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Wow!! ?

You’re still early in the journey and your meals will get larger, which helps. I haven’t had too many coments, but I do occasionally say I just ate or I take a larger portion then divide the right amount on my plate. The thing that bothers me is that I always get questions from the server. I don’t blame them, as they want to ensure I enjoyed it, but every single time they call attention to my small order or will ask if there was a problem or whether I want to box it up. I’m getting used to it now and have my standard answer of “it was amazing, but I have a small appetite today, thank you”.

Oh yes, the itching stage bothered me more than the painful first weeks. I also used benadryl. Now the sagging skin and stretch marks has become ridiculously itchy. I actually saw my GP today and she was at a loss. Just have to stay hydrated I guess!

Wonderful!

I drink one or two diet cokes per week. My surgeon does not believe it stretches the pouch and I have researched it - it looks like many are divided on this subject so it’s best to talk to your medical team. I go slowly, and if I get gas I just burp it out. I did not try it until about 3 months out.