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Like many of you, I struggled with weight regain. This past summer I went to do my post surgical follow up with my bariatrician (medical doctor in the same practice as my surgeon) who helped me come up with a better diet that helped with the increased hunger and regain. Despite the extra efforts with added dieting (and more exercise) I still couldn't get below 175. In the end, the bariatrician thought it may be some added insulin resistance I might have from my PCOS. He placed me on Victoza and my obstetrician placed me on metformin (though I'm not diabetic) to see if they would help kick start my weight loss again. To my surprise the combination of the two have helped me shed additional weight and have also helped me continue to lose. I'm down to 159 lbs -- and thankfully, still losing with the aid of the medications, continued good eating, and regular exercise. Everyone's health situation is different, and I am by no means advocating drugs for weight loss, but I do think that follow up with a bariatrician has been a huge benefit for me personally. I think I probably would've continued to struggle had the doctor not tried to work the problem from a different angle with me. Anyway, don't lose faith after a little regain! Your goals are still possible! Having a good bariatrician helps!

Hi everyone! It's so inspiring to see everyone's success! Keep up the great work! I was sleeved October 29th with a starting weight of 266lbs. I'm about 7 months out now and stalled (for about a month now) at 188lbs. I exercise about 4 days a week with a trainer but am honestly feeling a little disheartened that the scale isn't moving. Anyone else have their first plateau yet?

I had a lot of gas with the thick shakes and just recently switched out to drinking the tea-like protein supplement (Isopure). My nutritionist recommended it since I didn't like sweet drinks and have problems with lactose. To me, the Isopure ready to drink Green Tea Lemonade tastes like one of those Arizona green tea drinks. I highly recommend it as far as the non shake type proteins.

My nutritionist said that post sleeve women should be getting around 50 grams of protein a day (at the very least). I think with the Unjury it was the equivalent of a scoop and a half. I can't tolerate sweet stuff for the most part so I switched over to Isopure's Green Tea Lemonade drink and have done well with that. You have to drink at least one and a half bottles of the ready to drink Isopure to get the 50gm of protein.

I'm on POD 18 (Post-Op Day 18) -- I can still relate to you. I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster those first two weeks. I felt like I didn't own my body anymore (and kind of still don't); it gets better though. Try using a water bottle with a latch mechanism to cut off the amount of water you can get in to help with the pain. Also try Gas-X strips, they really help. Gas pain was huge for me during week 2. Hang in there!

I read your post and thought to myself -- I wasn't alone! I had a similar experience in Tokyo this past May after coming back from eating sushi with family in Shibuya. I'm half Japanese and very hyperaware of the societal pressure that particular culture places on being fit... I travel to Japan and back several times a year to see family only to constantly have to ford through the comments in Japanese (which I speak and understand in fluency) about my weight. In Shibuya, a young 20 something saw my husband and I walking towards the subway station and commented that I looked like a bowling ball rolling towards them to knock them over like pins... I can't tell you the mix of feelings it brought to mind hearing him say those things (assuming likely that I didn't understand Japanese). That incident was the one that pushed me to really begin the WLS process. My advice to you (for your sanity) in Japan is to remember that despite its progressive appearance it always has one foot in the past... and because of that the Japanese can't always accept appearances out of their cultural norms. Aside from the normal foreigner discrimination you've probably had to put up with, I'm sure it's tough to always keep a positive mindset, but keep your chin up and know that we're all rooting for you! Hang in there! You can do it!

I think it's a good thing that you're pooping! It shows your GI tract is functioning well despite the changes to your stomach. I wish it were the same for me! Are you on clear liquids or full liquids?

Ahh, I think I may have explained this incorrectly -- after getting sleeved I feel no urge to peee or sensation of my bladder feeling full for some reason... I'm not sure if it's related to mt On-Q pump which is numbing everything up or if it's something more serious. I am peeing, but I practically have to force it out.

I feel kinda drained to be honest.. I spent two nights in the hospital with this incredible nausea, but am doing much better now. Still feeling weak but at least I'm less nauseous. I wish I could do some kind of full liquid diet. I'm currently on clears... and it's getting old fast. Hope everyone is feeling better! PS: Is anyone having difficulty peeing? I don't feel the urge to drink either like others, so at this point I'm just kinda forcing myself.

Aghhhh, I'm getting sleeved this Wednesday the 29th. The liquid pre op diet is wearing on me... I wish I could just sleep off the hangry-ness!