Madmanpbsgc

I am almost 2 months post op and Since my pre op diet to now I have lost 48.1 pounds... have went down from 24/26 to 18/20 pants and shirts 3x-4x to 2x. My problem I still feel as big as I did when I started.. even tho I see some difference like fitting in chairs I still feel really big.... does anyone else feel this way?

Yes I get it all the time people tell me I don't look like myself when they see me. But when I look in the mirror I still see the hanging gut I still have man boobs the one thing I really notice a difference is my man parts seem to longer.

It will all be over some just a few holes stuck in you move a few things around in you and bam a new you in about 4 months

when you start to drop and your energy level goes up you will find plenty of things. for me the Sex was so much better so sex replaced my love for food

On 3/17/2017 at 4:51 AM, The thinner me said:

Im 6 days post op and depressed...im hungry all the time and i keep thinking about food i almost dream about it! Im soooo tired of the clear liquid diet and im ready to add some more things to drink on my list but if i follow my dr recommendations it should only be in 3 days....how far along did u start ur full liquid diet?

I also have a continuous headache since the surgery altho i drink all my fluids....anyone had the same?

you are right on track its about 7 days until you move to next stage and i stayed on liquid diet for 3 additions days then the yogurt and pudding

On 3/17/2017 at 7:58 PM, leighabelle said:

I had surgery on 3/15 and today I was released to full liquids and am able to drink Protein drinks now. However, I can't seem to get down more than 2 oz at a time and my diet plan says to get 4 oz for every meal. I've only gotten in about 4.5 oz all day. Did anyone else have this trouble in the beginning with trying to get your Protein in?

Also, any tips for getting enough fluids? I really don't want to get dehydrated.

yeah it gets better just hold on it gets better.

Dude! who cares what they think go out with your friends have fun have a life. if they ask and most likely they wont tell them your not hungry. or your watching your carb intake. point of it all is you are a new size not a new person.

On 2/20/2017 at 11:42 PM, sarahblu said:

I love before and after photos! I could spend an entire day looking at all of them! So inspiring for both pre and post-op.

My SW 260, CW 185. 5 months post

Good luck on your journey and feel free to message me with any questions! It takes a village of supporters.

you look great i mean really good. You Single want a date? LOL JK

Just now, QueenOfTheTamazons said:

@madmanpbsgc pervert! Lol! And thanks. Thats an old pic too.

Everyone else... thanks for the suggestions. I didnt realize how spoiled he is. Most of your suggestions we already get for him... but i am going to use a combo of your suggestions.

AWWW am i a prevert? and the new picture is beautiful as well ya husband is a lucky man

hell yeah its normal imm hungry all the time and i eat all the time i just eat better stuff and not as much

For me it was food or Die!! trust you can find other thing that will make you happy like food can once you can get out and really live. words from a hood dude.

20 hours ago, QueenOfTheTamazons said:

I want to make an easter basket for my husband but not sure what to put in it now that candy is off the table.

What would you guys suggest?

side note you are absolutely Gorgeous!

ok this is a grown mans idea of a great Easter basket. You in a bunny outfit laying on the bed ontop of that fake green Grass with the adult toy THE EGG. sorry if i offended you.

it sounds like something got stuck and ya body started to scream at you. you have to do chewables the first month I am 4 months out and i still do chewables and eat really slow and really small bites. no drinking while eating it will cause you to toss ya Cookies.

if your paying out of pocket yu can do it in a month but if your dealing with the Insurance company it can take years it took me 18 months

11 hours ago, ladygg1967 said:

Had my VSG on 3/2/17; no problems thus far-unless you count clothes not fitting, LOL! Anyway, preparing to go on a 7day cruise the last week of April 2017; tried on some shorts that I've always taken on trips....Don't know why, but was shocked they were too big! Off to Target I went to get 3 pair of shorts. Normally wear a 14/16 women's/plus, so I tried a 12 women's/plus----guess what, THEY WERE TOO BIG!!!! I had to go into the misses/juniors; got a light denim in a misses 10, a dark denim in a misses 10, and a white pair in a misses 12 (different material)!!!!! WHAT A GREAT NSV TO START THE WEEK WITH!!!!!!

Highest wt: 240lbs

1st dr appt wt: 220lbs

Day of surgery wt: 193.4lbs

Current wt: 184.4lbs

Goal wt: between 150-165lbs

Have a great week everyone!!!!

Thats whats up do ya thing.

you should go daily I would say add fiber to your diet green leafy veggies and drink more Water. 64oz is the absolutely minimal amount of water check with your Nutritionist of the correct amount you should be drinking it will do wonders for you BM.

everyone is different i can eat Cookies and have no problem but NO Sodas, I do the Veggie chips, Sticks or straws and they come is different flavors.

just rest the more you use your mid section the longer you will take to heal. so just kick back get someone to come in and clean for you for two weeks. Craigslist

I did not read all of the posting left by others but I cant stress enough to get your Protein and Water that your main goal make sure you are getting the recommended amount of protein and water and taking all of your Vitamins. and 4 day post op you but have a headache from coming down off your pain meds in the Hospital and the ones your on at home remember how the pain meds work the pain is there the meds just trick your brain to think that it is not. so once you stop meds your brain will go back to normal or try to and the change can and mos likely will result in a headache.

We have all had this happen to us in the beginning making the wrong choices is a part of the process to find out what your body will allow you to eat.

Please see your doctor it may simply be Medication but don't take any chances go to urgent care and make sure it is not a clot. Clots can kill especially if they start to travel to your heart.

19 minutes ago, amartyn1 said:

So I started at 265 on July 29, 2016 , currently I am at 175 and working towards the last thirty pounds . So happy with this journey and enjoying my new lifestyle !

OMG looking good keep up the great work.

Don't tell her nothing everything can stop you from having the surgery tell her your happy as can be.

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look great keep up the great work

Hey everyone!

I'm officially excited now for surgery! My friends and coworkers have been asking me for weeks if I was excited and I told them that I'm mentally preparing myself to be hungry and dehydrated the morning of. Now we're at the final hours and I'm stoked! Unfortunately, I don't think I lost a lot of weight before the surgetu. My last weigh in, I was down 10lbs. I've been on the Optifast 900 for 3 weeks. I work anywhere between 10-16hrs per day so it was hard to consume so little when I'm working for so long. It got better on the final week. Kind of wish I had more time. I hope it's enough and my surgery is a success! Wish me luck everyone! So glad to be a part of this community!

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This too is a day God has made. You will be a success! You will be a losers! God Bless and can wait to see your after pictures.