knoxmom

i had the same pain (felt like something was tearing in me) and it finally went away about a month after surgery...the doctor said it was where he put a tight stitch at the muscle and it was tearing a little and maybe even bleeding until it completely healed...hang in there!!

i had a huge one week stall at week five when i went from mushies to solids....after one week of not losing i lost another 1 1/2 pounds...have lost 36 1/2 lbs so far!!!

i too will be four wks tomorrow...lost about 32 lbs....only two of those this last week...hoping it will pick back up next week!! i try to stay positive because i'll have to get new clothes when i lose more and i just got into the ones i was wearing two years ago...it really helps to know this is happening to others!!!

Thanks for the great responses...somehow i am down 13lbs (inc about 8 i lost on pre op diet) but it sure didn't come off my belly!! My sister just brought me some of her maternity shorts because we are going the beach next week and I want something stretchy..LOL!!! It is gonna be a very low key relaxing trip and hopefully when i get back I won't feel pregnant anymore!!!

Okay...i guess someone forgot to tell me how swollen and sore my belly was gonna be after surgery. I've lost pounds but my stomach looks and feels pregnant...LOL!! Wondering how many days for the swelling to go down....meanwhile i am having trouble getting more than 30 grams of protein in a day...is that okay for now cause i can't seem to stuff in anymore protein shakes...ugh!! I actually feel great unless i am driving or bending over...so i'm trying to avoid those two activities as much as possible!!

i like the muscle milk light...just buy it at the grocery store here...has 15 grams of protein a serving...will probably be very sick of it after two weeks but then i can have actual soft food with protein...hope this helps!!!

Had my surgery on Wed and came home on Friday....can't believe I did it!!! Still having to take pain meds but getting better each day. Bending over is the worst part. I've lost 12 pounds including my pre op diet. Not having any problems getting liquids down as long as i drink all day long. I like the Muscle Milk Light for my protein and diluted apple juice for carbs. Banana popsicles and jello are my favorite in between snacks. I get a strange sensation like the liquid stops at a certain point then something releases and it goes on down. Anyone else have this???

My surgery is in the morning @ 10 and I am so ready to start my "new life"....my biggest fear is that it will not work. I have failed at so many diets in the past....able to lose the weight but not keep it off. At 46, I feel like this is my last chance. I just find the whole idea of it actually working being very surreal. I guess I will believe it when I need to buy new clothes...wish me LUCK!!!!!

thanks for your answers...talking about it to other people helps with the one week pre-op anxiety!!

Anybody else having to take 4 TBLS of Benefiber a day on the pre-op two week liquid diet?? My body is NOT used to that much fiber!!!

I did the same thing up til i had to start the two week liquid diet....the first few days of the diet i could've eaten my arm off and was mad about it!! It has gotten easier although i'm still hungry and miss eating real food, but the closer i get to my surgery date (may 12) the more ok i am without eating. I have cheated a few times during the diet but have managed to lose a few pounds...hoping to cheat less and lose more the next week!!

i wish i could have chicken...have to do three bars and two shakes a day and i've never craved chicken so much in my life...LOL...seems a little extreme to me (along with the 4 TBLS of benefiber they want you to have everyday for two weeks)!!!

so what has your first week been like?? i will be coming home to four kids after two days in hospital....kinda worried about my energy level...have friends to help out!!!

I've been reading the posts everyday for a few weeks and decided to sign up and join in....gonna get my sleeve on May 12th....any advice?? I am starting week two of a liquid/protein bar diet and it has not been easy.. found out that i really am a stress eater!!!