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You need to carry a packed lunch with you at all times...string cheese...protein drinks (pre made)...yogurt...cottage cheese...have something available where you can easily grab and snack on when you need to eat something. Also your water, you should always have your water with you to drink in...

Wow.....get to a support group stat! Stretching your pouch is the least of your worries...damaging the staple line is....your new stomach pouch cannot dissolve foods like it used to. You are on a liquid diet for a reason...to let your pouch heal...yes you can cause some damage...hopefully you...

I just had this issue and was ready to post about it and found your post....fiber is the key, but we are not getting enough at our stage, I am also at my 4 week mark. I took about 4 ounces of prune juice deluted with water and stool softeners and that got me through my rough patch...I contacted...

I am starting my 4th week and used Unjury protein powder, The Vanilla, unflavored & Chocolate, all are good...They are great, I also purchased their multivitamins and calcium tablets. I have now found the Pure Protein, pre made drinks and powder, and those are very good as well. I find they...

Yes that is true Pat, the Pure Protein was recommended by my program. I went with the Unjury to start with because I wanted to make sure I had the best and I couldn't find anything better and made just for us post ops...the Pure Protein is a Whey Protein and tastes great too.

Glad to hear we have at least some support out there...what I found afterwards...which I wanted to slap these people (lol) was that after surgery, like within days, I had people ask me if I could eat yet...was I starving, they couldn't just do the liquid diet, they would starve! lol I just...

That's cool...I also purchased the Unjury protein powders and they were great, accept, i've decided that if I will be on some sort of protein pwder/drink for maybe the rest of my life, I needed an economical one! I have also tried the Muscle Milk and EAS ready made...but I found that the Pure...

I don't think they'll operate on you without getting your blood sugars under control. Undergoing the surgery, anesthesia and pain meds, etc., during surgery that will make your blood sugars spike for sure. I am 3 weeks post op and was taken off my Metformin today. No more Diabetic Meds, and...

lol Pat...why did you choose CocoBerry? Was this the regular CocoBerry you can find at the market? I'm wanting to try Chex myself...can't wait!

Wow, interesting, but I agree with Pat here...I do not see my General Practitioner unless I have something, well...General...to see him about...since I have a thyroid issue and am Diabetic, I've always been monitored by my Endocrinologist with blood tests every 3 months. Now post bypass, I am...

Yep, I agree...part of the decision to have any of the surgeries is based on the recommendation of your Doctor. If you still haven't spoken to your Doctor about your decision, I would suggest you start there. They will be able to refer you to a Bariatric program that is right for you and comes...

I am curious to see what kind of Protein everyone is using. I've discovered the Pure Protein drinks and powder...anyone using others?

I am proud to say that as of today I am Diabetic Med free! After leaving the hospital, I was taken off most of my Diabetes Medication...sent home on 1, 1000 mg Metformin tablet...after 2 weeks, I was taken down to 1/2 tablet daily...my blood sugars continue to go down and today, I was taken off...

Hi Trish...are you eating enough Protein? I had my bypass on July 25th and never have felt hungry...I actually have to remind myself to eat my meals and get all the protein and liquid in. I have found that the protein is the life saver. You didn't tell us anything about your eating habits. I...

Congrats Margo...Tomorrow is the easy part...you show up, you go to sleep...they do the rest...Your job and commitment starts when you wake up! Good luck to you and look forward to hearing about your experience after you're back home! Jules

Welcome Bug...I am new here too, had my surgery on July 25, 2012...You've come to the right place...there are lots of support here, that I couldn't find anywhere else. Happy for you to start your new life! Ask away, i'm sure you'll be able to get the support you need and any questions...

Carol Elaine...interesting as my surgeon and nurses encouraged me to join and look for support groups...and even mentioned this one. Of course, everyone is different...that all depends on you and how much you want to succeed. I've read some stories on here where I just want to pull my hair...

Hello People! I am 17 days post op...I purchased some Unjury Protein Powders and i've been able to mix these in with either, Sugar Free Pudding, Cream of Chicken Soup, Cream of Wheat & Greek Yogurt, plus I drink 2-3 EAS Myoplex Lite Protein drinks, which have 20 g of Protein in them. I'm...

Hello, I had my gastric bypass on July 25, 2012. I was diabetic, High Blood Pressure and High Cholestrol...My Doctor never took me off anything but my low dose asperin prior to surgery. In the hospital, due to the meds & surgery there, my BS was high and I was getting Insulin shots. Prior to...

Hello, I have had sleep apnea for about a year and a half. I had my gastric bypass on July 25, 2012. I have been told that my apnea should be cured as well after weight loss. I am looking forward to that, but let me tell you, I also use the mask with the pillows and it is so much more...