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From someone on the journey, post-op, it's very natural to stress, have anxiety, freak out, be nervous, etc... IT'S PERFECTLY NORMAL!!!! You are about to make one of the biggest decisions of your life. This is not to be taken lightly. We who have already been through it completely understand. We are here for you, in good times & bad. Take a deep breath, relax & ask any questions you seem fit. Best of luck on your journey. I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers.

They say an avg of 2.5 lbs/week but I would imagine that differs for each individual.

Great question, one I have asked myself on several occasions.... The answer for me, after some much needed self reflection, was fear. Fear of how people would react, what they would say and I needed to keep a positive outlook. After surgery, when I finally decided to start telling people, I figured, well, not much they can do about it now, done did it! I find that most of the people I've told have been very supportive. Those who aren't, really don't have a place in my life anymore.

6 weeks out & got the clear from my Dr to resume a normal diet, in moderation, of what my stomach will tolerate.

I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers. We'll be waiting on the Loser's bench for you

Take it slow, remember to eat & get your fluids in. I'm sure you're gonna do great! I'll keep you in my thoughts & prayers

In my 6th week & 2nd stall...so frustrated!!!

Sleeved 9/4...SW 177, weight now 149

Well, as you know, we're all different. In my situation, I had no problems. I had my surgery on a Tuesday, in Mexico & was back to work the following Monday. (I know, others aren't as fortunate) As far as the move, no heavy lifting for 6 weeks. I wish you the best & will be thinking of you.

Welcome & Congrats on your journey to a happier, healthier life. If you have any questions along the way, you know we are all here for you.

One day at a time girlfriend....however, if you do decide to run away, I'll be waiting for the horn to honk but it needs to be somewhere tropical (lol). I was thinking piña coladas on a beach somewhere!!!

On my post op diet, it says I can have salad at 3 months

You both look AMAZING!!!! Congrats to the happy couple!!!

You look amazing...Congrats!!!

Awesome job!!!! Keep up the good work!

Dryer's slow churned, no sugar added, 1/2 the fat, vanilla bean ice cream

6 weeks out & Dr said I could return to a normal diet, just in moderation. For desert I like to take a vanilla protein shake, 2 scoops fat free vanilla bean ice cream, 1/2 banana & blend into shake. It's oh so yummy!!!

Better to have rumbling than pass gas...lol

I'll take all the compliments I can get... I'm 47 years old & it took me over 10 years to make this decision. I know I was fat & I didn't even like looking at myself in a mirror anymore. I wasn't comfortable with myself being fat & believe me...I heard plenty of comments & lectures from family, friends, Dr's & strangers. I used to have a comeback for all the comments. (My little way of dealing is by making it funny, even though I was sad inside). Now that I'm losing the weight & feeling better about myself & the way I look.....bring it on!!!! I'll take any compliment I can get

Southcoastliving- congrats on your 25 lbs. I was sleeved on 9/4. Sounds like we're averaging around the same weight loss. I'm not a vegetarian but have decided to try and incorporate veggie burgers into my diet. I was a vegetarian about 20 years ago but wasn't getting enough nutrients so my Dr told me I needed to eat chicken, fish & turkey. I still try to stay away from red meat if at all possible. Keep me updated in your WLS journey.

Hope this helps- www.obesityhelp.com/member/carmelita/blog/tag/stalls+and+plateaus/

Congrats! Keep up the good work!

Yay!!!! Congrats!!! Feels great, I'm sure!! I can't wait til I can start jogging again. Maybe one day I'll be able to do a 5k

Momto3girls- thanks, pretty proud of myself I can't wait to through out my grannies panties too (LOL). My joke was always "Victoria has no secrets when it comes to me!" I can't wait for the day I can go in there & buy regular size bras & undies!!! I have already started weeding through my closet for Good Will

Personally, sounds ok to me...given you are getting all your nutrients & exercise in. All of us are different. I am also 1 day out from 6 weeks post op. I have been able to eat just about anything I want but in moderation. I figure as long as I'm losing weight or inches, the Dr cleared me for resuming a normal diet.