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Always, always, always get your protein in first and foremost that is the most important goal for RNY / Gastric Bypass folks. Then if you have room for your fruits / veggies then work on those and don't worry if you can only get a bite or 2 of them in. Take your time with liquids and like Ralph...

LOL, your point is??? LOL You have still lost 62 pounds. Stop being negative. Your still loosing weight and doing wonderfully... One thing I have learned is, "We are our own worst enemy and we are self defeatist..." Stop and learn to love yourself, I promise you are worth it.

I actually sat and cried..... Happy Tears, :)

Based on what your stats say you have lost quiet a bit of weight, 61.5 pounds since your surgery... That's pretty darn excellent in one month and 10 days that's like an average 1.70 pounds per day, Not shabby at all. STOP being your worst enemy, STOP Obsessing on your weight, STOP weighing...

Nausea can be so dang debilitating... It is great to hear that the anti-emetics are working AND that you can get out and about, :)

Linda, Please keep us posted on how your doing.... :)

Way to go Ralph... Your going to ne in 1-derland before you know it....

Sorry your still having the up-chucks... Not fun or pleasant.. I went through the same in the very beginning. Like you my taste buds changes a whole lot.... LOL my husband was commenting on the Wednesday, LOL. He told some friends it has been like pregnancy cravings in reverse, LOL..

What are you consuming food wise... If your schedule is as active as you said, have you fallen back into the just grab what is available to eat and run? I caught the Starbucks cup comment. Are you eating there as well as grabbing their hot milk shake smoothies and such? Start a food journal...

Did your surgeon put you on a Proton Pump Inhibitor such as Dexilant, Protonix or something similar? You may also want to try waiting an hour after eating before having any liquids.. The brand of protein your using may also be effecting how your pouch responds. I was having "hunger" pain, my...

LOL friendly competition can be fun....:) My surgeon told me yesterday he wants me at 1000 calories per day. I explained I am having some issues upping my intake. I will have to work at getting my numbers up.. I get hiccups when I am approaching the to much for my pouch to handle. I am guess I...

Well I am 4 months out(this includes the pre-surgical diet) and I have hit a milestone, I am down 101 pounds as of 9:45 am this morning.. I am in a bit of shock, in a great way that is... My follow up went very well and my surgeon wants me to up my daily caloric intake to 1000 calories a...

I was allowed to chew gum prior to surgery, then 2 weeks from my out from my surgical date I realized I may as well get used to NOT chewing anything so I did not have an added stressor during the liquid and soft phase of my post surgical diet. Not to mention not chewing any gum after surgery...

GNC, Big Lots and several other BIG retailers have started carrying PB2 products from Bell Plantation in their stores on the shelves.... My husband sprinkles the plain PB2 on his apple slices for a nice treat... We love both the PB2 plain and the PB2 Chocolate peanut butter powder. Both are...

My surgeon requires that all of his RNY patients take a Proton Pump inhibitor such as Protonix, Dexilant, etc to help prevent Acid Reflux aka GERD. Call your Surgeons Office ASAP...

First and foremost that woman's monitoring your intake sounds like the psyche of someone who has anorexia and OCD... Don't let it get under your skin it is HER issues not yours...Next time tell her to back off and deal with her own personal food demons, not your. You have a handle on yours...

Sounds like the post surgical gas pain... Surgeons use gas to inflate you belly during laparoscopic so they can view and access the contents of your abdominal cavity. Walking will help get this stuff moving out quickly... I felt the gas pain for almost 2 weeks, it did get better with each...

Tillie just a suggestion on something that works for me... Have a cup of hot tea or broth to help relax your new belly.. I found that when I have a cup of hot tea or broth my pouch relaxes enough that I don't get the hiccups or belly pain when eating or drinking. For the time being get your...

Once I hit my 6 months post op time I will be adding whole wheat pasta, whole wheat bread, white potatoes, rice and other such types of carbs....

Personally I'd switch to fresh fruit, the majority of canned processed fruits have some form of refined sugar in it as a preservative or it is high in chemical preservatives. Why are you not having a fruit or veggie at dinner? Are you putting your body in starvation mode by decreasing your...