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But your life isn’t over. You are only 30. As frustrating as it is with surgery there are potential complications, that’s why we sign consents to let surgeons operate on us. There are no guarantees that each of us will tolerate the operation the same. You cannot predict what will happen to you after surgery. There are many risks to remaining obese as well. The only thing you can do now is focus on healing and following your diet guidelines. Not all people that have complications have them forever, so don’t get stuck in a negative way of thinking that what you are experiencing now will last the rest of your life. Start on miralax for the constipation. Not pooping can make you miserable. Work on meeting the fluid goals. One day at a time. If you continue to have issues maybe it is prudent to have a second opinion.

I average about 3lbs/week since surgery.

Yes all praises to god himself for seeing me through both surgeries

If you follow him on Facebook or Instagram he gives away a lot of his books for free. Two are attached. He is the best on Instagram and YouTube, he gets snarky, curses and just tells it like it really is. I wish he was my surgeon. Dr V Healthy Green Smoothies.PDF Dr V Weight Loss Surgery Success A-Z.pdf

Averaging about 3 to 5 lbs a week

I knew that having to take vitamins was part of the deal of getting the surgery, but there are sooooo many! I mean, if it'll keep me healthy, I'll do it. I'll just complain about it a little lol

How much weight did you lose in your first few months? What was your original weight? I’m curious what rates of weight loss people have experienced. Thanks!

Scary, just the thought of going under the knife again... glad you’re doing well!

Wow, that is terrifying! Hope you're doing much better now. What surgery did you have done?

Excess Body Weight is basically your weight minus your ideal body weight. There are a few different formulas for calculating "ideal body weight," but for the most part they rely on some variation of height, gender, and age. Here are some example formulas (sorry its in Kg not pounds). G. J. Hamwi Formula (1964) Male: 48.0 kg + 2.7 kg per inch over 5 feet Female: 45.5 kg + 2.2 kg per inch over 5 feet Invented for medicinal dosage purposes. B. J. Devine Formula (1974) Male: 50.0 + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet Female: 45.5 + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet Similar to the Hamwi Formula, it was originally intended as a basis for medicinal dosages based on weight and height. Over time, the formula became a universal determinant of IBW. J. D. Robinson Formula (1983) Male: 52 kg + 1.9 kg per inch over 5 feet Female: 49 kg + 1.7 kg per inch over 5 feet Modification of the Devine Formula. D. R. Miller Formula (1983) Male: 56.2 kg + 1.41 kg per inch over 5 feet Female: 53.1 kg + 1.36 kg per inch over 5 feet