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Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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kellynaylor 03/05/2013

I am almost 6 months out and lately I have been having a terrible time getting my water in every day. I am doing good on protein but water not so good.

I used to be able to get it it, but I just I am just getting lax about my water intake. I am sure that is part of the reason why I am at a stall right now. So I am going to have to really make a concious effort to get it in every day. But I have a hard time scheduling it between my meals, with not drinking 30 minutes before and 60 after makes it tough.

I actually had a nurse practitioner at my GYn's office say to me that she felt I took the easy way to weight loss with this surgery. After I picked my chin up off of the ground I told her that this new lifestyle is more difficult than any diet I have ever been on, and I am more aware of every ounce of food and liquid that goes in my mouth and the vitamins and nutritional value I get from everything. Not to mention that I almost died from complications from my surgery! Since my GYN is in the same hospital system as my surgeon I actually complained about this woman to my surgeon.

This new lifestyle is not easy!!

kellynaylor 03/05/2013

I forgot to say after saying it is not easy it is worth every bit of effort!!

I feel wonderful!!

imjj4short 03/05/2013

Glad you recognize your water intake issues and are taking steps to get what you need.

I am always amazed when I hear people derisively say we took the easy way out. First, they are wrong. Second, even if it was the "easy way"....when did doing things the most difficult way possible become virtuous in the US? I'm pretty sure doing things the "easy way" is usually viewed as being smart.

JJ

kellynaylor 03/05/2013

I have two bottles of water sitting in front of me at my desk today. Almost done the first one. Will work on the second one this afternoon.

deleted_user 03/05/2013

I am glad you reported the woman who made the comment! How rude, and being in the medical field she should of been smarter then that. I had to go out today and had 3 people I know tell me how great I look. We are having a massive snow storm so that was worth going out in!

Pam2011 03/05/2013

It amazes me that someone from the medical field would comment on WLS as the "easy way out" or "cheating". All my medical professionals I have dealt with pre op and post op have never said anything like that and my gyn office were most interested in my WLS experience since one of the nurses was trying to get her brother to have it and my gyn had a good friend who had RNY recently also and had told me about it when I saw her in Jan of this year. My gyn nurse pract always says how great I am doing on my weight and loosing and my awesome labs and blood pressure.
My program has me to wait 30 minutes after eating to drink and waiting 15 minutes after drinking to eat meals or snacks. I have had more success with getting my water in this winter it seems due to the fact I will have the 20 cal hot chocolate or hot tea. I usually get 80-100 oz of water in with decaf coffee, 20 cal hot chocolate and hot tea this winter. I have water bottles in the car all the time and when I go on trip or shopping I take a smaller cooler with water or Sobe 0 calorie in them.
Good luck!

TxShyanne 03/05/2013

That b---- :-/ ha! Sorry... First thing that popped in to my head :-D I haven't had anyone tell me that out right but I've had a few question why I couldn't just diet. In the end unless you have been 360lbs and gone through the things I've gone through your opinion don't matter. I did what is right for me. And I've had my ups and downs as with everything in life but my quality of life it 20x better :-) And I too recently realized I need to get better at getting water in.... Actually went and bought a case of water to keep at work :-)

deleted_user 03/06/2013

Found a great lemonade that's helping me
Tropicana 15
It's delicious!! Goes down great
Better than Crysatl lite, ect.
Only 15 cal a serving,
Comes in a clear bottle like OJ
In refrigerated section
A must try
I have a slush machine, freeze this into cubes then make it into a slush
Yummy!!

KatLin 03/06/2013

how rude!!! you should of told the gyn doc too. when I go to mine I only see the Drs. I find the nurse praticioners and PAs at many offices to be dismissive or rude.

so water I actually get to much fluid in a day ( upwards of 120 plus oz in a day) now im trying to cut down apparently to much is bad as not enough is. I take 4 bottles of water and put them in a spot of my refridgerator every morning them I divide the hours im awake into 4 and like today i have to do one bottle every 3-4 hrs. I still have my protien milk that i dont count and a oj in the am. i know it sounds like way to much planning and silly but for now. and untill the dr figures out why im so thirsty all the time it helps a little

deleted_user 03/06/2013

Remember that "water" in all it's forms is counted toward your daily intake. Solid foods ie meat, fish poultry, veg, fruits and dairy are at least 50%moisture or more. Coffee, tea & broth/soups count also. Frozen ie sf popcicles & greek yogurt bars as well.

There will always be people that will gladly rain on your parade. Be proud and confident that you have made the best decision and choice for YOU; and have put considerable research, thought and work into the process. d

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