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I had that feeling for the first 6 weeks. I was told it was because of the Hiatal Hernia repair I had during my VSG. Now it's gone.... but it does occur periodically if I've eaten too quickly or don't chew thoroughly. The only thing that helps is walking.

My high weight was in the 320s, and I had my surgery one year ago. At present, I'm about 190 and have another 30 pounds to go. I have seen many posts over the last year of people who have lost even more weight than that! Yes, it is very possible-likely, even! Don't worry.

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Go back to your surgeon and do a follow up. See a therapist, nutritionist, take it day by day and start back with healthy eating and exercise. Better to get back in the game now before you gain more.

It's great that you're catching yourself now when you've only gained ten pounds. I'm three months out and am catching myself slipping into the old routine of snacking at night. I reached out to my NUT and asked for her help. You can do this! You may also be heartened to watch Dr. Weiner's YouTube video about how your pouch doesn't stretch. Good luck. Don't let shame keep you from using your support system [emoji177]

So...4 months out and (almost) 4 stones down...the before and after photos are at 3 stone off, I look SO different again, just need to take a pic.

I have lost 12 inches off my waist and 14 off my 'mum tum' (its flabby flap has gone from 3 inches of sag to under 1/2)

I am lighter than my other half...therefore no longer the heaviest in the house *high 5*

I have lost the combined weight of my 4 year old, the cat and 2 of our hens

I buy a UK size 16 off the peg (previously a 22)

I have just applied for and got a job which I wouldn't have dreamed of even applying for 5 months ago...start tomorrow eek!

My 4 teens are super proud of my new look and (though they aren't consciously doing it) are actively spending more time with me around their friends...and my 4 year old is thrilled with my new energy levels.

I'm away to take climbing instruction and have joined 2 groups to learn that and ukulele...and am involved with sorting a 20yr reunion for my high school (a stark contrast from my previous very anti-social self)

I have legs...really nice ones...I have always totally viewed them as my worst asset and had no idea that these shapely beings existed beneath my previous tree trunks.

My boobs are no longer my best asset...this really worried me pre-op as I was massively defined by them...you know what??? I don't care (and neither does he)!

I can go buy vintage clothes...and they fit...and they look amazing (hand knitted 70s dress from a charity shop is my absolute favourite buy)

The skin looseness is nothing like I thought it would be

Learning that food is fuel and not enjoyable is hard and the mental process behind it isn't a nice one...but the feeling of accomplishment helps more than I could have ever believed!

I love yoga!

This is the best investment I have ever made in myself...I am just so, so happy! yes...there are negatives, but they are far outweighed by all the zillions of good stuff :D

Gainesville being represented here, lol.

I'm in Jacksonville.

My biggest issue is getting in my water! I'm a big Water drinker presurgery 100+ oz daily but now post op it's like I can not even seem to get 32 oz in at work . It's been a real challenge . I am down 11.75 inches and a little over 30 lbs since 10/4 surgery date I would just like to see the scale move a bit more consistently
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Generally speaking, smoking can interfere with the healing process after a surgery and cause complications. A lot of surgeons will also do a nicotine test before surgery to ensure you haven't smoked several weeks before the surgery.
I smoked for 23 years before I had surgery, but decided to quit 2 months before because I wanted to be healthy, not just skinny. I used a vape with nicotine, and each week cut back on the nicotine until I was at 0. I then just lost interest in the vape.
I'm almost 2.5 years smoke free, and I'm more proud of that than even losing the weight!

I completely understand have been overweight since kindergarten and just have this horrible thought that it's too good to be true I see some stalls and days I miss my Snacks or eat more carbs then I should I know I need some support to keep me on track . I have seen a big difference in inches down 11.75" since 1 wk post op mostly torso. I'm glad to know I'm know the only one that feels this way. Thanks for sharing preW 363 SW 350 CW 329 . Would definitely like to see the scale move more consistently. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

For some reason it didn't add in my picture in the other post.

I am 6 days post op and I hate wearing a bra due to not being able to breath all the way. I do find sports bras a little more comfortable but underwire is a no-go right now.

My biggest issue is getting in my water! I'm a big Water drinker presurgery 100+ oz daily but now post op it's like I can not even seem to get 32 oz in at work . It's been a real challenge . I am down 11.75 inches and a little over 30 lbs since 10/4 surgery date I would just like to see the scale move a bit more consistently
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My biggest issue is getting in my water! I'm a big Water drinker presurgery 100+ oz daily but now post op it's like I can not even seem to get 32 oz in at work . It's been a real challenge . I am down 11.75 inches and a little over 30 lbs since 10/4 surgery date I would just like to see the scale move a bit more consistently
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So I am out of surgery. Drinking my 4oz every hour, doing my breathing exercises and walking my laps. Kinda in a little pain and my incisions keep bleeding but other than that I'm doing well. Thank you guys for the wishes. I really appreciate it. . . You guys are great. [emoji1] [emoji7]

I made this meal 5 days after my sleeve. We had a bunch of people over and I smoked and bbq'ed. Part of why I did this was to to show myself that I didn't need food to be happy and enjoy an event.