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Are you on any kind of pain medication? Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App

To be honest, In regards to food,it wasn't the best. I got really tired of my shakes and my sense of taste was off. I also kept having ridiculous cravings for specific solid foods. Didn't really care if it was head hunger or stomach hunger, I just kept thinking about fish and bread.. The cravings reduced in the 3rd week.. Concerning other things, I felt little pain so I didn't really need my pain killers, and I met my Water and Protein goals easily. . How was your first 3 weeks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How long was it before you tried to eat that meal? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Was on soft/pureed foods for 3 weeks. Advanced to regular foods (except raw veggies, bread and pasta) last week.

Good for you!! All the best!

It's still weird for me. I remember having a grilled chicken entree with a group of friends. Thankfully, they already knew about my predilection for spicy food so, after 3 bites, I declared that the Chicken wasn't spicy enough, and would finish it at home. Still thinking of what to say, if we visit a West-African restaurant.

I agree with @@heidikat72 . Have a talk with your surgeon just to be on the safe side.

This particular stall really has nothing to do with any of those things. It's nothing we do wrong, just physiology. Further down the road? I think those things have everything to do with stalls. Anyway, here's why this stall happens 3-6 weeks after surgery: A "stall" a few weeks after surgery is not uncommon, and here's why. Our bodies use glycogen for short term energy storage. Glycogen is not very soluble, but it is stored in our muscles for quick energy -- one pound of glycogen requires 4 lbs. of water to keep it soluble, and the average glycogen storage capacity is about 2 lbs. So, when a patient is not getting in enough food, the body turns first to stored glycogen, which is easy to break down for energy. Then when 2 lbs. of glycogen is used a patient will also lose 8 lbs. of water that was used to store it -- voila -- the "easy" 10 lbs. that most people lose in the first week of a diet. However, when the body stays in a caloric deficit state the body starts to realize that this is not a short-term problem. Then the body starts mobilizing fat from adipose tissue and burning fat for energy. But the body also realizes that fat can't be used for short bursts of energy. So, it starts converting some of the fat into glycogen, and rebuilding the glycogen stores. As it puts back the 2 lbs. of glycogen into the muscle, 8 lbs. of water has to be stored with it to keep it soluble. So, even though the patient might still be losing energy content to their body, the weight will not go down or it might even gain for a while as the retention of water dissolves the glycogen that is being reformed and stored. She asked a general question and I prepared her for the likely questions she was going to get asked. As I said, stalls are not Uncommon..

That's okay then. Try and get enough protein and give it some time.

Could be a number of things. Have you switched to regular diet? Are you meeting your Protein and Water goals? What is your diet like with regards to Protein Carbs and fats? Are you exercising? Stalls are not uncommon though.

All the best. Good luck with the Gas pains..

Had to start counting calories to lose some weight pre-op. Not really counting post-op

I think we have to be wary of exceptions. If you are planning to get pregnant again, leave about a year after surgery just in case. No one plans for hernias or some complications that may arise as a result of surgery. In addition, when Pregnant, you are eating for two; many people can't even get enough essential nutrients for themselves in the initial 2-3 months after surgeries like Bypass and sleeve, so you can imagine how risky it might be for a developing foetus. In life, there are always exceptions, but better safe than sorry.

Depending on the day. Sometimes I can finish 33oz in less than 1hr. Some other days 20 feels like too much work over 3 hrs Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App

Zero calorie Red bull, flat. Is that Soda?

If someone does an action once, how is that a 'slippery slope'? One point on a graph cannot be considered a slope. It was just an act. Address the issues surrounding the act. Was it merely a craving, is it constant, why that particular food? It also helps to give some advice about how such actions may not be helpful immediate post op. It's not the best. so you failed once, don't do it again. Your success depends on you

It's probably because the surgeries are 'personal'. Most of what we consider to be 'the standard', is usually based on 'average' or 'normal' experiences. Some practices base their guidelines/rules on the kinds of patients they see (and medical records review/research). Another system may have narrower margins based on their own records.

Started at 2 weeks post op.. Nothing too strenuous..

It's all about control. The sleeve forces some sort of control over you. Some people have great control. They most likely, will never have weight issues.. Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App

Please don't be discouraged. I had these tight fitting suits when my journey started. I lost close to 40 lbs just before surgery. I didn't really notice anything from pictures, neither did anyone else.. I checked by wearing the suits and the pants were too big. Had to start wearing shirts I'd outgrown. Just keep losing.

3 weeks out, and I still get those noises..but less frequently

I don't have any personal experience with personal trainers, but I know a few friends that got 'bulked-up' with the help of trainers. Just let the person be aware of your exact goals, and that you recently had surgery.

Exactly!!!

I've always been obese. Obese but quite active and healthy. Didn't eat junk. Just ate a lot of starchy food (west-african staples tend to be rich in carbs). I also played some rugby some years ago, and still regularly played soccer. Over the years I found my speed and endurance waning. I would run to one end of the field, but would walk back, slowly, completely out of breath. My Blood sugar, triglycerides, cholesterol were all excellent, but I started getting recurrent back injuries. We took a group picture after winning a local tourney, and I took a glance at my stomach.. I felt so bad. Told a friend about it, who then asked if I'd ever considered bariatric surgery? I told him insurance won't cover it. He told me to call.. I did and they said it was covered (with some caveats). I grudgingly visited my PCP to kick start the process and discovered I was hypertensive ( 160/100) . That erased any lingering doubt. Also took a look at my weight and saw that I'd moved to 356 (from 345 last winter). It was obvious that my body had started decompensating, and it was time to act.. Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App

I was (still am - PO day 5) mostly Water and maybe about 1 oz of sugar-free Jell-O per day. I tried chicken broth but it was very unappealing. I sucked the salt off of a few pretzels - my body was craving electrolytes. I cried on day 3 from hunger. Day 4 was Christmas, the family made cinnamon rolls for Breakfast and I cried. SO FREAKING HUNGRY. I was mad and weak from having no calories in 10+ days, ya know? I am still angry because why the EFF am I hungry????? That was the allure of this procedure: to not be so GD hungry! Christmas dinner was easier than breakfast, but still difficult. For me, the feeling of "full" is totally different than before the WLS. It's more of a slight pain or that feeling you get just before you're about to burp. I'd recommend trying to discover what your new feeling of fullness is. I've not vomited at all, so I think I've done well with not over-consuming. Tonight, I had just the liquid from vegetable Soup. I'd have a spoonful, put it down, and wait at least one minute to try for another. I'd say I had maybe 10 spoonfuls before feeling full. As for measuring water, I bought a bottle with the oz/mL on the side - just fill in the AM and try to hork down as much as I can without causing myself discomfort. At the end of the day, I know what I've been able to drink. We can do it, hayleyf3706! I am so sorry that you're hungry. I am extremely hungry, too. It must mean that we're special, right?? LOL Soft Solids are kinda funny. On my liquids, I had no issues. Regularly downed 20z of liquids (as water or Protein shakes) within 40 mins. food was a completely different matter. I was so eager that I munched on the chicken a bit too fast. It wasn't a nice experience. By the third meal, I could properly assess 'fullness'. Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App

That's illegal in most states.