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Hi! Wait a couple of weeks and see what your progress is like. The if surgeon performed the malabsorption part of the surgery, you will lose weight, how much is the variable so you may just have to work a little harder but you still have a tool to assist you 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 The things you may have to concentrate on now is portion control and dietary/lifestyle changes. Many people (after the very intial stages) STILL have to focus on this anyway. ☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝ You didn't lose much of an advantage. You may have gained the advantage of skipping all the ill effects of changing the stomach size ( nausea, vomiting, tightness, etc.) And advance straight into a more veteran style (years out when the restriction is relaxed to the point of nearly normal portions) 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Make sure the nutritionist/dieticians you see craft and tailor a plan just for you. Please let us know how everything goes as this will help others p.s. I can still drink at a normal rate like prior to both of my surgeries, so youre not alone 💗CONGRATULATIONS ON A SAFE SURGERY💗

Awesome way to look at it. Thanks!

you will get a LOT of mileage out of that malabsorption, so I wouldn't be too upset about it. The malabsorption component is why the DS is such a powerful surgery (moreso than the other popular surgeries). Plus if it was dangerous to cut into your stomach due to pre-existing issues, then be glad he didn't do it. I wouldn't want to risk my life on something like that. You WILL lose the weight with that malabsorption piece.

Shoot for your dreams, you can heavy lift/ body build and get results. Building muscle is a commitment of time. Nothing happens overnight. Are you a new lifter? Using a trainer or doing this on your own?

I have chronic back pain and losing 72 pounds has not made any difference. I have 5 bulging discs that seem to not be getting any better. It sucks!

Omg..no wonder healthcare is so expensive in the US when hospitals and insurance companies play games like this.

Ask your doctor for a prescription nausea patch to put behind your ear. They help tremendously.

I'm worried that you haven't even had the surgery yet and you're already counting down the days to foods that likely got you into trouble in the first place. WLS requires major adjustments in the way you think about food and eat for the rest of your life. I eat hamburgers now, 7 months post-op, but without the buns. I don't eat pizza. You'll always be able to order something to socialize with your friends - a chicken breast, a salad, salmon -- something healthier. You'll be able to eat solid foods about a month after surgery.

So happy it went well and good luck with your upcoming date. Don't be surprised if nerves set in then. I'm 5 days and counting and all of a sudden the nerves are setting in.

Mine billed $104,00.00 I paid $250.00 They never pay what is billed out. But, 350k seems a little crazy!