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I’m 9 months post-op and my weight loss has completely stopped. Not sure what I’m doing wrong. Eating every 2-3 hours. 60-80 grams of protein daily. Drinking water. Exercising some. My surgeon is not happy with my lack of progress. I have no answers. Is a plateau like this common after surgery or am I doing something wrong and just don’t realize it??? HELP!!!! Any suggestions are welcomed! Thanks [emoji1431]

What type of good fats do you suggest?

Thanks everyone for the advice!!!

I already do numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7. You may have a point with #6. I love my tea & coffee [emoji848][emoji848][emoji848] wonder why my nutritionist didn’t figure that out because I told her. She only said to be careful with the caffeine because it can cause dehydration. I’m going to try this and see what happens. Thanks a lot!

I need to update my profile but I’m only down 50 pounds. I saw the nutritionist the other week. She didn’t have much to offer. I told her what I was eating and my typical day. She gave me some recipes and snack ideas (cuz I’m getting tired of what I’ve been eating) for a bigger variety and encouraged me to drink more water. I’m down now about 5 pounds since our meeting so I guess that puts me at 55 pounds which is still not very much for 9 months. I’m going to start a eating log and go back to the nutritionist next year to reevaluate. I’d like to be down a total of 75 pounds by my birthday in March. Thanks for the advice

I actually ate egg drop soup postoperatively. I didn't strain it either and didn't have any issues. Of course I only had a very small portion. Probably shouldn't have had it but it was so good [emoji4]

The exact same thing just recently happened to me. I had my surgery on 3/29 and have been struggling to tolerate anything because of the pain. I eventually called my surgeon and had a fluoroscopy to check for leaks and etc. Luckily it didn't show any leaks or ulcers. I was told that it was probably gastric spasms and possibly some reflux. I was started on a course of steroids and antispasmodics. I felt like 100% better only after being on these therapies for 2 days. Call your surgeon! Good luck [emoji4]

Awesomeness[emoji847]

@Flaca2B & @shan0520 So good to hear how well you've recovered. That makes me hopeful. I'm 3 days post-op and still hurting pretty bad.

@Coah I had my surgery on the 29th as well. The gas pains is the worse. I use mylanta gas chewable minis which is helpful. I hope you can be discharged today. Sending happy thoughts and good vibes your way for a speedy and healthy recovery!

@courtneyd try mylanta gas minis. They are chewable and helps tremendously with the gas pains. I don't think I'm getting enough liquids in either but I think that's expected the first few days. I use a plastic medicine cup (1 oz) and sip liquids every 15 minutes which is 4 ounces per hour. That is what the nurse had me do in the hospital and I'm doing that as a guideline to keep hydrated. Keep up the good work dear!

@courtneyd my pain is better but I still need meds about every 4 hours. Sipping hurts a bit but the discomfort is tolerable. Room temperature water and premier protein is what I am tolerating the best. Had a sugar free popsicle a little while ago. Tasted amazing but caused some spasms in the tummy. I still weigh the same but I lost 13 pounds in 1 week!! Enjoy your walk and know that you're in my thoughts as well. #weightlosttwins

Sounds like we had very similar experiences! My pain was and still a 8/10+. I was originally on morphine but that wasn't helping my pain AT ALL! So they changed me to dilaudid. I got discharged on liquid norco (which is nasty & tastes like NyQuil). I didn't have any nausea until I got home. Having to sip liquids every 15 minutes makes me sick and my tummy cramp. Gotta push through it because I don't want to be re-admitted to the hospital for dehydration.

@bones_girl206 .... me too! Everything went very smoothly. Everyone was so nice too. I was up walking yesterday as well. Had a rough night with the pain but they switched my meds up and things got a lot better. Had my EGD this AM. Tolerating small amounts of liquids ok. So I'm ready to go home!

@sarcruze@courtneyd@bones_girl206 Hey ladies! Just checking in on my fellow 3/29 sleevers! Post-op was rough for me...PAIN!!! But once they adjusted my meds, I got a lot better. I even walked the halls a couple of times. Still haven't had anything by mouth though. I have a EGD this AM. Hopefully after that, I can start sipping and be discharged home.

OMG @courtneyd!!! We are really surgery twins! My surgery is at 2 and I have to be at the hospital at 12!!! I pray that we both have a successful surgery and easy recovery!!

Thanks!!!

I'm so ready that I can't sleep!!! Packed and ready to go! Mouth dry but I'm NPO so oh well!!! Just a few more hours! Good luck [emoji256]

Yep🤣I'm so excited and nervous!!! Good luck ladies!!!!

Yes I can. I've had the low sodium chicken broth. It taste pretty good but I crave noodles or something else in it LOL

I actually was told about this from my surgeon. I just purchased it to get my self ready for my post-op eating. Really haven't used it much now as I'm currently on my pre-op liquid diet but I did try it in some Gatorade the other day. It mixed well and didn't change the taste or consistency.

I haven't had my surgery yet but my surgeon told me it would take about 1 hour.

I feel your pain! I'm on day 12, well now 13 since it's after midnight :-) My surgery is on the 29th so I have just a couple more days of this. I don't mind the drinks, jello and Popsicle's but I sure miss solids. If I could just chew something, I'd feel a lot better! I'm probably not helping you but I do understand your misery! Keep it up. The end is near! Good luck in your journey!

Good luck ladies! I'm two days behind you!

It's definitely hard but will totally be worth it. Good luck! We got this!