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I have been stalled at 200 for two weeks with fluctuations of up to 1.4 pounds up despite being meticulous about my calories, protein, carbs, and water. Every day I would wake up and tell myself "today is the day. You're going to get out of the 200's" only to be sorely disappointed. Then today it finally happened!

I am almost 3 weeks post-op and was just curious when actual hunger returns? I haven't felt it at all since surgery. I drink my protein shakes when I am suppose to even if i don't feel hungry to make sure I get the recommended amount of protein. And I try to get in 64 oz of water but most days its tough. Thanks in advance!

I had a headache, too. About a week out. I think it was because calories were too low - 300 about.

Good luck on your recovery. I hope it is swift and painless and with very few bumps along the way.

I got out of surgery at 11am. Woke up around 1-2 in so much pain. Had tons of back pain cause of the oxygen. My voice was raspy cause of the intubation. Stomach hard and swollen as a ball. I questioned my decision to every nurse and Dr I saw. They gave me Morphine in a machine which I press the button and it gives me morphine every 15mins. Feeling much better now. I started walking around 9pm when the anasthesia was wearing off. Was dizzy but I made It through. Finished phase 1: liquids yesterday. Today I start stage 2: protein shakes started peeing soon after I started walking. I was retaining all my urine after that first pee. Decided to walk more now I am a non stop pissing machine lol. Only problems I'm having now are gas pains. In which I'm taking gas x for. Having passed gas yet but hopefully I will this AM so I can go home tonight. They brought me all liquids at 8; SF Jello, Water bottle, Veggie broth, green tea. 3 sips of broth and I was full.

Day 5 of high protein liquid diet. 9 days to go, then surgery. I miss solid food. Even a salad. A bit of fish. Anything! Very much trying to focus on the fact that this is temporary. I will chew again some day. Sent from my Nexus 5X using BariatricPal mobile app

At Stacy.... insurance. Yes they paid for all of my LBL. Insurance has changed some I'm currently waiting on approval for legs. I'll definitely go back to Zachary for legs if I get approval. he did a great job on my LBL.

I am almost five weeks post surgery. Today I worked out for an hour. I have been able to do that in years. I love weight lifting and being fit and I can finally do it again. I have rheumatoioid arthritis and diabetes. Before the surgery I was constantly sick, I had cellulitis 3 times last year. I have worked out 4 days so far this week and I'm sleeping less. I have my life back. I feel like I was in prison before and I have now been released. This is the real me. I may not get down to my goal weight as I love lifting heavy weights. But I have already gotten out of this surgery what I wanted, improved health and energy.

Agreed, meal planning/prep can get old. I do Paleo recipes and low carb on YouTube along with Keto. These keep it fun and interesting. And theworldaccordingtoeggface.com is a great website. Keep on keeping on. Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Very inspiring Congrats on your success!