JerseyJules

It depends on the food or time of day for me. Im 5 weeks out and I can eat yogurt or cottage cheese for breakfast like its nobody's business. With more dense foods I can eat way less. I can barely finish a 1/2 wrap with 1 piece of cheese and 3 slices of turkey breast. Mornings are hit or miss Im either very hungry or not at all.

So today was my wife's birthday and we went out for dinner for the first time since my surgery. I ordered some roasted chicken with sweet potato side, it was my first time I had chicken and couldn't finish even 1/8th of the food. I got full really fast to the point I felt borderline uncomfortable. I must say, the surgery has taken the excitement and joy out of eating, I really crave no foods, nor do i derive any joy from eating and only eat because I have to.

I hope they meant 3 weeks, I dont even think 3 months on liquids is possible..

before you even consider backing out....Watch my youtube video explaining how i backed out 2 years ago, then wound up back here and eventually got the surgery. Im sure my story sounds familiar .

Water water water water!!!! Drink way more water, trust me...Your body needs excess water to metabolize fat for energy.

You need to come to terms with the fact that you ate your way to this point. You need to come to terms that this operation is a crossroad in your life. One path leads to sickness and early death, all for a few minutes of pleasure you get from eating. The other path leads to a path or a healthy and a longer and better quality of life. The first few weeks before and after surgery do suck, but you need to take responsibility that you did this to yourself, now you need to get yourself out of it. Suck it up, look to the future and tell yourself your not going down the wrong path and your not going back. The easy way out it is doing nothing at all.

I had no issues getting my requirements in. In fact the PA told me to slow down a little bit at first. My surgeon told me yesterday to fit as much fluid as I can through the pipes!! LOL

Just had my first month post op visit with my Surgeon and he said Im actually ahead of where he anticipated I would be. He expected a loss of 10% of my excess weight, Im closer to 30% !!!!! He cleared me for all foods and exercise. Im so glad I did this!!!!

Well Tomorrow marks my 4 week post operation date and I'm happy to announce that I'm down to 255.8 from 293. Ill post a video tomorrow sometime.

My NUT recommended Genepro and I think its just fine. Its plain unflavored protein powder without all the flavorings and additives in the other flavored brands. Which could lead to the smaller serving size delivering the same protein. Im not skeptical at all and there are no real scientific facts disproving their claim.

After a few sessions of laser therapy and taping, it has gone away thankfully. I also was fitted for new custom orthopedic inserts.

NO blood pressure meds, my blood pressure was always fine. I am on blood thinners for Leiden Factor 5 gene mutation.

The whole Gym and diet routine was frustrating to unimaginable levels. Work out and eat clean for 2 to 3 months to only see a small move on the scale and you get frustrated and go back to old habits. This surgery makes it so easy to lose weight.

Sometimes the truth is harsh. If we weren't so Politically correct as a society we might actually stand a chance fighting the epidemic that is obesity. The fact that doctors are afraid to even suggest their patients lose weight for their health, speaks volumes for the disservice were doing to ourselves.

I progressed to soft foods and have been eating tuna,salmon,yogurt,cottage cheese and my favorite now,Humus!! I havent had any issues with anything I have eaten yet, knock on wood. I even tried 2 shrimp the other day with my salmon. It is amazing how small of portions you can eat and how fast you feel full like you ate a huge meal. The soft foods phase has made me feel 100% normal again thankful.

3 week update. Warning, some fat shaming....Down 32 lbs so far.

My doctor had me on full liquids for 21 days.....THAT SUCKED!!!!

I can relate to your feelings, but I can say I never experienced an ounce of regret post op and just put it in my mind that this boring and restricted diet was only temporary. I would be able to eat all my favorite healthy foods in moderation and would lose the weight and be around many more years for my family. It is a big mental thing when you are a food addict, which Im sure I was. But I guess I just dealt with the transition better than most cause I tried for years to diet and lose weight and was finally ready and defeated.

Try the 11 oz pre made Premier Protein drinks. 30 grams per 11oz and pretty thin. I was able to get 2 down on day 4. Walmart should sell them.

I feel as if I am losing weight way too rapidly, and getting lightheaded at times. I recently started adding a banana and tablespoon of natural peanut butter and natural local honey to my morning shake to try and give me a little caloric boost for the day. So far so good, but I had some nasty lower intestinal discomfort, I attribute to the banana and the sugary starches in it. Im down over 31 lbs in 3 weeks which is way too fast of a weight loss in my opinion..

Git-r-done!!!!!

Dont feel bad, Im on Puree/full liquids for 21 days....I cant have soft food till this coming Monday......Just suck it up and deal with it. It does stink, but its only temporary. And yes, you will feel hungry on this liquid diet.

It takes a few days for the swelling to go down. It gets easier. Sip sip sip...Dont try and do the whole 4 oz at once.

Several years ago I developed a case of Plantar fasciitis that lasted a month or two and was alleviated with some physical therapy and inserts. It has not returned since until this week, 3 weeks after my VSG surgery. I find it very weird that Im losing weight and it came back. Anyone have this type of issue following surgery? I assume its from all the walking Im doing.