AZLoser

I stayed on my XR dosage after surgery and it was fine. After the first few days you should be able to take them no issue.

I went through the surgery by myself. The few people I told are not particularly supportive. Does the hospital by you have a support program? Mine has been very helpful. ObesityHelp is a great site if you want good advice.

My favorite is #AskDrA with Dr Alvarez. He has a series of short clips that answer any possible question you have about vsg. It was a huge help to me when I would wake up in the middle of the night and wonder about something. You can ask him questions and he's on snap chat too.

This is your body adjusting to your new lower weight. You'll lose, then stall, continuously. Your metabolism needs to regulate itself. I know it's super frustrating but it really is the trend over time that will matter so don't get hung up on the week to week and derail your good progress.

No food is out forever. Early on the kernels can get stuck in your new staple lines so don't try it. After that it's up to you. It has no nutritional value and is high in carbs. And it it's airy so you can eat a lot without feeling full. As my doctor said, ' you know farmers use corn to fatten up the livestock, right?' I have a handful now and then (I'm a year out) but I think of that whenever I do. It's not a healthy snack in spite of what the popcorn marketers will tell you. It's slider food.

Many of us have been there. Soda was so hard for me to give up. This whole process is very hard because we don't get brain surgery to go with our stomachs. You might want to talk to a therapist because they really can help with the food relationship.

Unfortunately stalls are common. I did not gain weight but would plateau, then lose, repeat. As long as you stick to your eating plan, you'll be ok and will continue to lose. It's the long term trend that matters.

Yes that is a lot 2 weeks after surgery. I was at 400 calories for the first 6 weeks. But it depends on how much you have to lose and what your bmr is. 1200 calories is maintenance for me and I won't lose eating that much. My program encourages beans in small quantities. Make sure to chew well even the Refried and soft beans to help with gas. My surgeon said not to eat nuts just because they're so high in calories for the quantity. You won't feel much of the restriction yet but don't worry. You'll feel it when you eat solid protein. Good luck on your journey.

Caffeine is a diuretic so don't drink it unless your getting your other liquids in. It can't count as part of your liquids. Decaf only the first month is to lessen the risk of an ulcer. Note decaf still has some caffeine.

I know that's frustrating but it's pretty normal to stall in weeks 2-4 as your body adjusts to your new plan. Don't worry about 1 or 2 lb. fluctuations. Your overall trend over time is what will matter in the end. If you're also on ObesityHelp, search for 2 week stall and you'll see the many others who've been through it. My program said they're going to start telling people this before surgery just because they get so many calls on it. You'll get below 300. Just stick to the plan and wait it out.

Remember as you burn fat, stored hormones can get released so it's not uncommon to feel moody, or even cranky, the first couple of months. You really don't need vitamins the first few weeks. Focus on your liquids - that's hard enough. Stay on plan and it gets better with time. It will be worth it when the pounds are falling off. Hang in there!

I had it done last year in my 50s and had no issues at all. No pain. Back to work in 5 days. (I work from home). I was tired for the first month but, other than that, It was physically not hard. As others have said, it was a good thing for me to do and I only wish I'd done it sooner.

I have BC/BS. They cover my vitamins. I had the doctor write a note that they are necessary due to WLS. They write a new note at the start of the year. Just putting it out there for anyone struggling with the cost. Also curious which programs recommend Flintstones? Mine, and some others, specifically say not to take those.

Good for you. That should really help you stay focused.

I didn't feel restriction until I started eating dense protein. But I also wasn't hungry the first few weeks. Now a year out, I do better with dense food because I can eat way more slider foods than I need to.

Fish is not very dense which is why you can eat more of it. The first time I really felt the restriction was when I ate 1/2 bun less burger. I'm a year post op and dense protein fills me up much faster.

Yes it's very normal to stall along the way, as frustrating as that is. Your body is just catching up. Hang in there and you'll start losing again.

Google the 5 day pouch reset or sleeve reset. I know several people who swear by it when they stall.

I think it's natural to be nervous! The approval varies by your insurance. Mine took 6 months. I used that time to give up soda and I'm glad I did.

Did you get guidelines from your plan? Month 1 most of us focus on liquids and soft protein. I don't get severe stomach pains, I just feel over full. Make sure you hydrate. Try soft foods like yogurt or beans if you can't handle solids yet.

Looks like you've got it covered. My thing I can't live without is my digital food scale. It really helps me be accountable on portions. And MyFitnessPal app. That's super easy.

One of the things that people seek is advice from people who've already been through the process. It's hard to get the vets to stick around. You've already decided that you want people here to make you feel good about your choices and then move on. That's ok but I don't why you'd object to people saying what's worked. That's the whole point of these boards.

You look amazing - great job. My one year was 12/28 so we almost share a surgiversary.

The first 4 months I was under 500 cal. Very typical for the program I'm in. I was up to 800 until recently. Now a year out I'm about 1000 but my rate of loss is too slow so I'm going to bump back to 800. Are you on a PPI/antacid? That can really help as the acid can make you feel hungry. I get hungry too. That's my biggest disappointment in the process.

Welcome and congrats! Giving up soda was the number 1 thing I was happy I did before surgery. Now, a year post op, I still don't drink it and I don't miss it. I never thought I'd say that. Good luck. You'll do great.