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You look fantastic!!!

I haven't felt like I'm losing much. Doc says I will lose slower because my BMI was 42 at surgery. I'm 48 down right now....was 46 down in this photo. If you are starting this journey - take progress pictures!!! I have a whole new motivation, now!

You will be in New York. Anything your heart desires healthy or otherwise is a phone call, seamless order, or short cab ride away.

I had to have it scheduled at a surgicenter. I'm going for my fourth dilation tomorrow, the dr is hoping that this one will be the last.

I was just diagnosed with a stricture at 4 weeks out and am having my third endoscopy with dilation this Thursday. I was having trouble keeping food and Water down, but it was totally hit or miss until all of a sudden everything made me sick. Definitely worth getting checked out.

Thank you for your responses. I was released from the hospital yesterday which was ahead of schedule for my program that usually requires 4 days including surgery day. It felt really nice to come home since the hospital felt like a prison to me. This morning though I had a little break down as I didn't sleep well not because I was in pain since I'm not in pain I haven't taken anything for pain since the day after surgery, but I was having to have bowel movements every little while which was unexpected and strange. I'm not sure why or what that was about. I'm looking forward to it getting better and better because I am really second guessing myself an my choice since obviously it would be easier to eat and drink like normal like before the surgery. One day at a time I gues

I got out of the hospital less than 24 hrs after surgery and was more than ready. My first night home was rough but then it got easier every day. Buyers remorse is common. It's mostly up to you. You might have to do some mental work trying to remember why you did this and know that it's temporary. Once you feel better it's a lot easier to have that attitude. I'm 2 1/2 weeks out and have no regrets.

Your are not a failure. It is probably really bad gas. I had the same issue and it was coming out of both ends at the same time. Try to walk as much as you can, that is what I did. The beginning is always hard. Do not expect to be able to drink much, small sips all day. I only was able to handle chewable vitamins for about 3 months. You should start feeling better in a couple of weeks. That was my major issue, gas and not being able to go to the bathroom. Once you are able to handle more, your bowels will come around . I had my surgery 11.9.16 was a size 22 I am now a size 8. I take Miralax a scoop everyday in my morning Protein Shake. Just think of what you will look like when a couple of months. Try to keep you chin up, this shall pass. I look at myself in the mirror and do not even recognize myself.

Just try not to compare yourself to others. We all have our own journey and remember we're all different. Stay focused on your goal and just don't get discouraged. We all hit a stall at some point or another, in-fact, you will hit a few. You need to make sure you get your Protein in every day if you can. That is ver very important. Also, you need to get about a 1,000 calories in a day.
Make sure you're tracking everything you eat. There is a cool Free app "My Fitness Pal" that you can download.
How much activity are you getting in? I say activity versus excessive because all movement counts.
There is another free app you can use to get a circuit workout in. It's call "7". Remember, it's crucial for you to get protein in, track your food, get in activity and your calories.

Good luck!!!

I am in the hospital all dressed up in a lovely hospital gown, hospital undies and compression stockings (so glamorous) and now waiting to be whisked away and "bypassed". Hoping everything goes well!
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I'm glad you are listening to your surgeon's meal plan, but now you can ...take a break... for a bit.
Some surgeons believe they are helping their clients by making a very lenient post op meal plan... but there truly is a reason most patients are on liquids or thin purees for 3 weeks post op. Their tummies simply can't handle coarser food.
My meal plan was fairly typical.
7 days of Clear Liquids (Not even Protein shakes)
7 days of full liquids (thin enough to suck through a straw...started protein shakes)
7 days of thin purees (will pour right off a spoon.. but included pretty much anything that would go in the blender)
7 days of thick purees (like undiluted refried beans)
After the first month, it moved to chewable foods in increasing density.
I followed this plan to the letter, and am now 10 weeks post op, and haven't had a moment's trouble (touch wood). Part of the plan says that if a food is permitted on the plan, but doesn't agree with the patient, to just wait and introduce it later. You can always move through the stages more slowly.. just not more quickly.
Sleeve patients and bypass patients have similar postop needs. They use the same guidelines (in case you were wondering).

Less diet related.. I'd recommend stopping the Imodium. The last thing you want is to become constipated. The pain is there, telling you there is a problem. If it continues, you need to talk to your surgeon, and maybe even head to the hospital if it's really bad. I'm glad you moved back to just Water. Your system needs the rest.
You can try a hot water bottle on the tummy, or some pain medicine if you have any left over from the hospital (just nothing over the counter, particularly not nsaids! liquid tylenol might be ok.. but really should be cleared with your surgeon).
I hope you feel better soon!

I'm over a month post op and cleared for whatever I can tolerate. I'm worried because I am not getting 60g of Protein a day. No issues with my stomach, I just have no appetite, and the thought of food disgusts me. I worry about what its doing to my muscles and metabolism. My weight loss has also slowed considerably, even with 30 minutes of hard exercise a week. This has been going on about a week. Anyone else experienced this? Got thru this? Force eating or just listen to your body?
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Hey just thought I'd share my journey! I've lost 82 lbs since surgery, and 105 lbs total! Feeling great. Long way to go still.
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I'm June 2nd. Tomorrow is my endoscopy which is my final clearance and then all I have left is ultrasound at the surgeon's office and pre-op testing. I'm so excited/anxious/nervous.

I'm June 2nd. Tomorrow is my endoscopy which is my final clearance and then all I have left is ultrasound at the surgeon's office and pre-op testing. I'm so excited/anxious/nervous.

You look amazing!!! I love your hair short.

My mom uses isotonix and they don't taste bad at all. I'm currently taking baritrack powdered Vitamins that you eat like a pixie stick.

I know some people have problems with scrambled eggs. Maybe leave them alone for now and try a different puree, like refried Beans or blended Soup, or that yummy ricotta bake! I'm lucky enough to not be having any intolerances at this point, but you should definitely not give up on the purees.

Sorry that life has thrown so much your way. It sounds like you have a goal, and I'm excited for you that you know what to do to get there!

I had to lose 10% before I was approved for surgery. I cut back to 1200 cals and "ate like I had surgery." Meaning I ate Protein first, chew a lot, started working out, cut back on carbs, completely cut out soda caffine junk food alcohol, etc. My cravings are gone and I am used to eating this way so I feel like transitioning after surgery will be so much easier. I have lost 40lbs and I'm still 2-3months out before I get surgery and still losing. Going to be well below the weight needed for surgery but I feel super prepared.