the day.  I also switched from prescription pain meds to liquid tylenol.  I also only managed about 10 grams of protein.
Today, the scale says I've lost 4 pounds since surgery.  I've had 20 grams of protein -unjury chocolate plus skim milk.  Except for a runny nose, I'm doing well.

I think that being a positive thinker is important as well as following directions.

This next part may be TMI - but, surprisingly to me, I've had liquid BM's - small amounts.  Is this typical?  I thought I wouldn't have anything until I ate more traditional meals. . .


Anyways, I'm glad I did this.

Had a great   group of   post op there  and alot of them.

We also had a big group of pre op and lots of great questions!!!!!

No cream of wheat?  Bummer.  I'm trying to get more protein drinks in, hoping that will start me losing again, seems to early for a stall.  I see the dr. and Nutritionist on Tuesday so I'll get all my questions answered then AND get to andvance my diet WAHOOO!!!

Tami