Mishyd84

4 minutes ago, Provost said:

Just getting out of a long bit of a stall...

It was frustrating to spend the better part of a month with only about 1lb a week loss. I had lost a bunch on the 3 week liquid diet and then a bunch in the first two weeks post surgery so overall it was fine.

Now 6 1/2 weeks post op and down 28lbs since surgery and 55lbs overall since start of liquid diet.

I completely understand! I’ve hit a long stall as well where I’ve fluctuated around 3 pounds. I’m hoping that I can finally get out of it because I weighed this morning and it was a different number. We just have to keep pushing!

40 minutes ago, Provost said:

A little frustrated right now with my weight loss slowing/stalling for a long time. I am just starting soft foods and don't think I have broken 600 calories in a day yet.

Had the surgery on June 8th, exactly four weeks ago. I had lost 27lbs on the liquid diet (they make us do it for 3 weeks at my clinic), then the first time I weighed myself 10 days after surgery I had lost another 16lbs.

In the 18 days since then, 4lbs... with a 10 day complete stall in the middle. I had read that it can happen, I was pretty dehydrated after the surgery and apparently your liver needs to get back to normal size after the liquid diet and that adds some weight.

I know it is mostly mental, but with eating so little, I kind of expected a pound a day early on like this. I try to tell myself that if I hadn't been weighing myself and if you had told me that one month out from surgery I would be down around 20lbs, and about 50lbs total including the liquid diet period, I would have been fine with it.

Just closing in on 3 weeks with really modest weight loss is discouraging. I really want to break that 300lb barrier for some motivation.

I am in the same boat! I had a switch done on June 10th, and I’ve plateaued at 30lbs weight loss. I’ve been sitting at 328 for the past week and a half and I’m frustrated. I’ve finally started getting in all of my Water, but it’s hard for me to get in all of my Protein. I’m on stage 4 of my diet, as that’s what my clinic wants us to do in order to keep our pouch from forming incorrectly.

I’m going to sign up at the gym to swim, and hopefully that kicks the weight loss into gear.

Keep your head up and don’t give up! We can all do this together!

57 minutes ago, futurefinemama said:

I take Sucralfate 4x times a day (liquid) and pantoprazole 1x a day (pill). I never dealt with acid reflux, this was a first for me. I carry that medicine in my purse, I refuse to go through that pain again. And congrats on the weight loss!

Thank you! I know you will do awesome! The changes happening to my body is crazy, so I’m excited to see what is in the future next few weeks for you! I know that you’ll get a hold on your AR, it does just take time.

11 minutes ago, futurefinemama said:

Hey congrats on your surgery, your experience seems very similar to mine. That gas pain was unimaginable, I heard people post about the gas pain but never knew it would feel that badly. And 3 days post opp, I had pretty bad acid reflux. I called my surgeon's office and they filled two prescriptions. That was a blessing. I couldn't get Water down without it burning. My surgery was 6/23/20 and 13.4 lbs down.

To you both, congratulations! As far as the reflux goes, I never had AR before my surgery, now I take Omezaprole every day for it or I literally can’t eat or drink anything. My surgery was on 6/10 where I weighed in at 360, and I weighed myself this morning and I’m down to 326.

I’m definitely not going to hold my breath, but since it’s a great source of Protein, I’m going for it!

Girl I’m telling you! I can’t wait until the eggs and cheese stage!

Had my Duodenal switch done last Wednesday. I must say, it’s been a pretty painful recovery. I’m just looking forward to the weight loss aspect. I also can’t wait to have eggs and cheese!

3 minutes ago, nicoleh5686 said:

Hello all,

I'm new here and I'll be having VSG done on the 15th of June. I'm a little nervous but I'm ready!!! I think I'm just anticipating how I'll feel after surgery. Currently no one is allowed to come to the hospital with me, so I kind feel alone. How are you guys feeling about getting your surgery while Corona is still around?

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I’m super nervous myself. I only have one person allowed with me before I go into surgery, but after I go in I’m on my own. I think it’s just the point where I need to focus on healing and getting healthy. I know you’ll do great! Don’t worry too much!

Thank you! I’m a bag of nerves, lol. This is a change that has been deemed medically necessary by the doctors and my insurance, so it’s pretty severe in my case. I’m having the duodenal switch done, so this should be interesting!

I have surgery scheduled for June 10th. My pre-op diet is liquid for 5 days. It is crazy how different places require a different amount of liquid diet. I’m so nervous he’s going to get in there and close me back up because I didn’t shrink my liver enough.