Update, day 1:

So far it's going well! Got a bunch of DS friendly meal planning ingredients and snacks at Costco. Had a hectic morning, so I had to stop and grab Taco Bell. I got two regular beef crunchy tacos, ate one for a late breakfast and the second for lunch. I snacked on 4 oz shrimp and a premier protein shake. So far I'm at 63g protein and 31g total carbs. I'm feeling full, but not overly so and I'm not feeling deprived at all. NO GAS, which is nice. The carbs I've been eating give me the worst bloating and gas!

I'm logging my intake with the Baritastic app, which I like much better than the MyFitnessPal app I've used on and off for years. Baritastic is macronutrient based, which I think makes life easier, as all calories are NOT created equal, especially for us DSers.

As my low carb breakfast plans went out the window with my hectic morning, I'll have to watch my carb intake with dinner, so I don't go over 50g. I think I'll make meatloaf with eggs and almond flour rather than bread crumbs, asparagus and mashed potatoes. I'll leave the mashed potatoes for the husband and kids.

I should end my day at 103g protein and 55g carbs. I'd say that's not so bad!

I didn't get a great DS. I have a short CC compared to most but I never got any free ride. It has taken me almost 20 freaking years to get down to a normal BMI. I never had any plastics so probably I am there if you discount the loose skin I can't fix.

My life is basically Atkins induction diet. 20 to 30 carbs a day. Get the book. You can get it used almost anywhere. Have things like tuna and chicken salad available for snacking. Cheese and deli meat and always HB eggs. There is always something you can eat.

Stop buying carbs. Don't bring them into the house. Use low carb wraps instead of bread for your sandwiches. I use them for my pizza crust too. I bake them and use them for chips. They are in the tortilla section at the store.

Most people who are more than a few years out can probably eat that sub. Your sleeve is supposed to stretch over time. There is no magic reset button but you can start your new diet by doing a few days of meal replacement(NOT JUST SUPPLEMENT) shakes. Your choice and it will make your stomach feel smaller for a few days.

I can live this way because I give myself cheat days. Holidays and out of town vacations. I eat as I please and as much as I want. That way I always have something to look forward to and there is no eternal deprivation. Sometimes I have lists of what I want and other times I don't. Then it's immediately back to plan.

Best of luck!!!

Hi! I'm new here and thought I'd do a little introduction.

I had my DS in 2013. I got down to 140 lb, then stabilized at 150. I felt great! Then life happened and I allowed the carbs to sneak back into my diet. They're insidious little suckers, aren't they? Over the past few years I've managed to allow myself to get back up to 180.

I don't feel good anymore. I need to get 30-40 lbs off! I've moved a whole state away from my support group and the online groups I've found are all basically pre-op and new post-op, early in their journeys. I need some seasoned DSers to help guide me back.

I've forgotten the DS "rules". I've stretched my stomach out to the point I can eat a whole foot-long sub. My once wonderful DS tool isn't as effective as it once was. It's nobody's fault but my own. I just need a little help getting back on track.

I still take my vitamins and I have access to a gym and I have been committed to going five days a week.

I think I need to start by shrinking my sleeve back down. Does anyone have suggestions on doing this? After that, I need to get back to basics. What and how should I be eating? Does anyone have any suggestions for me?

thank you so much in advance.

Yes, I take medicine for Gerd. Also, I had a hernia repaired hoping that would help fix the issue. It seemed to help some but the nausea is still there. I am at my waist end hoping the surgery would help.i drink a lot but may need to drink more. Thanks for the info.

I am a 2 year duodenal switch post op. I have suffered from nausea the majority of my journey. It seems the nausea is dominant when I take medications. I make sure that I eat something before I take the medication but I still get sick. I also noticed that I get sick a lot when taking medication right before I retire for the evening. I take nausea medication but it makes me sleepy and I don't want to have to depend on it everyday for the rest of my life. Can anyone give me any info that can help lessen or alleviate this issue? Thank you for your input.