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Hi all- My weight the day of surgery was 226.2lbs Week 1 post-op- I lost 12 lbs
Weeks 2 & 3 I lost and regained the same 1 pound. I am: Tracking in MyFitnessPal and getting in 60-65 grams of protein/day BM’s are regular and has been very early on Fluid intake is consistently 64 fl oz. & more and has been very early on Portion sizes are from 1 oz. - 1.5 oz. I am eating 3 meals/day and drinking 1/2 Protein Shake between Breakfast & lunch and the other 1/2 between lunch & dinner, drinking Fairlife milk 2% a couple of hours after dinner (supposed to be 1% but it was not available that day in grocery) Calories were previously in the 400s and I have increased this week to the mid 500s I am getting concerned that it has been 14-15 days with no loss and I will be 4 weeks post-op next week and I am stuck. I am looking for some suggestions. Thank you!

I'm 3.5 weeks post-op and had my first "social eating" experience last night, which was dinner at someone's house with 3 other couples. Thankfully it's our closest friends and I told them about the surgery, but it was weird to put a teeny tiny amount of food on my plate (bless her, the host made pulled chicken and roasted vegetables so I was able to eat everything everyone else was, minus dessert). At the table, there were definitely jokey "whoa, that's a lotta food you got there" comments, which didn't really bother me, but did make me realize that eating like this around people who DON'T know about the surgery is going to be a challenge, and I will actually have to do it on a trip for work net week (where I'll be at a conference, eating around 100 other people). For those who are further along, what are your tips for social eating? Do you ask for small/different meals, or do you ever put a normal amount of food on your plate and just pick at it (which I'm thinking would be wasteful, but less conspicuous than only taking what you can actually eat)? Do you tell strangers about your surgery? (I can't imagine I'd do that.) Would love to hear people's first-hand strategies for navigating this (especially if you're still on the soft food stage, like me). Thanks.

Download the Mindbody app and you can search for classes in your local area!
Oh and some use the term “gentle” yoga! That’s a good start too!

Look up YouTuber by the name of "Half tha Ash". She recently had surgery with Dr. Altamirano Cano and developed a leak about one week post op. She documented the experience and it was very scary to watch.

Had a video call with him the other day and he seems like a nice dr, knowledgeable, 4000+ surgeries under his belt. But all the posts I've seen about Mexico none of them are with him. Just worried I should be looking at other Drs more?
Any info would be helpful. Thank you!!
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I'm only suppossed to be counting Protein as well, but also count calories because it's easy enough and I'm curious. I get about 1,000 in a day at 5 weeks out.

Hi there! I live in Hillsboro. I was very sick after surgery as well. Mostly due to collapsed lungs. Was in Respiratory ICU for a week. I don't regret my surgery though, although I know my pouch has expanded since I can eat quite a bit. I am at 200lbs right now and just joined the gym - I really want to drop another 50lbs. Send me a friend request on Facebook and I would be happy to become FB friends! It's Cindy Kyser. Hope to hear from you soon!

@shsa_rod LOL. While I would LOVEEEEEE to take credit for that genius, I'm pretty sure I read about some vets doing that here. What I might try doing though, since I love complicating easy peasy...is to melt some unflavored Gelatin in a tiny bit of hot Water to dissolve it and to add it to the Protein drinks so they aren't as hard and icy and you get some good cystine and collagen in at the same time!

Hi everyone, I couldn’t be more pleased with the way surgery went! Surgeon said everything went by the book. I stayed a day longer than I thought I’d have to, but it worked out ok. The pain from surgery was the gas they pump you full of settled in my upper back. I’m not going to lie, it was pretty miserable! However, it only lasted about a day and a half. I’m not having any trouble getting enough fluids. I’ll be on Clear Liquids till next Saturday. I haven’t been taking anything for pain because I don’t have any. Obviously the incisions are slightly tender. One is right under my bra, ouch! So far so good! I am hungrier than I thought I’d be, but, I’m just glad I’m not nauseous! Looking forward to puréed food!

Hey guys,
My surgery is booked for the 19th of Jan.
I only told my mom, my husband, and my best friend.
My surgery is out of town. My mom won't come with me. My husband wont either (we have 2 school aged kids).
My clinic requires someone to pick me up and stay with me the first 2 days post op.
I am left with hiring a caregiver. I am so upset. How can you spend two days in a hotel with a stranger
/rant

Oh, there was no pain associated with mine. It just felt weird. After it burst, it was disgustingly hollow. Let me mention that I am a wimp when it comes to these things. My wife and daughter thought it was the coolest thing ever.
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Yes that’s how mine is,, diet and exercise,,, well I’ve been doing that for 20 years and it’s not working,,, I just have decide to follow my dream and block him out and if my future is with him then he will support me, if not, bye bye

I feel like I can do everything. Last drain was removed today. Still putting out way too much Fluid so doctor seems to think a seroma is guaranteed. The stomach swelling is down. Nothing really wrong with it other than a have a bigger belly when it was nearly flat after surgery.

Thank you! I actually just got the call for my first consult with Dr. Heydari for next week! And I have to schedule my bariatric/ nutrionalist screening. It's really happening! Im so excited and scared.