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I would do it again without hesitation . I so wish I did it long ago. Surgery was march 25 th started at 258.0 ....pre - op diet lost 10lbs. To 248.0..... Now 213.0 ..... Down 45 lbs! Just can't wait to be under 200. It will come. Not to bad for 9 weeks out. I feel great , of course I have good days and bad days but I also have many great days to. No regrets what so ever !

Good luck . A new and healthier you starts tomorrow!

And this is gas??? I'd tell them toile dn sure. Especially with vomiting.

I wanted to say .... I'd tell them to make damn sure it's gas . Especially with vomiting. To do this before I leave.

I am in so much pain to where I wish I never had this done

And this is gas??? I'd tell them toile dn sure. Especially with vomiting.

Just looking for feedback if I should call my surgeon or pcp. This weekend I have had terrible dizziness with vertigo and a headache in my forehead that won't go away. It started Saturday morning and I actually was in a store and had to grab onto something to keep from falling! The dizziness is especially bad when I first lie down' date=' or move arouNd while lying down, or get up from a lying or sitting position. Just wondering if this could be associated with the surgery. I had rny on 3/14.[/quote']

I have had this for years thought it was ear infection, then they said depression, or my blood pressure pills, had all kinds of tests. They thought I was nuts. I now feel its my sinuses and I treat it that wAy. It goes away eventually I just don't get so upset anymore. It always subsides. I'd get dull headaches in front of forehead and not mode wasn't blocked . It's way deep in my sinuses. Maybe this may help you. Good luck I know it's scarey.

I know how u feel! Im 14days post op.

Im almost 2 months out on the 25 th I don't regret having it done at all. I still have eating issues but I don't regret it. Go to the mall buy a size smaller shirt that you love the time goes by fast and before you know it you'll be wearing it. Try it it will make you feel sooooo good!

Shrimp is one of my"go to" foods. Even from early on. Just don't over cook them.

That's the key don't over cook them! Like they say everyone is different. It worked for me just chew and take it slow.

The thing I don't understand is that you're supposed to eat slow and spread it over a good amount of time' date=' so why was he telling you you're taking too long to eat? That makes no sense to me. I'd call the nutritionist and tell her what he said and get her opinion, just to be sure. And if it's good and puréed and spread over 40 minutes I'm sure you didn't do any damage.[/quote']

What a goof . It's there fault by not being definite on telling you how much to be eating . Mine doesn't either. I'm sure I have eaten 4 ozs of Soup at one time. Shame on him or I should say them.

I had swellibg of the pouch in the beginning and eating foods that make the pouch expand a bit does it.

Oh crap you mean I expanded this thing with one piece of bread! That was on the list!

Since we are speaking of pain.... I'm having pain since yesterday after supper, in my upper left quadrant. Called drs. Nurse and said since I had a bread for the first time yesterday at supper, she feels it got "hung up" in the pouch. Said it probably wasn't ready for it. Told me to do liquids for 2 days. It's really sore there I sure hope she's right. Also said it will go down or come up. I don't feel sick to my stomach at all . I had rny on march 25. Anyone experience this?

Ok ladies I have not heard of these........ how about telling me more about them and how do you get them? What r they?

What is like to know is?........ Does it take older people like myself longer to lose the weight as opposed to people not in their fifties? I will ask my dr. When I see him but if you know do tell please.

My latest pet peeve? The guy at work who speaks authoritatively about WLS.

Yesterday: Him: How's it going?

Me: I explain.

Him: Oh' date=' I see. Well, enjoy this phase. The first six months are the honeymoon period. After that it becomes a struggle, and I just hope you don't become one of the ones who have the weight come back after a year...

Me: Did you have the surgery?

Him: Who me? No, no! I never could! I love to eat too much!

Me: Grrrrrrrr![/quote']

What an a-hole! Hate people like that

I was told by dr. That the stomach is still viable with artery and veins. To me it meant its still alive just not holding food.< /p>

Hi from northeast PA. Wlkes-Barre. Surgery was March 25. I am down 30 pounds. I'm five weeks out And I'm hanging in there every day is a learning experience.

Ladies I can say this first I'm 5 weeks out and just started to feel "normal". Heads clearer, I feel strong again, finally feel up to a little exercise like walking and going out with friends on occasion . I felt like I was recovering forever. We need to be patient and I'm not lol I want it all done yesterday. Since our weather has finally become nice go sit on your porch for a few minutes a couple times a day feel that sun we waited so long for sip a refreshing drink smell that fresh air and relax. It will all be so mucho better very very soon. Your actually on your way to a better you!

1.5 feet of what? Can you explain this please!

My husband did the same thing but when he realized I was doing it no matter what he said he kinda jumped on board. Took me to hospital and just acted more serious than brushing me and the topic off. This was over many months that he said the same exact thing " you don't need this you can do this on your own" or "you'll never be able to stick to it" " your skin is going to hang" some of my motivation is to prove him wrong. I'll be 4 weeks out on 25th and I'm down 27 lbs not so bad. He said the the other day "your looking good Deb " please don't let him change your mind! It's your life not his he doesn't have to love in your shoes everyday. He's being selfish for what ever reason . It's not so bad over here on this side come on well make room for you on the losers bench! Put you first! Good luck to you !

Hello everyone! I will be 56 this year. i just had my surgery almost 4 weeks ago on March 25 th.I am doing fine every day's a learning experience .I have a little trouble Eating. I to also have the belching going on but all in all I'm doing better I lost 25 pounds so that's it! Good Luck ladies! You Will all do just fine. A new beginning is just around the corner.

Tonight I had 3 one oz. slices fresh mozzarella with balsamic vinegar . Which is 15 g of Protein. Also had 2 skinny cow cheese wedges which are 2 g of protein on 3 crackers was great. Nothing stuck it all went down. Thank heaven !

Oh good luck to you!

Oh let me add I was done on march 25th. Just down 25 lbs.

I am also having a hard time getting food to go down and stay down. Feel like the gerd is acting up again I get that burning in my throat with alot pf burping and I'm on protonix probably need more. Not meeting requirements for Water or Protein. I can't seem to eat enough food to get the Protein in. Can't stomach Protein Shots just about tolerating the shakes. All I know is going to be bald and worried at this point. This isn't easy.

I'll be 3 weeks out on Monday. Surgery was done on march 25th. I lost 10 lbs on pre op diet and 15 lbs since surgery, but that's it not a pound more. I'm trying my best to get As much Protein and fluids. Just surprised its stopped already.

Anyone else around my surgery date going through this to?

My surgery is at 1pm.... I am planning on 2 nights/3 day stay. Will I have any use for my laptop? I don't want to be bored in hospital.... do you think I will be sleeping much of the time?

I don't think you'll need it. Take that time to rest or sleep. I wasn't up for that at all.