Susan66

We'll get through this ????????

Soon after surgery I couldn't stand the smell or taste of my chewable vitamins from Bariatric Fusion. I skipped about 10 days and then tried again. I'm doing better with them now though.

At 4 weeks post op I am ok to have very soft cooked broccoli. I haven't had any fruit because I never have room for it during a meal. I honestly don't have any urge to eat in between meals at this time. I'm not sure how the skin of the grapes would set in my stomach and I think I would peel the cucumber before eating.

You and I have a lot in common ????

Kind of hard to embrace the stall when it's been about 3 weeks and I'm only 5 weeks post op.

Thank you all for your responses. I was sleeved 12/10, starting with a BMI of 40.2. I'm doing everything possible to be accountable. One thing that keeps me from tears, is the fact that I do continue to notice my body parts reducing in size. I have a love/hate relationship with that darn scale.???? I will take the advice to switch up my exercise routine & see if that helps. I want that euphoric feeling back of when I see that # on the scale move again. Thank you again everyone your support & suggestions are much appreciated.

This stall I'm having is approaching the 3 week point. I'm getting all my protein in, all my water & vitamins & exercise. I do feel like my body is deflating & shrinking but I just wonder how long this stall can last. ????

I have them in my fridge now. I purchased them to have on hand in case there was a day I didn't get all my protein in. I have only had one and I didn't care much for it. I had the watermelon flavor, it was very thick and sickening sweet, that coming from somebody who "had" a love of sweets. I had to mix it with water to get it down. An hour after I drank it I had awful stomach pains & had multiple trips to the bathroom.

4 weeks post op and currently stalled. Although I'm stalled, I am still shrinking & that's a good thing.

I searched "stall" on here this morning because I am still at 198 since about 12/26, surgery was 12/10, starting weight 215. Very, very frustrating. I'm drinking 2 to 3 Syntrax Nectar protein drinks mixed with water daily, 23 grams of protein each. One other meal is 3oz lean protein. I'm well hydrated and taking vitamins, walking 2 1/2 miles 5 days a week. Still on restriction for strenuous exercise from hernia surgery. I do feel the difference in body size and can wear clothes I couldn't but I so want the number on that scale to move like it did immediately after surgery.

Check your multi vitamins to see if they contain Biotin. Just the other day I noticed that mine has it.

Thank you for the heads up.

Really.... Funny I have heard it from quite a few. I'll look into that more.

My NUT says decaf coffee only because any caffeinated beverage can increase the chance of dehydration.

I'm in Stage 2 post op diet, semi soft foods stage. Would Kale be considered a semi soft vegetable? I have been craving Kale with a little citrus spritz on it.

Congratulations Reece, Your day has finally arrived. Try not to worry, it will be just fine. Best wishes for fast recovery.

I don't fly as often as you but I can tell you that I am just 2 weeks post op and feel 100% healed. I'm not flying for another 4 weeks but I have no concerns at this point. Good luck on surgery day and best wishes for a fast recovery.

Chelsea Bean, I hope you feel better soon.

My surgeon & NUT both do not require a puréed food stage.They both say if we have teeth in our mouth we can chew small bites to a puréed consistency. It's working out good for me.

Don't be freaked out, honestly I am finding this journey to be easier than I ever thought it would be. Each day gets easier & easier.

At 2 weeks post op, mine just now has no swelling at all but still a little bruising near one incision.

????Your holiday is over and you'll get back to your routine. Besides the food did you have a great vacation ?

I don't know this just sounds very odd to me. I would consult with another surgeon. I was told by my surgeon that the sleeve procedure what first used to help acid reflux patients.

How much are you eating? Are you stopping at the first feeling of fullness?

Like Balance stated I also feel very fortunate to have not had any complications. I'm 2 weeks post op tomorrow. My surgery including hernia repair, my husband tells me was about an hour and 15 minutes. No nausea, dizziness, headaches, trouble swallowing, drinking or keeping fluids down. I hardly had to take any pain meds. My anesthesiologist mentioned in pre op that he would be giving me pain blockers during surgery that would keep me comfortable for the first 24 hours or so.