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Nine days post op I'm not wanting anything to eat I'm barley getting my water and some protein in jello and broth taste nasty to me now I was 239 before surgery I'm 215 today. A lot of pain the first week feeling better now. I can't wait to return to work on the fifteenth. I'm hopping my appetite returns soon.

So I am a week out and I came down with this wicked fever and so I'm sitting here feeling ucky, and normally I would be able to have my comfort foods when I feel this way but I can't and I'm craving something to and it's all mind craving cause I'm not hungry??? I am just staying away from the kitchen for the most part!!! I am so not going to eat something that will make me sick!!! I cant wait till i can start working out, when I get those cravings ill just work out to work those cravings away!!!

My pre-op visit with my surgeon was today. I start my liquid diet tomorrow and have reached paralyzed fear!! I'm so scared something is going to go wrong! I'm not worried about the pain or sticking with the diet but I'm afraid I'll never wake up again!

My Journey began May 14, 2013 at 216 pounds After waiting for a year to have insurance I was finally able to get my journey started. I did everything that I needed to do so I could have this surgery. My doctor is Ernest Cudjo, his staff and the other doctors with him are very good at what they do. One of the scheduling staff said that I went through all of the tests needed so fast that my surgery was set up for May 14. I started the pre-surgery diet with no problem and I lost 15 pounds before the surgery. Then the big day came and I was ready, the surgery was a success and I healed up quicker than I thought I would. I am feeling better about myself and I'm looking at f…

I'm 16, had my surgery on March 27th, 2014. After the operation my face has been extremely oily, where I needed to wash my face at least three times a day. Is this common? If not, what is the problem? Thank you!

Finally after 6 months of crap I got a damn date for surgery!!! May 7th!!! I start my preop on April 24!! Im so excited an scared and I kinda feel juke crying!

OMG! OMG! OMG! REWIND: The day has arrived! Today i say goodbye to 80% of my stomach and hello to my new life! I've been up for over 24 hrs In anticipation. Yesterday I worked from 9:00 am until 11:00 pm, then went home to complete my packing. I took a 15 minute nap, showered at 4:30 am, helped mom with her packing, placed everything in the car, drove to the airport, parked, checked in and boarded the plane . . . . The whole time I was FINE. PLAY: I get up to use the bathroom on the plane and that's when IT started . . . . PANIC!!! Walking down the aisle was a feat in itself. Then I step into the afterthought they call a bathroom. It was so small …

Did anyone experience metal tasting tongue? For some reason I keep a nasty metal taste in my mouth. It sucks that I can't have gum yet.

Hello everyone, My name is Sasha and I'm in the process of getting my Journey started to have Gastric Sleeve Surgery. Right now in my Journey I am awaiting my appointment to meet with my surgeon for a consultation. I'm should explain the reason I would like to have this surgery..I'm 28 years old..Married..and mother to 3 children. So I need to be around for a while. I'm only 4ft 10 inches and I weigh 166 pounds. I know what your thinking.."Why would u need the surgery when you don't weight over 200 lbs" At first I was thinking the same thing, but when I look up my BMI, I'm in the morbidly obese section! For a person of my height I should weigh no more then 103 lbs. T…

Aloha all, My gastric bypass surgery is scheduled for April 21, 2014. I've done such a good job logging my food and making healthy eating choices since December when I joined my hospitals program, but since actually scheduling my surgery a week ago though I've found it so hard to avoid my old pitfalls. Perhaps now I have, "this is my last chance" mentality- but it is ruining all the work I've done so far. I have had nightmares about gaining weight and then denying me the day if my surgery because of it. This has been a logistic nightmare to plan because I'm a teacher and have to take so much time off work. I would love some encouraging words, stories or tips to get …

This is my first time here and I am in the process of getting gastric bypass. I currently have the lap band which I totally regret. Unfortunately I had a very close person to me pass away from gastric bypass and after that it scared me so bad that I decided to go with the band. I lost 60 pounds and then it stopped:( since, I've gained most of the weight back and recently injured my back and found out I have fibromyaglia. I have 2 beautiful girls and a wonderful husband. I am getting gastric bypass now because I want to be healthy and happy for my family:) right now my lap band removal has been denied but hopefully my wonderful doctor will get that overturned. Just patient…

Down 300 pounds!!!

I'm on day 8 of my clear liquid phase and so far it's gotten easier since my parents brought me home the broth from chicken soup from our favorite local diner...however, I'm still frustrated with diet drink choices...I'm usually an avid water drinker but I need some variety..has anyone had any issues with Bai5 drinks? They have 1 gram of sugar and 10 carbs and only 5 calories..my NUT said I can have anything diet drink as long as it's clear...what are your thoughts on that if you've had Bai5 drinks?

Does anyone have any ongoing issues with their gallbladder. I had an attack last night and i was wondering if anyone has any suggestions.

Start liquid diet in morning and so scared. Having second thoughts. But shouldn't. I weigh 350 pounds and am 5'5" and will be 40 at end of April. I am so scared of 4 weeks of liquids and the recovery. This app has been awesome in answering questions.

The day has finally arrived. I am literally leaving for the hospital as I type. I am prepared to make permanent lifestyle changes and hope this is the tool I need to finally have CONSISTENT success. Hoping for a relatively easy surgery and be able to drink without too much difficulty post op. I know this will make an improvement in my life. Wish me luck.

First day of optifast any advice ?? Support lines needed !! ????

I'm still trying to figure out how all of this works. I've been on this site for months now looking for info prior to obtaining my surgery date and now I have it. 4/16/14. I was wondering if any of you were so ready for the surgery up until you got your date and then you started freaking out. I'm really nervous about it. Don't get me wrong I'm excited as can be but, scared about this huge commitment I'm about to jump into. Anyone else feel that way prior to your surgery?

I was sleeved on 3/24, been doing okay. Everyday get ms a little easier but now in having issues with feeling like something is constantly in my throat without being full. I'm assuming it's reflux? Anyone having this?? Also it's very hard for me to take in for then about 30 oz a day, which is scary because I don't want to get dehydrated. Any feedback?!

Hi everyone. I was banded a week ago today and everything is going great. I do have some concerns and I was hoping to get some good advice. I have been following my post op diet perfectly and just started on liquid/mushy food. I am really surprised how easy everything is going down. I can eat a lot more than I thought I could. Is this ok? I dont feel full. I have been drinking normally- not needing to sip, although I tried doing that at the beginning. Today I had a bowl of mashed potatoes. First I are half and put it down but quickly realized I was still starving and finished the rest. Is that ok? I am worried that I am able to eat to much. I read so much about people o…

Are there any programs that anyone knows of that help with financial assistance for copay from insurance....I have BCBS and my copay is 2500

My first time posted pics hope you like! Surgery date dec 10 down 87 pounds

Okay, so I had the VSG on Monday the 24th...I'm on clear liquids for 14 days...I'm on day 7...I'm slowly losing my sanity because i can't leave the house until my post op visit this Thursday..I've tried a few different broths which nauseated me so much (beef and chicken boullion cubes boiled in water and low sodium organic chicken broth) the smell and taste turns my stomach like you wouldn't believe...have any of you had strained wonton soup broth without the stuff in it? Or even homemade/diner chicken soup broth strained? Please let me know..I'm dyinnng over here lol! I'm so miserable ????????????????

I have hit the 6 week mark and now feel ready to start really exercising. I'm sure many started before this but with me I just wanted to wait and let things sort of become more normal first. Anyways I want to get an activity tracker. I'm leaning towards the fitbit flex but I want to make the right choice. Any feed back would help. Likes, dislikes, or even other kinds that you guys like better. Thank you so much!

I am freaking out! I am anxious, panicky and overall freaked out! My sleeve date is April 15, tomorrow I start the liquid preop diet - I feel so nauseous, stomach pain and awful which I'm thinking is psychosomatic! I am starting to think maybe I should just diet harder or try something else. I'm 38, female, 5 feet and weigh 300lbs! Obviously, I need to do this... Am I having cold feet? Please someone out there shed some light for me and validate how I feel?! Did other people feel like this?

Hey guys, My name is Ranjith Emmanuel. I am from India. I am 18 years old and I weigh at 365 pounds. I am going ahead with my gastric sleeve surgery in two months time (june) . I am frustrated with this life. I see this as alast resort to give myself a new beginning. I wanna start living my life and stop hiding away from the world. I want to know how it has been for others who has already embarked on this journey. I want to know what to expect out of it. I want to know more about the ups and downs after surgery....PLEASE HELP!!! I have attached a picture of myself when i was 13 (320 pounds at the time)... I do not have any recent body shots as I don't …

Has anybody used frozen yogurt in a protein shake? Never done it but looking to spice it up.

I'm so excited. 4 days and I've lost 9 lbs. seriously this is like a dream. still a little sore but that scale was well worth it.

Hi guys! I am new to this. So far I am doing great. I've experienced gas and hunger pains. My stomach was growling and I'm able to DRINK not just sip but drink liquids like a normal person. It goes down well with no restrictions. I dont take gulps but im not getting fulfilled. That concerned me a bit. Idk if thats a good thing or bad. But after speaking with a few ppl who are sleeved they suggested to sip a Lil more throughout the day and that helped. However, I still get cravings and desires for food. I wish it was the other way around. But different strokes for different folds I guess. I don't have any regrets. I love it. I just thought I would not have any interest in…

I really wanted to do a 1 year update but got really distracted. I am 13 months out of surgery and have lost 150 lbs! Went from a size 24 to a size 10. I feel absolutely amazing and have all this energy. I am truly a new person! If I had to do it all over again I would time and time again! People are amazed that I am the same person. Here are a couple pics!

I am really eating lots of watermelon and honey dew. I rather have than real foods. Does anybody else eat more fruit than real food?

Today I am 6 weeks post op! I have been walking at least 4 times a week! But I wanna take up a few notches and head back to the gym! I am really wanting to lift weights more then just do lots of cardio. I don't really have anymore abdominal pain or anything. Has anybody had any bad experiences with harder excersice around this time frame? Thanks!

Well its been 6 months since my surgery... And I still believe that this was the BEST decision of my life. I am down 113 pounds.... I started at 344 pounds and now weigh 231. I can't believe the change it's made in my life, ive been a bowler my entire life prior to surgery i had one perfect game in 22 years since surgery I've had one perfect game and a 800 series.....when i think about what i use to be it brings tears to eyes. I love the way i look and couldn't be happier, now the weather is getting nice I can't wait to get the shirt off and play catch on the beach with my wife!!!!

I had surgery March 18th and I'm starting my period, is to normal not to lose any weight during this time even with the sleeve? As of today I'm down 13 pound from surgery and I just started working out on the tread 30min. Should I bump up my workouts? Everyone here is always so helpful thought I'd ask:)

Hey Everybody I just got my date for my testing before surgery for April 15th and I am so so excited to be getting closer and closer to the kick-off of my metamorphosis from obese to fit and fabulous!!! My gastric bypass surgery date is April 21st #ICantWait!!!

This liquid diet is killing me! I was fine up until the other day until I was craving something for the first time....PIZZA. I wonder if there will ever be a time where I'll be able to eat that again?! But for now diluted apple juice, water, Popsicles, & protein shakes! One week post op & down 17lbs already is that too much too soon? Or normal?!

I am 34/F 295 lbs having RNY-Distal on March 18, 2014. I am having the surgery @ Siani in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. My surgeon does not require the 2 week liquid diet prior to surgery. I decided I want to do the liquid diet anyhow because of the benefits. I ordered Bariatric Advantage chocolate Meal Replacement. ($67.00) And what I have discovered is WHOA, this is WAY harder then I thought! I am on day 3 of this diet and have cheated all 3 days! Day 1 i made the shake like it says on the package. 8 oz of Water and 2 scoops of powder. DISGUSTING! My next shake I used 8 oz of 1% milk and only 1 scoop of powder. That was much, much better. But I was still hungry, so I ch…

I took the online seminar yesterday and the clinic called me today. I have a PCP visit scheduled for Nov 5 and a pre surgical class for Nov 14. After that my first appointment with the clinic will be in January and by February I will have my 3 month monitored diet complete.

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Now officially on the other side. Surgery was at 9 am. Feeling better than I expected. Thanks again to everyone here for their words of encouragement and support. Going back to sleep so talk with everyone later..

Today is my 6th day post op! Im happy with my recovery. No pain! Sometimes I tire easy but no biggie. I'm drinking my 3 shakes but have to add more Water. Yesterday I did about 40oz I've been. Able to take larger sips no nausea or vomiting (yeahh) I'm trying not to fixate on weight loss I'm 5 pounds down post op and 20 # down from pre op diet

Cleared for surgery by heart doctor and pulmonary doctor. I have a sleep study and a few nutrition appointments left. Have gone through a lot so far. Cat scan, blood tests, echo cardiogram, breathing test, colonoscopy, upper GI, nutritional visits and psychiatric evaluation. I am ready to get this done!

I am officially 1 week today from having surgery & I was just wondering if anybody has been wanting to eat anything. I have heard that some people get sick from the smell of food or can't be around me , but me personally I much rather be eating something healthy & small then drinking this protein .... I'm just looking for some insight ?

Quick question, has anyone on here had the sleeve and lost too much weight and still eat very very very little even 6 months out? Can the surgeon do surgery to try and stretch your stomach?

I am only been on this site two weeks and I love it. I have learned so much. My surgery was two months ago today and I have only lost 20 pounds but it is ok. I loss 85 pounds with the band and was happy until stopped working and I needed a second port change. My insurance wouldn't pay so I decided to go to Mexico for surgery. I paid the same for the revision and sleeve as I would have paid for the port. I am a NP and I realized doctors don't give enough information. I stopped taking my PPI but after getting on this site realized that was a mistake. I am now taking the medication and think I see a difference.

I am also having a lot of problems with vomiting. It seems that if I try to eat or drink anything besides water and Popsicles I vomit. How long before this subsides?

I am just 6 months post op and I just stated chewing gum again

Hey, everyone. I'm Will. I've read some of your posts (as a lurker) but finally signed up. I go in tomorrow morning for the band, after careful consideration. I'm pretty excited about it and looking forward to moving through these first few weeks. I'm sure I will pick your brains more than once in the coming days/weeks/months.

I had my struggles on my first week post op: pain, swollen, not been able too eat or drink much, etc. once I started my second week I feel amazing. I'm still doing my liquid diet and I can drink without pain. The challenge now is too recognize when I'm full and too drink me 1/2 cup of liquid in 20-30 mins. I'm also 13 pounds down since surgery and I'm running out of clothes that fit me :-). Thanks to all of you out there for support me in this journey.

I just got home from vacation and dropped over 6 lbs while I was gone. This officially put me in the overweight bmi category . Woohoo. I haven't been here in 10 years!