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I definitely experienced this as well. I had to keep on trying. At about 10/12 weeks I noticed things changed for the better and now I rarely have a problem.

You are going to be so excited when you get through this procedure and start seeing the results! Congratulations! I was told I had a hernia and they were going to repair it while performing surgery but when they got in there, no hernia.i guess my general doctor had no idea what she was talking about, as usual. Good luck on your surgery!

Congratulations on your fantastic progress!

I have purged my closet 3 times since surgery. I have gone from a size 26 to a size 16. Last time I was in a 16 was in my 20's, I am 51. I used to hate hate hate clothes shopping, now I love it! It is so much fun to buy regular clothes from regular stores, try them on and they fit! Also I have had to replace all of my shoes, it was the first thing I had to replace. I have normal feet and ankles now and my wide width shoes were so sloppy they made my feet hurt. I have still held on to a couple of items that I really love. I swim in them but plan to have them altered because I simply love them. I believe the more weight you lose, the more comfortable you will be with purging your suit of armor.

I wanted to respond to a couple of your questions about living after RNY since so many of the others have been answered. I am 5 months post op from RNY and doing fantastic. Best decision I ever made! I can pretty much eat anything just in much smaller amounts. I happen to be one of the lucky folks who does not get bouts of dumping syndrome. I have tried sweets (just a taste) but have found I no longer care about that stuff. They say, you crave what you eat. I have worked hard to focus on eating primarily Protein and vegetables. My pouch loves those foods! Occasionally I will have a bite of potatoes or rice just to get a taste. I do not worry too much about fat, i eat cheese, Jerky, nuts, real butter, olive oil. The thing is, if you stick to your measurements it all works out. It truly is about eating the right things. I DO NOT eat junk food of any kind. As far as supplements go, I thought they would be a pain as I hated taking Vitamins pre surgery. Having this surgery has allowed me to get off all other meds with the exception of thyroid replacement. Trust me, I was on a lot of meds! Taking vitamins daily for me is no big deal and less costly than my prescriptions. I purchase in bulk from costco. I wish you the absolute best with your upcoming decisions. Don't be afraid of taking the steps to RNY, it works! You still have to do your part but there is a reason it is the gold standard. I only wish I would have done it sooner. For the first time since I was in my teens, I feel fantastic. I have more energy and stamina! I have been given a whole new life!

I did not realize we could revert back to NSAIDs at all. I will have to ask my surgeons office that question next week when I check in. Thanks for the heads up.

You look absolutely fantastic! Thanks for sharing your amazing progress with us, it is inspiring.

Here is the thing, Biotin will help with hair regrowth but it is likely some of us will still lose a significant amount of hair. There are a few reasons why: 1. Having major surgery is traumatic and cause hair loss 2. Rapid weight loss can cause a person to lose a good amount of hair 3. If your Protein levels are not what they need to be, it can cause hair loss 4. For those of us going through menopause, hair loss can also happen. 5. If you happen to have a thyroid condition the weight loss can cause your levels to fluctuate and you may require a hormone replacement adjustment I have been the lucky person to have a lot of this happen much at the same time. Here is the good news, I have been told that it starts between month 3/4 and should improve by the end of month 5. I was also told by multiple doctors that it will come back. And the better news, I have lots of new short hairs growing in, but I am still losing. I am just getting to my 5th month. I take Biotin everyday and it is definitely helping with hair, skin and nails. I am lucky to be one of those people with a very thick head of hair. Now, it takes me less time to blow dry. The hair I do have is very healthy and I use salon products called surface.

I am really glad you asked this question. I swear everyday my butt gets a little flatter. I know I have a ways to go but am definitely going to require some plastics. I hope all goes well with your surgery!

I think this resetting process you guys are referring to seems to work great. The next time I stall for more than a week, I am going to reset back to liquid protein for a few days and see what happens.

I am also the stall queen. The good news is, it does seem to catch up. I lose for about a week to 10 days and then hit a stall that can last up to 3 weeks. I simply stay positive and try to stay away from the scale when I am frustrated. I see it coming off in inches. I had to go buy new jeans again! I have gone from a 26 to a 16. And that size 16 is comfortable. Woot woot! I keep thinking that my exercise is building muscle and muscle weighs more than fat so I may not actually be stalled. Last week I was on a cruise and although I cannot eat much, I found myself trying a bite here and there of things I probably shouldn't. I expected not to lose at all last week given the cruise. I jumped on the scale when I got home and was down 2 lbs! I was very very active and assume even though I had a bite of dessert here and there that I worked it off. Anyway, stalls can be very frustrating. I find staying positive and sticking to the plan helps (with the exception of my few bites of sweets last week).

Honestly, I would not worry so much about the hunger issue. I did not feel hungry until I was about 10 weeks post op and the good news is, I just need to eat a small portion of Protein heavy food and I am full again for hours. The thing you really have to pay attention to is eating the right foods. If you eat heavier carbs you will find it does not stay with you very long. Having weight loss surgery takes a lot of work and requires you to change the way you eat. The good news is the surgery helps you to be able to build those habits as it restricts your intake. If you follow the eating plan with either surgery you will be successful. The surgery definitely assists with hunger and portion control but it is up to you to make sure you eat the right foods to curb that hunger, give you the right nutrients. Also no drinking 30 minutes before and after makes a huge difference. It allows you to eat the right portion size so you are full. Not drinking for at least 30 minutes or more ensures you do not flush your meal through before you absorb all the nutrients and of course get hungry again. Also, milk becomes important. It is a great healthy snack, has plenty of protein and turns to solid making you full. Good luck in whatever your choice is!

This is my absolute favorite place to shop for food. I buy a lot of the items already mentioned but there are a few others: Tilamook cheddar cheese block - I always have one of these in my fridge Pre-cooked shrimp platter - these are great for a quick meal or snack, I freeze them in smaller batches using my vacumn sealer (another purchase I made after someone suggested it on this site) Wonderful shelled pistachios - one of my favorites Fresh chicken breasts that are packaged in two per. I eat a lot of chicken in recipes Fresh cauliflower Premier Protein - chocolate ( I stock up when on sale) Organic chicken stock and beef stock when they have it

I know this is crazy but I hardly touched zucchini before my surgery, now it is one of my favorite vegetables to eat. It was also one of He first. All the above recipes will definitely be something I try! Thanks everyone for the fantastic ideas. One of my absolute favorites is to simply sauté zucchini slices in a small amount of olive oil, pepper. As soon as you get them slightly golden on both sides but still somewhat first, add a couple tablespoons of butter and a tablespoon or two of soy sauce. It is outstanding! Also I love adding them to my chicken souvlaki skewers and grilling them on my indoor grill.

Don't completely rule out RNY without doing your research. There is a reason why most insurance companies approve this surgery for obesity. I was very concerned myself when it was recommended for me to have RNY instead of the sleeve. I had diabetes, reflux, high blood pressure and apnea. I went with RNY because the research told me it was very likely that it would resolve my reflux where the sleeve could/would make refluz worse. All of my comorbidities have resolved and I feel great. Before you decide please do your research. I would hate to see you end up having one surgery only to have a revision later.

I think most people gain from IV fluids. It goes away in the first week.

@@SimplySam2015, congratulations at your tremendous progress! I bet you feel so much better already. Definitely eating more Protein will help you satisfy that hungry feeling and will assist in breaking your stall. Good luck!

@@Lisa1171, as you meet with your surgeon make sure you talk about your reflux issue. The sleeve can make your reflux worse. I was going to have that surgery and did a ton of research with doctors and on line. Once completing research it was very clear which surgery would resolve my comorbidities. At first I was disappointed and was not bought in so I saw a gastroenterologist who confirmed that it would be a mistake for me to go with the sleeve and would likely end up having to have it revised to RNY down the road. I wanted one surgery and to be done. I have not regretted my decision to have RNY for even one second. Good luck to you!

Honestly Protein is no problem. There are great options for Protein shakes which have 30grams in one serving. There are also good solutions for Protein Bars that don't cause tummy problems however I use bars very rarely. I drink one shake every morning and then my food makes up the difference. You don't have much room for other stuff so protein becomes the priority. Also not sure if part of your problem is caused by reflux but if so, depending on which surgery you go with, this may get resolved. I chose RNY for this very reason and I have not had any reflux or even basic heartburn since surgery. There are foods I stay away from because I simply don't tolerate it. Mostly they have to do with lactose. Since surgery I have a slight case of lactose intolerance. I cannot drink a glass of regular milk but I can eat as much cheese as I want.

@@Dibaby44, hi there! I am glad to hear you are thinking about a different weight loss surgery considering your health. I suffer from psoriatic arthritis and have a lot of damage to my joints, my spine being the worst. I ended up selecting RNY because I also had terrible reflux, diabetes, high cholesterol and sleep apnea. I was told that the lap band would not be as successful for me because it does require more exercise than some of the other surgeries. Since having RNY the above co morbidities are gone. Most importantly my joints have improved so much that I exercise every other day vigorously. Knee pain and ankle pain is basically gone. Unfortunately there is so much damage to my spine that I am not sure that will ever improve but getting the weight off has to be an improvement for future damage. Hopefully they have you on a good biological for your rheumatoid arthritis. My mom had it and she simply stopped moving at 55, she passed away at 66. Not moving caused her to gain weight and develop diabetes. Within 5 years she had her leg amputated and was gone a few years after that. If she could have only got herself moving. I am 51 and prior to my surgery there were many times when I simply did not want to get out of bed because of the pain. Then I remembered what it would be like for my children if I was gone at such a young age. I promised I would not give up. It sounds like you are taking the right steps to better health. I wish you all the best and hope you are able to get your body moving again. It is the best feeling in the world!

Definitely on my wish list. I was wearing a swimsuit all week while in Hawaii and although I was celebrating my weight loss both my legs and arm skin was making me feel like everyone was looking at me. I just kept telling myself that none of these people will ever see me again and as soon as I lose to my goal and keep it off for a bit, I will start with arms and go from there.

I was cleared at 4 weeks for everything but only after my one month check in. I had no complications what so ever. I have been exercising ever since.

I have no experience having kidney stones however it is definitely one of the concerns of my surgical team. You should talk to your nephrologist before proceeding, they will guide you through this. My nephrologist is the person who actually asked me to consider RNY and helped me get the ball rolling. I was diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease and my function has definitely improved since surgery. If you have a good one, they will help you through it. Good luck!

Congratulations! There are so many big ones that it is hard to pick one. This week I have been in beautiful Hawaii with my family. In fact, I am sitting out on my balcony on the ship in Kauai listening to my music via headphones while the rest of my family is sleeping. This vacation was the first in so many years that I was actually able to keep up with everyone every single day. I would call that one of the biggest wins for me outside some of very improved health. I am blessed with a whole new life!

I used fair life milk during my pre op liquid diet and for 2 months post op. It works great in helping you get your protein in and it tastes good too. It is also lactose free. I ended up switching to lactaid because out super market stopped carrying it and I would have to go out of my way to find it. Lactaid does not have nearly the protein but it is very good too.