Sabl3r

Now this is honesty! Thank you for sharing

This is me just under 4 months post op and 38lbs down. I'm losing 8-9lbs a month and I'm happy with that. I used the body progress app.

I didn't lose a single lb on my one week pre op liquid diet. I was 100% compliant and even the surgeon was puzzled. But that's why I got the surgery, my body just doesn't like to lose weight. The good news is, I'm 15 days post op and 13lbs down. No complaints here :-)

I agree. I feel so much better knowing that I am not alone in this!

I can't believe we are all going through same thing. It's the only thing saving my sanity!. I am talking about the dreaded stall after 2 or 3 weeks. I get up and weigh and know that there is something wrong, then I come out and in my inbox is someone else in the exact circumstance. Thanks for all reporting in so that I'm not alone.

Now this is honesty! Thank you for sharing

scales do not measure anything more than the gravitational pull of our bodies to the earth. Sometimes that's different depending where we are or how the scales are calibrated. I weigh about 10 pounds less at my mom's house in Southern California, but she weighs the same at my house. It's time to stop judging ourselves by that number on the scale -- it's just a checkpoint, that's all!!

I didn't lose a single lb on my one week pre op liquid diet. I was 100% compliant and even the surgeon was puzzled. But that's why I got the surgery, my body just doesn't like to lose weight. The good news is, I'm 15 days post op and 13lbs down. No complaints here :-)

This is such a great question, now you've got me thinking. This is going to take a while, thank you for proving the thought

I just want to know, is it strange that I don't get full when I drink? I can drink a 16oz bottle of Water in 20 minutes and I'm not full at all. When I eat I just put very little on my plate because I know it should be a small portion. Does anyone else have that problem. I was looking at my op report and it didn't say how much he took off. I just want to feel full. I hope I'm not the only one that feels like this.

You'll be fine just try not to do it again. It's rare for something major to happen. Just keep in mind they put you on specific diets for a reason and it's important to comply so as to not mess anything up. Hang in there, we've all had that moment :-)

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I'll try to add a picture of my results.

I arrived in onederland today!!! I was home by myself and screamed "I'm in onederland!!!!" Then I was scared because I screamed so loud, ha!

I am curious about what people did or plan to do when they get to one-derland (under 200 lbs). What did you do? Or, if you are not there yet, do you have a plan about how you'll Celebrate?

I had the same problem. I tried to keep portions really small. Even then, sometimes it hurt. My doctor said it was normal for the first few weeks to feel pain when something passes through to the stomach.
I am 4 weeks post surgery. I have discovered that I sneeze when I am full. There is actually a real medical name for it, snatiation reflex.

Had my 12 day post op exam with my doctor today. He was pleased with my progress and green lighted me for eggs, tuna, and most importantly: BACON. Had it extra, extra, extra, crispy. So 4 bites of scrambled eggs and a piece of Bacon later, I left a VERY happy man from my local diner. Also cleared to eat chili! Can't wait for dinner!

6 days post op. I feel the starving pains. I just discovered won ton Soup. That's already old 2 days in. I made Protein rich pudding...chocolate is getting old. My shakes are chocolate too and good tasting but still have 1 week to go! Already planning my meals. I don't want to fail but feel.like I'm going to with my cravings.

I am 10 days in feeling pretty good xcept I am also hungry. I am having a hard time finding different things to eat. I feel tired but yet I dont take naps I cannot sleep until it gets really late. I am counting down the days for soft foods but I keep looking up things I can eat and I am getting so confused there are alot of different things on different sights.my doc gave me a list and it says I can eat mashed potatoes and refried Beans when i start soft foods but others say it has to be pureed in a blender. I just can't wait to taste food.trying to get through this

***Update*** had surgery at 8:45 am yesterday. It was supposed to be 7:15am but I got bumped. They provided me with something for the anxiety. I came to in the recovery room but in a lot of shoulder and chest pain from the gas. I was given pain meds and passed out. I awoke in my room and experienced a lot of gas pain and severe nausea. I'm not going to lie, the aftermath was very uncomfortable and I was constantly asking for pain and nausea meds. By night fall I was feeling MUCH better and was able to walk. I had interrupted sleep last night but that's to be expected when you have nurses coming in all night. Today, I feel great! I do have some soreness in my abdomen but it feels like I did too many crunches. The nausea non existent and I've been cleared to go home. For those of you about to go in, yes it will suck at first and then it gets better quick. Just rest, walk when your ready, don't be afraid to ask for meds, and moisten your mouth frequently for dry mouth. Good luck to you all!!

Now this is honesty! Thank you for sharing

***update*** post op day 6. I'm very fortunate to work in a position where I can work from home. Though my job is rather sedentary, i'm definitely not ready to be at the office. It is currently 4:30am. I was awoken to chest pain and having a hard time breathing. Nothing I'm too concerned about but I got up paced back and fourth in my apartment and I'm using my incentive spirometer. I also took a pain med to reduce any inflammation. I'm sure you're asking why I'm sharing this... Well I want to share that there are a number of things that you may feel afterward. Chest pain and tightness, bloating, swelling, Constipation. The constipation is the worst! Any how they're all bearable but uncomfortable. I considered my self pretty healthy before the surgery. I'm a runner, I have a degree in medical nutrition therapy and I'm a medical professional, so I know what to do. I just have the short end of the genetic stick. Anyhow, I was convinced this was going to be a breeze because I am so healthy. That's not necessarily the case. I'm surprised I'm going through all of these uncomfortable experiences. But it's teaching me a lot. In these forums it seems as though there's really good stories and then really bad stories but rarely in between. I think my experience is in between. I'm definitely experiencing things I didn't expect. Like I said before most are bearable (except the reaction to a medication) but I want you all to keep in mind those little things that might make it uncomfortable. Come up with an action plan should anything go awry. Don't think the worst but be prepared to have some sleepless nights and not so pleasant situations. Either way, you're all going to do great. Just keep your head straight and don't do anything unless your 100% ready to. That goes for your diet to! You're going to feel some strange achy things going on in there. Just stop consuming for a little while and let your banana belly do it's job. That's another thing! You learn you can't be part of the "clean your plate club" sorry folks, they kicked you out haha. Anyway, I won't rant any further. Take care of yourselves, there's an amazing story out there and you're going to write it. Much love to you all!

Good luck to you, I hope you get your date booked soon. It seems like such a long journey leading up to the surgery.
I live in Ohio, near Dayton. I go in tomorrow for my one week check up post op. I am finally able to get in all my Protein and liquids - so that makes me feel better.
The first 2-3 days I just couldn't get it all in.
So far my post op diet is Primiere Protein shkes and Isopure 2 of each if I can manage it. I am down 14 from the beginning of my liquid diet.< /p>
That's where they get your starting weight so it is just easier to use that weight.
I will be watch for you. stay in touch
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As requested. Here you go ladies and gents. I counted 163 and growing. I will redo in a week or two.
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***update*** post op day 5. I went home the day after my surgery and slept most of the day. My husband andministered my meds and provided me with my prescribed liquid pain meds. That's when everything spiraled out of control. I got so sick, dry heaving all over the place, anything that came out was white foam. Something was definitely wrong. I was brought to the ER on day 3 with nausea, chest pain, sob, liquid intolerance etc. They took me immediately into a CT scan and barium swallow and ran a lot of blood work. By the grace of God I did not have a pulmonary embolism or leakage but I got readmitted to the hospital . I received a cocktail of meds that night and I awoke the next day a new person. I felt amazing and I was able to take in all of fluids and learned I can swallow a lot of liquid. I am walking every hour, use my incentive spirometer every six minutes and I'm passing gas. Yay! The surgeon came by and it was explained that I had a reaction to the pain med and I had inflammation in my diaphragm. Here I am on day 5 and I should be getting discharged. Though I felt great the morning of day 4, they wanted to keep me another night for monitoring. This whole ordeal was the absolute worst feeling ever! I'm not going to sugar coat it. Some have it easy but there are a few who will have a hard time. My suggestion, don't leave unless you are 100% percent sure you are ready. Listen to your body, the moment you feel like something is wrong, go back to the hospital. You don't deserve to suffer and the hospital doesn't want you to either. They will do everything to make you feel better. At the same time you won't get much sympathy if you're the person two rooms down from me who had their family bring them fried chicken on post op day 1. That's a whole other story.... Anyway, good luck, and listen to the staff!

Sablr3r,
Thank you for posting this. 7 days out today, I was doing extremely well until yesterday!! The constipation and the associated cramps with it was bearable until last night. I stayed on the living room couch not moving an muscle and sweating profusely until the cramps faded. Holy Crap, it hurt!!!! I'm doing all the right things like walking, moving, keeping hydrated, using gas-X etc., but, surgery is surgery and these are things associated with it, I just wasn't expecting it to be this harsh for me. I'm praying to get over this stage quickly!!! jake