Immediately and up to about 3 months post op I was in a panic..
thinking "what have I done!" My protein shakes were horrible and I
was in the bathroom every hour with severe stomach pains. My friend
that had the surgery done about 12 months before me couldn't remember
so well how it was for her so she was of no help!

www.Obesityhelp.com put me in touch with people that were right at my
stage and having the exact same problems I was having. The more
experience GBP were there to help answer their questions, which in
turn answered all of mine. You could also see the weightloss of others
and it gave me hope that I wasn't failing miserably at this eating
thing. There is a section there also for recipes from everything from
protein shakes, cookies and candy to holiday meals. I still check it
out. After about 3 months post op I stopped scanning the internet for
stuff and got most of my information from my notebook that the clinic
gave me and asking on this forum and asking D'Ann questions. I think
after 3-4 months I pretty much knew what my body could handle and
pretty much knew what to expect and it just became a way of life.

Judy.
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--- In GastricBypassVanderburghIN@yahoogroups.com, "D'Ann Christian"
<hazyseptember@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> I know we have some new people. Thank you so much for joining us.
It has
> been a little quiet here lately. I think it is because it is the
beginning
> of school and a lot of us are moms.
>
> Let's start doing a question every few days to get some discussions
going.
> Even if you have only been lurking, please join in.
>
> Todays question.
>
> What websites have you found most helpful in researching and
understanding
> gastric bypass surgery? This can be pre or post surgery.
>
>
>
> D'Ann
> Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Col 3:2
>
> see my family <http://www.hazyseptember.com> www.hazyseptember.com
> are you wondering about weight loss surgery or have had one? join this
> group:
> http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/GastricBypassVanderburghIN/
> Learn about our local parks and meet me at the park, join our group
to see
> where we will be next:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EvansvilleParks/
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