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The day after... but I had to have my back turned to the shower head

Once a week. Every Wednesday.

The amount you lose depends on several things, starting with you and your body. Surgeons often vary and differ in the pre-op diets as well as post op diets. For me, during my preop I was allowed 3-4 protein shakes a day, broth, sugar free jello, sugar free popsicles, G2, and Powerade zero... and of course water with and without crystal light. I personally was on my pre-op diet for 21 days. And during that time I lost 16.5 pounds.

Trust me when I say that your body will let you know if you're eating too much. For me, I hiccup one time. Any bite/sip over that hiccup and I need to be finding a restroom fairly quickly. You definitely are not eating enough. What are you allowed during your soft foods stage? The only reason why I ask is because surgeons are so different when it comes to that. I am allowed pretty much any meat (except steak) and fruit and veggies as well. Chicken and other meats just need to be chewed really well... the first couple of times I literally counted to 30 with my chews and made sure not to take such a big bite. Protein shakes are really REALLY hard for me to stomach so I'll only drink them when I have a super tight restriction day... after I've tried to at least eat a yogurt. For breakfast: I have a Greek yogurt which has anything from 14-17 grams of protein in it. Every now and then I have chili from Wendy's because it I easy and cheap when I'm out and about and will usually give me 2-3 meals depending on how much I eat. Eggs w/ cheese is another good simple protein option. Peanut butter isn't on my list of okay foods so I cannot answer that question for you. Hope this helps.

I had my first stall at 3ish weeks it lasted a couple of weeks. I am almost 6 weeks post op and stepped on the scale and am down 5 pounds since last wed! From my understanding stalls are all aboard of the journey. The faster you lose, your body is going to need to keep up and/or adjust.

I was on puréed food a week out from surgery and then soft foods a week after that and will be on it for another week or so... then I will be on regular diet.

It really is! I hit the dreaded 3 week stall but today I stepped on the scale and was down 2 pounds! I'm ready for more lol.

It's a bad thing that I do. And usually I can catch myself, but I literally catch myself judging and I literally had surgery a little over a month ago and am nowhere near where I'd like to be. I don't even think I'm like thinking of them as a fat person, just someone whom truly can't control themselves

I personally have never seen those videos BUT I have a bad habit of looking in people's carts while at the store. My mother literally had to snap me out of it because I guess I was making a face. Unfortunately, it is human nature. I think about how not that long ago it was me.

Dumping can happen

I know this... but the surgery is the cause of that. You can't eat a ton of calories when your stomach is tiny. I gave a very vague answer.

Yes. You just had a major surgery. It takes a while for your body to adjust to this kind've trauma.

Gaining a little is normal.

I am officially a month post op today and have been at a stand still for the last 2ish weeks. I started out at a higher bmi and am bummed because I've {only} lost 25.5 pounds since surgery. But I know I couldn't have done that much before hand. It's just a little disappointing.

You'll be fine on your liquid diet. I was on mine for 21 days. Nerves are normal... you're having a major surgery. But you will walk out of the hospital.

Me. I am 25 days out (surgery was on the first) and my largest incision had pain again. I have had to go back to the heating pad, and have taken it easy the last few days. I was told by my surgeon it was/is healing slower than the others but it is healing nonetheless.

I was told that I can drink from straws at 2 weeks post op

I had several of those moments (more than I'd like to admit tbh) but I embraced them. I had my surgery on the first and as of Wednesday (my weigh in day) I am down 28 pounds. I can feel it in my clothing. And my face isn't as fat. It's amazing how a little weight gone forever can make a difference. I would cry and then think of what I loved/liked about myself, even if they were small. Confidence starts with you, and if you're not at peace before surgery some find it unbelievable that they're not after.

It's so weird to see that people are having to wait until soft foods to eat refried beans and eggs. I was told that they were fine during my pureed stage.

Just giving a quick little update to those who have been following my journey... My preop liquid diet started: February 8th of this year. During that time I lost a total of 15.4 pounds total. Surgery day was: march 1st of this year[emoji4] and within this last week I have lost a total of: 12.1 pounds!!! Omg![emoji15] so in a month there has been 28 pounds that are gone F O R E V E R. Yes there has been pain, and lots of tears, and flat out uncomfortableness. But this makes it so worth it. 28 pounds down and my clothes (those I can wear with has been dresses, leggings, and tanks/tees) already fit different!! Not to mention the amount of times my family tells me, "your face already looks so much smaller!!" Will forever thank GOD for gifting me with this opportunity. It's hard, but doable. Just have to keep my eye on the prize!

I'm now on purees and loving it.

I still hurt pretty bad but none of your other symptoms. If you're worried I'd go back to the hospital regardless of what the surgeon said.

I am a 8 days post op and the only way I can drink water is if I leave it out for a little while.

TBH, I had a 3 week liquid diet so the urge to eat had kind've subsided by surgery date. Plus... I hurt too bad to even think about putting something in my already swollen and uncomfortable body. I do think that pain tolerance comes into play when we talk about pain. For me it wasn't horrible, but... I had a c-section in 2014 and that was pretty bad for me. With the pain, I learned to stay on top of it. Don't wait until you start hurting to take your pain meds, especially the first couple of days. It's expected which is why they give them to you in the first place. I used a heating pad when laying down and always tried to lay on my left side... and if I could, I'd lay a thinner pillow under my stomach to kind've give it extra cushion. Getting up took a lot of time and if I moved to fast I'd get a shooting pain (still do sometimes) and so I started taking the time to do it. Also, ask for help when you need it. I know it's a silly thing, but you need your recovery to be as smooth as possible. And I've learned that things left at room temp, for me, were easier to tolerate than things that were freezing cold, fresh out of the fridge, or too hot.

Surgery was fine, and I was told by my doctor it went really well. I was up and walking a few hours after. The pain was decent after and I never went above a 2.5-3 on the pain scale, nor did I need to use the pain pump very often. The very next day I went home. That's when the pain started. I didn't pass any gas until Saturday (tmi) and I had a bm for the first time since surgery yesterday (extra tmi.) I finally started feeling better Monday night and gradually am getting better as days progress. I couldn't imagine going back to work... every little thing makes me tired and I get grumpy and agitated. No "real" hunger but I was able to go to full liquids Saturday, and if my tummy allows it I'll be going to purees today[emoji4] I have been able to sleep comfortably, but can still not sleep on my back. Left side, where the drain was is still REALLY painful. I am all for helping lol. Ask away[emoji4]