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I had surgery on 8/24. I lost 17 pounds during my two week preop diet and then 13 pounds since surgery. I have been in a three week stall. I am not losing anymore weight even though I am following the diet and walking a mile a day. It has me a bit worried.

I had surgery on 8/24 and I just broke through a 2 week stall. I eat between 2 to 3 oz per meal. I would not be able to eat 6 oz. my calorie intake is between 500 and 800 a day. I am also walking a mile a day. I have lost 13 pounds since surgery and 17 pounds during my preop diet. 30 pounds in 5 weeks.

I felt the same way as if maybe the surgery didn't work for me because I was able to get a lot of liquid and soft foods in. But as soon as I advanced to the stage where I can eat real food I get full super fast. I had turkey breast for dinner and could barely eat 2 oz. I agree with everyone about liquid and soft foods they are easier to get down. I also visited my therapist this week and she introduced me to intuitive eating. I was feeling hungry all the time and couldn't stop thinking about food. But after applying her tips on intuitive eating I realized that I am not actually hungry all the time and I was just so used to eating all the time that my head was still thinking that way. It really helped talking to my therapist. Good luck on your journey.

I am almost three weeks post op and I feel like I am ready to exercise but my surgeon never really said when I could. I have been walking every day since I have been home.

How long do your stalls last?

My surgeon was dr mark beatty.

I have been having the same worries. I am one week post op and have no issues drinking plenty of water and my protein shakes. I have been having between 8 and 11 oz shake for breakfast and then a coffee mug of broth for lunch. I find that in the evenings is when I have difficulty. I can only drink 6 oz or less of protein shake for dinner. Throughout the day I have 2 popsicles and when I am extra hungry I have a jello. I don't feel any real bad discomfort when drinking or eating the jello. I feel like it's almost too easy. I am worried about this because surgery was my last resort. I lost 17 pounds on my 2 week preop diet. I had surgery exactly a week ago today and have lost 7 pounds in that week.

I am on day 6 and I have lost 11 pounds

I am taking 6 weeks. I have a desk job but I really don't want to be sitting for 8 hours a day. I feel like after this surgery I should be moving not more sitting. I am taking the time to focus on myself.

I finally got approval and I am set for surgery on the 24th. I'm in the middle of my pre op diet now.

I am doing good. Have stuck to the diet so far. I also weighed myself this morning and to my surprise I have already lost 5 pounds and it's only been 2 days. So yay lol. How are u doing?

I have to do a 2 week diet. Today is day 2. It is pretty hard. I am getting hunger headaches at night. That's when it seems to be the hardest. I am a little nervous about tomorrow because I will be home all day. Weekends are when I usually over eat because I am home instead of working. I really don't want to blow it though.

I am having surgery August 24th and I live in Fort Pierce Florida

Good Luck! I am nervous about officially starting tomorrow. I have been trying it out this week just during breakfast and lunch and I was so hungry.

Oh wow lol. When do you start?

I have Cigna PPO and they are covering 80% I have a secondary insurance that will pick up the rest.

I am starting a 2 week diet tomorrow 3 seems a bit much

I would keep calling or send an email Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

It looks like we have very similar stats. I am having surgery on August 24th. I am currently in the process of waiting on approval from my insurance. My Surgeon's office submitted everything to the insurance exactly two weeks ago tomorrow and still no answer. Its making me absolutely crazy. I start my pre op diet on Thursday. I am hoping at least by then to have an answer.

My husband reacted the same way when I told him that I was going to start the process to get VSG surgery. I told him one day and he said flat out that he did not want me to have the surgery and he did not think it was a good idea. He never told me not to have the surgery he just told me how he felt. I started going to all of my appointments and I would tell him oh I have a Doctors appointment today or I am going in for this test. At first he never really said much when I would tell him about my appointments but as my surgery date has gotten closer he has come to accept that it is going to happen. He is just scared that something bad will happen during the surgery. I had him come to my pre op teaching class with me. I think that was a really good idea because the nurse goes over everything that will happen right before, during, and after the surgery including possible complications. After the class my husband was like wow she made it seem like no big deal lol. My husband will also be staying with me at the hospital. I think this journey has actually brought us closer. I wish you good luck on your own journey.

I know exactly what you mean. I am still waiting on an answer from my insurance. It will be two weeks tomorrow. I am supposed to start my pre op diet this week and I am not even sure if the insurance is going to approve me. Its very frustrating and I feel like my anxiety is running away with me.

I am in the process of waiting for insurance approval. I am scheduled for surgery August 24th. I am also tired of sitting on the side lines. I want my life back and I am ready to fight for it. Good luck on your journey. Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

I have cigna too. I am also scheduled for surgery August 24th. My surgeon submitted the paper work to the insurance last Monday. So it's been a week and I have not received an answer yet. It is making me so nervous. I also received a letter from cigna asking for more information but my Doctor said not to worry about it. Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

I feel like I have a lot of stress going on in my life right now too. I just keep telling my self that after surgery I have six weeks to focus on me. This is a good motivator for me to keep pushing through the rough patches.

After you have met all of your requirements to submit authorization to your insurance carrier is usually when your surgery date is set. As soon as my surgeon's nurse submitted the paperwork for the authorization she gave me a surgery date which was about a month from the time she submitted the authorization to the insurance. I will be having surgery on August 24th. I am still waiting for the approval from the insurance company. It has only been a week since it was submitted. I told my employer a month before the surgery because I have to fill out FMLA paper work for the time off. Hope that helps you with your questions.