Van C.

That's totally me. 12/17 sleeve, down 20lbs all in week 1.. I havent lost at all since.

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Be happy! I couldn't get all my liquids in for months! My face looked different (take a selfie every day or every few days) but I felt like my body wasn't doing anything. All the sudden my 24s turned into 18s overnight. I have the fullness restriction but no foods bother me. 104 pounds down!

12/17 was my date too! Pain for a couple of days. And now basically back to normal...slight pain on right side when getting up. Sleeve and hernia repair. Excited about this journey!

Surgery 12/17 and I'm feeling the same way! Surprisingly easy recovery so far. I can get the liquids down easily. Maybe we're just lucky? Let's hope that's the case! Good luck.

I'm on here everyday! Helps to know you're not alone on this journey.

My head hunger level has been annoyingly high a few days post-surgery. If I could eat everything, I would. I'm also on a full liquid diet for two weeks post-op, so the need to have real food means I am getting a little desperate at this point.
Any chance that you've been playing around with different temperatures of your liquids? A good friend of mine @Myhorseisfattoo told me that warm liquids tend to "fill" her up in a comforting way, versus cold liquids.

This sounds A M A Z I N G. I've been craving some egg nog too!

I am going to be on liquids during Christmas. I explained to my family that I did not feel comfortable this year making dinner for everyone, so I was not going to make any food. My mom decided that she wasn't going to make anything either (or can't be bothered, who knows) so we'll eat before we go to my parents and I'll bring a protein shake/water with me.

I am going to enjoy some hummus and some smoked salmon and some yogurt! And I'm excited about it!!!

To all those on Liquids.. Get some Almond Milk Nog (Egg Nog) and mix 4ounces with 4 ounces of water with your Vanilla Whey Protein! The Perfect Christmas Protein Shake!!! YUM!! I am enjoying some as I type

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!! While we can’t eat all that good food folks will be having tomorrow, stay strong and stay the course. Send good Vybe’s and Love to you all!!

Clasik

I'm on here everyday! Helps to know you're not alone on this journey.

It did feel like a caffeine headache for me too. It went away as I was able to get more liquids in. I am so thankful for the responses we are all going through this together a new year a new life ?

Every one loses differently don’t listen to anyone.Im 8 Months out I lose 3 to 4 lbs a Week did go 2 weeks with 0 loss but loss inches .Im down 70 lbs size 16 w to an 8

They say that there are lots of stalls as the body accumulates water , then releases the fat with the water , sometimes even gains before losses . Don’t get discouraged !

So just a quick update I have been able to get three premiere protien shakes down, 64 oz of water today and walked 2 miles and my stats are currently started at 438 an day of surgery was 395 and now 5 days after Surgery currently at 379. God is good and just thankful a couple nsv's as well.

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I had a hernia repair too; my surgeon says it's pretty common. My surgery date was 12/17 too. i was pretty sore in that upper rib cage region - probably from hernia but pain didn't last. Do your deep breathing exercises, I think that really helped.

I am 2 weeks out and every time I get on the scale the number is lower. Once or twice it's been the same, but never HIGHER! When has that ever happened in my life? Nearly never! What a wonderful Christmas miracle that has been made available to all of us so we can get started on a losing journey! I already barely remember the pain and discomfort and am now just looking forward to being cleared to work out.
I never could have done this on my own and I'm just so grateful!!!!!!!!!!!

12/17 was my date too! Pain for a couple of days. And now basically back to normal...slight pain on right side when getting up. Sleeve and hernia repair. Excited about this journey!

12/17 was my date too! Pain for a couple of days. And now basically back to normal...slight pain on right side when getting up. Sleeve and hernia repair. Excited about this journey!

5 days post Op..its a rough time of the year to have this procedure..but IM SURE glad I'm in recovery now..looking forward to a new year a new me..
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Still in a lot of pain post OP 4 days
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I'm only 2 months out, but I've been seeing my therapist for awhile. She specializes is weight issues. Just today we talked about this and how to set myself up to feel like I have structures in place to keep me on the right path. She even gave me permission (and some ideas) to have a bit of my favorite christmas food and set up some structure for not having it become a problem. I can say, talking it out with someone who specializes in these issues really, really helps.

I agree with previous poster. Seeing a therapist seems in order.
None of us wants to regain weight, we have all been there.
Constant all consuming anxiety over it? That may be crossing over into another level.

First of all, wow!! 2 years out and you lost 138 lbs. Congrats! I'm less than a week out from a sleeve and I'm feeling the same way as you. I've always been prepared for failure and never for success, sadly. I decided that I needed a therapist on this journey because food is my escape, my comfort too. If you are able to talk to someone, I highly recommend it.