I had some pretty bumpy days in my first week, but as soon as day seven hit, it was like the clouds parted and flowers bloomed. I feel fantastic!

My surgical wounds are almost completely healed. That constant feeling of hunger has gone away. The frequent trips to the bathroom because you're not sure what's going to happen have stopped. My energy is improving. Most importantly, I'm down 21 pounds!

In my first couple days after surgery, I was miserable and second-guessing my decision, but everyone said to hang in there and it will get better. You guys were right. And I'm having such a positive feeling about this now, that I'm even more motivated to get my exercise in and not stray from the post-op diet.

Two thumbs up, y'all!

I'm glad you're having a great week post-op!

I had some pretty bumpy days in my first week, but as soon as day seven hit, it was like the clouds parted and flowers bloomed. I feel fantastic!

My surgical wounds are almost completely healed. That constant feeling of hunger has gone away. The frequent trips to the bathroom because you're not sure what's going to happen have stopped. My energy is improving. Most importantly, I'm down 21 pounds!

In my first couple days after surgery, I was miserable and second-guessing my decision, but everyone said to hang in there and it will get better. You guys were right. And I'm having such a positive feeling about this now, that I'm even more motivated to get my exercise in and not stray from the post-op diet.

Two thumbs up, y'all!

21 lbs on one week?????? Wow, that's incredible!!!! Congrats.

Yay for you!! Im right there with you. Day 1 & 2 totally sucked, but after that it just kept getting better. Welcome to the losers bench.

Corinna

good to hear!!

I am 8 days out and feeling the same!!! I've lost 14lbs and it has already made a huge difference in my energy level!!! Congrats on the 21lbs way to go!!!

I'm 7 days out and am feeling pretty good now. I've lost 8 lbs since surgery and 27 lbs total. My first 48 hours were horrible and I had immediate regret. Luckily I was able to push through that!

I had some pretty bumpy days in my first week' date=' but as soon as day seven hit, it was like the clouds parted and flowers bloomed. I feel fantastic!

My surgical wounds are almost completely healed. That constant feeling of hunger has gone away. The frequent trips to the bathroom because you're not sure what's going to happen have stopped. My energy is improving. Most importantly, I'm down 21 pounds!

In my first couple days after surgery, I was miserable and second-guessing my decision, but everyone said to hang in there and it will get better. You guys were right. And I'm having such a positive feeling about this now, that I'm even more motivated to get my exercise in and not stray from the post-op diet.

Two thumbs up, y'all! [/quote']

Congrats on your 21lbs! Have u returned to work yet?

Wow!! 21lbs in one week?!?! That's incredible! If I may ask, what was your pre-op weight? I'm trying to figure out if pre-op weights have a direct affect on initial weight loss.

Whats the alternative to hanging in there, because I'm on day 9 and I'm sick of this. I do feel better than I did last week but I still have pain in my lower left side that gets worse when I'm sitting, but is ok if I'm laying down or standing in perfect alignment with the moon.

On top of that my head hunger is out of control, I need to put some food in my mouth soon or I'm going to go apeshit. My follow up isn't until next week.

I bought a scale that was "high capacity" that came today. Its supposed to be rated for 550 lbs, and it weighed me ok this afternoon - have lost 16lbs since surgery, a total of 40 since starting the pre-op diet. Went to step on the scale again a little while ago and now it just said ERR...I must've gained 100 pounds since this afternoon...GRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Congrats on your 21lbs! Have u returned to work yet?

I feel well enough to go back, but I was cleared for two weeks so I'm gonna take my two weeks! In the meantime, I'm catching up on some home projects, doing a little shopping, and spending time with family.

Wow!! 21lbs in one week?!?! That's incredible! If I may ask, what was your pre-op weight? I'm trying to figure out if pre-op weights have a direct affect on initial weight loss.

My initial weight was 366 but I'm 6'1" so it would be more accurate to look at BMIs. Mine started at about 47. But I'm also noticing that doctors have so many different theories on post-op diets. Mine is very conservative/strict, and I followed it to the letter. Also got 30-60 minutes of walking in each day. So it's a combination of factors.

Whats the alternative to hanging in there, because I'm on day 9 and I'm sick of this. I do feel better than I did last week but I still have pain in my lower left side that gets worse when I'm sitting, but is ok if I'm laying down or standing in perfect alignment with the moon.

On top of that my head hunger is out of control, I need to put some food in my mouth soon or I'm going to go apeshit. My follow up isn't until next week.

I bought a scale that was "high capacity" that came today. Its supposed to be rated for 550 lbs, and it weighed me ok this afternoon - have lost 16lbs since surgery, a total of 40 since starting the pre-op diet. Went to step on the scale again a little while ago and now it just said ERR...I must've gained 100 pounds since this afternoon...GRRRRRRRRRRRRR

I'm sorry to hear you're having a tough time, but everyone is different. I've heard many people say that things didn't get better for them until 2 weeks out, so hang tight! And weighing yourself every day can sometimes be a bad idea since we're in a state of flux. It can be discouraging. Regardless, you're on the loser's bench with the rest of us and you'll get where you need to be

My first 48 hours were horrible and I had immediate regret. Luckily I was able to push through that!

You said it, sister!