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Hi I am 1-1/2 years post op. I started at 285lbs - 265 when I went into surgery and I am now at 170lbs. I fluctuate between 168 and 172 for some reason. I am still not at my goal of 160lbs but really am not too upset about that because I am very comfortable with size I am. Everyone tells me I don't need to lose more but you know how that scale number can drive you mad! Some of my advice/story/issues. Water! I have never been a liquid drinker and seems that no matter what I have tried I just forget to drink. I am having a REALLY good day if I manage 2 glasses - yes I know I am WAY below the requirements! Simply forget... I was never able to tolerate shakes. I managed for a couple of weeks on one but even that soon turned to instant gag when I brought it to my mouth. I have tried so many different types - added fruits/flavoring - held my nose - said prayers - you name it I tried it.. I am constantly fearful of weight gain. Even though they tell you not to weigh everyday - I do..And I almost panic if I weigh even an ounce more than the previous day. It has taken months to get used to the couple pounds I fluctuate - but know if it goes over 172 I will hit freak out mode and probably starve myself! lol Find I am having issues with my teeth. They are more sensitive now ( I am sure Water plays a part in that as well as Calcium that I cant seem to remember to take when I should!) I have recently really buckled down on both issues so hopefully I will not have too much damage to them. Have always had great teeth so this is a major issue for me! hair loss: Have always had really thick naturally curly hair so I was prepared for some hair loss..Wasnt prepared to lose 1/2 of it! Fortunately it is starting to thicken back up it just always looks like I stuck my finger in a light socket with all the little sprigs! lol.

Somewhere between 1 and holy S***. BUT the odds are 2 or 3 based on the experiences here... though there have been some "11"s.

Hello Sweetsusie, I went to Tijuana, Mexico for my plastic surgery. Dr. Victor Gutierrez is a caring, extraordinary, gifted and artistic Board Certified plastic surgeon that worked magic on my body. I am 9 weeks post op and look and feel great!! I did not want to wait and save up the cash money, so I chose to take out a loan. I know I received the best medical care and professional caring service from Dr Victor Gutierrez. After my surgery I had 24/7 nursing care. He really has the best facilities and experienced team that works extremely head to ensure you are cared for before, durning, and after your surgical procedure. Please feel free to give his office a call, and be sure to check out his his web site. To up free consultation toll free 1-866-209-8598. http://www.dr-victorgutierrez.com/

Yea, I keep thinking about that overdoing part. I'm hoping I'll do less that week if they have a pool to play in, etc. maybe I need to bring a teenager along....unclear if DH will be able to go since he's taking time off for me to recover.

I have my first appointments with Greenberg and company this week! I'm so excited. I've been attending the support groups since June. I had to do a 6 month diet for insurance so I'm probably looking at early February. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

I am doing well with the liquid diet. I have lost 3 more pounds and the last few days. I have a few questions. Can anyone e tell me how many ounces at a time are normal for your first week after surgery? I am trying to plan ahead. Sent from my SM-G991U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have to say from the pics, Dr Reaths work looks fantastic. I think going for 3 consults is a smart idea though, just to be sure that the service and support you're going to get for your money is top quality too. A website might not reflect exactly what the whole process will end up like. As a friend said to me when I said the PS site that I was looking at today looked like they really CARE (I was in that happy/blind to reality phase myself) - aren't they all supposed to look all that way? I think the only way to REALLY decide is by going and asking the dozens of questions we have. When are you thinking of going for the consults? Its kind of exciting isn't it??

My turn is coming soon. Any suggestions to make the first week smooth? things I should get in the house? Thanks Tazzyinheels

I am two weeks out from a crazy lot of surgery: Corset Abdominaplasty (a kind of tummy tuck), lower body lift and silicone breast implants. Today is my first day back at work and I'm feeling great, but still a little sore. I was really worried about being able to be back to work in two weeks, but it was no problem (office job) -- I probably could have been back last Wednesday after the drains came out. I'm thrilled with the results in my tummy and breasts, but still waiting to see how the lower body lift works out after the swelling goes down more. I'm happy to answer any questions about the surgery or recovery. I've noticed that most posts are from people getting single procedures, so I thought there might be some interest in what it's like to have several at once. Some info: - I was banded in february 2007 and lost a little over 100 lbs -- currently just inside the "normal" range for my height. - The surgery took 5-6 hours and I spent two nights in the hospital - I had four drains that were removed 9 days post-op (could have been done 7 days, but the holidays got in the way). - I was on Morphine for two days in the hospital, percocet for 3 days at home, then switched to nucyntra (narcotic without the side effects) for another few days. At about 10 days out, I switched to advil and I'm still taking them, but can skip the one in the middle of the night without too much problem. - It took me two days to be able to walk around and five days until I could walk a mile (slowly) on the treadmill. I'm going to start walking daily on the treadmill today (increasing speed and incline over time) until my doctor gives the go-ahead to get back to spinning and weight lifting. Happy to answer any questions!

I have a reverse annoyance. My scheduled surgery is 7AM, oh fine and dandy you're thinking , lucky Frustr8, she gets it done and over. Now for the downside, I have to be in Columbus at 5 AM, 50 miles away so a healthy hour trip. I don't own a car, I don't drive, who do I know that wants to show up at 3:30-4 AM to transport my thrilled tushhie to Columbus? People my age tend to go to bed early and sleep in. Well since I have more guts than necessary, at least until the Bariatric surgeon gets through with me, I shall announce my problem at my 55th High School Reunion on August 11th. Taxis are out, local company. does start working until,, 5 Am and Lyft and Uber don't believe in us in my little town.

Yikes! I also used top doc and A rated hospital - 25 K for lower body with outer thigh plus a bit of bum work and breasts surgery 2 a separate 9 k for inner thighs and surgery 3 9 k for arm with side and back of torso. I had mine done in a high cost area but would not rule out 1 or 2 hours away. - CT or NJ. Even Long Island Get a few quotes whatever you do then go with what you are comfortable.

I've got 165-ish to take off (roughly 50% of my highest weight) and I'm stalled at 20 pounds down on the pre-op diet. I'm struggling with hunger and impatience and defeatist thinking, but I'm trying to focus on TODAY. What can I "do right" today? This morning I got up and went for a 5k walk out in the sunshine, and thought about my goals of hiking and running and doing all my physical things. Then I drank some protein water and reminded myself again. I guess all I can say is try not to look st the huge overwhelming goal. Yes you're working toward that, but look at what's right in front of you. Do that right. And repeat.

It's a stall. I'm in one too. They're frustrating as all hell but unavoidable. Our bodies are adjusting and need a break from losing. I'm at Week 18 and have been stalled 3 weeks. I'm eating the right foods and calories, enough protein, enough water, enough exercise but still no loss yet. Hanging in there.

I just got there last week so I know how you feel

Amy, so you are a slow loser? I was banded 4/14/09 and have lost 12 pounds - which was the first week after surgery. I have not lost anything since - in fact this week I am up 3 pounds ??? Doing the same thing. I have had 3 fills and still don't have the "sweet spot" people talk about - I have 6cc's in and wonder if I'll ever get there. I eat about 1000 to 1200 calories a day which is what they said I should have. The only food I have problems with is real bread - can only have a nibble. Everything else no problem - I can eat meat, chicken, pork, fish etc.. not an issue. So I don't know what is wrong - I am starting to lose my motivation like Kelly is talking about. Wondering why not just live on ice cream and cookies - not having them now - eating good food and still not losing so why not? But I haven't given in ---yet--- I go for another fill this Thursday (9/17) hopefully this will be it - They told us during our 6 month classes that the first year is easy the weight just comes off - after that you have to work at it and exercise like everyone else?? If this is easy what will the next year be like? Thanks for listening.

First of all, I am a Family Nurse Practitioner. I have worked in the medical field since I turned 18 years old. I have struggled with obesity since my early 20's. When I found out my SIHO insurance would not pay for Gastric Sleeve or any other type of obesity surgery, I was very upset. My friend who is an RN started looking at surgery in other countries. I was not sure about trying surgery anywhere except in the US. We both did a lot of research and I finally settled on somewhere I had already visited before. Puerto Vallarta is where I visited on a Cruise. We arrived at the airport on June 8th, 2015, my best friend Sarah the RN and I were met by the cab service that Dr. Hidalgo and Jerald the p.t care coordinator set up. The very nice man took us to our hotel and told us when our driver would meet us the next day to take us to the Hospital. The hotel was beautiful, our room was very nice. The next day when we got to the CMQ Premier hospital I could not believe my eyes. It was so new and modern I was in shock. In the back of my mind I was scared that it would be some type of a sham. Dr. Hidalgo met us down in the lobby and welcomed us. English was never a problem anytime during my visit there. My surgery was excellent. The hospital was so clean and the staff so friendly I would go back there anytime. For you medical professionals. They even did a "time out" in surgery to make sure who I was, the surgery I was there for, reviewed all my medical HX, allergy's, and asked everyone in the surgery suite if they thought there was any reason the surgery should be canceled. After my surgery if I needed anything, my call light was answered in a minute or less and not by someone though and intercom, but my nurse in person. Never seen that in the US hospital. I was up an walking by late afternoon and did so well I was able to be discharged home the next day after I passed my leak test and ate my first liquids. I was back to work in 3 1/2 weeks. I am doing great and have lost weight at a safe pace. 37 lbs. so far. I eat a very small amount and I am full. Not like before when I tried to diet and always felt hungry. I am taking Vitamins as required after surgery and doing better now 2 mts. after surgery getting enough Protein down. My energy level is so much better. I had terrible GERD before surgery and coughed all the time. I blamed most of it on my Asthma. I am coughing about 75% less now and do now wake up in middle of night with acid in my throat. I believe if I had not had this surgery with a BMI of 49 I would of not been able to live a long life, my BMI is now 43 and I feel great. I have not had any problems at all. If you decide to do this, just make sure you read all their before and after surgery information pages. Try to find someone who also has had this surgery so they can be your surgery buddy you can talk to after. This always helps. I can just not say enough about the TEAM of Professionals, that took care of me. Thank you so much and God Bless You All.

Hey all, so im havin sum trouble.. im stuck between 4lbs some days im two lbs less others im two lbs more. Banded 3/14/13 start wieght 246lbs goal 165lbs .. i lost close to 50lbs al together, im very pleased .. but idk wats da problem my nutt says dats common .. n e sujestion?? on wat to eat or do? {Becus im walkin more n stickin to my diet, i get full for alil bit, then im hungry again, had my first fill .. i feel da difference but no wieght lost ..

Maybe lack of sugar, low sugar will can make you sick, about 3 or 4 days into the pre-op diet (mine was not a liquid diet but no sugar) I did not fill good and I got weak and broke down and ate a Snickers bar and I felt better......I don't think you should eat a Snickers but maybe call your doctor to see if you can do something else.

This week has been a roller coaster week for horrible emotions. Early on I want to just stay away from people for fear I was going to rip someone's head off. Now I feel as though I am annoying everyone around me to the point that they are starting to literally hate being around me. Please tell me if anyone can sympathize, or am I going crazy?

Breastfeeding helps to lose weight, not make it stall. If I were you, I'd go see your nutritionist and find out how many calories you should be consuming while breastfeeding to allow you to properly nourish your baby while losing weight.

I was told 1 1/2-2 weeks, but that you must be off pain meds. I'm ten days out and I have not driven. I could if I needed to, but I'll likely give it a full 2 weeks.

I'm almost 3 months post op and I have stomach flu. This is TERRIBLE. I haven't had the stomach flu in 10 or so years. The vomiting and diarrhea is just awful. I went to dr. They have me some meds. Does anyone have any "go to" beverages? I cannot handle Water. I don't want to do tea bc of the caffeine. I have been drinking Powerade zero as much as possible and had some diet ginger ale. I went from nauseated to now cramping--- probably bc of all the meds and this is so rough on my tummy. Is there anything that helped you guys ever? I'm desperate and miserable. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App