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It can be so confusing because all doctors are so different. My Dr. doesn't want me having milk at all. Post-op I was one week water only. Then water & 3 protein shakes a day.

I was definitely very hungry about a week into liquid stage. It upset me, because I thought that I wasn't supposed to feel hungry. Once I moved to soft foods this past week the nutritionist said that I could add some very mushy vegetables. I'll tell you it was like a miracle. Literally getting in my protein & just a few bites of a veggie & I am now full! sometimes for 4 or 5 hours. Hang in there!

I read the link. Thanks. I understand what it is saying. I have heard of other people having a "stall" around this time. I just haven't heard of anybody gaining during this time. I guess that is why I am concerned. I think that I would have been okay if I had just stayed at 381 this week & not gained. I have been in the 380's more times than I can count over the past few years, but have never been able to make it below that. This gain is just fueling my fear that my body won't let me go any further. No, I couldn't eat enough calories to gain right now if my life depended on it. I know that it is not carb related either. Can vitamins effect weight loss. I haven't started mine yet as I am asleep more than I am awake. My body is just exhausted. I sleep a solid 14 hours every night. By the time I get up, it seems too late in the day to start vitamins.

I am so upset right now. Week 1 I lost 22 lbs. Week 2 I lost 16 lbs. Today I hit the 3 week mark & I am up 5 lbs. from last week! Has anyone dealt with this. I am following my program perfectly. I do not have a calories guideline, but I am supposed to be getting 60-70 grams of protein a day & less than 20 grams of carbs. I am doing that. 64 oz. of water. Doing that too. Activity. Yes, 30 minute walk per day. Every day for the past 5 days I have been going up 1 lb. per day. That is the exact time that I went over to the soft food part of my plan I'm only eating what the nutritionist said that I could to fit into the nutritional guidelines.. Has anyone else experienced this? Should I go back to just liquids? I am heart broken right now. I have many times over the years dieted and gotten into the 380's and never been able to get lower. Last Tuesday I was at 381. Now I am at 386. This is SO discouraging.

My first week I lost 22 lbs. My second week. I lost 16 lbs. I am now in my 3rd week & everything came to a grinding halt. So, yes, normal. As far as liquids (water & protein shakes), I found that I had to have a bottle of one or the other in my hand constantly sipping to get it all in.

My left side hurt A LOT for almost 2 weeks. It was so bad that I had to use the pain med that the dr prescribed. At my post-op appointment 10 days after surgery the doctors office said that it was normal. They said that I could expect some soreness up to 6 months after surgery. I was really surprised. Anything really severe I would check with your dr if you're very concerned.

It sounds like you're on a very healthy path. How do you deal with the carbohydrate restrictions the nutritionists & doctors have. I have moved on to soft food. Tonight I had some Gardein strips & a little broccoli. I had too cook the broccoli so much that I'm sure it was of no nutritional value. Just a tummy filler. I was told that I can start on some raw veggies in about another 2 weeks or so. I would be very interested to hear more from you,

There is actually a forum on here just for pregnant sleevers. It might be helpful;. Best of luck to you.

I am sorry to hear that you are having a hard time. My Dr gave me Omeprazole 40mg to take every day & Zofran if I'm nauseous. Did your Dr. give you anything like this? If not, I would look into it. I'm not looking to be sick every day. I just want to be losing weight & not feel that gnawing hunger.

No, I didn't get a maximum yet. I am going to see the nutritionist today. Technically I wasn't supposed to transition to soft foods before I met with her, but I have been so hungry. Real hunger. Not head hunger. I have a very hard time being hungry. I always have. One of the reasons that I chose VSG was to eliminate or significantly reduce that feeling. Unfortunately, that's not what I got. I understand your concern about the mayo salads. I am a vegetarian & there's not many ways for me to get in Protein right now. I make my own egg salad. I'll boil up a half dozen eggs & use just enough low fat or light mayo to make it moist. (About 1 tbsp. for 6 eggs). So, not too bad I think, but I hear what you're saying. Thanks for the feedback.

I'm sorry that you are going through this, but I am glad that I'm not alone. I am very good about getting in all my Water. That is part of what worries me. I woke up the other morning & just downed 8 oz. of water. Then I thought, "Oh my land! I have the sleeve! is it going to burst?" No pain. No problems. I go to see my nutritionist this morning. I guess that I'll see what she says. The best of luck to you & I'm sure we'll run across each other on the boards here.

I was definitely looking forward to that full feeling too. If this is all I get then I feel cheated. I live in NY state. How about you?

Actually, one of the listed POSSIBLE side effects that I had to sign off on pre surgery was risk for anorexia. I don't see the goal of this surgery as to starve myself, but to only give the body what it needs to be healthy. We SHOULD be able to get in proper nutrition, but not overeat.

I definitely understand your concern. I am afraid that if I can eat this much so soon & tolerate it so easily & have REAL hunger then I am not going to get the results I want. You said that you are losing slowly, but are you losing consistently? You are the only one I have come across that has this similar situation.

How long ago were you sleeved? Have they done any x-rays or tests?

I take anywhere from 30-40 minutes to eat a meal.

No. I wait until at least 45 minutes after I am finished eating to drink my water.

I'm not even 3 weeks out. Today I ate 1/2 CUP of egg salad & a whole cup each of vegetarian chili & also cottage cheese. That is on top of having a protein shake this morning. I also had 48 oz. of water. I only eat when I feel hungry, eat slowly & stop when I start to feel full. This seems like A LOT more food than I was told that I would be able to eat. I've had no problem getting it down or keeping it down. Is this at all normal? I'm really starting to get nervous.

I'm not even 3 weeks out. Today I ate 1/2 CUP of egg salad & a whole cup each of vegetarian chili & also cottage cheese. Not all at the same time, but over the course of 3 meals. I guess everyone is different.

This thread is cracking me up. If you want the nutritional info you can Google it. LOL

I had to have one to be cleared to leave the hospital. I guess every surgeon is different. Idk what I had to swallow, but it was the most disgusting thing that I have ever tasted. I hope that you have a better experience.

2 weeks before I felt like trying it & I was fine. No stomach problems or any other problems. :wub:

Luckily, I had a one on one pre-op. They said as early as 2 weeks out from surgery. That being said I am 2 1/2 weeks out & have had my period for the past 9 days. I think it has something to do with all the estrogen being dumped into my system. Anyway, I was told 2 weeks & just go easy for awhile. Hope this helps.

I know my Dr. doesn't allow any fruit at first...too high in carbs. Best to check with the Dr. or your nutritionist,

I wish that I could help you, but I am only 2 1/2 weeks post-op myself. What peaked my interest is that you're a vegetarian. I gave up meat before surgery, and I was wondering what you eat post-op? It would be really helpful to me. Thanks!