Jennifer4775

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I think this is a great question/topic. I'll be interested to read what others post about this. I'm a little over 3 months post op and my surgeon/nutritionist advised (especially for the first year) to stay away from carbs/starches/sugars. They suggested my diet be protein/vegetables/water. If I made breads/subs/sugar, etc (even in small amounts) as part of my daily diet, I (personally) would not loose weight. Even with having VSG.

Congratulations! That must feel so good. I'm so looking forward to Onederland!

During my second week post-op, I became very irritated. Everything annoyed me. I even posted something about it on here just like you. For me, the irritation was short lived. Just a few days. And I haven't felt that way since. Lovin' every day now!

I have 6 incisions. I was told that, during surgery, if the surgeon needs to "see" certain area's, an extra incision or two may need to be made.

Thank you for sharing that. Love it!

I'm a little over 3 months post op and I'm just starting to really see noticeable hair loss. I've heard and read all about this happening prior to my surgery. And I've also read that your hair will eventually go back to normal. But what I haven't heard or read (or maybe I wasn't paying attention) is HOW LONG does it take till it starts to grow back or go back to the way it was?

I didn't enjoy baby food at all. But I loved loved loved Cream of Wheat. I had to thin it out quite a bit w/ skim milk but at that phase, it tasted so good to me (I added cinnamon too). I also enjoyed fat-free cottage cheese and fat-free refried beans w/ low fat cheese.

My favorite tasting protein so far (and by far) is Unjury.

I can tell you my experience. I have a 4 yr old and an 8 yr old. My husband stayed home from work the first 4 days I was home from the hospital. I absolutely needed that help. Resting must be your priority. Now, here's where opinions may vary. After those 4 days of resting, I was ok to do the "day to day" responsibilities of taking care of my kids on my own. (other than lifting them up). I took it slow but was able to take care of them. Best of luck to you!

I have 2 young children and was advised not to lift them up for at least one month after surgery. My surgeons' rule of of thumb was "nothing heavier than a gallon of milk".

For me, 4 weeks until I felt "normal" again. 5 weeks until I felt no signs of me even having the surgery. (Except for, of coarse, getting full after eating very little food).

I didn't keep my surgery a secret. I told everyone. And I too, rec'd lots of interesting comments. The one that sticks out in my mind the most is "its the easy way out". If I've learned anything after being sleeved, is that is it not an easy way out by any means. Its a great tool, and yes, its helped me loose weight more efficiently than if I hadn't had the surgery. But it is NOT easy. A lot of work needs to go into it. You shouldn't be embarrassed about ANYTHING!!!

To be better prepared (mentally) that the weight comes off much slower than I thought ....even with following my diet and exercise program carefully.

I didn't gain but I've heard that between all of the fluids they pump in you during surgery as well as all of the gas, its not uncommon.My doctors office did tell me that some people gain weight during the first week or two after surgery. It will come off as long as you follow the proper diet plan. Best of luck to you!