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Mine was done on 2/27/2023

Sometimes life throws crap at us & we can only make the best choices we can at that time within the limits we are trapped in. Congratulations on having the right attitude to mange the situation & continue moving forward when life settles again. Hope your mum is doing better. (Why do hospitals have the most unhealthy food choices?)
Like @ms.sss, I’m a bit further along at almost 4 years (3yrs 11 months exactly today). I exceeded my goal & have pretty much maintained since. For a year I fluctuated between 48.5-49.5kg. Then I gained and fluctuated between 50.5-50.9kg. We discovered my HRT wasn’t being absorbed after my gall was removed so went on a patch & I lost a lot of that small gain without changing anything I was doing. I now fluctuate between 49.5-50kg (109/110lbs). Still careful with what I eat but I made changes to how I eat that are sustainable. But not so inflexible that I won’t have the odd treat or can’t work around a situation/circumstance. Never feel I’m missing out. Still watch portions, keep track of Protein & keep my fluids up. And no I don’t really exercise. Some stretches & resistance bands four times a day (exercise snacking) for a total of about 25 minutes. I do it mainly for my back & for a little toning & flexibility.
Congratulations everyone on your progress so far & your successes.

I am 8 weeks post op from sleeve and down 52 lbs! Feeling great! A long way to go still but very pleased.

I officially weigh in the 130's!! 🎊🎉✨

5 weeks post op. Hw 375 SW 337 CW 310 

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Want to loose weight? Nah, I don't think anyone here on a board about weight loss surgery is interested in loosing weight. Nice try!

Glad you are doing well and feeling great!

I'm jealous you kept your boobage. Mine seem to be deflating at a record pace. I'm only 3.5 months out and I think 20% of my total weight loss is hair and boobs. lol

It happens
When I was 3 weeks PO it happened and then broke a week in a half later.

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For me every time Im over weight I get that buffalo hump on the back of my neck. 4 days postop I could literally feel that it went down yeah🤩

dec 2021, 403 lbs


jul 2022, 365 lbs, 2 months pre-op



dec 2022, 270 lbs, 3 months post-op

I’m just over 4 weeks post op. I’m not tracking either, but I’ve started getting into a rhythm.
Protein Shake for Breakfast
cheese for snack
lunch (varies - today was some corned beef hash)
protein shake for afternoon snack
dinner (today was like 1/2 a taco)
and I might have a protein-y snack like these protein Cookies by hold da sugar.

my main goal is to get over 60 g of protein and a similar amount in oz of Water. I can’t eat very much at a time but I am getting hungry frequently so I’m trying to listen to my body about that.

I have Pcos as well. Now, I was told this surgery may eliminate the pcos all together. I am 4 weeks post Op from the sleeve. Now, the good thing is doing this we cut all that bad stuff out of our diet. So, my advice is to just follow the surgeons message and wait. Trust me I am too. But, this will work its proven too. We got this!

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I am about 3 weeks post Op. I had the robotic sleeve. My incisions are small and I have had no problem with pain or anything. They are close to be fully healed.

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TMI, but I nearly passed out in the shower (not on) when attempting to use an enema. I was in so much pain. Enema didn't work and went the manual route, which was a big relief. Hurt for a few days after but all better after a week. I try to really keep on top of my liquids, too. Constipation is awful. Hope you feel better soon!

I am wondering if anyone else went through this. I am 13 days post off and have severe Constipation. Nothing worked suppositories Miralax colace benefiber. This is tmi but my spouse had to Manuel remove my impacted stool. Well its out now but extreme pain. What are some other choices?
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Just Better Fiber has been a game changer for me! You are definitely NOT alone. Hang in there, you WILL find something that works for you.

Thank you so much!

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unfortunately, chronic Constipation is an issue for a lot of us (with others, it goes away after they can start eating more fibrous foods like fruits and vegetables). I'm one of the former. I take a capful of Miralax every morning (and have for years), and for the most part, that keeps it at bay. But I still have issues maybe once a month. When that happens, a night or two of milk of magesia usually solves the problem. Oh - and like someone above said, I also take a magnesium tablet every day. That probably helps with keeping it at bay, too (those tablets are usually 250-400 mg. A shot of milk of magnesia is probably 5x that (or maybe more - I'd have to look at the bottle) - so magnesium is definitely a known "de-plugger". But the amount in a typical tablet is OK for every day use, and it helps with preventing it - I wouldn't do milk of magnesia as a daily prevention method - it's too strong - but for those times when you're already severely backed up - it does the trick - at least for me)

I will ask thanks!

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I started following a VSG/WLS influencer on Instagram and decided to try her recipe for Protein coffee.
My life is forever changed.
16 oz - Cold Brew Decaf
1 x 11.5 oz bottle of Premier Protein Caramel Protein Shake
2 Splashes of Jordan's Skinny Syrup - Salted Caramel

This helps me to not miss my lattes and frappes! If you're like me and live under a rock and haven't made a protein coffee (and you like coffee) - you need this in your life!

You will do great. I am 9 days post Op. The first few days are rough but not unbearable. Just remember walk walk walk and sip!

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Recovery is going okay. No nausea or dizziness thankfully. Managed to get 33 ounces of Clear Liquids in yesterday. I am post Op day 5. Struggling with Protein only because after 2 ounces I am stuffed. My taste hasn't changed so far Everything I tried sits well. Also. I can drink any temperature. So hopeful


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Interesting! Opps, I guess we all learn something from each other!

Walk Walk Walk and Sip Sip Sip. U will do fine.

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2/27/23 sleeve here! Just eight days out. It's weird - I'm not hungry but I want to eat. It's definitely a mind game.