I am six weeks post op. Things went really well. I have lost 32 pounds so far but I am tired weak my mind seems slow. In general I feel bad and I am...
yes, you are not getting enought protein.? You need to go to the Vitamin Shoppe and buy you the Pure Pro shake.? they taste great.? It has 35 grams in one...
You are not getting enough protein. You can try Carnation Instant Breakfast NSA (No Sugar Added). It comes in power and liquid. I did not like the liquid. I...
are you getting extra B12.? need to be getting shots every 3-4 weeks or using a B12 sublingual tablet. I got shots in the 1st yr, but now just use a tablet...
I know everyone is different but i am 10 days out of surgey and have more energy than ever...I walk everywhere i may not get enough of my protien in cuz i cant...
I think that is totally awesome! I can agree totally about the scar--mine looks wonderful & is shorter than I was expecting it to be, and I am thrilled with...
I need some help b/c I really need something with some crunch to it. Any ideas? I thought that I read that melba toast was okay to use. Thanks- Kathryn...
Pepperidge Farm makes a "Very Thin" whole wheat bread. It toasts very crisp. I am 4 years out from surgery and bread still presents the most problems, but...
Arnold select brand has come out with new sandwich thins. It comes in whole grain white and a multi grain. They toast up great I have not tried them untoasted....
Thank you! Those ideas do help! Have a wonderful day!!!  Kathryn ... From: TAMARA BROWN <shorty4831@...> Subject: Re: [sch_gastric_bypass_support] I...
I also chewed on crushed ice and popscicle for the crunch. In a message dated 5/8/2009 8:49:22 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kdiehlrph@... writes: Thank...
As I'm sitting here eating breakfast, I had some thoughts on this ... I don't know what stage you're at, but here are some ideas: Target has a great cereal...
Thank you so much for all of the ideas, and for taking the time to let me know about them & thinking about me. That means a lot to me, and the ideas sound...
Has anyone out there experimented with the whole wheat pastas that are out there? Did you tolerate them & do they taste good? I love to cook but I am not...
I would not suggest adding pasta to your diet at this point. You need mostly proteins and the pasta will fill you up way too fast. Could even make you sick...
I has gastic bypass on January 12th my my doctor said no carbs til I reach my goal weight. ... I would not suggest adding pasta to your diet at this point. You...
I am 3 months out and have not tried any pasta, breads, potatoes or rice. I don't think that 5 weeks out is enough time for your stomach to handle the pasta....
Kathryn, Changing your eating habits is essential to making this work. Forget the past breads, pastas, potatoes, etc. I did very well with Tuna or Chicken...
yes i did like a few months after the doctor told me that I could eat anything , well they didn't sat good with my pouch and they would get enlarged in my...
Hi my name is Judy and I am a week out. I had surgery May 14th. Still getting over the soreness. I am a mom of 4 boys and grandma to a little boy and baby...
I had my surgery on January 12th I have lost 57lbs all my cloths are too big never thought I would be saying does this look too big. I have about fifteen pairs...
Hi Mary ! Congrats on the weight loss ! I am 8 months out and at my goal weight of 129 with a total of 81 pounds lost. I completely understand the rapid...
My surgery was Jan 5 and I am down 70 pounds - what a blessing. I don't know about trading clothes but I have found some marvelous bargains at the CHKD...
My name is Carole and I had my surgery on May 18th. I was losing weight but for the last 4 days I have not seen the scale move. Any help or suggestions would...
Thanks I work in Virginia Beach I will go by the thrift shop and check it out ... Hi Mary ! Congrats on the weight loss ! I am 8 months out and at my goal...
exercise, exercise, exercise. At least 30 minutes a day. Does not have to be all at the same time. and eventually work up to 60 minutes per day. Go to...
I have been out of surgery for 5 weeks and am down 31 lbs but the last few days the scale hasnt moved at all and i have been EXTREMELY hungry today i can not...
Hey there, Fran! Â Yes, it's normal!! You will hit these spots every so often. I'm not sure if it's a little early for you to be hitting this bump in the road...
When I was 5 weeks out, I don't think I was able to eat that much. I tolerated the protein shakes the first month or so, but I didn't really care for them. ...
Hi Mary, I don't have anything to swap, but I could really use some size 16 pants. I live in South Mills, so I'm not that far from you.  Jackie E. Bailey...