I’m down 30lbs in 30 days! Just amazing. Clothes are all to big. Healing was tough I won’t lie I was in agony for a while. Eating is getting better but still struggling. Can’t eat anything more than 3 bites. Have to drink most of my protein. All I can say is hang in there it does get better and you’ll be so happy you did!

2 hours ago, jrosehahn said:

I’m down 30lbs in 30 days! Just amazing. Clothes are all to big. Healing was tough I won’t lie I was in agony for a while. Eating is getting better but still struggling. Can’t eat anything more than 3 bites. Have to drink most of my Protein. All I can say is hang in there it does get better and you’ll be so happy you did!

Congrats.. Can you tell what surgery you had and what starting weight plz

Sure I had the gastric bypass and started at 233.

Congrats! I had surgery the same day!

1 hour ago, jrosehahn said:

Sure I had the gastric bypass and started at 233.

That's great tell me how has the first 30 days been, have you been eating at all or still on liquids. Very curious mate

I’m down 30lbs in 30 days! Just amazing. Clothes are all to big. Healing was tough I won’t lie I was in agony for a while. Eating is getting better but still struggling. Can’t eat anything more than 3 bites. Have to drink most of my Protein. All I can say is hang in there it does get better and you’ll be so happy you did!

Amazing & congrats[emoji4]

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5 hours ago, Mikeyy said:

That's great tell me how has the first 30 days been, have you been eating at all or still on liquids. Very curious mate

It seems every surgeon is different Mikey. With my surgeon in Perth I was on liquids for about 2 weeks total then purees (barf) before real food. Has your dietician given you any pre-op instructions yet? Or given you any idea of the post op meal plans?

It was tough to really eat much the first 2 weeks. I’ve been sticking to soups and soft stuff. If I try fish or chicken it really hurts so I guess my stomach is saying it’s just not ready yet. My dr said to listen to my body and it definitely tells me when I messed up. But I’m happy with my results so far and I keep my food options open. I use a recipe app to look for good stuff to make that I can tolerate.

12 hours ago, MMME said:

It seems every surgeon is different Mikey. With my surgeon in Perth I was on liquids for about 2 weeks total then purees (barf) before real food. Has your dietician given you any pre-op instructions yet? Or given you any idea of the post op meal plans?

Hey I haven't got to that stage yet I'm still waiting but the dr did say I'll need a pre-op diet of either 3 protein shakes a day or 2 shakes and a small cup of vegetables or tuna, all high protein, low carbs but the dietitian will make the specific directions when the time comes... But I've read tons of information on post op and to do liquid as long as you can for your body to adjust and heal must get protein and water in every day protein helps heal.

Some people are able to move to solids sooner but personally I plan to stick to liquids and mush for long as I can to train my body to fill up on less food.. I really hope my hunger goes away!!

You’ll barely have an appetite after surgery. A few bites of whatever stage of food is enough sometimes. I can do a half cup of soup but only a couple bites of a solid food. I’m really only comfortable eating soups. Anything solid is painful. My dietician wants me eating every 2-3 hours. It’s really hard to eat that often when you have no appetite. Even drinking a shake is to much. It’s definitely a learning process ?

6 hours ago, jrosehahn said:

You’ll barely have an appetite after surgery. A few bites of whatever stage of food is enough sometimes. I can do a half cup of Soup but only a couple bites of a solid food. I’m really only comfortable eating Soups. Anything solid is painful. My dietician wants me eating every 2-3 hours. It’s really hard to eat that often when you have no appetite. Even drinking a shake is to much. It’s definitely a learning process ?

I can't wait like I only eat because I'm always so hungry so I hope I lose that hunger and if I can live off very little I'll lose weight quickly and save money on food

I'm currently stocking up on protein powders ready for my pre-op diet

i can't wait to have a new life!!

Congratulations! So excited for you! Keep up the good work!

Yeah I’m losing a pound a day pretty much and loving results in 4 weeks post op. Best decision ever

Congratulations Tess on That!

Congrats! Yes, WLS is definitely worth it.