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before surgery i would have said it was 80 percent surgery and 20 percent mental
after going thru it i see the surgery makes it easy to loose weight but does not change you inside your own head.
i now see its 90 percent mental and 10 percent surgery. If you win the mental game the surgery will carry you thru
but if you lose the mental game the surgery cant save you.
i use Sudoku puzzles to distract myself. just find what works for you.

I think you're going to be fine! I am 5'9" and currently sitting around 252. I have been to a couple of concerts with seats about the size of an airplane, and I fit fine! You might need an extender (depending on where you carry your weight), but I think one seat will definitely work for you.

Congrats on your weight loss!!

11/22 - 252.4
Goal Weight - 235

11/22 - 252.4
Goal Weight - 235

You're not doing anything wrong. At this stage, you still aren't really eating the foods that will trigger your restriction. When you get into more solid Protein, you'll definitely feel it. For now, just follow your doctor's plan even if you feel like you want to eat more. Head hunger is a very, very real thing and I have found that you just have to push through it.

Thank you so much! That makes me feel a lot better! I just started panicking thinking if I can't drink the Protein Shakes or take the Vitamins, I'll end up malnourished and feel worse than now. I'm fine with Protein Bars, but obviously that's not going to work right after surgery - I hadn't really thought of Protein Water as my main source of protein, but it's kind of killing two birds with one stone Great tip!

Haha! Love it!

I have had IBS (usually D, sometimes C) for several years, and I just had VSG on 9/21. My issues are actually A LOT better since having surgery. I will say that you're going to want to make sure you are getting in the recommended amounts of Protein and Fluid, and your doctor will probably put you on a stool softener in addition to your other medications. You may have to adjust when you start taking your bariatric Vitamins after surgery, too. Watch the amount of dairy you are having and adjust if needed. If the Protein Shakes don't work for you, try protein Water. It's very good!
I wouldn't worry too much. I think most people see an improvement in their symptoms after surgery!

11/15
CW: 256.4
GW: 235

11/15
CW: 256.4
GW: 235

At two weeks out, your body is going through CRAZY adjustments. You just delivered a huge shock to your digestive system, so the poop issues are fairly normal. That gets better as you start eating more "real" food.
Eat the amounts and foods your doctor tells you to eat - even if you don't feel hungry. If you physically can't do it (it hurts, you get sick, etc.), call your doc.
You are definitely in starvation mode - we all are after surgery. You can't eat enough to sustain yourself. That's why it's really, really important that you eat what your doctor tells you and get your protein/fluids in. Short-term, if it's medically managed, starvation mode is not a huge concern. Your doctor will monitor you to make sure you are getting what you need. When it's time to start taking your bariatric Vitamins, make sure you take them.
I suspect you'll be feeling a lot better when you transition over to real food. That made a HUGE difference for me. I'm still wiped out at night, but I feel so much more happy and energetic during the day.
Oh, and the stall . . . because you're so close to surgery, I wouldn't really call it a stall yet. I bet your body is just a little "freaked out" still. Just really focus on getting your Protein and Fluid, and you'll continue to make progress.

At two weeks out, your body is going through CRAZY adjustments. You just delivered a huge shock to your digestive system, so the poop issues are fairly normal. That gets better as you start eating more "real" food.
Eat the amounts and foods your doctor tells you to eat - even if you don't feel hungry. If you physically can't do it (it hurts, you get sick, etc.), call your doc.
You are definitely in starvation mode - we all are after surgery. You can't eat enough to sustain yourself. That's why it's really, really important that you eat what your doctor tells you and get your protein/fluids in. Short-term, if it's medically managed, starvation mode is not a huge concern. Your doctor will monitor you to make sure you are getting what you need. When it's time to start taking your bariatric Vitamins, make sure you take them.
I suspect you'll be feeling a lot better when you transition over to real food. That made a HUGE difference for me. I'm still wiped out at night, but I feel so much more happy and energetic during the day.
Oh, and the stall . . . because you're so close to surgery, I wouldn't really call it a stall yet. I bet your body is just a little "freaked out" still. Just really focus on getting your Protein and Fluid, and you'll continue to make progress.

My doctor told me that I am one of the lucky 10% who can eat anything they want without issues. I was very concerned that I would regret this surgery because I would never, for example, enjoy a piece of birthday cake, a cookie, etc. I know that's not the case, and I do, very occasionally, have something sweet. That works for me. It may not work for everyone. We all have to know our own triggers and adjust as needed. I, for example, know that I can't have soda. Even if my stomach would tolerate it, it's a slippery slope for me.
Don't be frustrated or jealous - consider yourself lucky. Know yourself and what figure out what works for you, and you'll be fine!

I was sleeved 9/21, so a few weeks ahead of you. I was hungry when I was on liquids and even soft foods, but it improved a lot when I started eating denser Proteins. You'll definitely feel your restriction at that point! Now I eat 5 times a day (three meals, two snacks). My meals are about 3 - 4 oz. (2-3 oz. Protein, 1 oz. veggie, sometimes 1 oz. carb). I sometimes feel a little hungry, but it's not too bad. Eating often helps a lot.
I would worry that my sleeve wasn't working, too, but I can assure you . . . it works great! Yours will, too!

Current Weight: 258 (11/9)
Goal Weight: 235

Current Weight: 258 (11/9)
Goal Weight: 235

I'm 7 weeks out, and I can take normal size drinks. Don't worry about it - it's not a reflection of how much food you can eat. When you are on solids, you'll feel the restriction! I can only eat about 3 oz of protein!

Current Weight: 258 (11/9)
Goal Weight: 235

My first goal was to lose enough wait to make myself feel good and it has happened I got my surgery on 10/6 and I was 456.8 pounds and today I weighed myself and I am officially out of the 400's I have not seen a 3 in front of my weight since I was 13 or 14
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I am 7 weeks out, and I can tolerate anything I eat. I don't really have room after Protein for bread, rice, or Pasta, though, so I don't really eat it much at all. I ate a small serving of pasta one night because my son wanted it for dinner, and it was fine.

I am almost 6 weeks post op, and I still feel hungry. Then when I eat, I can eat a tiny little amount before I start to feel slightly nauseous. Eating is not a lot of fun right now, but I figure it will get better over time as I get used to my sleeve. So I definitely understand when you say you still feel hungry!
If you aren't already, take a look at your Protein, carbs, fat, etc. I had a small stall, but then I increased my carbs a bit and I have dropped 7 lbs in the past week. Weight loss is weird . . . sometimes a tiny little change can get it going again.
Good luck to you!!

That's a tough question to answer. Most people lose 20 - 30 lbs in the first month, but it varies depending on your starting weight, your body comp, etc. Also, everyone's body adjusts differently to the surgery. After the first month, I believe people tend to lose around 10 pounds a month for the next 5 months and then it slowly tapers off. It's all dependent on your body and how you work the program, though. That's why you see so much variation!

That's a tough question to answer. Most people lose 20 - 30 lbs in the first month, but it varies depending on your starting weight, your body comp, etc. Also, everyone's body adjusts differently to the surgery. After the first month, I believe people tend to lose around 10 pounds a month for the next 5 months and then it slowly tapers off. It's all dependent on your body and how you work the program, though. That's why you see so much variation!

That's a tough question to answer. Most people lose 20 - 30 lbs in the first month, but it varies depending on your starting weight, your body comp, etc. Also, everyone's body adjusts differently to the surgery. After the first month, I believe people tend to lose around 10 pounds a month for the next 5 months and then it slowly tapers off. It's all dependent on your body and how you work the program, though. That's why you see so much variation!

Hi all, so i have now managed to get under the 90kg weight so decided to treat myself, to a parachute jump :-) what an experience
Anyway when you guys reach a milestone do you treat yourselves?