rglawler

I am 6 months out and have lost close to 60 pounds, which I LOVE. What I don't love is the flab that is showing up all over the place. I am doing well with the "flags" under my arms, but the inner thighs are just gross. Any suggestions on how to tighten this up?

Had my 2 week follow-up @ Friday. Doctor surprised that I said I was hungry. He said that it was possibly because I was not waiting long enough after meals to start drinking. Trying to wait longer, and seems to be helping. Went back to work yesterday. Started off alright, but once I started moving around and bending over alot the spot where my actual stomach was removed was burning like fire on the inside (is this normal?). I almost called it quits a few times and went home, but once I slowed down the pain subsided (Thank GOD). And is it just me, or does it feel like my taste buds were removed too!! I was SO looking for to the week of puree because I could have some normal food...but nothing tastes good. I love refried Beans, but they were just blah. Any suggestions?

Quick question...What is everyone using to puree the small amounts of food we will be eating in this next phase? Roseanna

I probably COULD eat my pudding in that amount of time, but I try my best to eat slowly. I am so excited when I eat pudding or soup (because it is like eating normal food) that I eat at least 1 cup. Worried that I am abnormal or something wrong because I feel hungry most of the time, and can consume so much. My post-op check up is tomorrow, and hoping for the best, Would hate to think that I have messed myself up in less than 2 weeks!

I am really glad you did it too. And I am sure that the masses will turn out to be nothing major.

How much are we supposed to be eating in the first few weeks/months? Taking anti acid, but still feel hungry alot. Eating what I am supposed to and only eating 3 or 4 times a day, but when I am eating my soup I am wanting more than 1/2 cup.