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Hi guys. Do you eat any fruit? I had sleeve 6 weeks ago . Can I eat apple ? Thanks for your help

Hi. I had my surgery on sep 14. Lost 30 up to today . I am stalling for 3 weeks maybe more. I meet my nutritionist for the first time after surgery . She told me I should take fruit and vegetable with my protein. My surgeon was so against fruit . She told me no fruit or just few berries only. But the nutritionist said the reason I do not Loos weight is because I had too much protein and no fruit or vegetable . How about you guys? Do you eat fruit ? How much a day ? Thanks

So tomorrow is my surgery. I'm beyond nervous. Never had any kind of surgery and never had to be put under or stay overnight in a hospital. Everything has gone so quickly. My initial appointment was with my surgeon back in August. I have United Healthcare and thought that the 6 mos of supervised weight counseling would be necessary.....it wasn't so I was approved on my first try to the insurance company. Things at home are falling apart and I'm just praying that mentally ill be good through tomorrow. I have to be at the surgery center for 7:30. Today is all clear fluids. Not too too bad. I have a minor hunger headache but pushing through. I'm planning on going bowling…

I'm about 2 years out; wondering can we take apple cider vinegar daily?

I'm three weeks today and I want solid food. They said I could do string cheese and deli turkey and chicken. I am not drinking my two protien shakes a day because they are making me nauseous I have to drink so much. What do I do? Also I can mashed potatoes and yogurt, Jello pudding, you know the same as the first week or two. But, they don't have protien and I'm worried I'm not doing it right. And I haven't had a bowel movement for like 6 days but I got a really bad hemorrhoid last week so I've been healing. I started my Vitamins sat to help with fatigue. I haven't lost for a few days. What can I do? Just such it up and drink? Am I eating enough? Am I eating too much? …

Hi every one. Today I am 199.6 From 235. I lost 36 lb from September second.I did it ????????????Thanks for all your help.

I have what I need for the hospital packed (or I hope I have everything!) Finishing up work so others at my office can continue my tasks. Just waiting for scheduling to tell me what time to be there in the morning. Surgeon states normal inpatient time is 30 hours if no complications. That means home Friday afternoon or evening. I have decided (LOL) not to have any complications. Wow....almost there!! Am so stoked. How am I going to sleep tonight??

Going in for my pre-op testing this morning! I am getting so close to my Dec 8th surgery date! Whoo Hooo!

I am so glad I had this surgery!! At this point in my journey, I am struggling with getting barely enough water. I have found a new enjoyment of exercise and don't obsess about food.

I had my gastric band revision last Monday the 16th. They removed lap-band thank god, that was a huge mistake. So glad to have that stupid thing out of my body. Feeling ok each day is getting better. I'm anxious to start soft food. Been doing liquid and Protein shakes. Stats: Age - 41 Highest - 270 Lost 30 with lap-band Surgery weight - 238 Current weight - 228 First goal is to fit into size 10 jeans. I gauge my success not so much on the scale but on how I look in my clothes. I've always weighed more on the scale than I think I look so if I went by just the scale id be so depressed.

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Now that I have finally had the gastric sleeve surgery, I'm still in shock that I got it! Like, I can't wrap my head around the fact that my stomach is now really small. I'm doing pretty well by my standards. My left side is bruised so bad it looks like someone painted me purple. Eating has been going really well. I haven't thrown anything up (knock on wood). I'm very sensitive to pain medication because I have chronic migraines, but that actually hasn't been too bad either. I am having the Post-op blues though. Was this pain worth it? Can I really change my diet? When can I just eat solid foods again! And I'm really done with sugar free things! Did anyone else have…

Dec 30, 2013 was the day i thought my weightloss journey would change my life for the better. As soon as i awoke, my life was changed, i was in excruciating pain in my chest that they thought i was having a heart attack. I ended up staying for 1 week n a day. It would've been longer but i was scared of getting a feeding tube do i forced myself to drink. To make a long long story short, I'd end up having an egd monthly, upper gi 3 times, sent to specialists to figure out what happened to me. I've been on so many meds, throwing up most nights anything that I'd eaten that day to present, acid reflux an understatement ! Ph tests, swallow test, had 3 different sur…

I'm a year a three months out of my surgery, and I figured this is as good a time as any to share my story. I always found other people's journeys so helpful, and I hope someone can benefit from hearing mine. I definitely struggled a bit with my weight when I was younger. Even with playing sports I was heavier than my friends, and I have a critical mother who frequently put me on one diet after another, fostering some pretty unhealthy feelings about food. My weight didn't really become an issue until my late teens, when I struggled with some mental health issues that resulted in a weight gain of more than 50 pounds in a year. In between high school and college, I we…

So I'm almost 9 days post op! And up until today it has been really rough. Mainly emotionally rough. I cried all the time. I still am very emotional. But when I weighed myself today and saw 222.5 I was so happy. I've lost 35 pound since I started this journey. 13 has been since surgery. The shirt in my picture use to be snug. Now it's huge! So I had to tie it up to wear it! But this was a huge confidence booster! I didn't have any pain meds. No major pain like I have been having. Puréed food went down well. I didn't do so hot on protein shakes but Ima work on that tomorrow for sure. I never really felt full with the liquids. Even after surgery. But I feel full…

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I started my weight lose journey in January. Started my 90 days diet monitoring in February. Gastric Sleeve surgery at the end of June. I'm off all meds (high bp...), canceled my knee surgery. Life is great. Starting weight (Jan) - 372lbs WLS weight (June) - 331lbs Current weight as of 11/11 - 259lbs I'm pretty happy.

I am finding myself not wanting to eat which is great but now I'm missing my food. Is anyone else going through this.

I am 3 days post op (sleeve) and have horrible pain on my left side. Nothing helps it. Can someone please give me some advice? Not too hungry just some juice n some broth had some apple sauce (BAD IDEA) I also have really bad radiating pain on my IV site arm

So I am coming up on five months post-op now... (Surgery date June 10th) I had VSG done and I have never been happier. I have had ZERO complications, no throwing up, now problems drinking fluids, no adverse reactions to any type of foods (except of course anything with too high fat or sugar), and I just broke through today a seven week stall I have been in!!! This past weekend we had a halloween party and for the first time in my life I was able to buy a costume that wasn't PLUS SIZE and it felt great! :-) I'm just not used to buying size medium anything still! So here's some before and afters.. For the first time in my life I actually felt like a pretty girl at the par…

My name is Judy Boris, and I live in Chicago. Two weeks ago, (November 5, 2015) I had gastric sleeve sugery. The first few days were rough, but after three days, the clear liquid diet was satisfying. However, now that I am going into my third week, food is starting to look good and the liquid diet is not satisfying. I have to be honest, the whey, Protein drinks and the Jello are beginning to nauseate me. I literally want food and am concerned that I am overthinking food. I started out at 207pounds and am down to 195 and holding. Does anyone have any suggestions to help me forget about my hunger (by the way, it really hits me at night)?

My surgery was on October 28th, I feel like I haven't been losing enough weight. I've been at a standstill for almost a week. I've been exercising multiple times a week. Thoughts?

i had my surgery on august 31 2015.... i lost a total of 80 lbs so far. I've had someone tell i need to be in a support group but I'm not really a social butterfly. i thought ill give this app a try just to kind of get my feet wet.

Knew this was coming soon, but didn't expect it quite this soon. Woke up feeling good, decided to step on the scale and BAM! I hit onederland! I haven't seen a weight like this in so long!

How are you all dealing with constipation? I'll be 3 mos. out next week and still having problems with this.

So on Sunday I hit 5 mths post-op. Overall, it's going ok. I'm down 71 lbs total, 60 from my surgery date. Some days I can really feel the difference, other days not so much. I've always been a bit of a shopaholic - that has definitely been more fun lately. Although, after having shopped in the plus sizes for so long I'm still trying to find my way around "stylistically." I constantly worry about overeating and stretching my pouch. Some days I really have to be mindful and not allow myself to eat over 1 cup of food, and feeling like I could eat more. Other days, a 1/2 cup of whatever and I'm stuffed. Kinda weird. I wish that would stabilize a bit. I've been tak…

So I am three weeks post op. And so far I've lost 43 pounds. 22 before surgery. 21 after surgery. Well today was my first day back at the gym. Before surgery I use to work out all the time but when I started my wls program I kinda cut back A LOT. I didn't go at all for about a month before surgery. Today I ran my fastest mile EVER. On my FIRST day back at the gym in about 2 months when I use to go EVERY OTHER DAY! I couldn't even come close to a 15 min mile but today I did it in 14! I just can't believe I did it. I had no expectations going back to the gym. I told myself I would take it slow but instead I let my body tell me what it could do and it paid off! It's li…

This is my problem I never could drink the protein drinks and became very dehydrated right from the start, the clinic I went wasn't a lot of help for it was a new one and really didn't know what they were doing! I had to surf the web just to keep my head above water and survive. My problem now is I have lost so much muscle mass I can hardly walk around I look like a skeleton, just taken a shower is such a chore! it takes all my strength, I can't get all the protein need from food can anyone help me!!

What a roller coaster it has been the last 4-5 weeks. Long story short I looked into wls 2 years ago and dismissed the idea when I found out my insurance excluded wls. Well fast forward 2 years and I could tell my weight was taking a toll on me and knew it was just a matter of time before I had serious medical issues. Before I went on vacation at the end of September I started kicking around the idea. Well soon after returning from vacation I decided I wanted to pursue it again. In the the last 4 weeks I looked into different options, self pay costs, going to Mexico???, spoke to a few Bariatric groups, selected a surgeon, had egd and various other tests performed, di…

Well I went to the Doctor and was told to loss a little more weight i got on the scale tonight and i am right a 5 pound before goal. I can wait to go to kaiser and get on there scale since mine and there's are off.

So, I did the 6 month ever so fun protein diet and lost 31 lbs. I had my surgery and am noticing how little I can drink when trying to get all my protein and liquids in. I am truly sipping all day. I am not tempted to eat all I cook for my hubby and kids like I used to but find myself dreaming of apple cinnamon muffins lol which I never really ate before? ? I enjoy mixing my soups together like cream of potato and regular tomato soup with some seasonings yum!! I want to be healthy for my gorgeous hubby and my kids, before this, I felt nasty and FAT, totally disgusting. .... my hubby never brought up my weight he just loved me. I feel encouraged to be better even though f…

Hi I had gastric bypass 20 mnths ago best decision ever 1yr 1 month after I found out I was pregnant , I'm 28 yrs old and never thought I would be able to have a child due to my weight , I'm so blessed and my baby is due in 2 weeks, I have not gained any weight during my pregnancy , and it's back to the gym after baby Gianna is born if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask Before surgery 400 lbs Then 4 months post op One year after before I found out I was pregnant

Hi guys today I got a large size shirt. I am so happy . Lost 34 lb from sep 2nd . Correct weight 201.07 from 235. We can do it.

A little over 100lbs lost!

Last Tuesday, November 3rd was my surgery. I had a removal hiatal hernia and a dilatation of the dysphasia too. I was super nervous before the surgery but my hubby was by my side taking care of me. The anesthesiologist was awesome, keeping asking me questions about my family and place until I dozed out. During recovery I was super sleepy, the surgeons and nurse trying to keep me awake but I was just too tired too open my eyes but I can heard them. Around 5pm they transferred me to intensive care since there were not rooms available. Poor hubby trying to talked to me but can't woke up. I remembered him touching my hair and my back so I can wake up. Around 7pm the nurse sa…

So I had surgery February 2013, since then I have lost 178lbs. For the past nine months been at a same weight. I got lazy and was eating to any carbs. But I am doing better. I really have to admit it was the best thing I have done for myself. But also the hardest. I am still learning, and I really hate that I can't eat much meat. Of course now that I am back on track this week I have lost 3 lbs. Feeling great. Not the end of my story just the beginning. Wish I knew about this place when I began my journey. I don't have much of a support system.

Hi everyone, I am new to this forum but it seems like a huge source of support. I am due to convert my gastric band to a bypass next week and am so nervous about the whole thing (I am putting this down to being a new Mum as was never nervous before my previous ops). I had my band fitted in 2007 and went from 258lbs to 156lbs. Was so excited. I maintained this for 6 yrs and then I started to gain weight at a very fast pace. My band then burst resulting in emergency surgery last June. By Aug it was clear the op had placed the band back together but it was now leaking. Was scheduled for a 3rd op but discovered I was pregnant - yeeeh!! After having my son in June this year I…

On Wednesday I will be post op 3 weeks. I'm worried I'm not lossing enough weight. I've been at the same weight for almost a week. I just don't understand. I've been weighting myself daily which isn't every helpful at least that's what I've been told. I know it's not going to be coming off like magic, but I just thought I would see more results. My doctor has told me not to stress about it yet. But I read all these past about people losing so much

I started my journey in May. I did the 6 required medically supervised dietitian visits. Chest xrays, psychological clearance, bloodwork, EKG, etc. Got my approval through insurance 11/3/2015. Scheduled sleeve surgery for 11/19/2015. Today I had my last visit with my surgeon. Today I started my one week pre-op diet. 3 Protein shakes per day and all the Water, Crystal Light, SF Jello I can take. Been grouchy, irritable, and a splitting headache all day. 236 was my starting weight in May. Today 228. Hope tomorrow is better!

My primary care MD told me five years ago that, in his opinion, I needed bariatric surgery. I was 6-1, and 325 pounds, and had just been diagnosed with Type II diabetes.. The trouble was, my insurance would not pay for the surgery, and being a home builder at the time (remember, this was during the Great Recession), I could not afford to self pay. At that time, I started looking at alternatives: Mexico, India, medical studies (plication), et al. None of them worked for me for one reason or another, however there was one solution -- if I were willing to wait a little while -- Medicare! I was 60 when I stared looking, and in just a short five years would be eligible …

I am FINALLY in Onderland!!! This is the first time since....I don't know when! I am BEYOND excited! I had been at a stall at 201-203 for a month! i

Even though I had a medically challenging and difficult year post-op (4 additional emergency surgeries later) I wish to proudly brag that I am 180+ lbs down and am so much healthier! Medically speaking, my blood pressure is better than normal, my sleep apnea is completely gone, my asthma is much better, my feet don't hurt, my knee is aching less constantly, I have so much more energy and my body is grateful for what I have done to try and maintain a heathy lifestyle. NSV's; I can climb stairs and walk without wanting to die, I can keep up with my nieces and nephews, I can fit in booths in restaurants without having a panic attack before hand anticipating what kind of…

I had my gastric bypass wls on 10/17/14 and yesterday I found out I was pregnant, yay! Me and my husband are so happy. I'm just nervous about the weight gain, getting the proper nutrition and having a healthy baby. I'm curious... is there anything I should watch out for, health tips, pregnancy wls advice?? I'm new to this and would appreciate the input. Thanx!!

Good morning, I wanted to know if anyone know anything good for me to take to get rid of the stomach virus. I've been having it for a little over a week. Thursday, i went to the ER and was given antibiotics through an IV and was given meds to take home. I'm still feeling horrible. Any advice?

We have a wedding to go to this weekend. Opened the closet and realized all my dresses were way too big since my June 2015 surgery. So hit the mall. First was amazed I didn't have to shop in Womens section, so that was a change. Then decided I needed new shoes and tried on a pair of calf boots and they fit!!! Never have worn calf high heel boots.

I started my journey in February of this year. I weighted 378 pounds was wearing a size 46 pants and size 4xl shirt. I had type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, I was depressed. I had surgery September 9th 2015. I weighed 358 pounds the day of surgery. As of November 13th I weight 288 pounds down 90 pounds total 70 since surgery. I wear a size 40 pants and they are starting to get loose. A size 2xl shirt. I am no longer a type 2 diabetic, my cholesterol is normal and I am taking a super low dose of blood pressure medicine and I am happier then I ever have been.

Did any have this pain or that pain......have a stall at 1 week.....or gas or throw up, or can't feel any restriction, or have regrets......etc etc etc..... Yep......someone did......all those things. Many, many times. It's probably safe to say you can eliminate the preface "Did anyone else?". Just start in with what you want advice, guidance or help or support with. Now before you all start biting my head off as being insensitive or worse.....This is just a light hearted, feel good, kidding around thread. I just chuckle under my breath when I read a Thread that wonders if anyone else experienced similar issues or events. The point is......to those …

I am very excited about this new journey. I have dealt with obesity since a little girl. My weight has fluctuated throughout the years. I have been struggling with PCOS and I have been prediabetic since I got out of high school. I just turned 24 in October. This is the heaviest I have been in my entire life and I'm just sick of it. A few months ago, my primary care physician asked if I considered WLS. I said "absolutely not". I thought about the question and kept it to myself for a while. Few days later, my father asked the same thing... I said maybe it's a sign. Maybe I should look into this. That was 4 months ago. Yesterday, I scheduled my VSG surgery ???? I am beyond …

I think I understand why people take more than 2 weeks off from work. I'm getting all my water, between 60-80 grams of protein, and I'm taking my vitamins. I'm beat though, really, really tired. Have others experienced this? When can I expect to get some energy back?

I'm on day 2 of my pre-op diet. I'm going to say this has not been fun. It doesn't help that I have a sinus infection right now. However, I'm trying very hard to stick to my diet! Lord help me!! I have to drink a shake for breakfast and lunch. I get a snack in between both shakes. Then a sensible dinner which is very small as well. I am STARVING!!! Mostly I am legitimately hungry and some of it is me missing good food. I have experienced headaches and kidney pains (I don't have the best kidneys), and dizziness. I've been emotionally stressed over what I can eat and when I can eat it. Lord help me through this I just need to get through this now. Surgery is Nov. 19th.