KatInFL

No worries, girl, it is absolutely normal. Just about everyone hits a stall between 3-5 weeks. Your body is going through a huge adjustment period and starting to stabilize a bit. Be patient, I promise it will pass soon. In the meantime, make sure you are also taking your measurements, because while you may not be losing pounds, you could very well still be losing inches.

You will hear from both perspectives on this. It's a hotly and frequently debated topic around here.
I say do what works for YOU. If you don't want other people to know, you certainly have that right. I mean, there's no expectation that people know all of our medical details. I didn't tell anyone when I had surgery to repair a hernia a couple of years ago nor did I tell everyone when I had to have surgery for endometriosis. In my mind, we all have the right to whatever amount of privacy works for us.
I've read implications that if you don't tell you aren't proud and I don't think that's true. I'm enormously proud of my progress and *I know how hard I've worked and the adjustments I've had to make in my life.
I have explained it like this, to the very few friends that do know I had VSG...it's not a secret, but it's private. It's something I don't want the general public to be privy to, partly because I feel like there's a lot of judgment that comes with WLS. Also, I didn't want the unending scrutiny of what I was eating, how much I was losing, etc. I still am not really comfortable with the attention when someone sees me for the first time in several months and notices the weight loss...I just don't love the attention.
I DID opt to tell a couple of my very closest girlfriends and my boyfriend. I told my siblings, one of whom spilled the Beans to my mother...who I hadn't intended on telling. Her response was "I didn't think you were THAT big. How much do you weigh, to warrant surgery? And are you *sure you have tried everything else? I know if you put your mind to it, you could do it the right way." All of the things I knew she'd say that I didn't want to hear.
I know that there's always the possibility that someone will tell someone else, in confidence of course, but if it happens, I will deal with it then. Again, do what works for you. If shouting it from the rooftops and being able to share your story works, then more power to you! If you would rather keep it quiet and not share, then do that. And you know what? You might change your mind about telling...and that's ok, too.
To this point, if anyone who I haven't shared with asks how I've lost weight (honestly, only one person has asked,,,most people just comment that I look good), I say I changed my eating habits and am exercising, both of which are true.
~Kat

I am a firm believer that if something is bothering us and we feel sick - going to the doctor is NEVER being a wimp As far as I am concerned, anyone that goes through this procedure IS NOT A WIMP! We are tough. I am so sorry that you don't feel well - I didn't feel well one week from today. I did get better.

I bought single bottles at GNC. They had a few different flavors in single bottles.
I'm glad I was able to try them bc they made me gag...a whole case would have been an absolute waste of $$ for me.
~Kat

Ditto! I tried steak around 7 weeks, I think... whenever I was cleared. It was amazing and is a regular part of my diet. It sits so much easier than chicken. I've almost completely eliminated chicken; it just doesn't sit well. Ground beef sits a little better than chicken, but steak is even better. Pork seems to be fine, seafood is my primary source of Protein, with red meat (steak mostly) making a frequent rotation in my meals.
~Kat

For me, this is simply not true. I'm not lying about it, I'm opting to keep it private.
Not one single person has asked me if I had weight loss surgery. Only ONE person has specifically asked me how I've been losing weight. I answered that I have changed my diet and I've been exercising, which is true.
I'm not at all ashamed of having VSG, just like I'm not ashamed of having had an unplanned ectopic pregnancy that required surgery, a hernia repair, or several surgeries for endometriosis. That doesn't mean that I think everyone in my workplace needs to know the details of my health or surgical procedures. Nor do I feel like it's my responsibility to be the poster child for weight loss surgery.
If it works for some people to tell everyone and they feel like sharing is their way of expressed pride in having had the procedure, that's fantastic.
I just think that opting to not tell everyone doesn't automatially equal shame or embarrassment. And a little appreciation for different perspective goes a long way.
~Kat

To me, it's the beauty of being a grown up. I don't OWE anyone any explanations.
Truly, if someone came to me months from now and wanted to know why I hadn't told them or I opted to not tell them and then changed my mind, I'd just be honest. I wasn't really telling anyone because it was my journey and I wanted to get my feet under me and figure it out for myself before sharing with people.
~Kat

To me, it's the beauty of being a grown up. I don't OWE anyone any explanations.
Truly, if someone came to me months from now and wanted to know why I hadn't told them or I opted to not tell them and then changed my mind, I'd just be honest. I wasn't really telling anyone because it was my journey and I wanted to get my feet under me and figure it out for myself before sharing with people.
~Kat

For me, this is simply not true. I'm not lying about it, I'm opting to keep it private.
Not one single person has asked me if I had weight loss surgery. Only ONE person has specifically asked me how I've been losing weight. I answered that I have changed my diet and I've been exercising, which is true.
I'm not at all ashamed of having VSG, just like I'm not ashamed of having had an unplanned ectopic pregnancy that required surgery, a hernia repair, or several surgeries for endometriosis. That doesn't mean that I think everyone in my workplace needs to know the details of my health or surgical procedures. Nor do I feel like it's my responsibility to be the poster child for weight loss surgery.
If it works for some people to tell everyone and they feel like sharing is their way of expressed pride in having had the procedure, that's fantastic.
I just think that opting to not tell everyone doesn't automatially equal shame or embarrassment. And a little appreciation for different perspective goes a long way.
~Kat

To me, it's the beauty of being a grown up. I don't OWE anyone any explanations.
Truly, if someone came to me months from now and wanted to know why I hadn't told them or I opted to not tell them and then changed my mind, I'd just be honest. I wasn't really telling anyone because it was my journey and I wanted to get my feet under me and figure it out for myself before sharing with people.
~Kat

I absolutely love your answer!! It is the God's hones truth and I would feel totally comfortable with giving that answer!!! Thank you so much that is what I was looking for! :)
This is why I love this forum................support and answers to things that trouble you!!
Thank you!!!

It depends on your surgeon. While many doctors in the US opt to perform it as outpatient surgery, I'm not familiar with any doctors in Mexico that allow you to leave the hospital the same day as surgery. My doctor required the 2 night hospital stay AND the 2 nights at a local hotel. They weren't negotiable, as he felt that was/is the time required for patients to recover enough to travel safely.
~Kat

To me, it's the beauty of being a grown up. I don't OWE anyone any explanations.
Truly, if someone came to me months from now and wanted to know why I hadn't told them or I opted to not tell them and then changed my mind, I'd just be honest. I wasn't really telling anyone because it was my journey and I wanted to get my feet under me and figure it out for myself before sharing with people.
~Kat

For me, this is simply not true. I'm not lying about it, I'm opting to keep it private.
Not one single person has asked me if I had weight loss surgery. Only ONE person has specifically asked me how I've been losing weight. I answered that I have changed my diet and I've been exercising, which is true.
I'm not at all ashamed of having VSG, just like I'm not ashamed of having had an unplanned ectopic pregnancy that required surgery, a hernia repair, or several surgeries for endometriosis. That doesn't mean that I think everyone in my workplace needs to know the details of my health or surgical procedures. Nor do I feel like it's my responsibility to be the poster child for weight loss surgery.
If it works for some people to tell everyone and they feel like sharing is their way of expressed pride in having had the procedure, that's fantastic.
I just think that opting to not tell everyone doesn't automatially equal shame or embarrassment. And a little appreciation for different perspective goes a long way.
~Kat

To me, it's the beauty of being a grown up. I don't OWE anyone any explanations.
Truly, if someone came to me months from now and wanted to know why I hadn't told them or I opted to not tell them and then changed my mind, I'd just be honest. I wasn't really telling anyone because it was my journey and I wanted to get my feet under me and figure it out for myself before sharing with people.
~Kat

You will hear from both perspectives on this. It's a hotly and frequently debated topic around here.
I say do what works for YOU. If you don't want other people to know, you certainly have that right. I mean, there's no expectation that people know all of our medical details. I didn't tell anyone when I had surgery to repair a hernia a couple of years ago nor did I tell everyone when I had to have surgery for endometriosis. In my mind, we all have the right to whatever amount of privacy works for us.
I've read implications that if you don't tell you aren't proud and I don't think that's true. I'm enormously proud of my progress and *I know how hard I've worked and the adjustments I've had to make in my life.
I have explained it like this, to the very few friends that do know I had VSG...it's not a secret, but it's private. It's something I don't want the general public to be privy to, partly because I feel like there's a lot of judgment that comes with WLS. Also, I didn't want the unending scrutiny of what I was eating, how much I was losing, etc. I still am not really comfortable with the attention when someone sees me for the first time in several months and notices the weight loss...I just don't love the attention.
I DID opt to tell a couple of my very closest girlfriends and my boyfriend. I told my siblings, one of whom spilled the Beans to my mother...who I hadn't intended on telling. Her response was "I didn't think you were THAT big. How much do you weigh, to warrant surgery? And are you *sure you have tried everything else? I know if you put your mind to it, you could do it the right way." All of the things I knew she'd say that I didn't want to hear.
I know that there's always the possibility that someone will tell someone else, in confidence of course, but if it happens, I will deal with it then. Again, do what works for you. If shouting it from the rooftops and being able to share your story works, then more power to you! If you would rather keep it quiet and not share, then do that. And you know what? You might change your mind about telling...and that's ok, too.
To this point, if anyone who I haven't shared with asks how I've lost weight (honestly, only one person has asked,,,most people just comment that I look good), I say I changed my eating habits and am exercising, both of which are true.
~Kat

When I first told my PCP (whom I have seen for 11 years and adore) I was thinking about VSG, he agreed that however I could lose weight was certainly beneficial in the long run. We had discussed at almost every appointment for years how I could have better success at losing weight and keeping it off (he had documented my many attempts at Weight Watchers, South Beach, and a run with Atkins). As we were wrapping up the appointment, he off-handedly mentioned he was now promoting Body by Vi and asked if I might be interested in trying it before doing something so "drastic" as WLS.
I about fell off the exam table..seriously? I was being solicited for a multi-level-marketing scheme by a health care professional, at an office visit? Luckily, we had a long and well established relationship and I'm willing to give him a free pass on that instance.
But I love how WLS is like the red-headed step child of attempting weight loss. Body by Vi? HcG shots/drops? Phentermine? Those are acceptable practices...but the procedures that have sound science behind them, with the best long-term results for patients are questioned as being "right"? It defies logic, to me.
~Kat

For me, this is simply not true. I'm not lying about it, I'm opting to keep it private.
Not one single person has asked me if I had weight loss surgery. Only ONE person has specifically asked me how I've been losing weight. I answered that I have changed my diet and I've been exercising, which is true.
I'm not at all ashamed of having VSG, just like I'm not ashamed of having had an unplanned ectopic pregnancy that required surgery, a hernia repair, or several surgeries for endometriosis. That doesn't mean that I think everyone in my workplace needs to know the details of my health or surgical procedures. Nor do I feel like it's my responsibility to be the poster child for weight loss surgery.
If it works for some people to tell everyone and they feel like sharing is their way of expressed pride in having had the procedure, that's fantastic.
I just think that opting to not tell everyone doesn't automatially equal shame or embarrassment. And a little appreciation for different perspective goes a long way.
~Kat

For me, this is simply not true. I'm not lying about it, I'm opting to keep it private.
Not one single person has asked me if I had weight loss surgery. Only ONE person has specifically asked me how I've been losing weight. I answered that I have changed my diet and I've been exercising, which is true.
I'm not at all ashamed of having VSG, just like I'm not ashamed of having had an unplanned ectopic pregnancy that required surgery, a hernia repair, or several surgeries for endometriosis. That doesn't mean that I think everyone in my workplace needs to know the details of my health or surgical procedures. Nor do I feel like it's my responsibility to be the poster child for weight loss surgery.
If it works for some people to tell everyone and they feel like sharing is their way of expressed pride in having had the procedure, that's fantastic.
I just think that opting to not tell everyone doesn't automatially equal shame or embarrassment. And a little appreciation for different perspective goes a long way.
~Kat

When I first told my PCP (whom I have seen for 11 years and adore) I was thinking about VSG, he agreed that however I could lose weight was certainly beneficial in the long run. We had discussed at almost every appointment for years how I could have better success at losing weight and keeping it off (he had documented my many attempts at Weight Watchers, South Beach, and a run with Atkins). As we were wrapping up the appointment, he off-handedly mentioned he was now promoting Body by Vi and asked if I might be interested in trying it before doing something so "drastic" as WLS.
I about fell off the exam table..seriously? I was being solicited for a multi-level-marketing scheme by a health care professional, at an office visit? Luckily, we had a long and well established relationship and I'm willing to give him a free pass on that instance.
But I love how WLS is like the red-headed step child of attempting weight loss. Body by Vi? HcG shots/drops? Phentermine? Those are acceptable practices...but the procedures that have sound science behind them, with the best long-term results for patients are questioned as being "right"? It defies logic, to me.
~Kat

You just have to do it.... This part of the "diet" is not specifically for weight loss, it's to help you heal and give your body the nutrition you need.
You will not have to drink them forever. But right now look at it as for medicinal reasons.
Good luck and know that you are doing the right thing to help heal your body and help it lose fat not muscle!
Oh and I don't know what kind your drinking but the premier Protein drinks from costco or sams club are pretty good....

When I first told my PCP (whom I have seen for 11 years and adore) I was thinking about VSG, he agreed that however I could lose weight was certainly beneficial in the long run. We had discussed at almost every appointment for years how I could have better success at losing weight and keeping it off (he had documented my many attempts at Weight Watchers, South Beach, and a run with Atkins). As we were wrapping up the appointment, he off-handedly mentioned he was now promoting Body by Vi and asked if I might be interested in trying it before doing something so "drastic" as WLS.
I about fell off the exam table..seriously? I was being solicited for a multi-level-marketing scheme by a health care professional, at an office visit? Luckily, we had a long and well established relationship and I'm willing to give him a free pass on that instance.
But I love how WLS is like the red-headed step child of attempting weight loss. Body by Vi? HcG shots/drops? Phentermine? Those are acceptable practices...but the procedures that have sound science behind them, with the best long-term results for patients are questioned as being "right"? It defies logic, to me.
~Kat

When I first told my PCP (whom I have seen for 11 years and adore) I was thinking about VSG, he agreed that however I could lose weight was certainly beneficial in the long run. We had discussed at almost every appointment for years how I could have better success at losing weight and keeping it off (he had documented my many attempts at Weight Watchers, South Beach, and a run with Atkins). As we were wrapping up the appointment, he off-handedly mentioned he was now promoting Body by Vi and asked if I might be interested in trying it before doing something so "drastic" as WLS.
I about fell off the exam table..seriously? I was being solicited for a multi-level-marketing scheme by a health care professional, at an office visit? Luckily, we had a long and well established relationship and I'm willing to give him a free pass on that instance.
But I love how WLS is like the red-headed step child of attempting weight loss. Body by Vi? HcG shots/drops? Phentermine? Those are acceptable practices...but the procedures that have sound science behind them, with the best long-term results for patients are questioned as being "right"? It defies logic, to me.
~Kat