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My doc said I could walk from day one. I think it was 1 mth before lifting and abdominal exercises.

This is my problem too. 6 mths I reached 100lbs. I'm 9 mths post op and have lost 18lbs in 3 mths. So frustrating! My scale fluctuates between 330 & 337. My next goal is 300. I need progress!

Wow! I'm also 9mths but 118 down. What do you eat? Do you have excess skin.

It's normal. Trust me it will pass. I was a hot emotional mess.

My starting weight was 448. I am 9 months post-op and have lost 118lbs. I reached 100lbs lost at 6mths. My weight loss is slowing down but I know I'm the blame. Most importantly you have to make yourself accountable to make it happen. Just like many of us we turn to the forums for guidance support and help when things are going wrong (my first time here in months) I will do better with staying active to help those who are on my same journey.

I started out exercising and was doing well with controlling my loose skin. I've slacked up on the exercise and see a change. It's important to weight and strength train. It helps.

My NUT told me to stay clear of fruits and fruit juice. I'm 7 mths post-op and still do not drink fruit juice. I will eat watermelon, apple (no peel), orange but don't swallow the flesh, pineapples but not a lot. I eat all veggies. No corn. (veggie or starch? LOL) The important thing is Protein in any form. Beans, cheese, greek yogurt, Peanut Butter. It took me a while to eat eggs too. *I'm down 110lbs 7 mths post-op* My hair thinned around 5mths but is growing back now.. I was consuming 70g of protein a day but slacked off a little. I'm afraid of what might happen since protein and Vitamin use is low. Of course we know each persons journey is different. Good Luck!

I hated crushing or dissolving pills. There was one pill I refused to take because it was horrible. Thank goodness I didn't need it. My BP went to normal a few weeks out. I crushed and dissolved for about a month then I was allowed to swallow anything no bigger than a plain M & M. 7 mths post-op and I swallow everything but still buy chewable vitamins because I like them. LOL

Don't worry it will pass. After the nausea you will have to deal with vomiting and the slimies. Burping, hiccuping, nose running, strong smells, stomach cramps and pains but all of this is the healing process and of course everybody is different. These are the things I went through. Not all at the same time and some were short periods. I'm 6mths post op and all I have now is a little burping when I eat or drink too much.

Hope you are feeling better. The slimies are the worst. Sounds like you had a lot going on. Exactly what did you ear? Eggs will make me vomit everytime. Hamburgers I'm getting better with. If I go one morsel over I can bet you it's coming back up. I've gotten better with vomiting because it makes me feel bulimc.

I'm 6mths out and have been drinking since 2 mth. In the beginning it was 1 or 2 drinks. My nutritionist said it was okay but suggested I stay away from wine, beer and drinks with fruit juice and soda. LOL I use Crystal light as my mixer. I will have a lil splash of cranberry if my Crystal light isn't handy. I did a shot of Tequila a mth ago and it burned my little pouch so I don't do shots. Oh and no I don't get drunk quicker but I have noticed my buzz doesn't last long. Also, don't be stupid and try to eat and drink. I went out for dinner and drinks with friends and amongst the laughing and talking I forgot I can't eat and sip. I thought I was going to blow at the table. I made it to the bathroom and vomited. SMH!

I know the feeling. I was sleeved at 448lbs on 5/17/12. My current weight is 351lbs. Way To Go!!

I'm already having the melting woman issues. I have 100 more pounds to lose and honestly I'm terrified. I'm having real anxiety issues because I'm dating more and get very nervous with intimate encounters. Spanx and shapewear maskes us look good in our clothes but "Oh boy!" when they come off. I haven't told any of my new beaus that I've had weight loss surgery. I wonder what are they thinking.

I've eaten Franks Hot Sauce the whole time. Not a lot in the beginning.

Old habits are hard to break. I'm 6mths out and feel like I'm losing control. I'm down 97lbs but totally messing up. I eat whatever and whenever. We need to get a grip.

Thanks everyone! Pre-op and Post-op this site has been wonderful. We come here because we all are on a similar path. It helps me to hear if anyone else is experiencing the same issues I have. Ultimately, I will visit the doctor but I also feel a sense of support and encouragement. This can be a lonely road. My doctor didn't even know what SLIMES were. I had to explain its an internet term. Now he uses it when we meet. LOL Thanks everyone, Remember we are a TEAM! (TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE)

I've had a very uneventful recovery. I am now 4mths post-op and I've been experiencing a few issues. It seems everything I eat is giving me an overwhelming full feeling. I stopped having the slimies a month ago and didn't have anymore vomiting episodes. Now it seems to be coming back. I have pain in my butt and upper thigh area right below my butt. I can't stand fully erect. I don't know if I should see my surgeon or orthopedic doctor. I'm having trouble urinating. I had this problem my first month but it seems to have come back. I want to pee and my bladder feel full but I have to strain and strain to pee. Although, I feel like I have to go it won't come on it's on. I keep gaining and losing the same 3lbs over the past two weeks Has anyone else experienced these issues or had a set back at 4mths post-op?

I'm not a fan but I would mix it with crystal light. Okay make the crystal light first then mix it with the Isopure. I put the crystal light directly in a bottle of Isopure and it didn't mix well. I drink Syntrax fuzzy navel with crystal light.

This has happened to me too. I thought maybe it was my low Vitamin A (this contributes to night blindness too). How is your vitamin A? I also have trouble remembering things too.....sigh

WHEN YOU PUT IT THAT WAY! I DON'T WANT ANY. LOL

Congratulations! I'm from NJ too. I had my surgery at Morristown Memorial Hospital. I'm 3mths post-op and down 64lbs. My starting weight was 448 and now I'm 384. What is your goal weight? I can eat anything now. Don't know why but I don't do well with eggs. I'm cool with that! What kind of Protein are you drinking?

two mths I was eating buffalo wings -- I can eat three with the skin

I drink coffee but a half decaf and reg coffee mix. The caffeine can be a diuretic and this is why my nut told me to mix my coffee. Good things is the never trust a fart, weird taste buds and smells get better over time. I personally struggle with peeing. I drink tons of Water and can be once a day. I usually make my self pee by coughing or sneezing because I can feel my bladder is full. I take miralax for constipation. My surgeon said to take a stool softner not a laxative but I paid 20 bucks for this bottle of miralax. LOL I take it once a week. I miss going everyday because I feel like I'm holding waste in my body. No lie I weighed myself one day after I went and had lost 3lbs. SMH My taste buds have gotten a little better. I can tolerate crystal light again. All the flavors had tasted weird for a long time. I did have 3 of my favorite onion and garlic chips and they tasted like butt!! It's a good thing because I gave the bag away. I hadn't had them since I was pre-op. My girlie parts are different too. My cycle etc; I asked my gyno but she gave me some stupid answer about chemical imbalances in my body from weight loss but no real definitive answer. My memory and vision has gotten bad since I've been post-op, no one belives me. They keep saying I'm old. It's frustrating. I had the memory of an elephant before. Now I can't even remember where I put my keys when I walked in the house. It's like a blank is in my mind. It's hard to explain.