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I'm 3 months out from my gastric bypass. Feeling great and I mean it!!! Just do your drinks and time will fly by and soon you will be eating some chicken etc. I can't get over how this has changed my life. You too will see in a very very short time....stay on track and keep moving....
Jim
I don't plan on drinking any alcohol ever. The numbers are just too high for me to take the risk of being in trouble. I also stopped carbonated drink prior to surgery. I'm 3 months out and feel great.
I have had regular coffee the last couple weeks on a few occasions. This isn't something I have on a regular basis.
The caffeine in the coffee is an irritant to the pouch and could cause ulcers.
Well that's my 2 cents...hope it helps...
Jim
There is no need to look back unless you plan on going that way!
I hope you feel better soon. You can do this and you have changed. Take it one day at a time and know we are all here for you.
Hugs
Laurie
You may be only one person in the world, but to someone you are the world
So now I just have to give my pouch time to heal, and not give myself the freedom and permission to eat everything and anything. This will prove just how well I have changed my behaviors.
As for caffeine, I do drink 1 cup of regular coffee everyday, this is not recommended and I didn't start until I was almost 8 months out. Carbonated is hard, I do drink soda once in a while, but it is always flat. Carbonation gives me wicked gas pains, it is not fun. Good luck and know we are here if you need us.
TTFN Laurie
You may be only one person in the world, but to someone you are the world
CONGRATS and welcome to the losers bench. It is a journey not a sprint, and time will be your friend.
That being said, it takes a while before you will be able to get all your protein and fluids in. If you are drinking shakes they count towards your fluid as well. I always keep a drink with me no matter where I am. This reminds me to drink. Sip, sip, sip that helps DO NOT CHUG!!! the gas bubbles suck. hehehehehe If you find something you like to drink make sure you have enough of it in the house for a few days, but you may get sick of it or your tastes may change.
A word of warning if you are still cooking for your family ( I did this as well after my surgery) DON"T TASTE WHILE COOKING!!!!
especially before you have been moved to solid foods, it was the most miserable that I felt post surgery. Wasn't thinking and popped a piece of cheese in my mouth and before I even thought about it it was too late. it was horrible. That being said I am so happy now with where I am and have going through this journey.
Keep up the sipping, walking it will help.
TTFN (HUGS) Laurie
You may be only one person in the world, but to someone you are the world
My family and friends have been sooo great. A friend sent over dinner for Dave and Josh last night, so i didnt have to worry about cooking.
Now im having a hard time getting all the drinks in. Does anyone out there have any really good ideas about getting everything you need in on one day?
Hey Everyone,
I was just curious how long after surgery was it that people tried alcohol again? Did people wait a long time, or try it maybe too soon? Also, does anyone drink carbonated drinks? Or is that off limits forever? Same with caffeine.
Thanks!
Heading out shortly for my first post op meeting in Portsmouth.
