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I was 231 to start and in a 20 at 5'2. 215 I was in a looser 20. Had surgery weighing 215. I am now 187 and where a 16. I lost so much weight right after surgery I kinda skipped the 18s.

I took 3 due to fatigue and bowel problems I did not want to deal with at work.

I get the hiccups or a heavy feeling in my upper chest area.

You look amazing! I am 5'2, sw 231 current 187, I hope I can look as good as you and get down to that weight. I had surgery may 8 th of this year :-)

You will not get it in right away. Getting all the fluid and protein takes time. My dr wasn't concerned about the protein for about 2 weeks after surgery. As long as I kept trying to stay hydrated I was doing good. There were days all I could do was the shakes. It takes time.

Definitely don't stock up too much because I had a nose like a pregnant person right after surgery and everything I thought would be good I hated cuz of the smell! I couldn't stand sugar free things after surgery! I had water, soup, cottage cheese, tuna, potatos, added unflavored protein powder to things that didn't have much cuz I can't stand puréed meat. Get 1% or skim milk for your shakes cuz milk made me gassy at first. And yes never trust a fart!!! I had severe diarrhea for quite awhile after surgery. During the hospital stay I recommend bringing feminine wipes in case this happens because you will get raw from going so much. Or you might be the complete opposite. Bring Chapstick. Sleep all you can. I recommend chewable vitamins . My dr did not want me to even care too much about protein or the vitamins until my follow up appt 2 weeks later. Hydration and rest was the most important thing. I'm 7 weeks out now almost 8 and most of my energy is back. I do recommend cleaning all you can right before. Don't get frustrated if you are not reaching the protein and fluid goals right away. That takes time. Do what you can and try to stay hydrated. I still struggle with getting in all the fluids. Be patient with your body and new stomach. Just when you think you are killing yourself from lack of calories and fluid and you feel so weak you can't even make it to the fridge to get a drink, you will one day in a few weeks start feeling more normal. Day by day drink more. Bowels get back to normal. It's rough the first month but hang in there around six weeks I felt almost completely normal again. It's the best thing I ever did for myself!!!

I am insulin resistant from PCOS. The carbs is a good I idea. I'm going to pay more attention to that.

I am 1 month and 8 days post op. I have lost 24 lbs, is that slow????

This is absolutely everything that I went through.

Am 6 weeks post op and when bend over I feel a sharp pulling sensation in my abs. Anyone else have this??? What is it???

I had chicken tonight for the first time. I was only able to eat like an once and a half. Is that normal?? I thought I would be able to at least eat 2 or 3.

Shakes soup pudding yogurt cheese

I am 5 weeks out and have very bad diarrhea at times or just really loose stool. I mom no drugs that would cause this but I do have milk and other dairy, could this be what's causing it? Does it ever get better?

Nothing u mentioned

Anyone else have this? When does it stop?

Will i ever get the feeling of wanting food and even liquid again?? I am almost 5 weeks out and sometimes I just don't want food or drink but I know I have to. Does that get better with time?

I'm feeling good. Just a little weak at times. Struggling to get fluids in still and finding puréed things that I like but day by day it gets better.

. Did you eventually eat a whole egg??

. Looks like I can only do about half of the egg. But it's oh so good.

So far so good I have had 4 bites with no issues so far. I made them with milk and a little cheese so they are nice and soft, seems to help. I can't wait for the puréed to be over I am not a fan of puréed things so I'm limited on my options for food. I'm ready to move on haha.

I'd anyone have scrambled eggs in the puréed phase???? How did it go if you did?

So I'm freaking out a little, I am about 3 weeks post op and I have had a yellow thick vaginal discharge. Has anyone else had this? It doesn't itch or burn but I did have antibiotics in the hospital? Should I treat like a yeast infection???

I am over 2 weeks out and I feel like eating is a chore. Will I ever enjoy food again??

I am just over 2 weeks post op and I was scared like u last week. Drinking was a chore, moving was a big deal and took all I had. I have been extremely weak. But the more days go by the more fluids I can get in the better I feel. I have learned it's all about the fluids. I would get dizzy fast heart rate and breathing thinking I was going to pass out but as soon as I got some water in me I felt better. I am learning to be patient with my body and give it the time it needs to heal. We will get beyond this point and be on the other side and all this pain and unknown will be a distant memory before we know it! I hope u feel better soon.

Here's an updated from me.... I am much better!! Nausea has been gone, I can get fluids and shakes and some soft foods in. Vitamins don't bother me. The only thing I hope gets better soon is my feeling weak. Other than that it's looking up! :-)