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Does anybody use this stuff post op? If so, did it seem to increase the amount of your weight loss? Also, does it have a lot of protein?

Thanks for the ideas, will definitely try them. So you don't think I stretched my pouch?

For the past couple of weeks I've been getting hunger headaches like my body is back to normal. I'm starving. I ate a hard boiled egg this morning and was able to eat a whole one, then I just ate 2 hotdogs, no bun. Just cut them into small pieces with mustard and ate every bit. I'm scared to call my surgeon because he may think that I purposely over eat and I really don't. If I go to long between meals I get a minor headache and I feel physically hungry. I remember feeling like this before surgery. I'm 6 weeks post op by the way. Surgery date was 4/8/15.

Way to go...awesome...thanks for sharing!!!

I can't stand the taste of the protein shakes. I'm trying new whey protein drink, fruit punch. It has 42 grams of protein per tube. But its really sweet so I have to dilute it with water. So I'm gonna do at least one of those a day.

She said that I was below the amount of weight loss they were expecting me to lose at 6 weeks post op. I've only lost 31 lbs and should have lost at least 45 - 48 lbs by now. I'm getting my water in but I admit I'm falling short on protein. I should be getting at least 60 grams a day but barely getting 20 grams if that in a day. I need to be increasing my exercises also. My goal is to get from 310 to 299. This goal will be set for 2 weeks. Then I'll set another goal, and so on.

About a month and a half out and down 1 size. Tried on a pair of jeans that I haven't been able to wear for about 4 years and I was able to put them on Friday and pull them up and button them. They were still a little tight but I was happy. So I said every Friday I'm gonna try them on to continue to see how loose they continue to feel.

Does anyone ever feel like they are not gonna lose the weight? I sometimes feel like that. Like what if I'm the one person that is meant to be fat and no amount of surgery can change that. Even though I'm down 30 lbs since my surgery 4/8/15, I'm like what if that's it? Does anyone else have those fears? And if so, how do you cope?

Everyone looks so amazing. Can't wait to get to this part of my journey.

Surgery date 4/8/15, hw 342, sw 340, cw 312. BMI started at 52, now BMI 47.

My final straw was being diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure last June. I already knew I was big, but I thought I was a healthy obese individual, but that wasn't the case so that's when I decided its time to get healthy and lose this weight.

Surgery date was 4/8/15, and I lost 29 lbs so far.

I'm sorry for your horrible experience and I'm glad you're recovering. You are truly blessed to have gone through such a scary situation and recover. Its one thing to forget and lock your keys in the car but its another thing to forget to attach the esophagus to your patient's stomach which could potentially cost them their life. That is so unforgivable.

Your doing fine. You're on the right track. I started out the same way, then hit the 3 week stall and was stuck until week 4. Don't focus too much on numbers because it will drive you crazy. You are also losing inches too. Keep up the good work.

Congrats and praying for you a quick and uncomplicated recovery. See you at the losers bench.

@@changingme5, I had the bypass. Originally chose the sleeve but was told that since I was a diabetic and had high blood pressure the bypass would be my best option.

I'm over 4 weeks post op and I'm struggling with protein. I'm unable to drink the shakes because they make me nauseous so I try to get my protein in with the food I eat. I really miss hamburgers, french fries, pizza and sweets. But I have learned that the only good thing about that food was the taste because it was far from healthy for me. I also struggle with exercising, because I'm lazy. Trying my best to get better.

I also had Dr. Spencer. I've heard excellent things about Dr. Moore though. I'm 1 month post op and down 21 lbs. I'm absolutely happy that I went with this group, and I love that they have the SET program as well. You're gonna find them to be like your second family.

My starting weight was 342 lbs, and I'm 1 month post op and down 21 lbs. I've been bouncing from 321-322 for a little over 2 weeks. How exactly did you break your stall? Like you I haven't been under 300 lbs in years. I would love to see 299, but first I got to get out the 320s...lol. Advice would be appreciated.

4 weeks post op and have lost 21 lbs so far. SW 342 lbs, CW 321 lbs, GW 180 lbs. Still have a long way to go.

Powerful statement

Thank you for posting your story. I am officially 1 month post op today and I think I really needed to hear that.

@@Bonawanabfree, thanks for responding and your support. I guess I just get emotional because my weight seems slow to lose and I don't have anyone else to talk to because my family seems to be sick of hearing about my surgery.

Thanks for all of your support and I agree that if you can't relate then you shouldn't respond and I feel the same way. I guess I got a little emotional because I am completely alone in this journey and you all are my only support. So when I feel ignored it hurts because I can tell my family is sick of talking about it. I tried searching for most of my questions just to see if anyone else asked something similar and I got a lot of good info.

Now I've been using this site for about 6 mos now and so far I've asked 2 questions that no one have responded to. Now correct me if I'm wrong but I thought that we are all here to support each other? I don't understand why you all are ignoring me. I show my support to each and everyone of you, and offer advice if I can relate but instead of calling my doctor every 5 mins I just assumed that my questions can be answered here. Am I wrong to think that? Am I over reacting?