Update

[Guest guest]

Hey Bridget,

Thanks so much! Girl I did have attitude, and it was great. A lot of

my family is saying the old (but new improved me) is back! I also

have to tell you that I used the fitness room while I was out of

town, and I just had to laugh because it will filled with a bunch of

40-something men trying to out do one another on weights, or the

tredmil, or the bikes. Then I walk in, and I thought to myself, I bet

they are looking at me taking bets on how long I will last on the

tredmil. WELL!! 20 minutes would go by and they would be done, and I

would still be walking in my zone while they were gasping for air. I

dare for someone to make a look or a comment or a sniker now-- I'll

scare the hell out of them by showing them my scar!

I started out at 354 lbs and this morning I weighed in at 277. I'm

5'9 and my goal is to hit between 150-180 lbs. I know people say not

to weigh everyday, but it gives me motivation. I haven't gained any

weight, but somedays I haven't experienced any losing, and I have to

think what did I do yesterday and I can usually chalk it up to too

many carbs.

Where are you on your journey?

> Hey ,

> 77 pounds is incredible! Congratulations!! I didn't think it was

> possible to lose that much in four months. If you don't mind my

> asking, how much did you weigh when you had the surgery?

> I got a laugh out of reading that you sat by the pool with the

> attitude of a princess - you go girl!

> Keep up the good work,

> Bridget

>

[Guest guest]

Hey Bridget,

Thanks so much! Girl I did have attitude, and it was great. A lot of

my family is saying the old (but new improved me) is back! I also

have to tell you that I used the fitness room while I was out of

town, and I just had to laugh because it will filled with a bunch of

40-something men trying to out do one another on weights, or the

tredmil, or the bikes. Then I walk in, and I thought to myself, I bet

they are looking at me taking bets on how long I will last on the

tredmil. WELL!! 20 minutes would go by and they would be done, and I

would still be walking in my zone while they were gasping for air. I

dare for someone to make a look or a comment or a sniker now-- I'll

scare the hell out of them by showing them my scar!

I started out at 354 lbs and this morning I weighed in at 277. I'm

5'9 and my goal is to hit between 150-180 lbs. I know people say not

to weigh everyday, but it gives me motivation. I haven't gained any

weight, but somedays I haven't experienced any losing, and I have to

think what did I do yesterday and I can usually chalk it up to too

many carbs.

Where are you on your journey?

> Hey ,

> 77 pounds is incredible! Congratulations!! I didn't think it was

> possible to lose that much in four months. If you don't mind my

> asking, how much did you weigh when you had the surgery?

> I got a laugh out of reading that you sat by the pool with the

> attitude of a princess - you go girl!

> Keep up the good work,

> Bridget

>

[Guest guest]

Hey Bridget,

Thanks so much! Girl I did have attitude, and it was great. A lot of

my family is saying the old (but new improved me) is back! I also

have to tell you that I used the fitness room while I was out of

town, and I just had to laugh because it will filled with a bunch of

40-something men trying to out do one another on weights, or the

tredmil, or the bikes. Then I walk in, and I thought to myself, I bet

they are looking at me taking bets on how long I will last on the

tredmil. WELL!! 20 minutes would go by and they would be done, and I

would still be walking in my zone while they were gasping for air. I

dare for someone to make a look or a comment or a sniker now-- I'll

scare the hell out of them by showing them my scar!

I started out at 354 lbs and this morning I weighed in at 277. I'm

5'9 and my goal is to hit between 150-180 lbs. I know people say not

to weigh everyday, but it gives me motivation. I haven't gained any

weight, but somedays I haven't experienced any losing, and I have to

think what did I do yesterday and I can usually chalk it up to too

many carbs.

Where are you on your journey?

> Hey ,

> 77 pounds is incredible! Congratulations!! I didn't think it was

> possible to lose that much in four months. If you don't mind my

> asking, how much did you weigh when you had the surgery?

> I got a laugh out of reading that you sat by the pool with the

> attitude of a princess - you go girl!

> Keep up the good work,

> Bridget

>

[Guest guest]

Stacey,

Thank you! Congrats to you to being almost a month out! How are

you feeling?

I started at 354, and I'm 5'9. I live in Texas. Where are you from?

carrie

> Cary,

> Hi! congratulations on the new and improved you. What weight did

you start at? I am also the same age as you and my comorbs are

similiar except I have asthma. I had the open RNY on 7/7 and I

started at 270. What area are you from? Hope to hear from you soon.

> Stacey

[Guest guest]

Stacey,

Thank you! Congrats to you to being almost a month out! How are

you feeling?

I started at 354, and I'm 5'9. I live in Texas. Where are you from?

carrie

> Cary,

> Hi! congratulations on the new and improved you. What weight did

you start at? I am also the same age as you and my comorbs are

similiar except I have asthma. I had the open RNY on 7/7 and I

started at 270. What area are you from? Hope to hear from you soon.

> Stacey

[Guest guest]

Angie,

I'm glad that I could help. I have to tell you, I did not make my

decision lightly. I started thinking about having WLS 2 years ago,

and I went through insurance hell to get approved, and did a lot of

reading and researching and soul searching. Plain and simple I was

miserable, and I knew much of that had to do with not being able to

lose weight. You name it, I tried it. I started gaining weight around

8. I lost 50 pounds while in high school, doing the liquid diet, but

put it right back on and then some. I am not going to totally blame

having a metabolic disorder like PCOD to my weight problems, but it

didn't help. I know now I was also pre-disposed to it, but I didn't

make good choices either. Like I said, I always tried to stay active,

but was never really serious. I had to do this for me, noone else. I

didn't do it to look cute and be able to run around in a bikini some

day. I did it because I want to be healthy.

I don't have all the answers and science and technology have come a

long way. I know right now, today, this tool works for those who are

morbidly obese. I also know you have to pick the right surgeon who

has experience in this field and knows what he/she is doing. That is

half the battle right there. Just keep talking to people, do your

homework and you will know when you have made the right decision for

you.

Take Care ~

> WOW!! That was a great testimony!! It said so much. I am

considering this surgery and your email helped alot.

> Thanks

> Angie

[Guest guest]

Angie,

I'm glad that I could help. I have to tell you, I did not make my

decision lightly. I started thinking about having WLS 2 years ago,

and I went through insurance hell to get approved, and did a lot of

reading and researching and soul searching. Plain and simple I was

miserable, and I knew much of that had to do with not being able to

lose weight. You name it, I tried it. I started gaining weight around

8. I lost 50 pounds while in high school, doing the liquid diet, but

put it right back on and then some. I am not going to totally blame

having a metabolic disorder like PCOD to my weight problems, but it

didn't help. I know now I was also pre-disposed to it, but I didn't

make good choices either. Like I said, I always tried to stay active,

but was never really serious. I had to do this for me, noone else. I

didn't do it to look cute and be able to run around in a bikini some

day. I did it because I want to be healthy.

I don't have all the answers and science and technology have come a

long way. I know right now, today, this tool works for those who are

morbidly obese. I also know you have to pick the right surgeon who

has experience in this field and knows what he/she is doing. That is

half the battle right there. Just keep talking to people, do your

homework and you will know when you have made the right decision for

you.

Take Care ~

> WOW!! That was a great testimony!! It said so much. I am

considering this surgery and your email helped alot.

> Thanks

> Angie

[Guest guest]

Angie,

I'm glad that I could help. I have to tell you, I did not make my

decision lightly. I started thinking about having WLS 2 years ago,

and I went through insurance hell to get approved, and did a lot of

reading and researching and soul searching. Plain and simple I was

miserable, and I knew much of that had to do with not being able to

lose weight. You name it, I tried it. I started gaining weight around

8. I lost 50 pounds while in high school, doing the liquid diet, but

put it right back on and then some. I am not going to totally blame

having a metabolic disorder like PCOD to my weight problems, but it

didn't help. I know now I was also pre-disposed to it, but I didn't

make good choices either. Like I said, I always tried to stay active,

but was never really serious. I had to do this for me, noone else. I

didn't do it to look cute and be able to run around in a bikini some

day. I did it because I want to be healthy.

I don't have all the answers and science and technology have come a

long way. I know right now, today, this tool works for those who are

morbidly obese. I also know you have to pick the right surgeon who

has experience in this field and knows what he/she is doing. That is

half the battle right there. Just keep talking to people, do your

homework and you will know when you have made the right decision for

you.

Take Care ~

> WOW!! That was a great testimony!! It said so much. I am

considering this surgery and your email helped alot.

> Thanks

> Angie

[Guest guest]

where are you from?Texas? What part? I live in Louisiana

Angie

Re: Update

Angie,

I'm glad that I could help. I have to tell you, I did not make my

decision lightly. I started thinking about having WLS 2 years ago,

and I went through insurance hell to get approved, and did a lot of

reading and researching and soul searching. Plain and simple I was

miserable, and I knew much of that had to do with not being able to

lose weight. You name it, I tried it. I started gaining weight around

8. I lost 50 pounds while in high school, doing the liquid diet, but

put it right back on and then some. I am not going to totally blame

having a metabolic disorder like PCOD to my weight problems, but it

didn't help. I know now I was also pre-disposed to it, but I didn't

make good choices either. Like I said, I always tried to stay active,

but was never really serious. I had to do this for me, noone else. I

didn't do it to look cute and be able to run around in a bikini some

day. I did it because I want to be healthy.

I don't have all the answers and science and technology have come a

long way. I know right now, today, this tool works for those who are

morbidly obese. I also know you have to pick the right surgeon who

has experience in this field and knows what he/she is doing. That is

half the battle right there. Just keep talking to people, do your

homework and you will know when you have made the right decision for

you.

Take Care ~

> WOW!! That was a great testimony!! It said so much. I am

considering this surgery and your email helped alot.

> Thanks

> Angie

[Guest guest]

where are you from?Texas? What part? I live in Louisiana

Angie

Re: Update

Angie,

I'm glad that I could help. I have to tell you, I did not make my

decision lightly. I started thinking about having WLS 2 years ago,

and I went through insurance hell to get approved, and did a lot of

reading and researching and soul searching. Plain and simple I was

miserable, and I knew much of that had to do with not being able to

lose weight. You name it, I tried it. I started gaining weight around

8. I lost 50 pounds while in high school, doing the liquid diet, but

put it right back on and then some. I am not going to totally blame

having a metabolic disorder like PCOD to my weight problems, but it

didn't help. I know now I was also pre-disposed to it, but I didn't

make good choices either. Like I said, I always tried to stay active,

but was never really serious. I had to do this for me, noone else. I

didn't do it to look cute and be able to run around in a bikini some

day. I did it because I want to be healthy.

I don't have all the answers and science and technology have come a

long way. I know right now, today, this tool works for those who are

morbidly obese. I also know you have to pick the right surgeon who

has experience in this field and knows what he/she is doing. That is

half the battle right there. Just keep talking to people, do your

homework and you will know when you have made the right decision for

you.

Take Care ~

> WOW!! That was a great testimony!! It said so much. I am

considering this surgery and your email helped alot.

> Thanks

> Angie

[Guest guest]

question: did you have a tt or a pannilectomy? the latter only takes

the apron away.

lori h.

> hi all

>

> just wanted to let u know that im doing ok the surgery wasnt what i

> was told it was going to be ( was told it was going to be a

> abdominalplasty and ended up not but something totally different )so

> now after i finish healing will look for another surgeon but thats

> another story lol

> but for not im doing good and will be glad to get rid of the

> draintubes hopefully tomarrow as i go for a f/u with the surgeon

>

> anyway sarah and mom (me ) r both doing good at home talk to

> everyone soon

> melody

[Guest guest]

question: did you have a tt or a pannilectomy? the latter only takes

the apron away.

lori h.

> hi all

>

> just wanted to let u know that im doing ok the surgery wasnt what i

> was told it was going to be ( was told it was going to be a

> abdominalplasty and ended up not but something totally different )so

> now after i finish healing will look for another surgeon but thats

> another story lol

> but for not im doing good and will be glad to get rid of the

> draintubes hopefully tomarrow as i go for a f/u with the surgeon

>

> anyway sarah and mom (me ) r both doing good at home talk to

> everyone soon

> melody

[Guest guest]

question: did you have a tt or a pannilectomy? the latter only takes

the apron away.

lori h.

> hi all

>

> just wanted to let u know that im doing ok the surgery wasnt what i

> was told it was going to be ( was told it was going to be a

> abdominalplasty and ended up not but something totally different )so

> now after i finish healing will look for another surgeon but thats

> another story lol

> but for not im doing good and will be glad to get rid of the

> draintubes hopefully tomarrow as i go for a f/u with the surgeon

>

> anyway sarah and mom (me ) r both doing good at home talk to

> everyone soon

> melody

[Guest guest]

keep up the great work, carrie!

lori h.

> Update

> Hope you all have been enjoying your summer. All I can say is Wow!

I

> will be 4 months out this Friday and this tool is truly amazing. I

> have to say I am still learning the ropes, but I have been feeling

> really good.

>

> I went in for my yearly checkup at my OB/Gyn and they were

floored.

> They knew I was having surgery, but haven't seen me since.

Everyone

> was very supportive and estatic. My blood pressure was down and

this

> time last year my doctor and I discussed putting me on blood

pressure

> medication (I'm 29). They did a full blood workup (Cholesterol,

> Glucose, you name it) and my doctor's nurse called this past

Friday

> to say everything was normal!

>

> I feel truly blessed and so very fourtunate about this whole

process.

> I walked into this surgery with no major co-morbidities, I was not

> diabetic, no joint problems etc, although I knew it was only a

matter

> of time before I would be plagued by those things. My only

problems

> were depression/social anxiety disorder and Poly-Cystic Ovarian

> Disorder, headaches and back pain. I have always tried to stay

> active. Today, I walk for an hour at least 5 days a week, the

> anxiety attacks I would experience prior to surgery are not as

severe

> or frequent, as many days I would feel like a prisoner in my own

> body. I went on a vacation with my family this past week, and hung

> out by the pool in a bathing suit that was skin tight last summer.

I

> didn't care if I was the biggest person out there (I wasn't) and I

> had the attitude of a princess! I plan on joining a gym so I can

> start using free weights, and get a trainer. I have treated myself

to

> manicures and pedicures. 77 pounds ago, I didn't feel like I

deserved

> to be pampered.

>

> I have learned in the past 4 months that you have to keep

exercising

> as it is vital to making the tool work. Carbs are from the 4th

> deminsion of hell I am trying to stay away from bread. I

> experience head hunger in the worst way especially at night and

have

> been trying to go to bed earlier as it seems to hit me around 11

pm.

> I have also learned that what may work for me may not work for

others

> or vise versa. I still have much to learn.

>

> For those of you who are considering surgery or have been approved

> and are freaking out, or are newly post-op and thinking " What have

I

> done? " I went through it. Look up " freaking out " in the dictionary

> and you will see my picture. I had horrible panic attacks prior to

> surgery and questioned what I was doing. The day of pre-op

testing, I

> came home and cried. The day of surgery I was the calmest I ever

was

> pre-op. When I got home I was so relieved it was over, but was

still

> so overwhelmed and had no idea if I was coming or going. This is

> normal, and I promise as each day goes by you will feel better

> physically and mentally that you made the right choice.

>

> I still have much to lose, but 77 lbs is a load off! I will upload

my

> before and after pictures.

>

>

>

> 04/08/03 open RNY

> -77 lbs

[Guest guest]

keep up the great work, carrie!

lori h.

> Update

> Hope you all have been enjoying your summer. All I can say is Wow!

I

> will be 4 months out this Friday and this tool is truly amazing. I

> have to say I am still learning the ropes, but I have been feeling

> really good.

>

> I went in for my yearly checkup at my OB/Gyn and they were

floored.

> They knew I was having surgery, but haven't seen me since.

Everyone

> was very supportive and estatic. My blood pressure was down and

this

> time last year my doctor and I discussed putting me on blood

pressure

> medication (I'm 29). They did a full blood workup (Cholesterol,

> Glucose, you name it) and my doctor's nurse called this past

Friday

> to say everything was normal!

>

> I feel truly blessed and so very fourtunate about this whole

process.

> I walked into this surgery with no major co-morbidities, I was not

> diabetic, no joint problems etc, although I knew it was only a

matter

> of time before I would be plagued by those things. My only

problems

> were depression/social anxiety disorder and Poly-Cystic Ovarian

> Disorder, headaches and back pain. I have always tried to stay

> active. Today, I walk for an hour at least 5 days a week, the

> anxiety attacks I would experience prior to surgery are not as

severe

> or frequent, as many days I would feel like a prisoner in my own

> body. I went on a vacation with my family this past week, and hung

> out by the pool in a bathing suit that was skin tight last summer.

I

> didn't care if I was the biggest person out there (I wasn't) and I

> had the attitude of a princess! I plan on joining a gym so I can

> start using free weights, and get a trainer. I have treated myself

to

> manicures and pedicures. 77 pounds ago, I didn't feel like I

deserved

> to be pampered.

>

> I have learned in the past 4 months that you have to keep

exercising

> as it is vital to making the tool work. Carbs are from the 4th

> deminsion of hell I am trying to stay away from bread. I

> experience head hunger in the worst way especially at night and

have

> been trying to go to bed earlier as it seems to hit me around 11

pm.

> I have also learned that what may work for me may not work for

others

> or vise versa. I still have much to learn.

>

> For those of you who are considering surgery or have been approved

> and are freaking out, or are newly post-op and thinking " What have

I

> done? " I went through it. Look up " freaking out " in the dictionary

> and you will see my picture. I had horrible panic attacks prior to

> surgery and questioned what I was doing. The day of pre-op

testing, I

> came home and cried. The day of surgery I was the calmest I ever

was

> pre-op. When I got home I was so relieved it was over, but was

still

> so overwhelmed and had no idea if I was coming or going. This is

> normal, and I promise as each day goes by you will feel better

> physically and mentally that you made the right choice.

>

> I still have much to lose, but 77 lbs is a load off! I will upload

my

> before and after pictures.

>

>

>

> 04/08/03 open RNY

> -77 lbs

[Guest guest]

keep up the great work, carrie!

lori h.

> Update

> Hope you all have been enjoying your summer. All I can say is Wow!

I

> will be 4 months out this Friday and this tool is truly amazing. I

> have to say I am still learning the ropes, but I have been feeling

> really good.

>

> I went in for my yearly checkup at my OB/Gyn and they were

floored.

> They knew I was having surgery, but haven't seen me since.

Everyone

> was very supportive and estatic. My blood pressure was down and

this

> time last year my doctor and I discussed putting me on blood

pressure

> medication (I'm 29). They did a full blood workup (Cholesterol,

> Glucose, you name it) and my doctor's nurse called this past

Friday

> to say everything was normal!

>

> I feel truly blessed and so very fourtunate about this whole

process.

> I walked into this surgery with no major co-morbidities, I was not

> diabetic, no joint problems etc, although I knew it was only a

matter

> of time before I would be plagued by those things. My only

problems

> were depression/social anxiety disorder and Poly-Cystic Ovarian

> Disorder, headaches and back pain. I have always tried to stay

> active. Today, I walk for an hour at least 5 days a week, the

> anxiety attacks I would experience prior to surgery are not as

severe

> or frequent, as many days I would feel like a prisoner in my own

> body. I went on a vacation with my family this past week, and hung

> out by the pool in a bathing suit that was skin tight last summer.

I

> didn't care if I was the biggest person out there (I wasn't) and I

> had the attitude of a princess! I plan on joining a gym so I can

> start using free weights, and get a trainer. I have treated myself

to

> manicures and pedicures. 77 pounds ago, I didn't feel like I

deserved

> to be pampered.

>

> I have learned in the past 4 months that you have to keep

exercising

> as it is vital to making the tool work. Carbs are from the 4th

> deminsion of hell I am trying to stay away from bread. I

> experience head hunger in the worst way especially at night and

have

> been trying to go to bed earlier as it seems to hit me around 11

pm.

> I have also learned that what may work for me may not work for

others

> or vise versa. I still have much to learn.

>

> For those of you who are considering surgery or have been approved

> and are freaking out, or are newly post-op and thinking " What have

I

> done? " I went through it. Look up " freaking out " in the dictionary

> and you will see my picture. I had horrible panic attacks prior to

> surgery and questioned what I was doing. The day of pre-op

testing, I

> came home and cried. The day of surgery I was the calmest I ever

was

> pre-op. When I got home I was so relieved it was over, but was

still

> so overwhelmed and had no idea if I was coming or going. This is

> normal, and I promise as each day goes by you will feel better

> physically and mentally that you made the right choice.

>

> I still have much to lose, but 77 lbs is a load off! I will upload

my

> before and after pictures.

>

>

>

> 04/08/03 open RNY

> -77 lbs

[Guest guest]

What part of Louisiana are you in, Angie?

I'm in New Orleans.

----- Original Message -----

From: Angie Dougan

where are you from?Texas? What part? I live in Louisiana

[Guest guest]

What part of Louisiana are you in, Angie?

I'm in New Orleans.

----- Original Message -----

From: Angie Dougan

where are you from?Texas? What part? I live in Louisiana

[Guest guest]

What part of Louisiana are you in, Angie?

I'm in New Orleans.

----- Original Message -----

From: Angie Dougan

where are you from?Texas? What part? I live in Louisiana

[Guest guest]

Stasia, check into that tomato soup thing, wouldja? That is on the list of

things we shouldn't eat until after 6 months has passed. The mild amount

of acid in the tomato soup could cause its own grumbling, and as a high

carb food it could create that, also. Check with your doctor's

nutritionist about that one.

At 10:26 AM 8/5/2003 -0500, you wrote:

>I do have a general question - it seems that I am actually getting hungry

>- for example yesterday my pouch was growling - is this normal? I can

>keep down tomato soup, jello and water so I ate 200 cc of tomato soup to

>satisfy the growling. I am always reading how no one gets hungry and

>here I am 2 week post op and hungry.

[Guest guest]

Stasia, check into that tomato soup thing, wouldja? That is on the list of

things we shouldn't eat until after 6 months has passed. The mild amount

of acid in the tomato soup could cause its own grumbling, and as a high

carb food it could create that, also. Check with your doctor's

nutritionist about that one.

At 10:26 AM 8/5/2003 -0500, you wrote:

>I do have a general question - it seems that I am actually getting hungry

>- for example yesterday my pouch was growling - is this normal? I can

>keep down tomato soup, jello and water so I ate 200 cc of tomato soup to

>satisfy the growling. I am always reading how no one gets hungry and

>here I am 2 week post op and hungry.

[Guest guest]

Stasia, check into that tomato soup thing, wouldja? That is on the list of

things we shouldn't eat until after 6 months has passed. The mild amount

of acid in the tomato soup could cause its own grumbling, and as a high

carb food it could create that, also. Check with your doctor's

nutritionist about that one.

At 10:26 AM 8/5/2003 -0500, you wrote:

>I do have a general question - it seems that I am actually getting hungry

>- for example yesterday my pouch was growling - is this normal? I can

>keep down tomato soup, jello and water so I ate 200 cc of tomato soup to

>satisfy the growling. I am always reading how no one gets hungry and

>here I am 2 week post op and hungry.

[Guest guest]

Patti,

I could eat Tomato soup at 1 week out. My doctor's diet is water,

Gatorade, juice and broth for the 1st week, creamed soups (like tomato,

chicken etc), cream of wheat and malt o meal in addition to the 1st week

diet for 5 more weeks, then off to soft foods like white untoasted

bread, mashed potatoes, refried beans, soft cooked eggs etc. Do you

think that is weird?

Re: Update

Stasia, check into that tomato soup thing, wouldja? That is on the list

of

things we shouldn't eat until after 6 months has passed. The mild

amount

of acid in the tomato soup could cause its own grumbling, and as a high

carb food it could create that, also. Check with your doctor's

nutritionist about that one.

At 10:26 AM 8/5/2003 -0500, you wrote:

>I do have a general question - it seems that I am actually getting

hungry

>- for example yesterday my pouch was growling - is this normal? I can

>keep down tomato soup, jello and water so I ate 200 cc of tomato soup

to

>satisfy the growling. I am always reading how no one gets hungry and

>here I am 2 week post op and hungry.

[Guest guest]

Patti,

I could eat Tomato soup at 1 week out. My doctor's diet is water,

Gatorade, juice and broth for the 1st week, creamed soups (like tomato,

chicken etc), cream of wheat and malt o meal in addition to the 1st week

diet for 5 more weeks, then off to soft foods like white untoasted

bread, mashed potatoes, refried beans, soft cooked eggs etc. Do you

think that is weird?

Re: Update

Stasia, check into that tomato soup thing, wouldja? That is on the list

of

things we shouldn't eat until after 6 months has passed. The mild

amount

of acid in the tomato soup could cause its own grumbling, and as a high

carb food it could create that, also. Check with your doctor's

nutritionist about that one.

At 10:26 AM 8/5/2003 -0500, you wrote:

>I do have a general question - it seems that I am actually getting

hungry

>- for example yesterday my pouch was growling - is this normal? I can

>keep down tomato soup, jello and water so I ate 200 cc of tomato soup

to

>satisfy the growling. I am always reading how no one gets hungry and

>here I am 2 week post op and hungry.

[Guest guest]

Patti,

I could eat Tomato soup at 1 week out. My doctor's diet is water,

Gatorade, juice and broth for the 1st week, creamed soups (like tomato,

chicken etc), cream of wheat and malt o meal in addition to the 1st week

diet for 5 more weeks, then off to soft foods like white untoasted

bread, mashed potatoes, refried beans, soft cooked eggs etc. Do you

think that is weird?

Re: Update

Stasia, check into that tomato soup thing, wouldja? That is on the list

of

things we shouldn't eat until after 6 months has passed. The mild

amount

of acid in the tomato soup could cause its own grumbling, and as a high

carb food it could create that, also. Check with your doctor's

nutritionist about that one.

At 10:26 AM 8/5/2003 -0500, you wrote:

>I do have a general question - it seems that I am actually getting

hungry

>- for example yesterday my pouch was growling - is this normal? I can

>keep down tomato soup, jello and water so I ate 200 cc of tomato soup

to

>satisfy the growling. I am always reading how no one gets hungry and

>here I am 2 week post op and hungry.