Lilechka

Incredible! Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Thank you for these great recommendations!

LOL! I was just saying that I also wanted to know that. That wasn't an attempt to dismiss your question.

Seriously, the same question?!?

Just two weeks. I'm on mushed foods.

Congratulations! What an achievement!

I've always been a fast eater. My boyfriend compared me to a soldier ramming through MESS hall today--in and out in under five minutes. I get hungry, I pounce on the food, I'm done. Apparently, I can't do that anymore. And I don't know why it is so hard for me to learn. I still have the hunger, so when it's time to eat, I eat too quickly, not realizing that I have eaten too much and then I am in trouble. Has anyone else struggled with this? What are some tips to tame the MESS HALL MONSTER?

My understanding is that leaks are actually rare, something like 1 in 100. They also subside significantly with time. You could actually call your surgeon and ask about her/his stats of leaks--chances are, they are very low. Your anxiety, however, that is a different thing. Very natural. I freak out occasionally for different reasons (which I don't want to share for fear of scaring you), but I just try to breathe, and let myself know that I would be able to handle it IF it happens. No need to stress yourself out while you're healing (I know, easier said than done!). I hope this helps! All the best to you!

All the best to you! Really feel your pain! First month sucks! I'm told it gets better--I'm still kind of waiting

I know this might be too late, but you should probably be "good to go" sooner than 3-4 hours.

Thank you guys so much for the affirmations and support! I really appreciate it! It is so nice to know that others have experienced this and that it gets better. I definitely can't wait!

So, I am very grateful for the opportunity to have had this surgery. I've battled weight for years. However, at 1&1/2 weeks post-op, I'm realizing I'm grieving my old stomach. This is rough. Has anyone else felt like that? How do we get through it? 'Cause right now I feel like I won't be able to enjoy food again and it's sad.

Sometimes, just anything not mushed, regular. I miss my stomach sometimes. 1 & 1/2 weeks post-op.

For me it worked very quickly (a few hours). Be careful with the dosage. I wouldn't go with the maximum recommended. Try the smallest one first (or even 1/2 of that) and see how that works. On my first try, I took the largest dose and it sort of made me go to the bathroom A LOT, so be careful.