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I'm a little over 3 months post op. HW = 260 SW = 244 CW = 196. I feel great, no issues except constipation. I was suppose to have 3 month check up tomorrow, but cancelled due to a funeral. Next check up May 8th. So, I won't know my labs till then. My hair is falling out big time! Hope that stops soon! Has anyone had their labs done? How were they?

13 weeks post op here. I feel really good. Down 47-lbs since surgery, 63 total. My hair is falling out by the boat load! My 3 month check up is the end of this month. Curious to see what my lab results will be. Hope your all doing great and feeling great!

13 weeks post op. Hair falling out by the boat load! My 3 month check is the 28th of this month. I feel really good. Down 63-lbs. total. Lost 2-lbs. on vacation. Hope you’re all doing well!

LOL! There should be a comma after yogurt :-)

Hello all, I'm coming up on 10 weeks post op. I started this process last May at 260 lbs. Day of surgery Dec. 14th I weighed 244 lbs. This morning 204 lbs. I feel really good. Only threw up once (can't eat chicken or hamburger yet) still drinking Premier Protein twice a day, just to make sure I get enough protein. I eat cottage cheese with peaches, yogurt casseroles with chicken and fish. All in all, so glad I did this! Good luck to you all!

I know what you mean, it 45 below zero wind chill here this morning! The only thing that got me motivated to swim, is the hot tub afterwards! It's my non-food reward for exercising ;-)

jrmoseley Have you tried swimming? I swim 5 days a week at my YMCA. Swimming uses every muscle in your body. Low to no impact and age or skill does not apply! I wear a real swim suit, not a bathing suit, there is a big difference. Also I wear swim capris to cover my legs (personal choice) my thighs look like cottage cheese :-( Also my doctor said I can take Tylenol for pain. My GBP was Dec. 14th 2017. Just got back in the pool this morning. Boy did that feel good :-) I'm down 23-lbs. as of this morning. Down 39 total since I started this process. Boy will I be glad to be down 65-lbs. like you! Oh by the way, if you don't swim, our YMCA has a warm water pool strictly for exercising. (Head never gets wet) Good luck, keep up the hard work!

My surgery was Dec. 14th. So far so good! Down 35 lbs

Hi All, I was 59 last August. My bypass was almost 4 weeks ago. Doing great. Down 35 lbs so far. Not a fan of puréed food,so sticking to mostly protein drinks and lots of fluids. Tomorrow going to have some yogurt or cottage cheese oh and totally loving soft scrambled egg with cheese! Best of luck !

I’m a little over 3 weeks post op. I was able to add a soft scrambled egg with shredded cheese. Takes me awhile to eat it, but so tasty and REAL food! I’m struggling with purée texture. Try to focus on your protein intake and stay hydrated. This is temporary, once we can eat real food in small portions we will be all the better for it! Stay strong!

I had to do 12 weeks behavior modification sessions with psychiatric then 6 months supervised diet with my doctor. They can be done at the same time. The psychiatrist released me after 8 weeks. These were insurance requirements.

My protein drinks have lost their appeal, but it helps to dilute them with 1% milk. Try to eat very slowly. Tiny bites, take all 30 mins. But no longer. Best of luck!

I was given a B-12 shot in hospital day after surgery. I will give myself a shot every month for the rest of my life. Also Flintstone chewable morning and night with Tums 1000 ultra twice a day. D3 every night.

Hi everyone, I couldn’t be more pleased with the way surgery went! Surgeon said everything went by the book. I stayed a day longer than I thought I’d have to, but it worked out ok. The pain from surgery was the gas they pump you full of settled in my upper back. I’m not going to lie, it was pretty miserable! However, it only lasted about a day and a half. I’m not having any trouble getting enough fluids. I’ll be on clear liquids till next Saturday. I haven’t been taking anything for pain because I don’t have any. Obviously the incisions are slightly tender. One is right under my bra, ouch! So far so good! I am hungrier than I thought I’d be, but, I’m just glad I’m not nauseous! Looking forward to puréed food!

Hi All, I’ve been absent for awhile, had trouble with the app. Had to reinstall. Anyway, had my 3week post-op check up last Thursday. I’m down 20-lbs. since surgery, down 35 total. I feel really good. Not hungry at all. I do miss eating though. I’m on the purée stage, but, I’m struggling with the texture. So, I’m reverted back to protein drinks and lots of liquids. My dietician didn’t seem to care, as long as I’m able to get in my 60 grams of protein and at least 64 oz. of fluid. Fluid consumption is not an issue for me, but the protein drinks(only 2a day) have lost their appeal. I added a soft scramble egg with shredded cheese and that has been great. I tried decaf coffee, but can’t stand the taste. I usually drink 28 oz. of hot water ever morning, I can’t wait to drink coffee again!!! I’m so happy I feel good, no pain, no nausea, no hunger! I don’t go back for check up again till March. How are all you December posties doing?

My surgeon said I could drink powdered Metamucil

I hate to wish time away, it's the stuff life is made of. However, I wish I was about 2 weeks post-op! Good luck to you! I'll be posting as possible to keep everyone updated. :-)

My surgery is the 14th too! I'm not sure why, but no one put me on a liquid diet. I've been on 6 months supervised diet/weigh ins and I'm down 15 lbs since Aug. However, after all the research and reading, and listening to all of you, I'm starting liquid Monday before Thursday surgery just to be on the safe side. Good luck, you will be fine. LEAN, STRONG, HEALTHY, HAPPY! that is my mantra :-)

How long were you in the hospital?

Oh Matt, so sorry. I'm sure you are so disappointed ! Listen, God's timing is perfect, I have found this to be true my whole life. Keep the faith, and remember, you are on a journey to a lean, strong, healthy and happy life. the finish line will be so sweet when you get there! Happy Holiday's. Keep us posted on your heart issues. :-)

Hurray ! Good for you! I just got approval yesterday too! Dec. 14th surgery date :-)

I got a phone call from my insurance company today, I’ve been approved! So happy! My surgery date is December 14th. Did anyone else get a call from a insurance case worker? She said she will be calling back to “go over my health history “. What can I expect?

That's right, I had to wait 3 months after knee replacement to get back in the water. I don't think I will ever give it up. The good thing about swimming, you can swim your whole life. Age and skill is not a factor. I'm 59 years old, so weight baring exercise is important and core training is a must. I fully intend to join cross fit and learn Tai Chi :-)

I'm not there yet, surgery date Dec. 14th. I have been swimming for years. Uses every muscle in your body, easy on joints and good cardio. I know what your thinking, me in a swim suit? NO WAY! I thought that too at first, but unless your under the age of 16 or a paid model no one looks that great in swim wear. Go to Coolibar web site. I wear swim capris under my suit. After WLS I intend to weight train, and Tai Chi. Best of luck to you :-)

Not only do you look fantastic, but sounds like you feel great too! Lean, strong, healthy and happy! YAY for you! :-) Don't stop what your doing...it's working !