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I have lost 82% at 7 months. 18 lbs. to go. Definitely coming off slower now. I agree with Kristy. Now it's our hard work and determination to get the rest off.

I did it with pizza once while on mushies. It smelled too good but didn't want to hurt my stomach. Good to know we can all be brutally honest here. =^0

Be patient. I started at a tight 18W, even wearing some 20W. After 60 lbs I was frustrated that I was only in a 16. Then within the next 10-20 lbs, I went to a 14 and now they are getting loose. Haven't tried a 12 yet, that's just too unbelievable to me. But the more you lose, the faster the sizes will change. As long as you feel good, be proud of yourself. It will come.

I went back to work 2 weeks after surgery and was having the same problem. The Dr. had given me generic Xanax for spasms and since I HATE to take medicine, I quit taking them right after coming home. Everything I ate or drank came right back up. The Dr's office told me I was having esophageal spasms. That's why he had given me the prescription. So I took the medicine for a few more days and they stopped. Hope this helps.

Don't beat yourself up. I didn't see a big difference until I got to 55-60 lbs lost and then I pretty much skipped a size. I started at 18W, 16W, 16 and am now in size 14 after 77 lbs lost. I only wore size 16 for a couple of weeks and wow, they were suddenly too big. My size 14 are just now getting a little big. Every body shape is different. I carry my weight in my hips so I will never probably be smaller than a size 10-12. As long as you know the numbers and you feel great, be proud of yourself.

Congratulations! You're on your way. My Dr. also repaired a hiatal hernia and I was told that they put a stitch in at the repair. That's the pain you feel. I will get better as the stitch heals. Small, small, sips. Try warm liquids. Trust me, I'm 6 months out and it does get better.

Looking great!

That is so awesome to hear. Especially in today's times when people are afraid to let anyone know their beliefs in business. Hope for a speedy recovery.

My new favorite sushi is tuna, salmon, yellowtail, crab meat, white fish & avocado rolled in cucumber. My local sushi place calls it a cucumber special. No rice. I take all the cucumber off and eat the inside. Save the cucumber for later. Yummy!

Congratulations! You look beautiful.

I have the same problem receiving multiple e-mails welcoming me to the site. Everytime I log in, I get a welcome e-mail. I feel soooo special.

If you mean 258, you will have several pounds of fluid from the iv's. I went in weighing 240 and came home from the hospital weighing 250. I peed ALL night (at least 20 times, not kidding) and it took 2 days to get the fluids out. Then you'll start to see the loss. Congratulations and hang in there.

Do you mean 258?

The family ordered pizza while I was on the mushies stage and I just took a bite, chewed it up and spit it out. Took the craving away and satisfied me.

1 cup of chicken enchilada soup. Leftovers from Thursday.

I soo understand where you're at. Only my family and my best friend knew beforehand but my husband is the pastor of a small church. So, everybody knows way to much about everyone. So, when I ate like a bird at our Thanksgiving potluck and at every Sunday lunch, you can't quite keep that a secret. Especially after how I ate before the surgery. So, my church family knows but they are all very supportive.

I am 5 months out and 72 lbs down. I think the same thing sometimes, but then I put food on my plate and eat 6-7 bites and I'm full. Then I remember, woo hoo, it's still working. Hang in there.

Please realize that every body shape is different. If I looked at all these size 2 and 4 people I would definately be depressed. I am 5'6" and was 240 on surgery day and wore an 18W. I have lost 72 lbs and am just now wearing a size 14. Even when I was 20 years old and weighed 135, I wore a size 11. I have 28 lbs to go until my goal weight and I don't know if I will ever be a size 2, 4, or 6. I may end up a size 10 or 12, but I am happy with that. Be content with how you feel in your body. To me, size 14 looks so small right now.

Woo hoo! Congratulations. Welcome!

How long since your surgery? I had this problem early on (3-4 weeks) and the Dr. said it was esophogal (sp?) spasms. One of the prescriptions they gave me was for this specifically but I wasn't taking it because I hate taking medicine. As soon as I took the pills for a couple of days, it quit. Could be that's what's happening. Check with your Dr.

You have to take tiny sips. Too big of sip makes it hurt. I promise it will get better. My surgery report says, "...used a single interrupted 0 Ethibond suture in a figure-of-eight pattern." Probably common with a hernia repair.

Woo hoo!! Welcome to the world of the other side.

My Dr. found a hiatal hernia and had to do a repair during my VSG. I would get a pain when I drank after surgery. I would have to press on my breatbone until the pain went away. Called the Dr. and they said, "Oh, that's because we put a stitch at the top of the stomach because of the hernia repair. That will go away once that heals." The pain went away after a few weeks. Hope this helps.

"The foam" is what we call slime. I had to look it up on VSGtalk to make sure nothing was wrong. If you eat too much, which isn't saying much, your stomach doesn't have room for the stomach juices that rush to break down your food. So, it just comes up. You have to eat SLOOOOOW. I take 30-40 min. to eat. But, if you take 1 bite too many, there just isn't room. I just use a cup and spit. I know TMI, but just being real. It will pass after 1/2 hr. Much easier than hurting. To me, it's not the same as throwing up, it is sliming! Hope this helps.

Welcome SBSheila, I live in Morro Bay and I chose Dr. Cirangle at http://www.lapsf.com/dr-cirangle-your-bariatric-doctor-for-weight-loss-surgery.php. He is in SF and has done over 1700 VSG's. He sees patients in Templeton, 20 min. from my home. Well worth it not to have to drive.