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I'm 45, 44 at surgery. I had my surgery a year ago tomorrow and yes wish I had done it 10 years ago. The change in my life is just simple amazing. I met my Dr's goal weight at the beginning of June (150lbs). I will admit I've done zero with following anything other than maintaining that goal for 3.5 months. Now I'm back at it because I've adjusted my own goal by 5 lbs. I'm applying all the things I've learned and the weight is falling off again. I have no doubt I'll meet my new goal. But health wise, I feel amazing, I feel 10 years younger. I love how I can buy cute cute clothes now and they fit like a dream. I have energy. Other than occasional heartburn, I have zero issues.

I highly recommend OCC Dr. Ortez. There is a facebook group you can join. He uses a smaller tube then is typically used in the US. The stories are very inspiring on the group and he has a very high success rate. Absolutely professional, did an amazing job. You can email them and they will give you a price but it included everything but airfare and tips.

You should look into the sleeve. I did mine with Dr. A Ortiz and I couldn't be happier. Less risk from my research and yes it's very effective!!!

I get hiccups and burp from the first bite and runny nose. Also now everything is VERY flavorful (sweet is gross). Eating is a chore vs I used to think about food all the time. Now it's something I have to do.

I used OCC in Mexico. The process was flawless from the time I stepped off the plane till the time they took me back to airport. Very nice hospital and hotel. Excellent care. Just a really good experience. And Dr. Ortiz is accredited just like US hospitals. I was back on a plane 4 days later.

Hang in there, it does get better quickly. Try and walk. Laying in bed all the time isn't good for you. Walk around your house, then rest, then walk again. And sip on water or vit min water. Just little sips.

I've wondered if the ability to eat a lot is based on the tube size used in surgery. My surgery was in Mexico, so the smallest tube is used. I'm 17 days out, still zero hunger pain. I had an egg and avocado last night. 1/4 of avocado and 1/2 the egg was all I could consume and that took 20 mins. Drinking water is no problem. The shakes are because they just taste gross. My yogurt this morning was no problem, but it did take a while to finish.

Drink water all day. I can get in 90 oz if I keep at it. You should be in the bathroom every couple of hours. I bet you will see the loss than!

If you are going to Mexico I highly recommend OCC. Slightly more than other Dr's there, but the quality of healthcare is second to none. It was a breeze for me. They took excellent care of us, transport, overnight stay, etc. The hotel was great. They just did a really good job. And considerably less than the states.

Are you taking probiotics? Also you didn’t mention your water intake.

Increase your water!

Why not have the avocado and crab will a little sauce and skip the rice? My plan says to add one food item at a time to test how my new stomach accepts it. Your head may say you want this but your stomach may have different plans!

Sleeved 09/27 and AWESOME!!! The weight is just falling off me. Hardly any pain at all. I do have a chest cold but I don't believe it's associated with the surgery and it's on the downhill. Which means my energy is increasing now. Still liquids but that will end soon. Biggest thing Zero hunger. Like NONE. It's so weird. But I'm diligent about my fluids and starting yesterday got to 69 g of protein. But I'm sipping all day. So, I'm peeing like crazy, which I want to because I know that releases fat. I look forward to the "stomach emptying" LOL. Strangest sensation but I sip about 3 times and then I feel the pouch empty. I know it's the emptying because I saw it on the swallow test. My experience with my Dr was excellent.

Back off the exercise some or slow it down. Then up your water, get your protein. I have a high school friend that at age 44 is a size zero fitness guru. She told me weight loss is stressful on the body and putting it into starvation mode is the worst thing you can do. The key is lowering calories (done thanks to WLS) low key exercise to keep your metabolize up without stressing it out. She told me if you stress your body by weightlifting a lot or overdoing the exercise, things just shut down. So change it it up!

@srayon I don't know if it's set in stone for you but I highly recommend Dr. Ariel Ortiz at OCC in Mexico. He has the same accreditation as the hospitals do in the US. I'm familiar with it because I'm in the medical industry and the number one reason I chose him. It's the international version, but JCAHO has very high standards. They take excellent care of you!!!! Their follow up is excellent, preparing you, etc etc. My husband was really nervous about Mexico but I showed him Dr Ortiz' credentials and he said that's the place. We went there, the place is spotless, equipment is fairly new, rooms are large. The staff all talked very good English. Yes, a bit more, but confidence is everything. Edited to add: Also I'm following their plan and the weight is just falling off me!!