Looking for Friends on here around/close to the same surgery date 12/31/12

Hi, I had surgery 12/26/12, you can add me if you like :)

Ok I have added you all. Thank you very much. If anyone else around our time frame wants to be added let me know. Like I said if we get enough people maybe I can make a group. With that being said........where is everyone at diet wise? I'm at the soft food stage glad to be out of the puree. Any good food tips?

Hi!

my surgery was 12/10.  Is that close enough?  I jumped ahead of most with the food I think.  On day 11 I got cleared to eat anything.  Bread does not go down and I'm too scared to try rice but veggies and fruit and every meat I have tried have been fine.

Holly I added you as a friend so I can invite you too the group...you have to accept my friend request.

I'd like to join you. My surgery was 12/17/12. I was cleared to try most foods - no raw veggies yet. I've had some foods not go well, but I'm learning.

Hello! I had surgery Dec.19/12. I am on soft foods now. I am trying more things but I have to chew very well.  No bread or pasta yet. I finally got 60 grams of protein in! First time in 5 weeks.

- Getting enough protein in is constantly on my mind. I find protein drinks kind of gross. I am drinking them though.

-I find I'm thirsty a lot even though I try to drink constantly. 

-Have been getting constipated which I have never experianced before. (not fun)

- I have  feelings of regret sometimes. Like I will never be able to eat "normal" again.  I know it will get easier though.

- I'm getting a little tired of dairy and chewing my food so much. I can't wait to eat more crunchy foods and more veggies.

- I was really surprised that I was and am hungry a lot. I thought that I wouldn't be so much right after surgery.

-sleeping good.

-not really exercising yet.

-I am a little discouraged that I have only lost 13lbs in 5 weeks. Its hard not to compare yourself with others.

-I find I've been kind of grumpy the last 2 weeks or so.

That is  a little bit about what I'm going through and feeling. Would love to hear from others as well. Feel free to add me as well!

Hope everyone is doing well.

 

This is great!!! We seem to have a nice little group together. Once I get everyones approval for my friends list I am going to make a group today.....Should I call it the New Year Surgery Date Newbies? Whats a good idea that would promote the group but also the time frame we are all in? The whole point is to have a little mini support group for our time frame. As you all know just by reading these forums many doctors give out different food programs which can be very confusing for all of us that are just starting out on our journey.

Whatever you call it, I'm in! I agree, the different food requirements do get confusing. How many if you get your food orders from your doctor, versus a nutritionist (not licenced) versus a dietitian (licenced)? I'm just curious if this makes a difference. My doc has a dietitian that gives me my rules to follow, but she is sometimes overruled by the doc (he is more lenient).

My program is through both the doctor and the nutritionist. The only thing they differ on is the NUT recommends continuing protein shakes and the doc recommends getting off of them and to real food. I am with the doc for the most part. But, I do have trouble eating the morning or some days am short on protein and a shake does the trick (even though I can hardly stand them).

Hi, I had RNY on December 17,2012. I'm new to the site.


Thanks Jannie