catwoman7

I wasn't in pain, but I pretty much just slept the day of surgery and the next day. No way I could have worked. In fact, I was in the hospital for two nights. I'm not sure about the plane - I guess it would be possible, but you're going to be really tired, most likely.

with the nausea - is it mostly after you eat or all the time? And is this a recent thing or have you been nauseated since surgery?

might be a hormone dump. They're not uncommon in pre-menopausal women. From what I've read, it's because estrogen is stored in fat cells, and if you start losing weight quickly, it's released and starts flooding your system. Some women have screwed up periods the first few weeks or months, too, because of it. I never had any of this because I didn't have surgery until I was 55, but it's not uncommon in younger women.

when was your surgery?

I learned pretty quickly not to chase the full feeling. Some people really don't get that - or it's not the same as it was pre-surgery. I just ate according to my plan. You'll probably start feeling more restriction once you move to solid foods, though....

I took three weeks off but could have gone back after two. But I was a librarian (retired now), so I wasn't on my feet all day like a teacher is - I spent most of the day sitting at my desk - or the reference desk. I started out over 300 lbs, so no one noticed my weight loss until I was three or four months out. By then I doubt anyone linked it back to my three-week June "staycation". When people asked, I told them I was working with a dietitian, low carbing and exercising like a fiend. Most normal people believe that diet and exercise schlock. I was more honest with people who are obese.

that's above average, actually.... I think people's expectations are influenced by shows like "My 600 lb Life", but you have to keep in mind that those people start out WAY heavier than the average WLS patient. 15-25 lbs the first month is pretty average (some lose more....some less...but that seems to be the normal range)

yes -- there are people your height who have done it. Regardless of height, though, the average weight loss is around 70% of excess weight. However, that is an average - and with any average, there are people who fall on either side of that. There will be those who lose less - and those who lose more - even some who'll lose 100% of their excess weight. My surgeon said only about 10-15% of his patients make it to a normal BMI, and research appears to back that up, but people do it - you'll find examples of that right here on BP. It'll take a lot of work and commitment, but it's not impossible.

I'm RNY rather than VSG, but the most common regret of patients with either type of surgery is that they didn't have it earlier! The first few weeks can be rough (for some, anyway), but most ultimately consider it one of the best decisions they've ever made!

I gained 20 lbs after hitting my lowest point (138). I really needed to gain the first 10 lbs of it - I'd gotten too thin. But I've been struggling to lose the last 10 because I DIDN'T need or want that part of it (have managed to lose like 3 of it -- since March! It's tough...) anyway, I still track my food intake, but I've been doing that since my surgery in 2015 (actually, even BEFORE surgery). I've made a serious effort to stay within my maintenance calorie range, which for me is 1500-1700 per day - and I'm trying to stay at the low end of that (1500). I also really increased my exercise. My primary exercise these days is biking, which I usually do for 60-90 minutes a day, five or six days a week. It's working, but it's S-L-O-W. I know if I lowered my calories even more, to like 1200, the weight would come off faster - but I'm evidently not ready or willing to do that yet or I'd already be doing it. BUT....I'm sure it would work. at this point I just count calories - and I've been doing that since I was about a year out from surgery. I can eat anything as long as it fits into my daily calorie limit. I know that doesn't work for everyone, though. I know several people who are trying to lose regain doing Keto, or Weight Watchers, or Intermittent Fasting. And many just go back to what they were doing the first year post-surgery (not all the way back to protein shakes and purees, but back to protein first, then non-starchy vegetables - and then maybe an occasional serving of fruit or whole-grain carb) it basically comes down to what works for you and what you think you'll be able to sustain long term. Losing regain is hard and it's slow, but it's do-able

I lost 16 lbs my first MONTH and started off at almost 400 lbs (and people who start at higher BMI's tend to lose faster). You are doing just fine! Don't worry about it. As long as you're gradually trending down, you're good. p.s. also, if you haven't lost in a week, then you're in the infamous three-week stall - right on time! Most of us experience that. Do a search on it on this site - last time I checked, there were 17,500 posts on it (and no, I am NOT kidding). Just stick to your plan - the stall will break and you'll be well on your way again. Stalls usually last 1-3 weeks.

you may not even have dumping issues - only about 30% of us dump. I never have - although there are times I wish I did to keep me more in line!!

no problems here. I eat both. But like GreenTealael said, food intolerances can vary a lot between individuals.

I have not but I've been hanging out here for several years, so I've read a lot of posts about them. Basically, they work for some people but not for others. I guess the only way to tell is to try them and then if your blood values start heading in the wrong direction, then you'll have to switch to oral supplements. If your values are stable or improve, then obviously they're working for you..

I have both but I've always used my blender more - but it's probably due more to convenience. My blender is always on my counter because i use it several times a week, whereas i rarely use my food processor and have to haul it out of the cupboard along with the bowls and blades. It's easier for me to just dump things in the blender (although there are times when I really do have to use the food processor instead)

I would probably wait until you've seen the nutritionist. I'm guessing at your weight, 1200-1300 calories a day is probably what they're going to recommend (so what you mentioned is probably on target), but who knows. They had me eating a lot more than that, but then, I was well over 300 lbs when I started, so that makes a difference. At that time I'd lose weight even on 2000 kcal/day (which is about what they had me eating)

I never had any incision pain - or really much pain at all. as far as dizziness, I had some when I transitioned from lying or sitting to standing, but that's pretty common esp early on. It's usually due to lower blood pressure. They just tell you to get up slowly. Being well-hydrated may help with that as well.

"buyer's remorse" is pretty common during the first few days or weeks after surgery. I had it as well. If you're really worried, call your clinic - but a lot of this is temporary and you'll soon be very happy that you decided to have surgery.

seriously, the easiest way to deal with things like this is to avoid these situations when you can (and I know sometimes that's difficult, if not impossible). At over five years out, there are still some situations that I avoid when I can because I'm afraid I won't be able to control myself.

horror stories about RNY are about the same as with VSG - i.e., they're very rare with both surgeries. It sounds like they're more common than they actually are because people are more apt to post about them - to get support or advice - than they are if their surgery went off without a hitch. People don't usually broadcast that they had a surgery that went great with no issues - but they do if they've had serious complications. Major complications with either surgery are very rare.

I don't think this would apply to most people who have VSG because you've had A LOT of surgeries that most people don't have - and won't need to have. I'm very sorry this happened to you, but other than the GERD (which about 30% of VSG patients experience, from what I've read), the rest of this is pretty rare. Most people have no issues with VSG - or only minor ones. and yes - it sounds like RNY might be an option - I don't know about the other things you have, but it should improve - if not cure - the GERD part of it. again, I'm very sorry this happened to you. Sounds like you're one of the very few unlucky patients...

I was only allowed to walk until I was about four weeks out. At that point I was cleared to do pretty much anything except weights. Those I could do at eight weeks out, I think. you definitely do NOT want to do heavy exercise after major surgery! Not sure why you feel like you should be punished. I had no hunger for about five months after surgery, so I was perfectly fine with shakes the first couple weeks - and very little food for the first few weeks/months. I also had almost no pain after this surgery. So everything you're experiencing (at least physically) is normal. The mental thing about feeling like you should be punished is NOT normal, though - I mean, why?? I agree with the others that you might benefit from counseling for that. There's absolutely no reason why you should feel like this should be punishing. It certainly wasn't for most of us!

I edited the above because I left out a word. "Recipe" #1 - I used Greek yogurt mixed WITH fruit or SF pudding mix (I left out the word WITH in my original post)

you need to get on plan. You will need to follow a plan all throughout your weight loss phase as well as in your maintenance phase - which will last the rest of your life. The people who are really successful with this are the people who are very committed. This is your big chance to lose your excess weight - there's nothing else after being surgically altered. Don't blow your chance!!!