Russ D

Mine was two shakes a day and a meal of 4-6 oz lean protein (turkey, chicken, or fish) and veggies. I did that for three and a half weeks.

Prayers for speedy recovery

Well, it seemed to happen to me after I pushed the limit of what my stomach could hold. Have you noticed anything similar?

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After I started on solid foods again, for a while it felt like I had a lump at the bottom of my throat around the larynx. Seemed to happen after I ate. I'd have it for several days, and it'd go. Still happens every once in a while (including right now). Not sure what causes it. Sounds similar to what you've got but without the pain.

You make a shake with 55g of protein? I was told that the human body can't process more than 40g or so at a time.

Have you increased your activity recently? At 12 days I was back to work, and I was very sore as I transitioned back into it.

That's awesome that you had the opportunity to do that, though.

The pain from the gas was the worst for me. Inflated abdominal cavity, made me feel bloated for a week plus after. Trying to breathe or laugh immediately afterwards was very uncomfortable. The breathing exercises helped. The pain from the incisions, the worst of that was over in a few days for me. My abs were very sore for a few weeks, but as long as I didn't try to move my abs they were okay.

I think all of us can relate to this. I have certainly had nearly every single one of those thoughts.

I had a routine, but I tend to eat food on a routine anyways (always order the same thing at a given restaurant). Two shakes broken into two parts each, one bowl of soup broken in two parts. Six mini meals. I put cumin in the soup, gave it a little more flavor. Three weeks of it...was still miserable. The popsicles broke it up a little.

Congratulations! 160 pounds, that's incredible!

Yeah, the gas was a problem for me the first week after. I just COULDN'T get rid of it. I wanted to...but couldn't. All I can say is...it'll pass? (Cheeky pun. Make that two cheeky puns.) What kinds of things are on your liquid diet? Just shakes? I found a brand of chicken soup protein mix that got me through. Sugar-free popsicles and sugar-free jello also helped some.

Nerves are normal. Second thoughts and cold feet are normal. Focus on what you will be able to do with your new life. What kinds of things does your weight hold you back from? That's what I thought about. I even had second thoughts when they put me on the table. When the anesthesiologist said "Okay, I'm turning on the gas now," I started to think "Wow, I didn't even have time to zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz." Then it was done.

I was back full time (on my feet, active 8-hour days) in twelve days. That hurt, but I did it.