Karen D.

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mgp032266 20 years, 7 months ago

Hi Karen, I had surgery on 9/20/03, I weighed 252 on the day of surgery. I am now at 164. I am loosing very slow now. I went from a size 24 to a 14. I thought I was finished at around 180, but it is still slowly coming off. I have not drank one soda since my surgery. I have tried to sip on them but I guess I have conditioned myself to water and now that is all that I drink. I was a mountain dew fanitic, but I cant stand the sweetness anymore, and I do not like the taste of diet sodas. Hang in there I bet your weight loss is not finished with you yet.. Melissa

Moysa B. 20 years, 8 months ago

Hi, Karen: I'm 10 days post-op and I know what you mean about craving a pop. My surgeon's office told us we could have carbonated beverages at 3-6 months out. Beware, though, that "carbonated beverages typically contain phosphoric acid that binds to the calcium in one's bones and may lead to osteomalacia and osteoporosis." This is a quote from my surgeon's guidelines; so I definitely wouldn't get into the habit of drinking it as frequently as I used to (I used to drink at least 64 oz. of diet coke a day!) I would think it would be ok as an occasional treat. Good luck, and God Bless! proximal lap rny 08/19/03, -17 lbs.

Sharon Neva 20 years, 8 months ago

Karen~~Be careful with carbonated beverages. Suzanne Anderson posted some information a couple of days ago regarding some studies that have been done on the subject. Here is just an excerpt of her comments, "Many weight loss surgery patients see a Diet Coke™, or Diet Pepsi ™, or a Diet [insert your favorite flavor here] as their last and only "acceptable sweet" that's generally considered to be calorically and socially acceptable. If you are really interested in doing your best to be absolutely sure you can successfully lose your excess weight and then keep it off, you'll carefully consider the evidence. Our Success Habits™ study showed that the most successful patients who reach and maintain their goal weight do not drink carbonated beverages. Additionally, our continuing experience has been that most former patients who have re-gained significant weight, and have returned to the support center to take our Back On Track class, have been drinking carbonated beverages. These two long-term observations tell us that choosing to drink carbonated beverages can be detrimental to your long-term success. GOOD LUCK....

Naes Wls J. 20 years, 8 months ago

<b>I SAID A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY~*~ I said a prayer for you today And know God must have heard- I felt the answer in my heart Although He spoke no word I didn't ask for wealth or fame, I knew you wouldn't mind, I asked Him to send treasures Of a far more lasting kind, I asked that He'd be near you At the start of each new day, To grant you health and blessings And friends to share your way. I asked for happiness for you In all things great and small, But it was for His loving care I prayed the most of all.**hugs**</b>

Jamie M. 20 years, 8 months ago

Karen I started drinking fountain pop as early as 6 weeks out. Its not near as carbonated and doesn't bloat me. I drink diet of course but try the Propell water. Its the best. I drink it like crasy its now my "pop" after surgery LOL. jamie

Godsgal 20 years, 9 months ago

HI KAREN, SAW YOUR POST, I AM A CHRISTIAN TOO! HOW ABOUT TRYING SOME TACO BELL REFRIED BEANS AND CHEESE, EVERYONE RAVES ABOUT THAT. ALSO, SOME CANNED CHEF BOYARDEE MEAT RAVIOLI, SMASHED UP WELL, OR WHIPPED POTATOES, JELLO, THEY SAY THE KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN POTATOES AND GRAVY ARE FINE, AND VERY TASTY FOR A CHANGE. JUST A FEW SUGGESTIONS, HOPE IT HELPS. YOUR FRIEND ON THE JOURNEY,(SEPT.2) ANOTHER AMOS SISTER, MARILYN

Karyn B 20 years, 10 months ago

Hi Karen ... don't know if my last message went through (it hung up forever) .. anyway ... I am post-op (June 18) and am having problems tolerating my protein drinks (AND Carnation Instant breakfasts) ... please let me know what advice you've gotten (if any) ... thanks!!!! Best wishes ... email me if you want to compare notes!

Karyn B 20 years, 10 months ago

Hi Karen ... please let me know if you get responses to you request for other protein ideas ... I cannot tolerate my protein drinks (ISOPURE) or Carnation instant breakfast drinks. Thanks!

Kendra L. 20 years, 10 months ago

Karen - I pray GOD (the ultimate physician) will bless you with an uneventful recovery. Just lean on HIM and let HIM carry you through this part of your journey as well as everything else and I promise you HE will never leave you or forsake you. -

linda5l 20 years, 10 months ago

Karen, Hope you are recooperating well. My prayers are with you.