JennLKN

Wendy, I was sleeved at Lake norman Regional Medical Center at the end of May. Dr, Heider, the surgeon, is very impressive. If you call LKN Regional, they will inform you when the next meeting is and they can help you in the right direction. Good luck!

Some people are just slow losers...me included. My first week I barely lost 2 lbs. Some people even report gaining. With the amount of food/liquid you are able to consume, you can't not lose weight. Remember that we didn't gain this overnight and it's not going to go away overnight. I get it the frustration though. You read about some who have lost like 18lbs their first week and it is a little maddening! But, you are on your own journey, not anyone else's.
At 4 weeks out I was down 12lbs, compared to others, not a whole lot, but it was 12 lbs I would still have on had I not had the surgery. Just keep your chin up and follow the plan your nutritionist gave you. It will come off when it's ready.
Hang in there and good luck!

It's finally here!!!!!!!!!!!! 5am HERE I COME!!!
I hope they give me something for my nerves when I get there!!
And I don't think I'll be able to sleep a wink tonight!!

I find that it is the smell of the Protein that puts me off more than the taste. Lifting the glass to my mouth and getting a whiff of the protein each time got to be too muc for me. Now i drink my shake out of a travel coffee mug with lid so I can't smell it. If I blend it, I eat it with a spoon. This helps me keep the amount of each bite/sip small and helps me with the smell issue.

I am almost 3 months out and just bought stuff the make a salad tomorrow for lunch! I am so excited! I missed salad so much.
I figure I would try it tomorrow b/c I'm off work so if necessary I will be close to my own bathroom

Some folks can do them at 6 weeks some not till a few months. I was cleared at 6 weeks but waited 3 months to try it again. I am sure I could have gone sooner.
That's what I had for lunch today, it's as good as you remember and will be worth the wait!
Hang in there!

When I asked my doctor about alcohol, he said, "I'd wait 2 or 3 weeks". I am over 3 weeks out and haven't had any wine yet, but I hope to for 4th of July. While I am not a lush, the past few weeks sure have made me recognize how much eating and drinking plays a role in social events. Because I chose not to tell anybody about this surgery, I pretty much have isolated myself for the past couple of weeks. I can not wait to rejoin the world where I can sip on a glass of wine and dine with my friends again! (In moderation) Cheers!

How weird we have a range of a few weeks to a few years?!?! That's not consistent lol ... I sure it's not great to become a full on alcoholic after surgery but a few drinks here and there should be ok .. It's prob a lot to do w empty calories too ?

When I asked my doctor about alcohol, he said, "I'd wait 2 or 3 weeks". I am over 3 weeks out and haven't had any wine yet, but I hope to for 4th of July. While I am not a lush, the past few weeks sure have made me recognize how much eating and drinking plays a role in social events. Because I chose not to tell anybody about this surgery, I pretty much have isolated myself for the past couple of weeks. I can not wait to rejoin the world where I can sip on a glass of wine and dine with my friends again! (In moderation) Cheers!

I went to this health food store at 3 weeks and I had a little dixie cup sample of what I thought was tea because it was in a tea infuser...turns out it was wine. I'm still alive. Drank the whole cup too.

I am a little over 3 weeks out and the first week I lost 9 pounds, the second week I lost ZERO, and the third week I lost 4. I think it is pretty normal and our bodies are just adjusting. You will lose weight again, I promise!