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It sounds like you are eating too fast and/or with bites that are too big. Tiny bites (like baby spoon sized bites), chew thoroughly, take 30-60 seconds between bites.

I actually get really hungry at night. I drink a lot too. More than ever. And I have not lost since first week. Now on week 4.

[emoji307]MelissaEC[emoji307]

It's healing.

It's healing.

It's healing.

I told anyone and everyone from the moment I decided to move toward sleeve surgery (including before my six month pre-op diet program began). That decision has, continues to, and will keep me accountable. That's powerful.
As @smg said, the cat is out of the bag now. Embrace it and use it to move you in a positive direction. The journey is long and hard enough without adding resentment and negativity to it.
Good luck!

Try not to stress about it so much. Alot of people are just curious and actually don't know anything about it. If they ask tell them and be proud. You loss alot of weight so far. You must feel great and be very proud of yourself. Weightloss surgery isn't a easy decision to make. In the end this surgery is just a tool. Your still doing all the work to get the weight off. I hope that everything goes well. You got this. Stay strong [emoji173]



HW: 420 (January 2016)
CW: 260 (March 2017)

Instagram: vsg_queendiet

I hope you can forgive and forget. Family is family. Be proud you took this journey and obviously are rickin' it! Tell them you have made a major lifestyle change and move on.

The facility that did your surgery should have he led for pregnancy before the procedure. This could be dangerous for both mom and fetus. Call your DR asap

Did they do a pregnancy test before surgery? I would just think back to remember because if they didn't..... you may have a legal issue to consider as well.

I was sleeved on 3/1. I lost 15 lbs on 2 week pre-op diet and 15 lbs post op. The scale hasn't moved all week, but I'm down 2 sizes. I'm not going to stress myself and decided to weigh myself once a week.

I was sleeved on 3/1. I lost 15 lbs on 2 week pre-op diet and 15 lbs post op. The scale hasn't moved all week, but I'm down 2 sizes. I'm not going to stress myself and decided to weigh myself once a week.

I'm three weeks and have been stuck for days despite walking five miles a day and getting my Protein and Water goals . I m just gonna believe in the process and trust it will happen . Maybe stay of scale for a week .

Probably because you had a very good surgeon.
I never had nausea or vomiting either.
liquids flow through the pyloric valve and into the intestines rather easily, whereas solids take a lot longer (this is why the do not drink 30 minutes before eating rule is important as Water will mix with solids and pass into the intestines quicker).
All of that said, there will come a day soon when you try something and it hits like a load of bricks. I would not test the sleeve out strenuously as it will only delay recovery.

When you say "large amounts", what are you talking about? Are you gulping Water like we could pre-op? At barely a week post-op, the nerves in your stomach aren't all sensing things the way they normally would, which is why most of us are given instructions to take in limited amounts of fluids at a time...you can't rely on your normal 'full' feeling to tell you to stop.
I'd also say that it's not true that "most" people vomit in the early period after VSG surgery. I'm 9 months out and I've vomited twice, both times after I was back on solid foods. Many of my support group members haven't vomited at all, even years out.
Be careful pushing your limits so early...it would be very unlikely that your surgeon could or would do the procedure incorrectly, so you've had a significant portion of your stomach removed and have a long, fresh line of staples the length of your stomach. Be good to your body

I am 12 days post op.
It is OK. I asked that question to the DR and I was told your sleeve won't stretch with Fluid you need.
Actually I am in the bathroom all day emptying out.

Yes. Give it a week.

I do not understand this 3 meals a day philosophy that some teams cling to. There is no way in the world (even at nearly 6 months post-op) I could get 100 grams of Protein in 3 meals. I eat 7 times per day, about 2 hours apart. And I've lost 182 pounds. Obviously, eating more often, at least for me, is not prohibitive to weight loss.
In terms of what to eat, I would suggest focusing on lean protein and non-starchy vegetables. I would stay away from rice, Pasta, potatoes, corn, bread, sugar, etc. Even at my stage, I still eat string cheese and cottage cheese daily. I would establish some macros that you want to serve as parameters for your daily eating, and then choose good foods (as mentioned above) accordingly.
Good luck!

Gum chewing is not usually recommended post WLS. Even though you are not eating anything, the mouth starts producing digestive juices and the stomach prepares for the arrival of food by increasing acid. Heartburn is the normal result, but in extreme cases ulcers can occur. Of course, I am not talking about a one time deal, rather a repeated habit of gum chewing.

I don't think gum is allowed because it can cause you to swallow air.

I started this amazing weight loss journey on March 21, 2016 with my six month pre-op diet program, so tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of the day that I began the journey to get healthier and to take back my life. As I wrap this year up, I have lost 182 pounds (99 during the pre-op diet program and 83 since the surgery on September 28, 2016). The time has just flown by, and it amazes me every day how much my life is different. I had my annual physical with my PCP last Thursday, and my labs came back this morning. Everything is in the normal range. That is also so cool. The bottom line is that all of the hard work is worth it. My relationship with food is now a healthy one. I am no longer obese. Life is good!
I have 35 more pounds to lose, and my journey continues. But I am proud to stop and reflect for a moment about this past year of working on a better me, and to look forward to getting the rest of this weight off by summer, and then entering the world of maintenance.
Best wishes to all, wherever you may be in your journey!

The upside that after surgery you likely could care less about food. While going through the liquid phase I didn't really miss food. I had no interest in it at all. My biggest struggle was just being burned out on Protein Shakes. There would be times my wife cooked for herself and while it smelled good I still didn't want to eat.
Best advice I can offer is to try and have at least 2-3 flavors of Protein Powder for variety, have a mix of drink options (Propel Water, the zero calorie Powerade or Gatorade, Crystal Light drink mixes, etc), sugar free popsicles, and anything else to add variety to this phase. I went through a phase of things tasting weird. Flavors I truly loved before surgery tasted just awful for about a week. That's why having a variety of options will help.

I am 8 weeks Post op today. Feeling great, with absolutely no problems to report. I have progressed through food to the point where I am able to even eat steak. I chew it really well, and only eat about 2oz. My last food to conquer is raw veggies, which I just got cleared for this week. I see a salad in my near future!
I started my workout program this past weekend, and I have to say that being almost 50lbs lighter made it easier to get through. I do the BeachBody programs. Right now I started over with the 21 Day Fix workouts, and some of them are pretty intense. Even though the workouts are still difficult, I noticed hat I don't get as winded as I used to. Also, I track my heart rate when I workout, and before losing weight, I would max out at 180bpm. Now my max is more around 157. Not a bad improvement for just 8 weeks post op!
I am eating about 800 - 1100 calories a day. I had stopped drinking my Protein Shakes because I was getting all of my Protein requirements s from real food. However, now that I have started working out again, I drink one in the morning. I get up at 4am to workout before work, so not many other options for Breakfast at that time of day. It takes all my energy to drag myself to workout, much less figuring out a breakfast to fuel my body.
I am just pushing to get under 200 right now, and then I will focus on the rest. I donated 2 big bags of clothes this weekend. BEST FEELING EVER!! I dumped those bags in the donation bin and walked away like a BOSS! Great to know I will never need that size again!!
HW - 255
SW - 231
CW - 208

Yes! My cheeks have been so dry. I thought it was just because of my face wash but it never did that before I had the surgery

I was sleeved on 3/1. It took about a week for most of the soreness in my abdomen (right side) to go away. Try walking and moving as much as you can. It helps.