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For the first many months post-op, I would lose 8-10 pounds in as many days and then stall for 10-14 days. Then the cycle would repeat. Just stick to your plan; meet your Protein and Water goals, and the weight will start to come off again.

They don't have to say they had surgery cause its none of our business; however, I don't think it's right to be charging folks and using their weight loss to do it. I would send a personal message and let them know you know and how you feel. Then just let it be.

When did you start working out after surgery?
I know, I know, everyone is different, listen to your body, listen to your doctor, let your body heal.... blah blah blah. I'm just wanting to know when YOU all started working out again. Treadmill, exercise bike, and then more active/ strength stuff.

Thanks y'all. My doctor told me to avoid get lying out in this heat right now, since I will dehydrate quickly. So I've been trying to use my exercise bike more, but it is painful for me. (That stupid big incision) lol. But I can't wait until I can work out more, even if it is inside .

Thanks y'all. My doctor told me to avoid get lying out in this heat right now, since I will dehydrate quickly. So I've been trying to use my exercise bike more, but it is painful for me. (That stupid big incision) lol. But I can't wait until I can work out more, even if it is inside .

I believe it is a few weeks to a month. Well, you'll know by then.
I've had several clots and a couple pulmonary embolisms. The first clot wasn't diagnosed for about three weeks after the surgery I had. After I had my third child, I developed a clot and pe about two months later. They said that it was too far out to have been caused by my csection.

Hey!
How can you tell if you are full when eating brothy Soups? No hard or soft food. Just the broth. Is there a sign, since it is liquid? I was able to sip a couple teaspoons. I heard my stomach rumble and then I burped twice. I took that as a sign. Lol. But I wasn't sure.

I think support from the other people going through this is important, and I want everyone to be able to connect with the people who might be going through this at the same time if you want. So this isn't meant to be more than informative in case you want to message or follow people having surgery in July. If I've made any mistakes I apologize, just message me and I can edit the list There are certainly noticeably busy days! If you'd like to be added msg me, again sorry if I got an incorrect date, I just wanted to try and help because there are a lot of threads about July, and it's fast approaching. Good luck and speedy recovery everyone
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I tested myself. It was rather easy to get through a week on the liquid diet, but it's a mind thing. When you are testing, you get food when it is over. I'm on my pre-op diet now and it really messes with me know that I won't be able to have certain foods again.... even if I cut them out or reduced them before. So it makes it a little harder.

Yea I almost fell off the table when my doctor told me a month. When i got my lapband i only had to do 2 weeks. So i wasn't prepared for that long. And it was strict shakes 4 times a day and a bar. No light meal or anything . Im almost 20 lbs down but i cheated a few days . But which like grilled chicken and a salad. All im craving is meat. But its almost our time so im trying to stay strong !

I see a lot of sleeved people on Instagram eating pizza all the time. I've seen one who only eats the topping. I was told that I wouldn't be able to eat it anymore. But they make many alternatives, like cauliflower crust. So I don't think we will miss out on much. It just depends on what way we choose to eat. I am on my pre op diet now and dreamed I was eating pizza last night. I panicked (in my dream) when I remembered I was on my pre op diet. Haha.

I see a lot of sleeved people on Instagram eating pizza all the time. I've seen one who only eats the topping. I was told that I wouldn't be able to eat it anymore. But they make many alternatives, like cauliflower crust. So I don't think we will miss out on much. It just depends on what way we choose to eat. I am on my pre op diet now and dreamed I was eating pizza last night. I panicked (in my dream) when I remembered I was on my pre op diet. Haha.

I see a lot of sleeved people on Instagram eating pizza all the time. I've seen one who only eats the topping. I was told that I wouldn't be able to eat it anymore. But they make many alternatives, like cauliflower crust. So I don't think we will miss out on much. It just depends on what way we choose to eat. I am on my pre op diet now and dreamed I was eating pizza last night. I panicked (in my dream) when I remembered I was on my pre op diet. Haha.

I was added to a group on Facebook for a surgeon in Mexico and I saw some post that the surgeon has them take Magnesium Citrate a few days before surgery. Has anyone that didn't go to Mexico, do the same thing? My doctor told me that I need to "stay on top of it" because if we are cleared out, it makes it easier on us after surgery. Less gas and pain. But she didn't really give any suggestions or anything.
If you did have to take something, what do you recommend and what was post op like for you?
Please do not say "every doctor is different, ask your surgeon." Ugh. I'm asking for everyone's experience. I swear I get dumb responses like that all the time, and I know that. The whole point of this forum, is for support and to learn from others.

I was sleeved in March 17,2017, it has been a roller coaster of why did I do this to myself, then I have moments when I step on the scale and thank the lord I did this.

How much did you workout pre-op? Or did you work out at all?
I'm curious to see what people do or don't do. Please be honest if you don't/didn't work out pre-op.

Haha. I find it hilarious that these comments are made. I know that I pee and bleed from different places. I'm 28 years old. Haha. If I am wearing a pad and underwear, how would they place a catheter during the surgery?! That is what I'm asking. So I am wondering what people had to do, did they wear tampons? Were they wearing pads? What happened?! Did they even get a cath? My surgeon does straight caths during surgery. In and out. I wasn't asking for an anatomy lesson.

I could start them when I could tolerate them. So I started at five days post op.
I take Centrum chewable Multivitamins 2x a day
Bariatric advantage chocolate chewable Calcium (500) 2x a day
Vitamin B12 (500) sublingual 1x a day.
I have set alarms on my phone and bought a large pill dispenser. I fill it once a week.

How much did you workout pre-op? Or did you work out at all?
I'm curious to see what people do or don't do. Please be honest if you don't/didn't work out pre-op.

I am July 3rd, as well.

I have my pre op tomorrow and surgery on 7/3! Very nervous. I do love that my surgery is the day before Independence day. It seems fitting

Me too!

I am July 3rd, as well.

I am July 3rd, as well.

July 3rd. 😊