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three months here, and I know exactly what you mean.

very happy for you - pre-op can be scary, but things turned out terrific -

62 lbs lost!! ) keep up the good work - congrats - kathy

"all the early PO worries seem so long ago" Isn't it funny how that happens? It's magic.

60 lbs down!!! good for you -

hope you are feeling proud - keep up the good work - kathy

That's fantastic!! Congrats and continued success

@jane13, @proudgrammy, @Mom26 Thank you all. This site and all of you sharing your journey makes it a lot easier.

Congratulations! That is great to hear and I bet a fantastic feeling for you! All you're hard work is paying off.

great job!

Thanks all! It does feel good to experience the small things.

Thank you for expressing the gratitude that I also feel. There are so many topics discussed here that were never covered by my bariatric team. Bariatric Pal community and my husband are my support group!

I also get more information here than from the doctor, especially my primary. This is a wonderful site to get updates and advise, I love it!

I am two months post-op, still on munchies. I'm reluctant to start taking laxatives as one can develop dependency on them. Hoping eating fruits and vegetables after mid-November will help me become regular again. Or does every VSG patient have this issue for life?

@Ashlegal, I was the same a few days ago when my NUT asked me if I had experienced any constipation, I told her no, by yesterday I was in distress. She had told me that the protein shakes and iron in the multi can cause it. @Daisee68 I am not on pain pills, it is the 2 protein shakes am taking to meet my goal. I was so sure I was going to end up in hospital that's how bad it was but (TMI) I was saved by Fleet glycerine suppositories. I almost passed out too! I have to take something to prevent it again! @emma4884 I hope it works with fruits and veg... I am only allowed 1Tbsp and no skins on fruits.

I am all about the gummy fiber. *nod* Keeps me out of that zone.

you are great!! no problems PO - what more could you want?- your new life is in front of you - grab it - keep up the good work - congrats - kathy

Thanks for the cheers @proudgrammy!! Congrats to your continued journey.

IMO...stay on liquid diet and slow down on adding soft foods. this isn't a race, everyone heals/adapts differently. if u still have issues in moving forward, call your doctor.

Thanks @SLIPSHOD! I have done just that. I get to see my NUT in 3 days so I will discuss options. The good thing I can drink the protein shakes a lot better now.

that's wonderful - keep up the great job - i know you will - congrats - kathy

Been dealing with that since I left the hospital over two weeks ago. Hoping for a speedy recovery for you!

@Nikikins Thanks! Hope you feel better too. I noticed I felt better longer if I kept the area warm so I will keep doing that.

Just smile

LOL! I just share my diet with them. Too funny!

Good luck.