Helene13

I have had slow steady weight loss since my 4th month, about 18lbs in the last 2 months is all. I am almost 6 months out but I am down 80lbs in less than 6 months! I will take it even if it has slowed! Keep up the good work!!!

I have always felt hungary since my sleeve, I am almost 3 months post op and its gotten a lot easier. I do still take my prilosec and it helps. Sorry, it does suck! It will get better.

When were you able to start doing abdominal exercises? I want to start and have a trainer setup at the end of Oct. I do not see doc till the 9th of Oct and so I wanted to know. I am 3 months out as of Oct 13th, my birthday! Yea!

4 days PO and your already on pureed, not liquid only?

WOW that's incredible! Good for you! I am surprised your doc did that so early, just be careful though. I completely get the Water thing, I still forget (2months out) and chug and its like a brick wall hits in my chest. However it is getting easier when I do it, that is a good sign. Keep up the good work!

I have nausea and gas often I am 2 months PO. I take prilosec still for this issue, did your doc give that to you after surgery?

We are just about the same. I am 5'2 and want to get to 150, I feel that is realistic. However I think, although not sure you have to be out at least 12-18 months before you should do plastic surgery. I have a feeling it depends on your insurance if they are willing to pay for it, but then again I am just assuming.

Let me know if you find out and good luck!!!

Well I am still trying to learn the process of eating slowly, it is a hard adjustment to do when your used to a certain way of doing things. I catch myself (but at times to late) that HEY, slow down girlfriend..LOL yes I say that to myself. I have gotten that nausea feeling and thrown up as well, no good.

I am almost 2 months out so it is a process, just remember it maybe harder once you are soft foods. Good luck!!

I am the same about not telling. My husbands family are so judgmental, so I would rather not. However I am down 50 lbs and NO ONE has said anything either. I think to myself is the scale right? LOL. But you know I do not care, I feel better, I know I look better and my clothes are not fitting, so I am happy regardless.

I have to say that this has been the hardest decision and thing I have ever done. If people think its "the easy way out" then shame on them, because it has been the hardest thing for me!

Good luck and keep going!!!

I am 6 weeks post op and been working on my arms and legs the most! My belly, I know is going to be bad because that is where I carried most of my weight, not to mention I am only 5'2..so Tummy Tuck and boob job will happen sooner or later. I also am broad at the top so my arms are a concern. My legs I am not so concerned about considering I do not wear anything short like that, but my arms are my biggest concern. I want to wear short sleeve, I don't care about tank tops but I am highly concerned about them. I am doing exercises, using creams for firming and just hoping it won't look to bad in the end, good luck! Oh and I am 39...we shall see.

My girlfriend had the Roe-n-y and she is 5'8 she never really had a belly but most of her weight is in her legs and thighs. She looks pretty good all over, she still has big legs but she looks good...Your tall so you maybe just fine.

Soon you will be able to get some Vitamin B (under tongue) which will help and a chewable Multivitamin. But whatever you do...GET YOUR PROTIEN in, this will help you feel better and heal as well. I use the premiere shakes with 30 grams of Protein, I add a banana, couple scoops of protein, 52g, and ice, blend and drink that. It will take some time but put it in a cup that has a top to shake and drink it. That is your protein for the day..I felt the same way as you I am 6 weeks post op and feel a lot better, but the first month was the hardest. It gets easier, that is what I have been told, so far it is true.

Thanks all...and PDXman no I do not I didn't realize that is what I was doing. I really truly felt that I was eating slower and chewing longer. Perhaps I am taking to quick of bites after I swallow. I do but my fork down but still, it is hard.

Thanks for all advice! You all are great!!

Awesome!!!

I have been post op now 6 weeks. Lately though I have been eating soft foods and for some reason can only get down about 3-4 smaller bites and then feel nauseous, constant saliva and then throw up. However, I started eating one bite, then 15 minutes later another and so on and I feel fine. I feel now like I eat all day! Why is that? Anyone? I take my medication for heartburn etc, but I do not get it. I am confused about it.

You will be fine and the longer it is past your surgery the happier and more excited you will get. The first 3 weeks were the hardest, (mine was July 13), my mind and smells etc.. and now I feel great! Good luck!!

I agree with everyone keep yourself busy and get your Protein in the best you can, its hard but worth it. Trust me it gets easier. My first three weeks post op has been the hardest, now its getting easier..Good luck!

Congrats and happy birthday! May you continue on loosing! Woo hoo!

Thanks so much for this! I have been a wreck about making sure I do not have to much skin... Great advice.

I get a pain at times in the middle of my back, like where your bra snaps are it really hurts at times. I guess its gas, not sure. Anyone else experience this?

I as well have told few people and those I did tell are very supportive. I didn't tell my husband family because they are so judgmental and I do not want to hear it and they LOVE to talk crap about people. All I am going to say is just like my RN told be at my post office visit- "I have been eating less and moving more" - Which is not a lie. So, thats the story I am going with. Good luck and this is your decision to make you feel better!

That is incredible Jennifer! You are an inspiration and yes I can understand about the cravings--keep up the good work!

I had the sleeve almost two weeks ago and the doctor told me you have to wait two years to become pregnant. I am sure some docs are different that is what mine said. However, I am not looking to get pregnant any more so for me it was not a big deal.

Woo hoo you go! Congrats!!! I can't wait

Your not alone I am only ending my first week and it has been hard as well. I know it will be worth it in the end just stay focused and think of the ending result! SKINNY!!!!

Love to hear your story, thank you! You give me inspiration. I feel so down right now and its only my first week. I think its the lack of Protein so I got some Isopure which helped. Keep going, you rock!!!