MrsSnapBack

Stalls happen about this time post-op, so it's frustrating but completely normal. Push through it by sticking with the program.

I feel the same way. Because I had surgery January 6. and I am down 26lbs as of today.

This is called beginners of the journey panic Or commonly known as B.J.p (ok that i made up)
- Ok for you veterans here i go with my Math answer to this question - Lets look at your situation from a Math perspective
So you are down 28 pounds in a month and half
So 28 x 6 = 168 Pounds in a year! Great Job
So do not panic and give it time, all new comers to the journey do the same thing. Enjoy the ride and stay on course and Next year Feb 6 I will congratulate you on your loss of 168 pounds of Fat and how healthy and happy you look

I love Isopure. It definitely saved me after surgery. You can get it from Target. $19.99 for a 1lb bag. It says you get 16 servings out of it, but I haven’t really kept count.

I love boots so congrats on that!!!! I’m hoping my boots (wide calf) will fit better soon. I can get them zipped but it’s like compression socks.

Hi surgery twin! Today is the first day that I actually feel human again. Well let me take that back, I felt great the day after surgery, then downhill after that. My main complaint was that I felt so weak. I’m having a hard time getting my Protein in, so I guess that’s the main problem. My nurse advises to get in as much as I can, but to focus on Water right now. I’m doing great with water. It seems to be the only thing I want. Not hungry at all, which I’m thankful for. So glad I found out that the hunger I thought I was having was actually gas. That mad all the difference.

Glad you are feeling better. Glad we are both feeling better. 😊 Looking forward to this journey!

Thanks you guys. I had a great surgery. I’m in very little pain and have been sipping Water and walking all evening. What I am confused about is the fact that I am HUNGRY!! Is that normal?

msbest2u I’m right there with you. Had my sleeve done yesterday 12/18 and am actually feeling hungry today and craving things that I smell ( but not as strongly as before at least). Thought this wouldn’t make me hungry initially!

I am hungry too I had surgery like 9pm dec 18th so close to you I’m not super hungry but I do get there, I had excruciating pain when I woke up and for the first 6hrs then it subsided little by little I got a abdominal band to help keep everything in place and it’s heaven sent as far as walking I did 2 laps then 4 laps then 6 laps, 6 was a bit much but I’m ambitious so I pushed after lap 5... I’m having pain so no more for today they said 3 laps a day is what u should do

RobertaMSN yes, I love Dr. V! I watched him religiously before my surgery. He has been a great help. I do recall him saying that the only people not hungry are dead people. Lol I guess I just wasn’t expecting to feel it right away. They’re telling me that it’s more than likely gas that I’m feeling and not true hunger. I sure hope that is the case. I hate the feeling of hunger! That has been one of my problems and one of the things that led me to surgery, aside from my other problems. Thanks for your response. Continued luck on your journey!

I dont think your hungry its the Head games starting, May be gas also - sip a little Water and move around

It must be frustrating especially if your program touted no hunger post surgery. It's true that everyone is different and some do have hunger again right away. The good news is you still have a much smaller stomach so as long as you don't "push your sleeve" one extra bite at a time you'll still lose weight - assuming you're following a good eating program. Have you watched any of Dr. V's YouTube videos? Look under "Duc C. Vuong" - he's a bariatric surgeon from New Mexico who posts a huge amount of extremely helpful content. One of his videos talks about this. Good luck and I wish you the best in your journey.

Perhaps you don't quite understand. Say for example your stomach was originally the size of 2 bananas (and we are talking in its un stretched state) and now your stomach is the size of one banana. what percentage of your stomach was removed ?
Now imagine that your stomach was the size of 3 bananas, and now it is one. What percentage of your stomach was removed?
I asked my surgeon "how big was my stomach" and he said "kind of like the size of a football, but it's really hard to tell as stomachs are very elastic." He said my new stomach is "the size of the banana."
You do the math

Thanks you guys. I had a great surgery. I’m in very little pain and have been sipping Water and walking all evening. What I am confused about is the fact that I am HUNGRY!! Is that normal?

I’m here at the hospital. IV started, nerve blocker given. Only a matter of time now! 9:15 here I come!!

Thanks you guys. I had a great surgery. I’m in very little pain and have been sipping Water and walking all evening. What I am confused about is the fact that I am HUNGRY!! Is that normal?

I’m here at the hospital. IV started, nerve blocker given. Only a matter of time now! 9:15 here I come!!

22 pounds in 2 weeks is awesome! You’re right on track. Don’t feel discouraged. One day you’ll look up and won’t even recognize yourself. Hang in there!

Thanks @unclechaz!

I have to be at the hospital by 6:15 tomorrow morning. I’m not really nervous yet, however, I feel like I will be when I wake up in the morning. 😩 Good luck to all of my surgery twins! We got this!! 👊

22 pounds in 2 weeks is awesome! You’re right on track. Don’t feel discouraged. One day you’ll look up and won’t even recognize yourself. Hang in there!

Hi surgery twin! Good luck to you!

December 18 for the sleeve.

December 18 for the sleeve.

Hello. I’m new. This is my 1st time posting. I’m having my sleeve surgery Dec 18th. I’ve had all my clearance done & just have some seminars to attend, but I’ll admit it...I’m nervous.
Im 45, so food and I have had a good run. I have a 5 year old son I want to stick around for. I need some support. I have to start my liver cleanse soon, but I just feel like this is my last hurrah. I have a list called “my last suppers” of things I want to eat before surgery.
I’m from NJ, so if anyone wants to meet up for a friend group - I can get on board for that.