Nerdgrl

I am 15 days post-op and the scale hasn't moved in 3 days. This morning I gave it the finger and told it that I'm breaking up with it until Monday. In the meantime, I'm focusing on trying to ramp up my walking and maybe try and easy hike. You're not alone - hang in there! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mine hurt until about day 7, then itched until about day 14. I'm at day 15 and for the first time, they don't really bother me anymore. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@anewdayforme I am definitely struggling with constipation as well. I've been taking stool softeners and laxatives with only limited success - and I'm convinced that this is a big reason I haven't seen any weight loss in the last 2-3 days! Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@The New Kel - I too had headaches this week so I think that's normal. I get nausea when I try new foods but haven't thrown up yet - thankfully! I have had no trouble meeting Fluid and Protein goals, so I've added some yogurt, SF pudding, homemade applesauce and had some verrrrry soft, mushy egg salad last night. It's not glamorous but it's nice to use a spoon again! Congrats on your weight loss - thanks fantastic! I lost 10 lbs during pre-op and 11 since surgery, so I'm at 21 lbs total but have been stalled for the last two days. All in all I'm still pretty happy! Best of luck and keep up the good work! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good for you!! My experience was similar - I felt awful through day 10 post-op (low energy, could barely get out of bed) and at day 11 I magically turned the corner and have felt better every day since. I'm only at day 15 and I *almost* feel like my old self (minus 20 pounds)! Glad you're doing so well! Best of luck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've found it so interesting how VSG post-op plans vary from surgeon to surgeon. Obviously, the best option is always to follow the plan that you're prescribed, but I'm curious - at what point could you start eating soft fish (canned tuna, salmon, etc)? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my "last meal" (actually, more like 3 or 4 of them) before I started the pre-op diet. As everyone has said, it's not worth risking your surgery! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I started all chewables at day 5 post-op but have been taking other capsules with no issues. Once I use the chewables I already bought, I'm going to switch back to regular Vitamins. That being said, the sublingual B12 has been great for the days that I just feel like a$$! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You need a full passport if you fly into Mexico and can get away with the passport card if you are driving. At the San Diego / TJ border, you don't need any documentation to get into Mexico but do need at least a passport card to get back into the US. I was in TJ two weeks ago and had zero trouble coming back into the US in the medical lane! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Dr. Illan / BariatricPal are amazing! Even if the cost was equivalent in the US, I would still go back and have surgery with Dr. Illan. The BariatricPal team is with you at every step to help with anything I needed. I can't recommend them highly enough! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am 9 days post-op and have been so tempted to chew some real food and spit it out, but I am terrified I'll swallow it by accident and risk rupturing my sleeve. I have heard stories of people licking certain foods to get the flavor - at this point, I'm not above it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I added a benefiber to all of my shakes (at least 3 / day) and it definitely helped. It's definitely been a bigger problem post-op - so figuring out what works now may help you later! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

SHOPPING! (And enjoying it. And not for jewelry and shoes - because they don't depend on my size.) Working out without pain. Wearing shorts. Feeling like people are seeing ME and not my weight. Not having to rush past all mirrors for the fear of accidentally seeing myself and being horrified. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Thecloude1 are you still losing weight? Could the irritability be associated with a hormone surge before / during a period of weight or fat loss? I'm only 9 days post-op but have been a raging crazy and slightly emotionally unstable person - hopefully related to hormone fluctuations. Being peri-menopausal and going off meds could also be contributing. Congrats on no longer needing your BP meds, though!! What a huge, positive step for your health! Best of luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App