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@@ishmaellisa, Hi there. It would be very helpful to know more about your daily routine in order to help you. How much Fluid are you getting in? How many grams of Protein? Are you actively walking at this point or is it too soon. Have you lost any weight in the last 2 weeks or have you remained at the same weight? In other words provide a bit more information about your stall. I have had many stalls in the last 8 months and have gotten quite good at breaking them but need a bit more info. Hang in there!

I am sure you already know this but the most important thing is getting all your fluids in. What worked and still works for me is actually sitting with that Water bottle in my hand and sipping on it until I get the whole thing in. I know I have to drink 3 of them to get my 64 oz. in. I do that 3 times per day and then everything else I get is just extra. If I don't sit with the bottle in hand dipping, I don't get my water in and even 7 months out I get dehydrated.

Have you tried premier Protein ready made shakes? They each have 30 grams of protein and 1 gram of sugar. They do not taste anything like whey protein, they are actually very good. The best flavor is the chocolate, it is not sweet like some of the other options. You can get them at SAMs or costco and I have even seen them in smaller packs at Walgreens. You absolutely need to get your protein intake up.

@@wascott, I was looking for someone who had both weight loss surgery and cervical spinal surgery. I was wondering if I need to be worried about my diet at all given the required healing needed for a triple fusion with Corpectomy. They are actually removing my c5 vertebrae completely and using a donor bone to put in place. I also wondered if I would get my inch of height back. I used to be 5'11" and I now barely make 5'10"

@@cheryl M Welcome and congratulations on your upcoming weight loss surgery. July will be here before you know it!

Hi there! I am 51 years old, had bypass on 9/29. I remember feeling exactly like you do. It took me until about week 10 post op before I felt great pretty much everyday. What you are feeling is normal from what you described. I did go to Las Vegas at 8 weeks post op and stayed for 10 days. I really pushed myself hard during that time and I really think it helped me push past feeling so exhausted all the time. Right after that I started feeling better and better. Five weeks is very early. I might give it another week or two and then start pushing past it. I was told at 8 weeks post op I was fully healed (meaning, I was not going to spring a leak or have a surgical complication). That's when I started pushing through it. Good luck to you!

I was all set to have the sleeve after all the seminars I attended. Then, I saw my surgeon and I suffered from Gerd/reflux. He warned me that the sleeve can make that much worse and then we would need to treat that. If it could not be treated, they would have to change me to bypass down the road. I went home and researched like crazy and even got a second opinion from a gastroenterologist. He told me that people who have never had reflux or Gerd sometimes develop it after the sleeve. He also recommended the bypass. I made the decision to have bypass and have never second guessed it. I have not had a single episode of reflux since the day of my surgery. I am so thankful! Good luck! I wish you all the best!

I have had the bypass and so in terms of your Vitamins I would follow doctors orders to a tee. The example Vitamin you posted for chewables are what I used in the beginning. Once I was out of them I went to a small once daily vitamin. Again, follow your doctors orders with the type of surgery you are having. In terms of Protein, I was told 1 gram for every inch you are tall. For me that is a minimum of 70grams per day. I usually land between 70 and 85. I do not go above that because I have a history of stage 3 kidney disease and too much protein is hard on the kidneys. They have you taking more vitamins than I but I suspect that is because of your type of surgery. Good luck to you! You are going to do great given your preparation!

Honestly I wish I knew that I could do this, I would have done it 15 years ago before I caused so much damage to my body. I was too scared.

Congratulations! Well done!

LOL! I always read @@LipstickLady posts, they usually crack me up or provide great drama. Does that mean I am a stalker too! I was expecting so much more from this title too.

@@CanyonBaby, I am so sorry to hear that your husband is ill. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will be here when you are ready. God bless you!

Well said! People who think this weight will magically disappear don't yet get the fact that even after WLS it takes time and a lot of very hard work to lose each and every pound. Every time I lose a single pound I get so very excited because there are many weeks where I battle the same pound or two over and over again. Be thankful for every single pound you lose and realize it is not going to happen over night, you did not gain it overnight and I can guarantee you you won't lose it that way either.

That certainly does make you feel great doesn't it!

That is the dehydration. You have to drink tons and tons of water. You literally cannot over drink.

Yeah! I am so happy for you and green with envy. I have 9 lbs to go to hit onederland and it cannot come fast enough.

@@muzical1, Hi there! What surgery have you decided on?

@@MissRissa922 Hello and welcome! I am really glad you are taking steps to learn more about weight loss surgery. It can definately save your life. I am also glad to hear you are going to speak to your doctor about it. If not them call your insurance company and they can recommend a bariatric center of excellence. The first step is attending a semina and learning everything there is to know about your options, once you meet with the team, they will assess your health and work with you to determine the best surgery for you. In terms of your family support, it is very clear they do not understand that obesity is a disease that needs to be treated medically for long term success. Most of us that have been through weight loss surgery have yo yo dieted for years only to gain it all back and then some. I also have degenerative disc disease and completely understand your pain. In fact in less than two weeks I will be going through another fusion. This time my cervical spine will require a 3 level repair. I really wish I would have had this bypass allot sooner before I did all this damage to my spine. I am 51 years old and have been over weight since I was 19 and morbidly obese since 1987. It really tore up my body. Once you go through your seminar then it might help to better educate your family. At the end of the day, you need to do this for yourself. You are very brave for taking the steps to get healthy. I wish you all the best and if you want feel free to reach out.

Definately talk to your anestesiologist. They can give you medicines to prevent that from happening especially if you are prone to it. Good luck!

I was on puréed foods until I was 4 weeks post op and then I was lucky to get in 400 calories a day until I was 16 weeks post op. It seems like a lot at this stage but that means you are probably healing well. If you are concerned give your nut a call.

Honestly this is normal, you are not a failure. In the first couple of weeks you just do the best you can. As the swelling goes down you will be able to do more. You are doing great, don't let it get you down.

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Congratulations on making the decision to improve your health! My husband and I go to the movies a lot and we always sit in the top row in the middle. They are after a.l the best seats. Before my surgery I could barely make it up those steps. I thought I would give myself a heart attack. I would huff and puff for ten minutes. Now, I can run up those steps! And you will be able to as well! Tomorrow we are going to see the new pitch perfect movie with my granddaughter. Hope your movie was a good one!

Wow! What a fabulous story and so inspirational. Thank you for sharing it with us. I am green with envy about your trip. I hope you have an incredible time!

For me it was a a diagnosis of stage 3 kidney disease on top of all my other medical issues. Diabetes, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, all caused by obesity. I also have psoriatic arthritis and degenerative disc disease. My spine is literally falling apart. I am down over 100lbs and I will have a 3 level cervical spinal fusion done on June 3rd. I should have had the bypass 10 years ago to avoid some of these spinal issues. I do feel fantastic and all my comorbitities are in remission. Having this bypass was one of the best things that ever happened to me.