Hello everyone!

I was approved a few days ago (after only waiting a week) and received my surgery date for December 12, 2018! I chose this date out of the few offered to me because I am currently in college and I will be able to finish up my classes prior to the surgery (which was a huge worry of mine.) It's about two weeks before my birthday too!

Anyone else scheduled out in December?

19 minutes ago, AggiG said:

I emailed my PA to find out if I can eat Ritz. I love Ritz.

Lucky you I was never allowed crackers for Monrhs

1 minute ago, Darci kendall said:

Lucky you I was never allowed crackers for Monrhs

I can also eat saltines, that's why I asked about Ritz.

How far out were you when you had crackers?

I had my surgery yesterday. This gas is horrible!

It really is. I also had dry heaves for 3 days - I hope I can say it gets better

How did it go? My surgery was December 18th as well.

So was mine. Im down 71 pounds started journey at 438 now 367

On 12/28/2018 at 20:32, AggiG said:

I emailed my PA to find out if I can eat Ritz. I love Ritz.

My paperwork says no crackers and that’s even after a month. I only like matzo crackers and buy them during Passover even though I’m not Jewish but nope no crackers here probably not until 2+ months out.

Anyone else dealing with a major stall? I had surgery on the 12th and I haven’t lost a single pound in 8 days! It’s so frustrating!!

My surgery was the 11th. I lost 18 lbs the first week the nothing since then. ☹️

I’ve gone up to two Weeks I still lost inches thought.I Weight myself every Monday and take all my measurements.You will hit plateau ‘s it’s your body adjusting.

Not allowed any crackers here. Only liquid diet. I am 3 days post op and I stepped on scale and noticed I have not lost any more weight since my pre-op - in fact I gained like ,4 lbs. Hard to believe with the very limited caloric intake. Is this normal after surgery? When did most of you see your weight start dropping ?

I had surgery the 20 th, doc said also dont step on scale for the first week because they filled me with IV fluids and still really bloated . But I walked as much as I could religiously and by the time I got on the scale (6 days after surgery ) I was down 4 lbs . I am post op day 9 and down 12lbs . Pretty steady 2 lbs loss a day but I am being letter perfect . 3 protein drinks a day , and a little plain yogurt /cottage cheese mixture . Just added in a protein soup and sugar free popsicle . Walking 10k steps , or around 4.5 miles . Getting 64 oz of water . Will do this till next Thursday purée stage, but will keep calories under 800 and protein 60-100g. Seems to work

Edited December 29, 20187 yr by Lolo 2020

I’m 19 days post op and hit 30lbs down this morning. Getting a lil spring in my step!! Loving the results so far. Have a great weekend all!!

14 hours ago, SeriouslyLori said:

How far out were you when you had crackers?

10 days

7 minutes ago, MrClasik said:

I’m 19 days post op and hit 30lbs down this morning. Getting a lil spring in my step!! Loving the results so far. Have a great weekend all!!

8 minutes ago, MrClasik said:

I’m 19 days post op and hit 30lbs down this morning. Getting a lil spring in my step!! Loving the results so far. Have a great weekend all!!

Congratulations! Way to go!