nln0317

Checking in on this thread as I had my 6 month post op visit last week. Labs were great even though I'm not consistent with my vitamins. Weight loss is frustratingly slow but steady at 1.3lb/week. For my NSV, I'm in a size 14, a size I haven't worn since 1984! Therapy is a bit of a slow grind and family life is a bit stressful, but so far, I feel really on track.
My downsides are 1) Heartburn, 2) Constipation still, and 3) Hunger has come back some. It takes a long time for the hunger.. many hours, but I didn't miss between meal hunger.
I included my 6 month before and after. Anyone else want to share?

November 2018 VSG group

That’s great!!! My 1 month post op was Dec 21 and I was down 15.5 pounds since surgery and I have lost a total of 46.2 pounds from my starting weight

so my doc said I need to up it to 60 minutes a day... I am not there yet, currently doing between 30 and 45 minutes, but building steadily since given the green light to start, I did get the fit bit charge 3 and loving it. I also downloaded the fit bit workouts, they are ten minutes some of them... I have bought anything on it, but it is not bad for before my workout. I mainly walk and elliptical. I have Ehlers danlos syndrome so I have to be careful not to dislocate a joint so I am pretty low impact. I am going to start joining in on the neighborhood workout sessions as well, everyone meets up on Saturday mornings and does an hour long workout it is a lot of fun, so I will be excited to get back to that!

I might not be ready 3 weeks postop yet, but definitely I will eventually have to, right now walking is good

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Why you SHOULD exercise after WLS. No way I'd look anywhere near this now without working out.

Personally I went from 404lbs the day of surgery down to 210lbs at 6’2” without a single minute of designated exercise. I just eat right after my Roux-en-Y. But the flip side is i have a very labor intense job so i had dense muscle already. Ladies and gents it’s important to have good muscle tone for this to work.

I’ve been working out since week 6. I still log and track every liquid and food that goes into my mouth; I hit my macro goals daily and limit my sugar to under 30 a day. It has worked well for me because not only have I shed tons of pounds I am getting excellent definition. I’ve averaged 26 lbs a month of loss the last 7 months and my pant and shirt sizes have went below the point I’ve ever worn my entire adult life.

So yeah, I think exercise is a big credit for that. Would I have lost weight anyway? Yes. Would I have lost this much, this fast? No. Would I have loose skin if I didn’t workout? I think so. Instead I have zero.

So, not sold. Not at all.

That’s great!!! My 1 month post op was Dec 21 and I was down 15.5 pounds since surgery and I have lost a total of 46.2 pounds from my starting weight

7 weeks out as of today, and 27lb.s down. Combined with the pre-op weight loss, that is 47lbs.! I am beyond thrilled and I wish I had done this a long time ago.

How's everyone's weight loss going?
My 1 month post op was yesterday and I've lost 14 lbs

My name is Elizabeth. I am new to this forum and I wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I had gastric sleeve surgery a little over two years ago and I’ve lost about 140 pounds ?
I hope everyone’s having a great and temptation free holiday season!

I had my surgery yesterday as well I’m getting ready for discharge now!! How do you feel today?

I just had the VSG surgery yesterday and I must say I am impressed by the lack of pain I am having. I just knew I would be crying non top but the pain is very durable. It feels like I have done a million crunches and I have a lot of gas but walking has really helped! So far I am only able to hold down 2oz of water and one popsicle and hour but my doctor said that is normal for the 1st couple of days. I’m glad I made this decision hopefully all my other 11/26ers are doing great as well!!

Nov 26th here

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Warm broth is my best friend.

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Very common after surgery.
Alot of people can't tolerate cold liquids.
So room temperature/warm is better.
Sometimes our tummy's are just brats [emoji23]
Just gotta figure out what goes down best for you.

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Has anyone noticed that warm liquids are easier to tolerate than cold liquids...why is that or is it just me #VSGProblems

I don't know how you are going back so early. I couldn't do anything the first week. I was so weak and having lots of trouble taking in fluids and protein, I was getting any. I passed out thanksgiving day. I learned to take it easy not to push it and rest when I needed to rest. The second week I started to feel better. Today is 2 weeks and one day. I'm still not up to my normal energy level but I feel so much better. It was very hard for me to drink liquids because of the discomfort and pain when it hit my stomach. My Dr told me yesterday that it should stop around 2 months. So yes it gets easier but don't push it. I think we should call the first two weeks HELL weeks. lol. I wish all the luck going back so early. Keep us updated.

See if you can get a few more days off. I was told by my nurse that the Anesthesia can cause us to feel really fatigued after surgery so maybe that’s where our tiredness is coming from.I have not had the back pain that you guys are experiencing but I have been extremely fatigued and I know I’m not getting my fluid and protein intake requirements...I’m struggling

Had surgery on 11/26. I can't tell if my stomach pains are from not drinking enough or from trying to drink too much at once. So frustrating. I'm weak and definitely not getting enough fluids or protein. Tell me it gets easier. I have to return to school on Tuesday!

Can i just mention in the interest of keeping perspective. Average weight loss post surgery is 2-4lbs/week with the most coming off (usually) within the first 2 months.
Losing 16lbs in 5 weeks is actually smack in the middle of expected rol (rate of loss). 16/5=3.2lbs/week. That's actually quite a lovely rate of loss. Rejoice and be glad people of earth!

My surgery was on the 26th. Since Apple Juice is okay to drink sugar free Ive been able to have BM without issue.

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nln0317 I'm doing ok. Today was definitely better than yesterday. Still trying to rid myself of all if the trapped gas. Some pain but only took the liquid pain reliever twice today. Getting the liquids in is definitely a challenge. Can only do about 3oz of protein shake. I do better with 1/4 c organic roasted red pepper & tomato soup. It's taken me 3 hours to get 8oz of water down. I added some electrolytes to it.
I have taken the Colace as directed, did a dose of Miralax today and still nothing.

I've noticed this too, unfortunately not any welcome attention. :c Mostly just men sending me pictures of their genitalia on Facebook, to which I reply with pictures of hot dogs being sliced up.