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Vanilla didn't sit well with me neither. At least try the chocolate, you have nothing to lose. Keep us posted and keep up the good work. Sent from my SM-T820 using BariatricPal mobile app

What brand Protein shakes have you tried? I found most horrible until I tried “Premier Protein chocolate” recommended by my nutritionist.

I hit the stall at week 4. Never ate anything bad and always under 800 calories yet I would go up .5-.8lbs and down the same for about week before I lost 3 lbs in 3 days. From what I understand it's all normal because our body's are adjusting to the low calories.

Thank you, as I have often said, "we are all in this together ".

So my Dr said the pain is due to the internal stitches hit a nerve. I also have had constipation. The pain pills were causing it the first couple weeks. Although I still have pain when I bend to far or lay on my sides it is seeming to get better little by little.

My Dr said he does not recommend me returning to work for another 10 days because the pain is to great. He told me in some cases the internal stitches that prevent the remaining stomach from coming through the muscle wall causes severe pain until fully healed. That keeps me out for a whole month. I am a little relieved because I do not think I could sit in my office chair all day.

I am 23 days post op. I too have had the same pain as described. The first two weeks it was excruciatingly painful. To the point it would make me cry. I still cannot bend at the waist,or lay on either side of my stomach without severe pain. It has got "slightly" better over the last 4 days but I am worried to return to work because it hurts to sit in a 90 degree position which I do all day at my job. I see my surgeon today to see what is going on.

Does anyone have any suggestions for spouses that are also overweight but not enough for surgery and are having a tough time with you losing weight so fast? My wife is feeling bad that she isn't.

You'll be fine, good luck and remember that it's all worth it. I'm 16 days post op. Not going to say it's been easy because it hasn't. But I'm down 19 lbs and getting it is getting easier everyday.

Remember that if you are exercising that you're building muscle which weighs more than fat. Hang in there. It will come off.

I just had my two week follow up. Not great news! Because I am still having bad pain at the incision where they removed the stomach I cannot get cleared to return to work. I really want to go back since I love what I do. I work for Harley Davidson and this is the busy season. Otherwise I am thrilled with the results. I have no doubt the best is yet to come. We are part of an elite group of very special courageous people. We will all have a bond that cannot be broke. I am proud to be part of it.