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I have been using the MyFitnessPal app and that does help. I just hate giving in to my cravings and eating junk that I know I shouldn't be.

At my 6 month check up my doctor told me I was losing too slow and I felt like a complete failure. He suggest I talk to a therapist. I left the office in tears. I am at 9 months out now and I have lost a total of 81 pounds and 53 pounds since surgery. I did have a couple weeks were I gained a pound or 2 and it felt like it took me forever to lose it again. I am beyond frustrated.

I went 3 weeks no coffee after surgery. Now I have one small cup a day. I have no problems.

I'm 5 months post op and I've lost 44 pounds since surgery.

I also had a hernia and I'm 4 months post op. I take Prilosec every day.

I was super stoked when I flew a couple weeks ago and didn't need a seat belt extender! Best feeling ever!!!

SO glad I am not alone! lol

I just cut over 22 inches of my hair off!! I'm loving it.

I went to lunch with my mom and 2 brothers and I just asked for a plate and said we'd share. It was great because I got a bite of each of their meals! lol

Picked one up! Hope it's good at $6.19. lol

You are not alone! Sleeved 4/10 and lost 20 pounds so far. Just keep your head up, it'll get better!

I actually originally wanted RNY but changed my mind to have VSG. There are benefits and downsides to each procedure. So I'd say do what you think is best for you. You typically lose more and quicker with RNY. With VSG it is less invasive and you don't have the vitamin absorption problems. But with VSG you lose slower but don't have problems with the dumping syndrome.

My doctor said not to expose incision sites for 1 year after surgery. I haven't tried it but heard that lavender oil helps heal and fade the scars.

I am a little past 6 weeks post op. Has anyone else felt like they have an excessive amount of saliva going on? I know it's not lady like to spit but I just feel like my mouth is producing more than the average amount of saliva.

I had the same problem. (Sleeved 4/10) it gets better once you can eat real food. Now I drink one a day to get all my protein in.

I was really excited when I lost 15 pounds 8 days after surgery. Then it seemed like nothing happened. I'm almost 5 weeks out and have lost a total of 20 pounds. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one frustrated.

Now that I am 4 weeks out, I can say Milk of Magnesia helps. I was one of those "it won't happen to me" people. But constipation is no fun.

I haven't hidden it from anyone. I went through a very long process being denied by insurance after seeing one doctor so I had to start all over again so people around me knew about it. And of course my friends and family knew and were supportive. I am always happy to talk about it since most people don't have their facts right or they think you are just weak for not going on a diet. (Like I didn't try that my whole life!) People just don't understand unless they've been obese. There's always going to be haters. And honestly I think a lot of people are jealous. I'm almost a month post op and I have a co-worker who is always bringing junk food in the office or offering me bad food choices like she is mad that I am losing weight. I just ignore it and shake my head, politely decline. I did what's best for me and I don't care what others think. But some people think they know everything or have to put their nose in others business. That won't change regardless of the situation.

I'm feeling the same way. I lost 15 pounds the first week now it's coming off very slowly. I'm stepping up my exercise game! (Sleeved 4/10)

I agree with the others, just comfy clothes for the hospital stay. I slept most of the first day. One thing I wish I'd had once I got home was plain unflavored protein powder. I got so sick of the sweet shakes!

I was on Depo Provera shot prior to surgery and hadn't had a cycle for around two years. I skipped my injection due to surgery and a week after surgery got my period.

I'm only 2 weeks post op but I still feel very tired. It seems to get a bit easier every day!

I was on clear liquids the day after surgery and then 2 weeks of liquid/soft diet. So protein shakes, cottage cheese, strained soups, jello, SF pudding, apple sauce, yogurt, etc.