I thought I'd move us over to this side where we can share stories, weight loss, concerns and just be generally supportive! So, I'm 4 days post-op and feeling really good. I was really sick post-op days 1&2 due to intestinal swelling and barium sitting in my pouch (relatively uncommon complication) but once I finally got rid the barium, things changed dramatically. Very little pain. I can lay flat on my side with a flat pillow supporting my stomach. Went for a 20 minute slow walk with my 6-year old today. No problem with protein shakes or broth. No nausea at all. I know many of our pre-oppers are nervous about life post-op so I wanted to encourage you! How's everyone else feeling?

Well I just wish I could poop!! Lol

Me too I get excited when I think I can then I can't or it's insignificant :-)

Progress pic

First is 250lbs August 2013

2nd is 220lbs Dec 2013

3rd is 190lbs Feb 2014

Jaci great pics!!!!!!! Congrats you look awesome

Progress pic

First is 250lbs August 2013

2nd is 220lbs Dec 2013

3rd is 190lbs Feb 2014

Congratulations on your weight loss...you look great in all of your pics

You look great Jaci!! Great job! Thanks for the update!

Great job Jaci!

Hang in there SueBee! I felt the same way. If I never have to eat jello again it will be too soon!

Awesome job jaci. Congrats.

For the past couple days I have been getting more hungry than I have since surgery was done on 1/13/14. I was wondering what some of you do to curb the hunger or not eat so much?

For the past couple days I have been getting more hungry than I have since surgery was done on 1/13/14. I was wondering what some of you do to curb the hunger or not eat so much?

Plenty of water is filling or protein drinks

Coming up on 6 weeks post op and down almost 50 pounds and down 2 pant sizes! Is this for real!?

Coming up on 6 weeks post op and down almost 50 pounds and down 2 pant sizes! Is this for real!?

Wow! That's amazing, congratulations and keep

up the great work!

For the past couple days I have been getting more hungry than I have since surgery was done on 1/13/14. I was wondering what some of you do to curb the hunger or not eat so much?

Is it hunger hunger or head hunger? I have found it's easy to slip into head hunger or old emotional eating habits if not careful. Although I can never eat very much, I know because I reach fir the junk . I also find when I keep busy and focus on water intake then I actually have to remind myself to eat. (Never thought I'd be that person )

Jaci, congratulations! you look phenomenal!

amewme, I treat my ice and ice water like a treat. Early on, my hunger was mental. The day home from surgery, I wanted a grilled cheese and was in NO way really hungry, and still crave some of the old foods that used to fill "the void" but this has become much better... and easier. I've read that when hungry, grab fluids first. If I find myself hungry still, I grab string cheese, a hand full of unsalted dry roasted peanuts, two ritz crackers with peanut butter, sugar free pudding or a couple spicy pork rinds.

Coming up on 6 weeks post op and down almost 50 pounds and down 2 pant sizes! Is this for real!?

Way to go, cfergie!!