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Pain got so bad today after lunch so I called my doc. Nurse said it was common to have this pain at 4 to 5 weeks. Sutures are stretching and when I eat my tummy expands so it pugged against them.

Hi guys Just wanted to put this question out there. Everytime I eat I get a dull pain in my right side back like near my waist. Anyone know what that may be? Or have you experienced anything like that? I am 1 month out. Thanks

Update!! As of tuesday morning I lost another 2 pounds but I am now traveling for work and they don't have a scale at the hotel so I can't weight myself till Saturday morning. That's good cause I was weighting myself EVERYDAY.

Hi everyone. I'm freaking out! Surgery was 4/4 and a month later I have lost a total of 21pounds since surgery and 30 since preop diet. But that's it! I have been stalled for about a week now loosing a pound over the past week. Not sure why this is happening I am not exceeding 600-700 calories a day and mostly proteins. Has anyone had this happen? Getting REALLY sad that I went through this for 30 pounds!

shakes can get a bit "old" so here are some combos I found pretty yummy. BANANAS FOSTER shake 1 scoop vanilla protien 8oz skim milk or soy milk 1/2 banana 1 tbs of sugar free caramel sauce 4 ice cubes chocolate RASBERRY SHAKE 1 scoop of chocolate protien 8oz skim milk or soy milk 2tbs sugar free Torani rasberry flavor 4 ice cubes CHOCOLATE Peanut Butter SHAKE 1 scoop of chocolate protien 8oz skim milk or soy milk 1tbs reduced fat peanut butter 1 packet of Splenda 4 ice cubes Be creative. Adding fruit and Torani sugar free flavors gives you endless possibilities. Good luck!

I actually had my gall bladder out last year. That's why I'm confused.

Thanks everyone. I know that these stalls r common. I am thankful for the loss I've had so far BUT it's good to hear from others that have been or are going thru this... It's comforting :-)

I was the same way. Even broke down crying the night before. The day of the surgery I was do scared walking to the hospital from the parking lot. Then I woke up from recovery and the rest is history so far heaviest 263lb day of surgery 4/4 I was 254. Today I am 236! NO regrets!!! Good luck to you

Down just 27 pounds 3 weeks out. Yesterday I was able to put socks on without getting a cramp! Down 1/2 size in shoes and my rings a dangerously loose :-)))

I was sleeved 4/4. It gets better believe me! Focus on drinking fluids EVERYTHING counts and getting your protien those 2 things will help u heal. It also makes u feel full so the food commercials don't bother you. Good luck!

Sorry meant progresso. Damn auto correct!

Progressive makes a low sodium sante fe style soup. I strain it and drink the broth. SO GOOD!!!

I was sleeved on April 4th and has been dehydrated for 2 days till I finally called my sister and she came got the bottle of water and stated till I drank half of it. Them my daughter would remind me every 5 minutes to take a sip. The nausea, dizyness and headache went away and now I KNOW that I NEVER want to feel that way again. Sip sip sip

My surgery was April 4th I am now on soft foods. One thing I am struggling with Is my fluid intake. I can't seem to get more than 24 to 30 ounces and that's in flavored drinks and broth. I feel dry, I am urinating once or twice a day. Is this dangerous? Anyone else had this problem? What should I do?

To Mab it's so true that's exactly how I feel. I have to consciously DRINK something. I hope I snap out of this soon.

Thanks all I will try harder with the water. I'm also going to see my doc today. He wants to run labs to see if I am dehydrated. I'll post updates soon.

So my surgery was on April 4th. So far I have lost 23 pounds! I want to start shopping so bad. I'm at the mall now and I am overwhelmed with the choices and not sure if I should buy anything for fear of not fitting into it next week.

Shoes and bags!!!

Had my surgery April 4th Preop weight 263 Day of surgery 254 Today 240 Eating soft foods and LOTS of soup

10 pounds in one week is HUGE that's a pound a day! Don't be sad, be PROUD!

Played it safe today. Bought myself a get well present. A new MK purse and matching wallet. That oughta hold my shopping itch for a while. Guess I will have to shop in my own closet for a little while too.

I just discovered bumble bee sensations flavored tuna. Perfect size for our new lil tummies! Comes with 6 crackers although I did not eat those. At 110 calories and 18 grams of protien it makes a great lunch or dinner. Easy to pack and needs no refrigeration. Enjoy and don't forget to eat SLOW.

I'm 44 married 25 years this July and I have 2 children 20 and 22. My VSG was 4/4/2012 so far I've lost 21 pounds and my husband is acting like my old college boyfriend again! Loving life right now I can't wait to hit my goal of 145 100 pounds to go!

Good luck!! The best is yet to come