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Everything you are going through fortunately doesn't last forever you're doing the right thing by taking the sips as everyone above has stated you are still swollen it gets better I myself had trouble staying hydrated which does cause you to feel weak. My NP suggested that I eat ice chips (pieces of ice) so I would get cups of ice because I could drink enough, popsicles are an option as well. Just hang in there this to will pass.

The chances of having gall bladder issues after WLS are quite high. Obese women are at higher risk to begin with as estrogen appears to influence the development of stones and obesity is thought to cause reduced bile salts in bile, leading to the formation of stones. Add rapid weight loss (when cholesterol is concentrated in the bile due to weight loss) and the risk increases again. Older people tend to have more gallbladder problems, as well, simply because there is more time for stones to develop, and a diet low in Fiber and high in fat also can lead to stones. About 1/3 of WLS patients will end up having gallbladder surgery. If you're experiencing pain in your abdomal area or it you notice yellowish tint to your eyes that could be a sign of gall bladder issues. Having said all that I did end up having my gall bladder removed after I had my WLS it happened to me the day of my release appt with the surgeon post op. I was having trouble staying hydrated and I was very weak and had a yellowish tint in my eyes so when I went to see my surgeon for follow up they ended sending me to the ER for fluids, X Rays and observation. To make a long story short I was admitted and ended up staying eight (8) days in the hospital. I had two (2) GI that were unsuccessful in removing the stones (which turned out to be more sand like then stones which made removing harder) so they decided to remove my gall bladder all together. In my opinion it should be removed during WLS. Just my opinion..

If you haven't started excercising do so. If you are excercing and you are basically doing the same routine over and over again I would suggest (I did this as well) switching up your routines trying something new our bodies learn to adapt the same with our eating as well but with your body it is called - "muscle confusion" it will help jumpstart you weight loss again. Good luck on your journey!

Everyone is different and may go through different experiences so no answer to this question is consider "law". I wasn't really hungry when I was post op I had trouble staying hydrated I couldn't get enough water, liquids drinking the protein shake I would take a couple of sips and that was it. You are definitely not alone and that's what this site is for to ask questions, be encouraged and encourge others with your knowledge or experiences.

Longer than what I expected because I ended up going back into the hospital and having my gallbadder removed so about 8 weeks. I had a hard time introducing certain solid food back into my daily diet. Case by case basis my is not typical by no means.

Pretty much the same as everyone above mentioned I told my husband first and he knew I had been researching for a year then when I knew I was close to getting a date for surgery I told my family and a couple of very close friends. I didn't tell my job and my NP told me I didn't need to just to let them know that I have a major surgery that I will be undergoing and that I would be out for a few weeks for recovery. I also should mention that I work from home so know one from work would see my transformation so it was really of issue of having to come out and explain. Good luck with starting your journey!!

I love the Protein Powerhouse: 50% Spring Greens 50% mixture of fruit: - 1/2 avacado - 1c raspberries - 1/2c mango - 10 cashews Top off with Water Yum Yum Yummy!!

Congratulations and welcome to the next level of your journey! I wish you much success in your weight loss and new healthy lifestyle!

All of the above mentioned and my husband being able to wrap his arms around me almost twice, my hubby being able to pick me up and carry me around ( I was so scared he would drop me the first time he did it)! able to wear an XS, sit on the toliet and not cover the whole seat!! LMBO TMI I know!! Being able to run a 10K.