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Ever since surgery I call my tummy my "baby tummy" because I literally easy like a baby lol. Even at work when I say I'm hungry, my Co workers say it's time to feed your"baby tummy"

Hello Barbara, Thanks for your reply. It's sad to experience what we are experiencing but I'm glad I'm not alone. How much more are you about to eat? And drink? I used to be able to take sips only before but more I can swallow 2 normal sips without feeling like it's gonna come out. I am also able to eat maybe a cup now compared to the 4 Oz I was able to eat after surgery. I just hope this tummy doesn't stretch out much. I'm trying so hard not to let that happen. The hair issue, I'm just trying not to stress about it. I just hope I don't end up with bald spots lol Thanks again for your reply and keep in touch as well. Best of luck to you on your journey!

Hello everyone, I am almost 15 Weeks out of having my VSG and I'm happy because I have lost in almost 4 months 60 lbs, but I am also paranoid. I feel like I have stretched put my baby tummy because Ican eat a little but more than what I used to and I can eat a little faster. Is this normal? I would sure hate to find out if I have stretched my tummy out even though I don't eat like I used to. I am also a little blue because I feel like I have hit another stall. For 3 weeks I have not lost but 3 lbs. I'm trying not bring myself down too much because I know I have lost weight but I guess I just feel scared that I will gain that weight back and this surgery would be another fail on my life. Anyone out there at 4 months experiencing similar things? I also have another question. hair loss has me going bananas! I know it's normal to lose hair but I dwell with all the hair I'm losing I'm gonna end up going bald. When does it stop?

Hello everyone, I, as well am 3 months out. In September and October I was losing From 10lbs a month but November had been a tad but slower. Everyone is different but alike in so many ways. I fear I'm somehow messing up but still strive to lose weight. My doctor told me at my 2 month check that the first 6 months are critical. To try to take advantage of it. They also told me that it is completely normal to be hormonal and moody. There are hormones being released from fat so that is the culprit. Inclusively, I even had my cycle 3 times in November. Blah. Point is... Stay positive, motivated and confident. One day soon we will be in Wonderland!

Thank you Thomas!

Hi Jill! Thanks for your reply and congrats on your 7th week also! My surgeon also told me about the same thing! Everyone is different and just try your best and use your tool the best you can. I am still curious though and still wonder, you know? Lol Protein wise, I can not do Protein shakes. I absolutely get sick when I attempt to take one. So my protein is from my food & the protein coffee's I drink. I try to stick to eggs, turkey, fish, chicken and diary mostly. Veggies go down fine if they are fully cooked and soft! Its hard and sometimes I feel I am not getting enough but I'm trying! Have you encountered hair loss yet?

Hi everyone! Tomorrow I will be 7weeks post op and have lost about 20 lbs since surgery day! a year ago I was on 328 lbs and that pushed me into considering WLS. Now as of today I am 274. I'm excited but I'm also curious as to what everyone elseat 7weeks is at? I had hit my 1st stall in the last week of September and lasted 2weeks but I feel I could be doing better in losing the weight. I excercise for an hour 4 times a week and am sticking to eating fish chicken and veggies. Today I actually ate just the top part of a cupcake with no icing because its my birthday. Maybe its just me and I'm expecting too much too soon. I also read about losing hair at 3 months but looks like I started already and it actually makes me a little depressed.

It should matter what you see! I was sleeved on Aug.31st and have lost 35lbs. Everyone see's it except me. go figure

I had sob the first 3weeks after surgey. I used the spirometer daily. I would do it 10 breaths every hour and found it helped me alot.

Has anyone noticed that even though there is no weight being lost, they're losing inches? My scale is still at 285 for almost 2weeks but my clothes are fitting looser! Go figure. Im assuming this stall is very normal & rickm gave some very reasonable facts. Just be patient everyone. We are bound to get where we want to be

Hi yikeit, wow I'm glad your sleeve saved your life! I wish you the best and hope they find no cancer still there. As far as vomiting everyday doesn't sound very good. I myself eat fast also but I'm trying to listen to my tummy because I really hate the feeling of feeling sick afterwards. Dont look at the scale everyday. I know its hard not to, but it will become your enemy. :/ I really hope everything turns ok and wish you the best:)

H iSassygirl, Thanks for your input. Now I really wonder how many calories I was consuming before surgery because I could easily gain 4lbs a day prior to surgery. I'm just hoping for the best. Im trying to use this surgery the most I can to help me, just learning how to eat different and the new signals my body gives me is a challenge. But if everyone can do it, then me too! thanks

Hi Jenosie, My sleeve was done almost 3 weeks ago. Dont get upset, just push on and continue eating, drinking healthy. I might call your doctor or nutritionist just to double check everything is ok. Keep your head up

I am also on week 3 since surgery and I'm also on stall. Been on it for almost 2weeks now. My weight goes up 3 lbs in the morning but lose those 3 lbs at the end if the day. Scale does not more anymore. I feel like the scale has become my enemy so I dont really weight myself everyday like I used to. Just every Friday. I have noticed some inches coming off even if my weight is the same. Dont get discouraged! Just hang in there! Our journey is not going to be easy. We can only try and let the rest work itself. What Rick stated makes so much sense. We are all here for the same reason but together we can do it