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Yes...great question.... Many things have changed for me... I can eat a few bites and walk away without eating the whole rack of ribs, I used to love, love fried greasy foods and now the smell of oil makes me nauseated. I still love chocolate!!! Still love veggies. And finally I am not as big boned as I thought! Interesting what I look like with bones showing! Again thank you for this question!

I was off for 2 months... I am required to lift 50 # and am on my feet all day. It was nice to have that jump start at home. You will have the time to focus on your new life.. food routine and exercise routine. I spent many days walking around the block to build up some stamina. And even still after the two months I was really tired upon returning to work. Best wishes to you....

Keep fighting.... You got this.... It is all about the money for insurance companies! You will win!!!!! Hang in there!!

WOW, Congratulations on your loss so far!! That is fantastic!!! We should be asking you for advice you are doing wonderful!!!

Hi Bos123, Actually my list given by surgeon is the same form of eating as Wieght Watchers. But, will be counting calories instead of points. However, if you are really concerned with this stall.... I would call your surgeons or nutritionist office. Over the past 6 months I have hit 3 stalls. Each one lasting 2 weeks. I feel you in that they are hard and frustrating. What has helped me is that I know that it is normal. Our bodies have been through a Major change. And it needs time to adjust itself. Also, during my stalls I have lost inches and that helps!!! Best wishes to you!!! Keep your chin up!! This stall will pass!!!

Best wishes.... I hope you have peace of mind and all goes well!!! Keep us informed....

This explanation says it best. I was sleeved 6 months ago....amazing results, I had no hunger in the beginning. Now I feel empty when it is time to eat. It is a different feeling. I know I need to get some nutrition in me. I wish you all the best! Tina

liquid prilosec worked best for me. I would ask your Dr for a prescription for it. Best Wishes

It depends on the surgeon. I drank a couple of hours after surgery. my surgeon did leak tests while I was still out .....before going to the recovery room. Best Wishes

Yes you are going to do this!! You got this!!!

Well it is a small world I work at the Claremont colleges! I am here to offer support! My name is Tina.... Nice to meet you! And congrats on your surgery! How you feeling.

Well dang it is just hard.... I feel you! I have hit a couple of stalls along the way. What really helped me was I knew during the stall I was losing inches. I also had to remind myself that it took several years to put the weight on and will not come off overnight. Hang in there .... this stall will break!

Actually I was on 2 protein shakes right after surgery, plus 3 meals. However, those meals were 1/4 cup of strained cream soups, lowfat cottage cheese. So I was consuming more calories. I would if you should be consuming more calories.... Good thing you have a appt. tomorrow. Best Wishes

For the first few months I took liquid vitamin supplements and it was nasty. I take sub lingual B12, And calcuim chews and those are fine. At 6 months out I I.take chewable centrium multi vitamin, It still is not my favorite but is tolerable.

By the time my surgery date came I just wanted to get it over with. Only once did a fleeting thought go through my mind. It was just before they rolled me into surgery. The thought was... Tina what the heck are you about to do? My next thought.... Tina you are saving your life. And I was at peace with it. I hope you are able to have peace of mind as I did. Best Wishes

I felt that way... And I got so discouraged. I even asked the surgeon how long it would take to regain some stamina. He said it could take up to 2 months. And honestly it took me that long to be at full strength. Hang in there it gets better!

It feels incredible... I have no more joint pain... I am so active now its wonderful.... It was also fun shopping for clothes. I hated shopping before lol. Amazing what a difference it makes! Best wishes to you!

You look fabulous.... congratulations!

I used tic tac's ..... they worked wonders....

Yeah you!!!! Congrats!!! Keep up the good work!

ReginaRings I feel you! I get how hard it is while preparing food for your family..... The only thing that helped me stay on track was telling my mind it was only for a few more weeks. I had to do that at every stage of the process until I got to solid food. The biggest battle was in my mind! A long as I kept that under control I did fine. You got this!!! Hang in there!

I drank and still drink 2 premier protien shakes. I have had low fat cottage cheese since the first week I got home, however, each Dr. Is different. They wanted us to have plain low fat yogurt but I just could not handle it.... I have never been a yogurt person.... I walked as much as I could when I got home..... Best Wishes to you!

You should be a model! You are beautiful! Congratulations!

Glad you are doing well!!! It always is nice when you move to the next stage of eating.... Enjoy!

Yeah for you! What a awesome feeling! So happy for you! Keep up the good work!