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I am 3 weeks post op today....scale hasn't budged in a week [emoji36]


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Mine was feb 7

You were the day after me. I loved my time in MX and with Dr Illan and staff. Awesome experience!

Dr. Illan performed my sleeve on 2/8, I have no complaints. Once I got the gas out of my system I have had no pain whatsoever and my recovery appears on track as I am having no problems achieving my nutrition goals with ease. Oasis Hospital was great, the nursing care was as good as I've ever had in the states. Everyone from Bariatric Pal was great the valets are excellent, if you have a companion with you they will take great care of them.
If you have any specific questions let me know.

I had my first stall a week and a half out of surgery. After a week of no loss- finally the scale is moving:)

Drink! Hydrate yourself!

Happened to me too, I just stopped looking at the scale every day because I know it will go down eventually.
Also--we have the same surgery date, cool!

Take a deep breath. It is a thing, because it IS A THING! I have a stall about every 3 weeks. Frustrates the heck out of me.
But eventually they break- Mine last 7-10 days. and then I move on like gang busters. Just stick to the plan and keep chugging Water as you can.
You are in good company.

I am thinking about loading my surgery video onto you tube

Good luck everyone starting. I am on my last day in MX and headed home tomorrow. It has been an awesome experience!

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Surgery Feb 7....have had energy but wasn't sure about walking any distance since I was tiring easily. I did 9000 steps yesterday and 11,000 today! Yippee!
Now to keep this up!

Surgery Feb 7....have had energy but wasn't sure about walking any distance since I was tiring easily. I did 9000 steps yesterday and 11,000 today! Yippee!
Now to keep this up!

I am drinking chocolate as a snack and it is recorded in my Protein, carbs, calorie counts.

I am drinking chocolate as a snack and it is recorded in my Protein, carbs, calorie counts.

I've been super good with people eating around me. (Surgery Feb 7) but at Day 8, when I was allowed full liquids, I was so frustrated, I wanted something of substance. I got chocolate fairlife milk which quieted me anger.

The good news is I haven't thought about the food since the . Just 1 day. So, you can do it! Think positive!

Sleeved Feb 7. Heeling good and have energy. Dull pain when sitting up but I think it's cause I have a dry cough if I dint drink enough.
Everything is going down the hatch easy. Today I hit my 70g of Protein.
Also down 30lbs since starting pre-op 3 weeks ago

Just wish it went off as easy and fast as it goes on

Last Friday at 12:30pm I had my vsg procedure. Everything went smooth. I was walking within 30 minutes, and sipping Water. I was released around 6pm.
The first evening was a bit painful from the gas, and I slept in a recliner. I was able to sip on more water. Day 2 similar in gas pain. Gas X and walking helped a lot. I have no issues getting 60 - 70 oz of liquids. I primarily drink water, but like the sugar free Popsicles, Jello and broth.
My only issue now is lower back pain. I have an appointment with my pcp today, so I will inquire with her.
I have no issues with getting in Protein. Right now I'm using EAS shakes (vanilla & chocolate), and typically in the morning I have a premier shake from Walmart. I like to start with premier because it has 30g of protein. I add GENEPRO Protein powder to broth, and have made up a blender concoction with it. My blender drink is ice, skim milk (3oz), genepro (tsp), and chocolate EAS shake.
I am currently down 18lbs. This may sound like a lot, but my doctor didn't have the pre op diet. So I'm prepared for it to slow down soon.
Height 6'7
SW 372
CW 354
GW 260
SW 372 GW 260

I'm almost two months post op and I'm afraid of new foods, too. But, I'm also excited about new foods because I'm so tired of the old ones. LOL Sometimes it's like I'm afraid of food. I'm going to my support group on Monday and I hope someone brings it up.

Just wish it went off as easy and fast as it goes on

Yup..it went away once I was off the iv

Just wish it went off as easy and fast as it goes on

Just wish it went off as easy and fast as it goes on

I treated myself to 4 oz Fairlife chocolate milk. Good Protein source and satisfied the nagging chocolate desire.

I just came home from surgery with Dr Illan. Awesome experience. The travel home was the worst part...and even that wasn't bad