Colemon70

And he did the liquid diet with me for 10 days. He modified it with fruit and veggies in his shakes. Post op I caught him eating a salad all by himself in the laundry room so he wouldn't make me feel bad because I couldn't eat lol. Poor guy

To the 2 week post-op - make sure you're taking in enough calories! I experienced the same thing and collapsed twice due to too few calories.
To the 6 week post-op - are you on blood pressure medication? I agree with the response above that it could be low B/P - check with your doctor.

And he did the liquid diet with me for 10 days. He modified it with fruit and veggies in his shakes. Post op I caught him eating a salad all by himself in the laundry room so he wouldn't make me feel bad because I couldn't eat lol. Poor guy

I was 226 and had a bmi of 41 (morbidly obese) very scary term. No other issues but I've been overweight my whole life and feared obtaining more issues beyond weight. Good luck to you

sounds like your not getting enough, Water and/or Protein. Could also be low BP.

I'm in Burlington County, but I grew up in Toms River! almost 5 months post-op & feeling great!

Today I had my month 9 follow up with the WLS Center.
Here are some of the key results:
Height: 5'11"
July 2nd, 2012
Weight: 360 lb
BP: 148 / 102
SP02: 98%
Pulse: 64
BMI: 46
Body Fat %: 37%
Pant Size: 46
April 9, 2013
Weight: 182
BP: 110 / 71
SP02: 99%
Pulse: 44 <~~~~~~~~
BMI: 26
Body Fat %: 20%
pant size: 32
It has been quite the experience. In a good way. My life is so much fuller now and I really enjoy staying active and making good nutrition decisions.
The nurse gave me a "gold star". Happy dance. YAY!
She also wants me to get my heart rate checked out because it is so low. Wants to rule out some things. Take a look and let me know if there is any reason for concern. I have a lot of energy daily, but do fade to black on occasion when standing from a seated position.
I am thrilled with what WLS has given me. It is also a joy to help others here on VST.

Sleeved March 19
SW 236 pre op diet
Operation day was 228
CW 218.5
Total WL = 17.5 lbs
Today I went back to work and my pants fit.... not the standard hold your breath and hope for no splits. I mean they actually fit lol.
I can't wait to drop a size but since I've been on the dreaded 3 week stall I haven't lost since Wed. I might be a slow loser too. But ill take it. A loser is a loser which makes me feel like a WINNER! woohoo!

Holy moly. Congratulations! A higher power had different plans for you!
-Kendra

And he did the liquid diet with me for 10 days. He modified it with fruit and veggies in his shakes. Post op I caught him eating a salad all by himself in the laundry room so he wouldn't make me feel bad because I couldn't eat lol. Poor guy

Thank you Leleboo! Makes sense! I also like what Colemon70 has on her menu!

I got it at whole foods. I haven't tried it yet. I put it in the vegetarian Jello that I made so as soon as its cooled and firm ill try it. Well ill make my husband try it first

Has anyone used he unflavored plant fusion Protein? I want to try making vegan Jello with the protein. Just seeing if anyone has any feedback

Just want it to share with all of you some new pics. I couldn't be happier with my results, no regrets.
Surgery date 06/05/2012 SW 230 size 18/20W 04/01/2013 CW 132 size 4

My latest updated photo:

215 pounds down by CandyTX, on Flickr
Life is very good.

And he did the liquid diet with me for 10 days. He modified it with fruit and veggies in his shakes. Post op I caught him eating a salad all by himself in the laundry room so he wouldn't make me feel bad because I couldn't eat lol. Poor guy

And he did the liquid diet with me for 10 days. He modified it with fruit and veggies in his shakes. Post op I caught him eating a salad all by himself in the laundry room so he wouldn't make me feel bad because I couldn't eat lol. Poor guy

Not everyone in the world can understand, relate, or basically cares about what you do to your stomach to lose weight. But a huge majority of people here GET IT.
I think this site saved me from completely boring the rest of my family and friends with talking about the sleeve. LOL!

I will be 6 weeks out this Thursday. I don't regret it. I went through a couple days (3 at most) early out after surgery of depression and freaking out thinking WTH did I just do to myself, to my life. But, that's over with. I found ways to make me feel not even deprived at all.
I also come from a huge Italian family & I'm from New Orleans. My family is one that feeds you just to shut you up lol & New Orleans - the food is simply amazing. My life, my family, my friends, sadness, holidays, recreation, whatever the occasion was little or small - it was centered around what I was going to eat, with who, and where. Even at meals, we'd talk about what we wanted to eat next. My whole life literally revolved around food. Now sometimes I have to remind and force myself to eat to keep my metabolism going.
Honestly, I don't miss anything. I was never really a sweets person per say, so that aspect has been obsolete because I've never had a taste for it to begin with. I was big fried food, and Condiments person. But, honestly I don't miss those things either. Soft drinks as well, but now I feel so much better drinking just Water.
The three days that I mourned, I cried over the social aspect because I missed my family and eating with them, but now I still eat with them - just smaller portions & I love seeing the results of enjoying them & not feeling deprived.
It is not an easy journey & I think most of us here go through mourning/regret. I wouldn't change having this surgery. If I had to do it all over again, I'm positive I would. I'm 21 & I finally feel like I am in control & I have a chance of getting my life back. I can say no to foods I shouldn't eat & when I'm ready I know I will be prepared to moderately treat myself. I have followed my diet to a "T" and was so creative even on purées that I haven't missed much of anything.

I'm down 26.8 today no stalls yet just a few days of up and down.

March 8th for me so a few days before. Im down 25 pounds total. 5 pounds pre op and 20 pounds post op! Feeling great

Today I am officially 70 lbs lighter. I lost some of the weight pre-op and 32 lbs since surgery 2/25/12.

And he did the liquid diet with me for 10 days. He modified it with fruit and veggies in his shakes. Post op I caught him eating a salad all by himself in the laundry room so he wouldn't make me feel bad because I couldn't eat lol. Poor guy

My husband fully supported me. He was overweight before I met him. He lost 150 with diet and exercise and continued to for about 10 yrs. He saw me cry before any kind of family gathering, wedding, really anything. He saw me struggle and know a beat myself up because of my weight and the reactions it put on me. He is my biggest cheerleader and had helped me soooo much.