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Also as of this morning I am down 35 lbs

It's been so good so far!! I think the hardest part was the two week liquid diet for sure, but now I'm almost two months out and honestly the cravings are basically gone, and i practically live in the gym and love it. Keep it up!!

I'm in Essex county! Was sleeved on 1/5 and loving it!!

Anyone interested in being Fitbit buddies? I'm trying to stay motivated to keep the 10k steps a day going so I'm looking for people to compete with! Let me know! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was wondering what people's thoughts are on cheat days regarding the post op diet. I'm currently 3 weeks out and have been following the surgeons instructions almost to the letter. But I am at a bit of a stall with weight loss, and was thinking of adding in 1 cheat day a week to get my system going again. A couple things before comments start flying about this: when I say one cheat day, I mean strictly on saturdays and then back to nothing. It Protein the other 6 days a week. Also, I don't mean cheating with sugary and fatty junk like ice cream and potato chips, but rather with stuff like a chicken quesadilla with low fat cheese, or maybe a cream based Soup from Panera, rather than broth. Just adding a bit of carb in one day a week but honestly nothing crazy. Also considering skipping the gym on that one day because I've been going every day of the week thus far. Let me know what you guys think! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I'm 4 weeks out as of tomorrow and 24 pounds down! this morning I woke up and went to the gym as per usual and on my way home I realized how much I was smiling and how good I felt. I have been struggling a lot with depression and anxiety for the past 2 and a half years and it felt so incredible realizing that I feels like I'm finally reaching the end of that dark tunnel! I was told to stop my medication for the first two months post op which was terrifying to me a few weeks back, but now realizing how insanely well I've been doing emotionally the past couple of weeks feels like one of my biggest accomplishments so far without a doubt! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I'm 4 weeks out as of tomorrow and 24 pounds down! this morning I woke up and went to the gym as per usual and on my way home I realized how much I was smiling and how good I felt. I have been struggling a lot with depression and anxiety for the past 2 and a half years and it felt so incredible realizing that I feels like I'm finally reaching the end of that dark tunnel! I was told to stop my medication for the first two months post op which was terrifying to me a few weeks back, but now realizing how insanely well I've been doing emotionally the past couple of weeks feels like one of my biggest accomplishments so far without a doubt! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 4 weeks out as of tomorrow and started back at the gym first with walking and then when I hit around 2 and a half weeks I added some running in, but only to the point of comfort. Any time there was any discomfort at all in my midsection I knew that meant stop. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

the first week you are still loaded up with iv Fluid so it would be shocking if you hadn't actually gained weight from that! Give it another couple of days and you'll see suddenly it drops quite a bit, just be patient and keep following the surgeons instructions Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So as of today I am 20 days post op, and overall things have been going well! I'm 30 lbs down, and so happy about that! However, the past 4 days I've been at a complete and total stand still with weight loss. I'm trying to increase my Protein and my exercise routine, but it doesn't seem to be making a difference. I know a lot of people said that a stall is normal at about 3 weeks and to just wait for it to pass and not lose motivation, but I was wondering if there are any tips as to try and speed it up a little or if there is REALLY nothing to do but to wait. Also, I've been having a fairly difficult time with my mouth always being dry lately. I've been drinking tons of Water between eating (literally have already drank about 40oz just today) and was wondering if anyone has tips or has experienced this. I'm not diabetic, so I know that's not the cause, I'm just not sure what is. Thanks you guys!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Keep it up!! That's so amazing!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's so amazing!!!! Keep it up!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm struggling with this same exact stuff! I started to tear up a bit reading this lol thanks so much for your help! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

this is my first time posting so please bare with me! I'm currently 6 days post op and While I've been feeling a lot better energy and pain wise every day, I feel like I'm having a more and more difficult time food wise with each day. My surgeon has me on a two week clear liquid diet, and the food cravings have gotten very very difficult to fight. Is there anyone else who has felt this and has any advice please? I'm home from college for another 2 weeks and don't know how I'm going to get through it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So today I'm currently 14 days post op and down 17 pounds which I'm very excited about! However, after being on the long liquid diet, I was so ready and excited to finally be able to have some scrambled eggs, and after maybe 3 forkfuls, it was just total nausea and reflux for the next hour. I have been taking my acid reducer so that's not the issue I am just starting to worry about how long it will be like this for because I'm feeling pretty miserable. Any advice? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations on the start of your journey!! I'm currently 11 days post op and so so happy with it! The day after the surgery was definitely the worst for me pain wise, but it's true what they say about walking! Walk walk walk as much as you can! And of course they will give pain meds to help take the edge of, so you will definitely be able to get through it. My doctor also has me on a two week post op liquid diet which can at times be tricky because of the cravings, but once you see the difference it makes it gets so much easier! HW 284 SW 275 CW 259 (and counting ) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm currently on day 9 post op and I totally felt the same way a few days ago! But around day 5 or so the cravings slowly went away and became soooooo much more manageable! Just keep busy and anytime you start to doubt yourself just remember why you did this and how good it will feel when those pounds come off Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm currently 9 days post op and love seeing stories like this!! So inspiring! Keep it up! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was cleared to drive after a week! I stopped taking pain meds after day 5 post op so by a week I was completely fine Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey all! So I'm currently 6 days post op, and feeling better today than I have yet! The only thing is, I have had dreams for FIVE nights in a row about me cheating on this absolutely brutal awful 2 week clear liquid diet that my surgeon has me on. I have been following my surgeons instructions to the letter thus far, but am starting to freak out that I may be in for more than I can handle. I'm going to be going back to college in a week and have not told anyone at school about the surgery. Does anyone have any advice or similar experiences? HW 284 SW 275 CW 265 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm on day 6 of the clear liquid diet! I will tell you that it does get pretty tricky because of the "head hunger" and cravings, but some of the best advice I was given was to just keep in mind that a craving is only a craving, it's not something you actually need! So if you can hold off long enough to just fight it, it will pass! Every single one! Another important thing is to just keep your hands busy with knitting, coloring, writing, etc. also just keep in mind that you can do this and nothing goes into your body unless you put it there and you are absolutely able to do it! It gets easier after like day 5 good luck!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm still very new at this, but having done tons and tons of reading, I would say your best bet would be trying different kinds of Protein drinks to find one you actually like because protein is one of the most important factors in all of it! They're not all terrible too! I've been using the chocolate GNC brand ones and they're definitely good enough that I'm not miserable drinking it! Try to stay motivated, you're doing great so far! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm from northern jersey! Currently 6 days post op and 9lbs down Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look amazing!!! So motivating! I'm currently 6 days post op and love seeing success like this! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow!! I just had my surgery 6 days ago, starting weight was 284 and surgery weight was 275. I cannot even explain how nervous I was to have this surgery, and seeing how amazing you look really just upped my motivation! Keep it up girl! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App