I was 246 when I started this process, it took a bit to get to my pre surgery goal weight. But I did and then some. The day of surgery I weighed 199.5, I was thrilled to finally see a "1"..surgery went well!! 10 days out I weigh 190, I feel like things are going to well. I am struggling with the feeling of constipation! Ewww.. However, I think it is the protien drink I am drinking. I walk every day for 20 to 30 minutes. I am feeling a strained or maybe like my right side incision is hard something inside. I am afraid to do to much! In the hospital I sware I tore my right side twice. I can drink rather fast and eat kinda fast too. I wonder if that is normal?? I also wonder what is the typical weight loss I should expect? And when do stalls happen? When can I vacuum?? I would love to hear any advice! Thanks

We had the same surgery date. I was 241.5 on the day of surgery and am down 11 lbs. 11 days later. I get full on 2 sips of liquid. It takes me an hour to drink 5 oz. but I think everyone is different. What size French boogie did they use for your stomach size. Mine is a 32 stitched loosely. I can only get in 4-5 cups a day. Started puree on my second week and 3-4 oz of pudding, mashed potatoes, or cottage cheese is all I can manage in a day. You may be less swollen, which is why you can drink more. Don't force it though.

Make sure to take stool softeners everyday. You don't want to strain.

Make sure to take stool softeners everyday. You don't want to strain.

So I am bummed mine is over 40 French bougie, now I feel jipped... I wonder what the average size is