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Computer games (tough ones) and finding bargains on eBay, especially skin care. My house mate cannot believe how many packages I keep getting delivered

@@kjkashmaniac Thanks for the update. I am glad vomiting brown liquid is not happening anymore. I was concerned that you were vomiting blood. So, heal up well, and hope you are feeling better soon!

From 2-3 months post op till 6 months post op, I just did not feel hungry, and I ate lot less. I too wasn't big on meats t that stage, I ate mainly chicken, turkey and fish, yoghurt, few veggies, softer fruits. When my stomach healed at 6 months, my hunger and appetite returned. I can now eat veal, lamb and pork. Beef was an issue for me, I threw it up twice (minced beef), and I haven't touched it since. At almost 8 months post op, I need to have regular meals again, and I definitely can eat more these days .... but still measuring my portions until I hit goal, then see my Dietician re maintenance. Also, my weight-loss has really slowed down. Good luck, and if the restriction is bothering you, please talk with your surgeon, just to make sure.

@@kjkashmaniac Sorry to hear that you are feeling so unwell right now. The vomiting of Brown Liquid caught my eye. Have you spoken with your surgeon about it? He needs to know that. Also, as mentioned before, do you have any anti-nausea medication from your surgeon? Although I did not suffer from nausea too much, I was sent home with Zofran wafers. Please check on the Brown Liquid, and let us know what your surgeon said. Bet Wishes to you!

I agree with above posters. Losing more gradually allowed me to have very little loose skin (only in upper arms) and completely no hair-loss. My hair actually got healthier. I also agree with others' advice to Not compare your own weight-loss with other people. It is a very individual journey.

That happened to me too, early post op, and I was on a PPI (acid reducer). I stopped drinking V8 and tomato juice. The surgery can create acid reflux. I elevated my pillows, had OTC acid remedies, nothing was helping until I changed to Nexium 40mg. This completely got rid off acid reflux for me, as prior Nexium I was really suffering for about 3-4 weeks post op. Rabeprazole and Pantoprazole did not work for me. Nexium is long lasting, and saved me from reflux hell. I never had GERD or suffered from reflux prior surgery, but I did suffer badly post op. Now, close to 8 months post op, I have slowly weaned myself from Nexium, and I am still reflux free. Talk with your surgeon and ask for a strong acid reducer. Good Luck!

@@RJrocks I had BMI of 37.1 Was sleeved 8th March 2016. I lost 70Ib in 6 months. Now I have been stalled for the past 6 weeks, at the same weight. Not too far from goal, but finding it harder now to lose weight, at 8 months post op.

@@Butterflywarrior Glad you are doing better!

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@@dimz It depends how far post op you are. What does your NUT or Dietician say? For me, I could eat cream and cottage cheese on the Soft/Mushy phase. Yellow/hard cheese I started eating when on Solids, and the cheese was mainly melted cheese then. I would have it with refried Beans, or with my minced chicken/turkey dishes. Now, close to 8 months post op I can eat hard cheese with no problems.

And often asking: what type of surgery did you have? How long ago? What post op diet phase are you on? Are you pre-op? etc, etc, etc ....

Glad you are on the loser's bench now! Congratulations! The gas pain you are feeling, under the ribs/breast bone are the remnants of the surgical gas that was used to stretch your abdominal area to enable the surgeon to see inside you and perform the op with clear vision of your organs. It goes away, walking helps. I've read that the surgeons remove this gas prior stitching patients up, but obviously this does not work in every case.... I had the worst gas pains, in my ribs and upper shoulder when I had my gall bladder removed, years ago. After VSG I was surprised I did not have any gas pains, as I was dreading it. I am glad that your pain issues are getting addressed better. Wishing you a smooth and easy recovery, @@Butterflywarrior

Thank you for that! I need encouragement today, perfect timing.

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You're not overweight, you have an eating disorder. You're 5'4", 125lbs with a BMI of 21. You're not overweight in any way, shape or form, and it's insulting that you keep pretending to be. Can you stop this charade, please? Wtf! Why is this still being allowed?? Got banned for the 2nd time. Wonder if she will be back as yet another account ...... Sigh ....

Like : "give a rat's ass" ? Or, a Cutie patootie ??? I'd rather the Cutie one

I didn't sleep well for a long time. With the weight loss, some hormones got disturbed, and also my thyroid med got too strong (it is very weight sensitive). This made me hyper-thyroid for months. I had to take sleeping pills for few weeks. Now, I am finally sleeping much better, and my thyroid med has been reduced again.

@@Butterflywarrior All the best for Monday. Wishing you a great result and smooth recovery.

Really bad acid reflux, that finally got better 4 weeks later when I changed to Nexium PPI. Also, bit of pain, especially on my left side where I had a large drain tube. Whenever I felt a cough or sneeze coming on, I had to brace my abdomen. I did not have nausea nor vomiting straight post op. Happened 2-3 months later when trying different foods, no nausea, just quick run to the bathroom ..... Hasn't happened for the past 3 months. I am also off Nexium now, as my terrible reflux finally went away

OP wanted Vets experiences and opinions. Vets have been around for a long time and have wealth of knowledge and experiences to share. I wouldn't dream of suggesting to someone what to do, if I have not experienced it first myself. At 7 months post op I am not a vet, but I have experienced a lot, and keep going through the process of recovery, and I am happy to share my experiences, my ups and downs, struggles and wins. Give support from My Own experiences. I see here on this thread, half of valuable space being taken out by multi-quotes ad nauseam, often repeated with no new comments attached. Let's keep this thread on track. Let the Vets keep sharing their experiences.

@@KristenLe Hope you start feeling better soon! Are you taking Zofran wafers at all, or anything else for nausea? Perhaps someone can get you some electrolyte Water, so you won't get dehydrated! And as was suggested, keep bracing your tummy, with either a pillow or even your arms. Best Wishes to you!

I normally Right click on the photo, then click "save as" and save it on my desktop (easy to find). On BP, Click on the 2nd button "More Reply Options" Then, go below the box, and look for "Attach Files" Click on "Choose Files" Once image downloads, Click on "Add" to the post. You can first Preview, or just click "Add Reply" Good luck

@@aussiecosy Yay! Welcome back! Congrats on your decision. All the best

More insanity! Or a really bad joke!

@@KristenLe Congratulations! Wishing you a smooth recovery. Well done girl! Thinking of you xxx