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How far post op are you Lisa?

I had surgery a week after you and have lost 39 lbs. i am following the diet and exercising. I have a low BMI. Maybe that is why the weight loss has been slow. As long as the scale is moving i have been trying to stay positive. My recommendation is to take some pics and post them. let others tell you how great you are doing. this really helped me. Good luck!!

Could be a stricture. But i think they would have seen it on the endoscopy. Tell your doctor again.

Isnt pancreatitis associated with a leak?

Hang in there dixie. try to chew on popsicles and stay distracted. Doesnt do much for real hunger, but sure helps with the head hunger. Good luck!!

My profile pic and the first pic are preop . The last 3 are 2 1/2 months post op. Click "like" if you can see a difference. I dont know if i can tell.

You are beautiful!!!!!! thanks for sharing!

Thank you! I needed some encourageemnt. I forgot to say that im down from 244 to 206 today, and have gone from a size 22 to a 18.

I am 2 1/2 months post op. I started getting hungry on the 3rd day post op and i still get hungry, I know its not head hunger. It is hard to stay at 800 cals per day. I am exercising 35 mins per day on the exercycle (6 miles). Getting fluids in is harder. Ive only lost 37 lbs (down from 244 to 206). The weight loss has been really slow. I've had lots of NSV's (from a size 22 to an 18). So the hunger is a disappointment. An acid reducer seems to help, as well as chewing on lots of popsicles. Im trying to focus on the NSVs but I sympathize with your frustration. I will be happy to see what others think of this. I am sure we are not alone in our hunger. Please "like" us if you are in the same boat. We need encouragement.

Hey! I have a nose piercing. i have noticed that the piercing hole has loosened since ive been losing weight. anyone else with this experience?

i think i may have had my last protein shake for a long while...ive had it. however, here are my 2 cents on the subject: i think the Premeir protein ready-to-drink shakes are the best. it is available at costco in vanilla and chocolate. both flavors are really good. I cannot stand isopure-- too gritty and expensive. For powders, i think "Body by Vi" has the best powder. it mixes easily and doesnt have that protein aftertaste. However, Body by Vi has to be bought from a distributor- you can google it. hope this helps.

Some NSV's to share: (in no particular order) I can see my cheekbones. Im down from a size 22 to a 18 i can take a comfortable bath again my calf-high boots fit perfectly Yesterday i was called a milf (look it up in the urban dictionary LOL) Lots of fun!! What are your recent NSV's? Please share

I was self-pay and didnt have this frustration. I think that was the only good thing about being self-pay. Good luck and dont give up!

Im a nurse and used to care for high risk pregnant women. i would have loved to take care of you! How is the baby doing? lots of movement? Have you been having ultrasounds done? How have you been feeling?

I am 2 1/2 months out. i can eat just about anything except chicken and steak (just doesnt want to stay down). I have not had any pasta, bread, rice, or sweets (just avoiding them). Water is still hard for me to tolerate also. But still, so far so good!

Good for you. be proud of yourself!!

I am proud that I stayed on program all day. thanks for the nice post

My NUT told me to practice "intuitive eating". My intuition tells me to drink protein shakes until I can get in all the required protein thru real food. Besides, protein shakes arent gonna hurt. Im just sick of them now. (2 1/2 months post op)

Tips for the preop diet: Popsicles (if you can have them) are a life saver. As well as chewing on ice when you are craving something to chew (Sonic has the BEST ice to chew). also getting in those 64 oz of fluids really helps. Good luck to all!!

hey janet! welcome aboard! PM stef. maybe we can start a 3-way conversation. right now we are talking in an open forum. we need privacy