SleevedJuneBug

About 2 1/2 months out I started losing crap tons of hair. I can run my hand threw my hair and collect several strands, ugh.

My surgeon allowed me to start eating soft food 5 days after surgery. I was able to eat everything just fine. Just try one food at a time.

I just tried these for the first time and they're pretty good. They remind of white cheddar mac and cheese flavoring.

Bariatric Pal has them for twice as much as Amazon.com

My doctor told me no carbonated drinks for a year. But I've have a few sips of carbonated drinks such as soda or an icee when my stomach was empty and they just made me a burp a bit. I think everything is okay in moderation and if doesn't make you uncomfortable or feel sick.

I felt nausea for about 2-3 days afterward. The pain subsided over about a week and a half. And the uncomfortable feeling I got from drinking Water went away after about two months. I can drink and eat like "normal" now 3 months out, but just a whole lot less. Congrats on your surgery, just take it one day at a time.

You look great! Get it girl. You're an inspiration, I can't wait to get that close to my goal weight, which happens to be the same as yours.

Congrats! Super exciting. Hoping everything goes well for you!

Surgery Date: 4/18/2018

Starting Weight: 300lbs

Total Loss: 30lbs

Current Weight: 270

I've experienced two stalls so far lasting around four weeks total. It's very easy to get down about not continuously losing the weight but I know my body is still trying to figure it out. I don't get all the Protein I need in a day but because of dumping syndrome everything pretty much goes right through me including Protein Shakes. I drink tons of Water though. I still get actual hunger pains and feel hungry often which is disappointing but someone pointed out that the feeling of hunger in your stomach could actually be from acid so taking Gaviscon tablets could help with that, I'll have to give that a try. Hopefully I start losing weight again soon. I'm so ready to be over this stall.

I had my surgery April 18th and have lost 30 pounds since then. I've gone through two stalls so far lasting about four weeks total. Stalls are definitely a thing but I think you're losing way above average, so way to go!

Nice to meet you Gina. It took me about a year of looking into VSG before I finally too the plunge. It's a bit of work but well worth it in the end. Good luck on your journey.

I completely understand. I'm 7 weeks out and have had two stalls already, that lasted two weeks each. But I've lost 30 pounds in that time somehow, lol. I keep thinking I'm doing poorly but then I look at my total weight loss and realize it will just take time. Our bodies tries to hold on to the fat for dear life because we're not getting as many calories as before. You're doing just fine.

That's so awesome, congrats on all the hard work!

I'm 7 weeks out from surgery and Water is still a bit uncomfortable to drink in the morning or a large gulp. It sucks though because I absolutely love water, I'm always thirsty. I can say though that it definitely has gotten better day by day. Guess it just takes time.

I'm six weeks out and I occasionally still eat a little too much and feel extremely uncomfortable. It really just takes time. It was hard for me in the beginning to get used to eating so little but I'm slowly accepting the fact that I just can't eat that much at one sitting and realistically if I want more I can just save it for later.

Unfortunately I developed Dumping Syndrome after I had my gallbladder removed six years ago, it's horrible. Protein Shakes and anything fried hit me the hardest. It's been worse for me since gastric sleeve surgery. My surgeon told me it should get better with time, here's hoping.

Things I enjoy at 3 1/2 weeks out are about a 1/3 of a hamburger with ketchup, some grilled chicken breast with BBQ or Teriyaki sauce, tuna salad, grilled salmon, 1 strip of bacon and 1/4 cup of scrambled eggs, deli turkey meat with a slice of cheese, and throw some veggies or brown rice into any of the Entrees and you got a meal. Anything with Protein keeps me full for a while so I try to always have some meat first before I eat anything else.

That's really cool, it's like a special ability. I wish I had some early warning indicator to stop eating, I almost always eat just a little too much to feel uncomfortable every time, it sucks.

You look fantastic, keep up the good work! I can't wait to get to my goal weight and buy new clothes.

Good luck on your recovery. For me I felt a lot better after about a week, so hang in there. You'll do great!

My surgeon cleared me for soft foods 5 days after surgery. I was really surprised, but now at 3 1/2 weeks out I'm eating all normal foods just a lot smaller amounts than before. I would say it's up to you. Try one new food a day and see how you tolerate it. Just make sure to take small bites and chew very well, I think you'll do fine. Good luck.

Looking good! Keep up the good work.

Awesome, Congrats!

That's super awesome! I can't wait to lose 100lbs. Keep up the good work girl!

I was thinking the same thing when I first had my surgery. For me I started feeling better after about a week. But drinking Water first thing in the morning still kind of hurts 3 1/2 weeks out and I get a really uncomfortable feeling from eating too much. The hardest part for me is to stop eating after I've had just a few bites, because I know I will be super full if I keep eating. It will get better, hang in there.