I am 5 weeks post -op and my life has dramatically changed for the better :)

That's great to hear! Congratulations!

I tried adding you on myfitnesspal but couldn't get it to work... I am scheduled for surgery in 3 weeks and just started my optifast today.. Would love to have you on my fitnesspal to get a sense of what and how I could be eating 5 weeks post op.

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Cool - I just added you, Jessica :)  Re: what to be eating five weeks post-op, that will definitely depend on your doctor's plan.  Some doctor's have people on soft solids three days after surgery, some have liquids and then purees, mine was liquids for two weeks and then soft solids.  Also, I didn't have a three-week Optifast diet - I had a two week diet of greek yogurt, sugar-free jello, and protein shakes - 1,000 calories per day.  But definitely let's link up and you can see what I am eating and ask your nutritionist if it fits your plan.  You will see I have less than 20 g of carbs per day.  Just a personal decision to be no-carb.  :)

What a refreshing post!  At 60, I too sailed through surgery and recovery, although you sailed faster.  

Awesome post!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!

thanks for sharing i am having surgery around the middle of march i believe. can't get a straight answer from anyone with kaiser. but anyway your post helped me a lot.i have been so worried  and you posting all that has calmed the storm in my head.thanks

Sarah

YAY FOR YOU! I am so glad that you shared your positive story! I have had only good things related to my RNY as well and wish more would beat the drum of YAY FOR RNY!!!

Congrats on the path already traveled and may you have success on this journey for the rest of your life!!

as a pre-op semi-lurker (who is excited not nervous nor anxious!) I have to say your post is wonderful!

thank you! will look for you on MFP!

Mary