JoeVegas

So it works for me !

I've done 2 of the 5 day pouch tests since the first of the year. I lost 6+ pounds each time. This after 9-12 months post surgery.

My surgery was a week later on July 27th.

I had what I think was a banner 6 month post-op experience. Lost 101 pounds from the day of surgery (plus 44 pounds pre-op) then things changed. I only lost 5 pounds in the past 30 days. Anyone else hit a wall right after 6 months ???

Had what I think was a great 6 month post-op experience. Lost 101 pounds from the day of surgery (plus 44 pounds pre-op) then things changed. I only lost 5 pounds in the past 30 days. Anyone else hit a wall right after 6 months ???

Yes yes and yes. I know the feeling all too well. I can't stress this enough - learn all you can ! I actually went to 2 different seminars and Trolled this and every other Bariatric web site and You Tube channel over the course of 6 months or so before I decided to go through with it. I wish you the best. I reached out to several folks on here along the way so please feel free to message me if you have any questions. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Walter. I was 55 last July 27th when I had GBP surgery. Before surgery, like you I was deathly afraid of the anesthesia and convinced I would not wake up. I also thought that at 469 pounds in May of last year - this probably wouldn't work for me. Because I wanted pizza and fries and junk food. Often ! And I was afraid, yes afraid of not being able to eat what I wanted. Ask yourself this question - do you REALLY want your life to change ? Because that's all that will keep you alive. In another decade or so you will be pushing 500 lbs. like I was. With the same issues as you and practically confined to a chair. Thinking about leaving (not on a vacation) my wife and kids. A sober thought indeed. Here's the good news. Like several suggested - I got some counseling. I trusted in the doctors that checked me from head to toe before the operation, and I decided once and for all - I want to live !!! I'm closing in on being 6 months post-op and weighing in at 330 lbs. that's 139 lbs. in 8 months. I expect that by in another 2 months I will be in the 200's. It's been almost 30 years since I've been under 300 lbs. and Walter I feel amazing !!! I'm healthy and happy and only wish I had done this at YOUR age. Learn all you can - and then I think you will see there is only one real decision to be made. Save your life !!!

Deli Turkey.

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Surgery on 7/27/16. 53 pounds down in 72 days Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

bgjon - I was the day after you. My protein and fluid intakes, like yours are right where they should be. I started just a few pounds below you at 425 and have lost 41 pounds. But guess what ? I'm in a stall too. Actually gained a 1/4 pound since last Thursday. Like you the scale mocks me !!!! But all the comments on here make sense. Update us when you break the stall and I'll do the same !!!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I also had RNY (7/27) and gained 9 pounds before leaving the hospital. The good news is within the first week I lost that 9 and another 2. Best of luck - welcome to the losers bench !!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Best of luck jenjenp - FYI the shoulder issue cleared up quickly after an extended visit to the restroom Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes I'm a back/side sleeper but only my right side. I noticed through the day today that the pain comes after eating so I'm chalking it up to gas. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App