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Like someone posted. I was walking from day one. I was on a 20 pound weight restriction for 6 weeks (I might not have completely followed that advice....) I did swimming and hot tubing once my incisions completely healed (I can't recall the exact date...) I never had any feelings of weakness, I actually felt like I had more energy, even with taking in less calories. On a side note, I would suggest not to over do it, I pushed mowed my acre lot and wasn't keeping up with my fluids and got a little more dehydrated and almost ended up in the ER. So in general, as you increase your activity, consider you will need to drink more fluids then your goal intake is, and early on in my post surgical timeline, that wasn't as easy as it sounds. Good luck!

Inspirational. I am working up the nerve to do my first 5K this coming spring, to Celebrate my first year anniversary from my sleeve. I am trying to encourage my sister and nephew to join me, she had her sleeve one year before me, and my nephew had his done 4 months after me. Thanks again!

I agree... how do you get all your protein in, on a vegetarian diet?

Good luck Walter!!! It is worth it!!!

Looking good there

Best of luck @annam1130

That is truly the definition of what a Non scale Victory is all about!!!

@@Ginnysboy looking great!!!!

@@treck1200 I think we all have our long fought battles with weight loss, the final straw for me, was my dad, having his triple bypass on new years eve last year (my mom died several years earlier, from complications of her open heart surgeries). It was the yo yo dieting and weight loss, and gaining the weight back. I feel most people are supportive and sites like this can be a plethora of information and support. Additionally, I feel weight loss surgery isn't an excuse or cop out or failure, on one's decision, it is a adjunct, a tool to meet one's goals. Good luck on your journey...

@@Stevehud WOW... what is your secret... I've been stalled at 90 pounds lost for the past 7 weeks... 15 to my goal weight...

@@jfc193 Weigh to go!!! Great results!!!

Congrats on your decision to join the club

Welcome to the Club @Dub

Great job @@SuperKen I am coming up on my 8th month...it is definitely inspirational to hear others successes!!! You're doing a great job!!! Thanks for sharing!

Your journey has just started... Good luck!!!

I agree, I've hit a stall that is about 6 weeks long. Down about 89 pounds, 13 more to my goal... with determination and the sight of my goal weight only about 13 pounds away... I will strive to work harder, watch what I eat and Celebrate those small milestones in my Quest to become a healthier, lighter and happier me!!! Good luck to you all, on your journeys!!! We didn't do this for the instant gratification, we did this for a lifelong desire to be better, have better and enjoy better, the smaller things in life!!!

Are you drinking enough fluids??! Fiber?? I get bloated if I don't have a BM, so I take metamucil daily. Since you are already aware of a hernia... Might be time to fix it, to see if that corrects your problem as well.

Tums is certainly a good choice, as it has some benefit of providing Calcium. I would also try some gasex or symethicone to help with any possible gas, which can certain increase the pressure in your stomach and then causing your pain. If it doesn't resolve with simple OTC remedies, please seek MD consultation. Good luck!

Just some friendly advice... never ever trust a fart!!!

Rock on @@StevenL

@StevenL... Good luck on your journey!!!

@@jacobjohnson76 I had the VSG in March of this year. I don't regret my decision, I do just wish I would have done it earlier. I turn 50 in January and hope to reach my goal by my birthday.... Good luck on your journey!

The answer is simple... Yes... down 87 pounds and the back of my neck fold is gone... bald is beautiful... right????