cbruce125

4 months

10 months out and feel amazing. Went from 264 pounds to 178. I feel like a normal person. I haven't had any complications. I eat whatever I want, just not as much. Best decision I ever made. Not a single regret

This past month has been challenging. I'm hungry most of the time now and can eat so much more. It really worries me. I'm still trying to stay at around 1200 calories a day, but it's really hard and I usually end up at about 1300. Pre surgery that would have been low enough to lose weight, but not anymore. I'm up 3 pounds in 2 weeks. I am about 20 pounds from goal. I'm feeling like it might not happen. Advice?

I am 8 months post op and can also eat anything. I haven had any issues. I am also finding that I can eat more and am feeling hungry more often. Trying to stay around 1200 calories, but it's challenging now.

I wanted to join Stitch Fix which ends at size 14. Which I did last month!

I almost chickened out right before surgery, too. Now, here I am 7 months post op and down 80 pounds. So glad I didn't. I have zero regrets. And you will too!

I took just one week. Unless you have some kind of issue, you don't really need more than a week or 2.

For me, it was more of a psychological decision. I didn't want any re-routing of my body parts. Just give me a smaller stomach . That made the most sense. I am 6 months out and am getting enough Vitamins and nutrients from food, so all I take is one chewable multi a day. My blood work is terrific. I started at 265 and am at 192. So almost 75 pounds down, and I feel completely normal, eating about 1200 calories a day. Best of luck with your decision. For me, it was an was easy one.

On day 2 I could only manage 9 ozs for the day, and day 3 was 12. You are doing great!

Finish out this phase knowing that soon enough, you will be able to enjoy some of the other foods you love. Just not as much! I am 5 months out and can pretty much tolerate everything in small quantities, and you will discover that will be enough!

I have gotten ridden of so many clothes already. Be positive that you will never be that size again! Purge!

Ha ha!

Seriously, shut up

I am 5 months pre - Op and have been sitting at 201 to 203 for 3 weeks now! I just want to hit 199! Did anyone else stall as they got close to 199? I am doing what I know to do. Fluids are good, Protein is good. I cycle my calories anywhere from 1200 to 1500. Gah! Why couldn't I have stalled at 198? Lol Am I going to start losing again or will I be stuck for a while?

I suffered with constipation for about 6 weeks pre-op, but once I started eating regular foods, I have no issues (I am 5 months out now). My entire "system" is so much better now. I dealt with IBS for years, always running to the bathroom. Now I go each morning and that's pretty much it!