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My thing about losing before surgery is, if you could lose weight without surgery...you wouldn't need surgery....right!! I only had to lose 15 pounds in 6 months and I barely could do that. Be careful and good luck!

I had to stop using mine within 4 weeks after surgery. The pressure was too much and I didn't have an auto pap. Insurance wouldn't let me get one without going through all the hoops so I have not been using it and feel fine! Good luck

I only got sick a few times in the beginning, every once in a while I feel like I might get sick.... I think in a few more weeks it will get better, everyone is different, I think you just need time and try to be positive! Good luck!

Amen to that!

Thanks for the support! This forum has been a big help from the beginning, there are so many wonderful people, it's a shame we can't all meet!

I am 8 months out and just recently started being very emotional, not too sad, just on the verge of crying! Often! Happy and sad things, not sure if it's the surgery or just life happening. My daughter will be graduating from college, bought a new outfit to wear. Sad, she will be far from home for grad school. Very sick Aunt, dealing with my Mom which this is her last living sibling. I really hope it's just those type things that are causing this helpless, emotional feeling!

I was off 9 days, no problems. Desk job, 4 10 hr days.

I still have a protein shake most morning's, the trick is to make it a little different each day. Chocolate thick like a frosty, berry or peach. Heck for thanksgiving, I made a pumpkin one. Not something I could drink often, it tasted just like a cold pumpkin pie with whipped cream. It was a mind thing! I just find shakes are easier and give me lots more protein to kick start my day. It's just a mind set, you can do anything you set your mind too! Good luck!

I have NO regrets! I feel amazing, I don't get sick with vomiting or diarrhea and I know people who do everyday. Which is from making very poor choices. I did puree some things, of course it's almost forgotten now. Kinda like during and after giving birth, you swear you'll never do it again, but then you are so happy that you would do it all over again. One day (a few months) you will love the changes and you would do it all over again!

Hey, I occasionally eat popcorn that I make myself with canola oil and kernels, a little salt. Satisfy's my urge, never movie popcorn again! Also, Newmans own makes protein pretzels, not the best but not the worst. I lots of protein each day. To me is better than eating cakes and cookies, french fries etc. Yes I know people that are eating those they get sick daily!

I am 6 1/2 months and have stalled for 6 weeks, I was sick 2 weeks ago and that didn't even help. Haven't been exercising like I should be. With the superbowl tomorrow I plan on getting back on the plan come Monday!

I think this weekend I'm going to try the 5 day pouch test, I want to try to shrink my pouch and break the carb addiction, if possible. I let you know how that goes.

I just started having this at 7 months out, I don't know what to do, the past few weeks have been very stressful I think this is part of it.

I have been freezing ever since the surgery too! I wear socks, Pj's, Robe and sometimes even a hat and gloves in my house! I spent my christmas money at LLBean buying a new winter coat and hat! At work, I had the tech's adjust my office temp to 76 degree's! Still cold! Today I am wearing a Camisole, long sleeve shirt, sweater, corduroy pants and Ugg boots. Oh well, can't wait for summer which I used to HATE because I was always so hot!

I could probably drink more....I'll certainly give it a try!