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I am 8 months post-op, have lost 203 pounds, and am 14 pounds from goal. I have completely re-defined my relationship with food, changed my life for the better, and positioned myself for a long, healthy life! The early weeks post-op are among the most difficult times in this journey. But it is more important than ever to follow your plan, meet your protein and water goals each day, exercise as you can, let your body heal, and stay off of the scale. Good luck!

No one really looses the 1st week, some even gain , You should do a little research, The 1st 5-6 weeks is pretty slow ...then things will start happening

At 11days out you may still have some residual fluid retention. My abdomen was still swollen around that time. Don't stress about the numbers on the scale for the first month - you're healing from your surgery so who knows what's going on with fluids you may be retaining. I gained 10lbs the first few days after surgery. Focus on meeting your goals and being as active as you can. The results will come.

Is anyone having trouble moving to foods with a tad more texture? I chew little bites of chicken until it's really mashed but I feel like an air bubble is trapped in my esophagus and I can't burp it out. Then I get the hiccups. Starts to hurt and eventually I have to throw up a little. I'm 5 weeks out from surgery and sick of the pure bland soft foods like cottage cheese, soups and refried beans. I hope this phase passes. I did go to my surgeon yesterday and have lost a total of 41 pounds!

Try searching WLS or the name of the surgery you are getting in the search bar. You can also type a Youtuber's name in the search as well. I currently follow: VSGprettysleeved, SJs Journey, Drea VSG, and faithkp; to name a few.

I am taking the diet mentality out of my life. I see the way I eat now as my new normal. Is it different then how I used to eat? Yes and that is a good thing, it is a lifestyle change. I understand what you meant though. We will always need to be mindful and vigilant about what and how much we are eating. I like you, will occasionally take a bite here and there of some of the foods I have decided not to eat. I think this is just healthy living and not a diet. To the op. It might be helpful for you to make a list of all the reasons you decided to have this surgery and look at them when you are feeling regret. Make a new list of the things you would like to do as you loose weight and check them off as you achieve them. I am a firm believer in having a positive attitude. Try to focus on what you are gaining and not what you have lost or perceive that you have lost.

Love mine! Labs came back just fine after 6 months on them. Lifesavers!!! Sent from my SM-J700T using BariatricPal mobile app

This is terrible advice. What's done is done, isn't comforting or supportive. It a little mean in fact. Secondly, depression can be exogenous on endogenous and both forms absolutely benefit from medication.

It was normal for me! I was a hot mess up until surgery. I read success stories, it helped to keep me excited and less afraid. Congrats on quitting! That alone is enough to bring on the boohoos!

Surgery may 2 and I'm still in a stall