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?

I am beyond frustrated...I have been getting my exercise and my caloric intake spawns a daily, "Your calories are too low" warning from MyFitnessPal because I don't get at least 1200 calories in a day. But I am in a dreaded plateau and have been for weeks. I am ready to cry. And having to rely on prescription "water pills" doesn't help matters. Sorry just had to vent. Anyone have any advice to help me through this either to push past it?

Lhargis sorry to hear of your frustration. I'm sure someone will have some great feedback for you here. I can only sympathize as I too am a slooooowwwwwwww loser despite my efforts. Everyone says plateaus are just a part of it and it will pass. I've heard to up the protein and water intake and that has done the trick.

Lhargis- I have been in a stall myself for about 2 wks. Very frustrating!!! I did increase my water and protein and exercise. My dr kept telling me be patient, you will start to lose again. They were right. It was so hard but I did all those those things above and avoided the scale and this morning I'm down 4 pounds. I know it is frustrating and discouraging but hang in there!!! You will start to lose again!!!! Good luck!!

Just got discharged from the hospital. I go to my surgeons hospital tomorrow to get a scope done to see where I am bleeding from. I am staying overnight there too. Hopefully it's all decent news and if not I'll be in the place that can fix it.

I'm 5 weeks post op today. I haven't weighed myself in a while. I'm scared to step on a scale and not see results.

I'm having a little issue with the protein shakes. I'm so bored with them. I'm naucious thinking about them much less drinking them. Anyone else sick of them and if so how have you changed it up?

I'm 5 weeks post op today. I haven't weighed myself in a while. I'm scared to step on a scale and not see results.

I'm having a little issue with the protein shakes. I'm so bored with them. I'm naucious thinking about them much less drinking them. Anyone else sick of them and if so how have you changed it up?

Try diet v8 splash w/ plain protein

If you have chocolate put a little peanut better in it and blend, it is like a desert! Yummy! Also strawberry I mushed a little banana and blended it. That was good too. It helped me to get a few flavors. I have vanilla too. Also you can put it in the freezer and drink it really cold. Good luck!

Thank you ladies. I will try that. I can't wait until I can have fruit again so I can go back to my mixed berries smoothie.

I have been cleared for full diet and I am down a few more pounds since my last check up. A total of 102 lbs lost in the past 11 months with 36 lbs lost since surgery (according to my nutritionist). Woot.... If I keep this up I will reach my goal of 250 lbs (10 lbs a month) by the end of the year. I am getting back into Zumba and look forward to getting the new Zumba with the riser to tone and dance at the same time.

I have been cleared for full diet and I am down a few more pounds since my last check up. A total of 102 lbs lost in the past 11 months with 36 lbs lost since surgery (according to my nutritionist). Woot.... If I keep this up I will reach my goal of 250 lbs (10 lbs a month) by the end of the year. I am getting back into Zumba and look forward to getting the new Zumba with the riser to tone and dance at the same time.

Great news...and a very awesome job on the weight loss <3 hearing this

Here is my 6 week post op stats: sw:313 cw:264

Here is my 6 week post op stats: sw:313 cw:264

You are doing great...congrats on the weight loss.. you are looking good. How are you doing since being in the hospital? I hope everything turned out good for you

Here is my 6 week post op stats: sw:313 cw:264

You are doing great...congrats on the weight loss.. you are looking good. How are you doing since being in the hospital? I hope everything turned out good for you

I am doing so much better. I have another EDG scheduled for the 26th to make sure that it don't develop another stricture but I am so glad that I can eat now without throwing up. I actually had some Wendy's chili and had about half and settled good.

I feel like I'm over eating because I'm always hungry. I'm down 40 lbs since my January 21 surgery date. I've started the c25k app and some calisthenics to begin strength training. Could that be the increased hunger?

I feel like I'm over eating because I'm always hungry. I'm down 40 lbs since my January 21 surgery date. I've started the c25k app and some calisthenics to begin strength training. Could that be the increased hunger?

Hello shirabland I just started the c25k app too. I'm on my second day. Loving it so far!