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Hw:222lbs Cw:199.5 Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi Angie, I had a very easy, pain-free recovery and no nausea. Now I’m at 14 mos. out from VSG surgery. Have lost 51 lbs. so far, with about 10-15 lbs. more to lose. I had my nutritionist appointment yesterday and she was pleased and said I was doing fine, even though my rate of loss is really slow at this point, especially when I compare myself to others (which we’re not supposed to do!).

I had easy recovery and at 6 months out I have lost 55 pounds (I am 20 pounds from goal). I have always been able to eat more than I am supposed to and worried that would derail me but I just keep measuring and I have been okay. I am at a pretty long stall that I am hoping is not me going into maintenance.

As I posted a minute ago on another thread, no or minor problems is by far the norm for WLS surgeries. People tend to post about problems, looking for help, support, just to rant, or in some cases to get pity. It's human nature. Folks having troubles early post op are working to get to were most people are: On plan. People with little to no problem generally just keep doing it quietly. And yet, unusually, we have 2 threads today about contrary to apparently most others, things are going well. If things are going rough, keep working and you will get (up) to plan. You will get there with focus, effort, persistence, time and in some cases medical and/or moral support. Once you get to plan, whether it was easy or hard, stay laser focused on staying on plan. For some it's hard to get up to plan for others it's hard to stay down to plan. It is easiest to stay on plan in the first few months. Use these months to make your plan normal. It will serve you later. Continued good luck, Tek

I'm on day 8 post op. The first 6 days were very difficult. I feel like I've turned a corner now. The worst is behind me. Hang in there. Don't get down. It is going to get better. Sent from my SM-N976U using BariatricPal mobile app

Congratulations on being on the other side. Rest up, recuperate and please keep us informed of your downward progress.

I don't think sugar-free pudding counts as a "clear liquid". It's a soft liquid.

If you have GERD, RNY gastric bypass is the preferred revision. It usually cures GERD.

They can't really be considered food, but sugar-free popsicles are an enjoyable treat for me.

I was also converted from VSG to RNY because of GERD (and other things) but not for additional weight loss. 2+ yrs later GERD is still gone which is a major win!