harmonykalb

I am 6 months post op and I have lost 84 pounds. I lost about a pound per day for the first month. I also walk at least 3 times per week and do weights 3 times per week. Everyone is different but no matter what kind of surgery you have, you have to follow the program to be successful.

I had my operation 6 months ago and go for my first 6 month check up on May 24. I have not had any problems except for constipation. I walk 2 miles in the morning and 2 miles in the evening five days a week and lift weights 3 days a week. I drink nothing but water or a protein drink with skim milk. I tried to take metamucil but it made my problem worse, the pressure in my lower back got so bad that I could not even urinate. I went to my primary care and was told to drink Mirilax daily, this helped a little. I have pressure in my lower back and abdominal area, when I do go to the bathroom I don't really clean out, it feels as if I still need to go all the time. This is a terrible topic I know but I am at my wits end, I am so looking forward to the check up. just wanted to know if anyone else has had this problem?

I believe you will do just fine...I have not had any problems I pretty much eat the same foods I did before the surgery (but waaayyyy smaller portions) I have not had any dumping (just the opposite constipation) I just make sure I eat small amounts, chew, chew, chew and eat slowly..... Good luck with your surgery you will be glad later.

Thanks all for the feed back...I feel better now just knowing that I am not the only one full of s**t.