DrmBig4Evr

I vomited once in 4 months at 3 months out and I had eaten bad food.< /p>

I would stick with your own liquid diet for about 3-4 weeks, Atkins based shakes and if you only need 35 lbs you can focus for that short period of time, then weigh in and qualify.

I have a photo of my stomach and my hernia. They sent mine to pathology and found cancer so they kept it there for more testing if needed by my oncologist. If they find nothing they dispose of it as a biohazard.

I'm 3 months out and in a stall also, good to see someone post about the topic!

Get on it! You had this surgery for a reason, it is a Blessing, don't waste it! Get up, get moving and stay on track!

The big issue here is clotting, especially in the legs. I did travel 2.5 weeks post op, but I would be very cautious. This is how embolisms are formed.

I still get horrible cramps and I have an IUD. My periods never stopped with them. Just after surgery my first period was heavier, but now they are about normal in strength, but go a few days longer.

I work at a desk job. I had my surgery on a Friday afternoon, released Saturday morning from the hospital. Worked from home on Wednesday. Was in the office on Thursday and Friday, but I slept right when I got home and all weekend. The next week was a bit rough with nausea in the morning, but I had a prescription for that. Otherwise, I was good. I made it!

Yes it happens, some spring back, others don't. For those that don't, there is always plasics. I'd wait a year at least though!

I'm lower on the scale, I'm 3 months out and average about 1lb per week.

Also, grab some pineapple flavored coconut Water, it might be a little gross, but helps alot right away!

I concur, I'm in TX, I've been dehydrated on and off for 3 months. Getting in alot of Water first thing, helps alot!

I was cleared at 6 weeks and started them at about 2.5 months, it hurts cause Im out of shape, but glad I'm doing them!

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No headaches at all since surgery

My surgeon never recommended a PPI. Is there a reason to take one if you're not symptomatic of having too much stomach acid?

Yes, mine gave it to me for 3 months. I am at 3 months and just ran out, I am going to go get more. It makes a huge difference. Also, GasX, strips will help with the gas pains.

lol, kind of...have you started your PPI?

Initially, the first 6 weeks or so you cannot physically eat more than a few hundred calories, if that. Over time, a few months into it, your nutritionist will let you know how much you should be eating. I have to eat 1000 calories a day. We need calories from good sources. Otherwise you will become lethargic. The key is to get your Protein in first, then veggies, etc. Protein is the only thing we cannot get from a Vitamin and we need on a daily basis plus it helps with hunger. The few week period your calories are low doesn't cause "starvation" mode. Once your body heals you must have the proper intake, but it will be hard to make sure you hit those numbers initially.

Im sure this is going to probably incite some judgment but I am very curious about foods that have to be given up forever because of the sleeve. Im not talking about 2 weeks post surgery wanting a double cheeseburger. Im also not talking about consuming entire troughs of food in one sitting. Im talking about completely healed, chugging liquid (does that ever happen again?), in moderation, human sized portions. Not eating like a fat ass every day but on some days when you really want to what cant you eat? I am just trying to make an informed decision. I mostly want to know:

@ 3 months out I can...

Can you:

eat and drink (nothing major just water)? Hard to do...it can be done, wouldn't recommend it...not good

drink alcohol? (beer, wine, margaritas, tequila shots, cranberry and vodka, long islands, all alcohol) and if so what is the effect? Yes I can drink all of them, but not as much as I used to, sometimes no effect, others I get very drunk and then sober quickly, I do not like the feeling of a hangover after surgery, seems worse than before, HYRDRATION is key

eat and drink alcohol together? NO

eat fried foods? yes I eat them on occasion, but don't feel good.

go out to eat? yes I eat out frequently, make good choices and portion out my food, take the rest home.

Spicy foods? Yes, I love spicy foods

Pasta? No

Rice? No

smoke? No

weed? cigarettes? cigars? No

if yes to anything what has the result been?

Btw if you puke, i take that as a no you cant and you just havent come to grips with it yet (no judgment over here)

I would start again on the PPI's as they do help with some hunger. As for an appetite suppresent, I would not do it, but I can tell you that my surgeon told me that if I needed to get the last 10 lbs off he would prescribe me some. I am hopeful that I won't need them. You are lower on the scale now so Im thinking its just coming off slower. Be patient. 800-1000 calories is probably just right or a little low for you. Check with your NUT, mine said now I need 1000-1200.

Hi Everyone!

HW: 235

SW: 202

CW: 175

Surgery March 8th!

This was the hardest time for me! Good luck!

Yes this is a good thing. Your company provides you a nurse to assist with any questions about your upcoming procedure and post op. It appears you were approved.

I lost weight quickly 4 years ago and had to have my gall bladder out and this wasn't from surgery as I just had it in March. Basically what happens is that your body gets used to a strict diet in high Protein and low fat then you go and eat something high fat and your gall bladder over reacts. Crazy thing and intense pain, but not uncommon.

I only had vision loss from the Morphine the first week after surgery.

Yes, either Atkins or Premier will have the lowest. Also if you get it from smoothie Factory, my favority is the Gladiator, 45g with very little carbs depending upon a fruit you choose.