Hi Carol, So sorry not to have responded earlier. I have been really busy and have not had a chance to check in here. I am glad you are ok. When I read your post, I figured you would be ok because the communion host usually desolves really quickly. I am glad that you are fine. Congratulations on your weight loss. It will only get better from here on. I have lost another 11 lbs. for a total of 67. I can now put on my own socks and was able to weigh myself on my own scale without having to go to the Dr. I am walking and feeling great. Hope you continue to do well. Please keep in touch! Hugs, Rosa

I am only 1 1/2 week post op, I went to mass today and without thinking I took comunion and GULP the wine......I am not allowed breads till 6 or 8 weeks post op and NO liqour for 1 year.................Please help me, what can happen to me???????????????????????????? I've tried telling myself that because it's religious, nothing will happen but my pouch isn't able to digest this foods yet.........Should I call my doctor or just wait and see?????????????????????? Has anybody else experienced this or am I the only silly/dummy out here????????? Thank you for any advice, Warm regards, carolbear

This is surely so true ...thank you from the other side of the world could feel your postive attitude about life itself... I feel I have encountered so many beautiful kind people from this site.. Vanessa could I ask what you are u doing in Germany? Tx.Rosa

I got this , a friends who I really love from Alabama send it to me and I want to share . 15 Things You Probably Never Knew or Thought About 1. At least 5 people in this world love you so much they would die for you. 2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way. 3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you. 4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you. 5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep. 6. You mean the world to someone. 7. If not for you, someone may not be living. 8. You are special and unique. 9. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you. 10. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it. 11. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most! likely turned your back on the world. 12. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if you believe in yourself, probably, sooner or later, you will get it. 13. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks. 14. Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know. 15. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great. A Minute: They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them. Take the time .. to live and love Hugs from Germany Vanessa

Carol, so glad to hear everything went well with your surgery. Congrats to your sister--that's great now you'll have her along side through this journey. The food cravings are pretty crazy the first week. I would go to bed and dream about eating things I knew I shouldn't be eating...like chocolate M&M's and flautas...mmm Love those. I would watch the food network and I even felt like cooking (what? ME COOOOK?!) that's when I knew something was wrong.... It's temporary though, the cravings will subside and you will be able to eat regular foods in a few more weeks...probably by your 4th week. I have been able to eat beans, the cheese off the pizza (not the crust), ceviche (if you're tummy can handle it-they say the lime/lemon juice can irratate the pouch), chicken (I suggest you stay away from fried chicken--you won't miss it) and you can have bacon. YES, BACON. I was told it was ok to eat very crunchy bacon. I have only nibbled on some and it sits just fine in my pouch. So hang in there. The toughest is the first 3 weeks after that it DOES get EASIER!! Take care Elisa