I had a hiatal hernia repair and vsg surgery on 03/26/14 and today I had lost 41 lbs since surgery and am down 3 pant sizes. It's tough and I'm hungry most of the time, and I always have that fear or failing but right now I'm happy and I'm working very hard. Maybe it was the cash out of my pocket that has me motivated not sure but I pray I have continued success. Good luck to everyone and best wishes.

Wow! Those are AMAZING results! Congrats to you and your continued success! ????

Congratulations! Your hard work is definitely paying off!

Great job!!!

Just a suggestion on the hunger...sometimes acid will cause a feeling that we can confuse with hunger. You can take an acid reducer or proton pump inhibitor and that may help that feeling.

You're doing great - congrats on your success!

I take omeprazole dr 40 mg daily. I hope the hunger subsides soon.

I had a hiatal hernia repair and vsg surgery on 03/26/14 and today I had lost 41 lbs since surgery and am down 3 pant sizes. It's tough and I'm hungry most of the time, and I always have that fear or failing but right now I'm happy and I'm working very hard. Maybe it was the cash out of my pocket that has me motivated not sure but I pray I have continued success. Good luck to everyone and best wishes.

I had a hiatal hernia repair and vsg on 3/6/14. I'm down 34 pounds since surgery. I too have been dealing with hunger. The day before yesterday I read that hunger pangs can be caused by excess acid in the stomach. Yesterday I started back on my Prilosec (Omeprazole) and it did seem to make a difference. I wasn't quite as hungry yesterday. Hope this helps.

Are there prescription meds or over the counter?

Yes it's prescription.

47lbs this morning. I'm almost afraid to mention it in fear of a stall. Lol. Good luck and best wishes.

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That is great!! Congrats. I had my surgery on the 11th of March, down 49lbs. Been stalling a bit lately. Joined the gym and trying to fit in some upscaled workouts to prevent a stall. Still doing the shakes and 1/2 to 3/4 of food and two healthy snacks. Good luck!!

That's awesome!! I got down 50 lbs and have been on a stall for two weeks!! Stalls suck but it helps to see others get through them!! ; ) I stopped taking the omeprezole and my doc will probably not be happy but every time I took it my stomach hurt! I am still taking everything else except the calcium which I have a hard time swallowing. : ( I probably should get a pill cutter I guess!! So we are running about the same! : )

Awesome job! This morning I was at 51lbs.

Best wishes everyone.

Great job! I am 7lbs shy of the 100 lb club I want to bust that number!! I also have the tummy ache and only take those pills when I need them not everyday. If I eat kinda blan on the plan I am good. If I venture out to much tummy ache.

Sometimes I have to repeat a mantra to myself to keep going and stay focused.

Great job sugartea!! I am trying so hard and my wife is really helping me. Without her I don't think I could do it. I want to be of normal stature for me and for her. I'm 49 and still have a lot of living to do! ????