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donttread 02/09/2011

Well , as many of you know I had gastric bypsee surgery one week ago today. It'll be a long process, but so far I'm doing fantastic and I'm already 15 lbs. lighter. I feel great and am doing well with the deitary program so far.
Thanks for support these past few weeks as I was a little crazy going into this
Joel

Rick8 02/09/2011

Very good to hear DT! I have a basic knowledge of what the procedure is but know nothing of the dietary program. I am truly curious....could you elaborate?

deleted_user 02/09/2011

I like, like, like your post! So good to hear :)

donttread 02/09/2011

Well until today I was on clear liquids, including decafe coffee, tea, jello but no real food. and 3 protein shakes a day along with as much water as I can sip. It might take me half an hour to get a shake down for example. Today I've started introducing a few teaspoons of soft food ( cottage cheese, yogurt, scrambled eggs) which I gradual build up to larger ( but still small) amounts. I can't have anything to drink for about 1/2 hour before and 1/2 and hour after I eat, allowing the food to sit in the "pouch" and keep the full feeling. Of course the shakes are still my main source of protein.
In a month or so I'll start to introduce small amounts of real food and eventually not need the shakes at all.
A friend who has his done 2 years ago tells me he'll often have 1/2 a chix breast and a small baked potatoe for supper and be satisified.

onetoomany 02/09/2011

I am so happy to hear things are going well for you DT!!

JoyceMarilyn 02/10/2011

This must have been a huge decision and I wish you success! Please keep us informed as to your progress.
Are you able to exercise at this point or is that further down the road?

donttread 02/10/2011

so far I'm walking a little indoors ( weather sucks) and a little wii

Mandoman 02/10/2011

Glad to hear that you are doing well. Just don't let those wii guys take advantage of you while you are recovering.

Rick8 02/10/2011

Wow, that is some dietary program but I guess it's to let your stomach heal. I bet you must be so glad it's over. Life must be lookin good huh?

donttread 02/10/2011

yes rick it does, although the day after surgery: Not so much! LOL
I think I'm gonna like my new life. It's a process, but right now those few teaspoons of food make a difference, as I was starting to get hungry around supper time and now I'm fine.
In the end I'll have to eat differently, but I'll be able to eat most things in moderation they tell me.
walked a mile in my freakin house yesterday. wanta guess how boring that is? !

deleted_user 02/10/2011

Great news!

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