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The whole time I had no restriction until about week 3 when I started soft foods. Then boy I can only take a few bites and I get full. If I eat too much too quickly right back up it comes. The whole time I was terrified it didn’t work but it definitely did. I’m about 1 week ahead of you, my surgery was 5/6. I’m down 28 lbs so far. Just keep doing what your supposed to do and have faith.

So I am 1 month post op and am down 28 lbs. my starting weight was 245 lbs, My surgery day weight was 235 lbs and I’m now 217 lbs. I have no regrets. I had the gastric bypass on 5/6. My heartburn that I’ve experienced for years is GONE. It’s like magic. My sleep apnea is already better and I’m fitting into clothes that have been excruciatingly tight. I have more energy and can climb stairs at work without wanting to die. I have zero regrets. However, this decision was a risk benefit analysis. In my mind the risks of serious health complications secondary to my obesity were way higher than me getting the surgery. That’s not to say that this has been easy. I have a complicated relationship with food. I eat too much, I vomit. I eat something like candy (even the smart low sugar candy) I get dumping. Mashed potatoes, one of my favorite foods makes me dump. But I’m now craving healthy food like salad, fruits and veggies instead of Taco Bell and soda. If you feel like you’re ready and truly understand the risks than go for it. So far the best thing I’ve ever done.

I had a hiatal hernia and GERD prior to bypass. I’ve been on Nexium and Pepcid daily for years. After bypass surgery, so far I have had no heartburn. He’s planning on taking me off the Nexium in several weeks now.