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"Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels!" --author unknown

I've heard it said that it takes 6 months for ALL of the surgical swelling to completely go away in some cases, and that is the point where your capacity increases to about 6 oz. if it hasn't already. I'm 5 weeks out today, and I've noticed my capacity, and therefore, caloric intake have increased already. This could be contributing to the stall I'M in as well. I like the word "plateau" better than stall, because at the other end of a plateau is usually a big drop off! Just keep on keepin' on! A wise person once said "....it is the courage to continue that counts!"

This is one of those hot button issues, like whether or not to drink soda. NSAIDs and sodas will get hackles up all over this forum! Hehe... My doc said NO MORE NSAIDs due to risk of ulcer. Other people will tell you they are perfectly fine. If you had any bad stomach issues before surgery, I wouldn't mess with them. This wee stomach has to last you the rest of your life. Be careful what risks you take with it. That's all I can say.

Oh sure! I've heard many people have wild emotional roller coaster-like rides after surgery. Mine all happened beFORe surgery. It's exciting, and nerve-wracking, and happiness over loose clothes, and sadness over losing favorite foods.....ya, a little weeping over a loose shirt is warranted! And normal.

You just had surgery! Give the poor bod a chance to adjust. I was told they did not expect any big miracles the first week. You're fine.

That's a very good response! I'll keep that in my pocket.

Yes. I have a heater in my car. :lol:

Bethany, I love your 'stache!!! hahahaha

I belong to a very tight knit church family. A small congregation that cares a lot about each other. I am a Christian, but i have to say, Christians can be very judgmental. I did not share my surgery with everyone. Just A few close friends who would have felt robbed of the opportunity to pray for me, and of course my husband and mother...people like that. I did not want everyone's opinion going into this, and I did not want to be put under a microscope coming out- "how much weight have you lost? how much weight have you lost NOW? It doesn't seem to be working. What can you eat?" (My friend's husband is CONstantly asking me how much i've lost. OYE!) Also, there are a lot of people around me that need the attention because they are sick or dying or have serious problems in their lives, and I do not want to funnel any attention or efforts away from them. I am healthy, I don't need all of that. I just wanted to do this...under the radar so to speak. But that said....when I start melting away, and people ask--I will probably tell them. For now though...I'm just feeling.....private about it. I like to stay unnoticed in dark corners. I don't like the limelight of center stage. That's just me.

I'm right there with you!! I'm at a 2 week stall that almost EVERYone experiences, yet I'm still sitting here having my 600-800 calories a day thinking "this is it. 40 lbs is all I'm getting." I KNOWWWWW that's not true. Every single "diet" I've been on my entire life has had periods of non-loss even though I was doing everything right. Then the drop would come. So, why wouldn't it with this all the more? It will. We just have to keep knowing that it will.

Good for you!!! That is SOO awesome!!! I can't wait to catch up to you!!!

Yep, drinking is just the most important thing you can do. OH, and walking!! That really helps how you feel. I was still on clear liquids at four days, and some people are on clears for as long as two weeks. (yuck) Try to get started on your chewable multivitamins ASAP.

Don't forget the word "but." That always really drives it home. "But you have such a pretty face!"

SO TRUE!! THANKS :x

HAHAHA!! YAAAAA!!!!

Still on a stall-- day 12 I know, I know....it won't last forever....but WHEN?!?!? I want it NOW!!! hahaha

OH!! HIGH FIVE!!! I just conquered THAT demon recently!!

oohhhh ok. If English is not your first language, you are doing pretty well! I could not text in another language

How do you think this would go over with the Unjury unflavored protein? Some of those flavored whey protein isolates make we wanna yarg... anyone tried the unflavored?

Sallynew, I think there may be a language barrier issue? I took Calitrells answer as soft, just asking a question about your age. I think i remember from one of your other posts that you are not in the U.S., is that correct? We are just curious about you

maybe try some softer Proteins, like Beans or eggs, and you can add some low fat cheese to those for added Protein. Greek yogurt is also high in protein as well as low carb yogurts. Always eat protein and veggies before you get into the carbohydrates like toast and biscuits. I'd say mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes or even butternut squash or spaghetti squash would be a better option if you want some carbs that sit well in your stomach. You can put a dab of light butter and sea salt. Very good.

Chicken is notoriously hard to digest early on. Even 6 weeks out. Some fish will give you problems too. Just wait a while and try it again in a week or two. Sometimes it just takes time for certain foods.

NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Don't do it girl. You're off the junk, stay off. Aside from the differing opinions of various surgeons-some say it will stretch your sleeve slowly over time (like mine) and some say it doesn't at all. ( I am NOT going to take that chance under any circumstances!)- aside from that- That crap is no earthly good for you. The phosphorus acid will rot your guts and the sweeteners still contribute to weight gain like real sugar. It's just not a nutritionally sound decision. Try to replace that craving with something else. I don't know what, but my opinion is don't do it!! (not that I feel strongly about it or anything

HA!! YES, that was me!! I was feeling needy Thanks for indulging me!

Odd presentation, but I suppose it could be. When I had GB pain, it was directly below my sternum and felt like i was being stabbed right there. The only thing that would stop it was throwing up. It was always brought on by the ingestion of any fat. (It was hit and miss until the end of the GB's life, then ANY fat would set it off.) I hope your tests confirm something if you go to the gastro.