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I haven't had trouble with any foods. I've eaten a lot of the mentioned foods, but in small quantities. I haven't ate bread, so not sure about that. I have not thrown up (terrified of getting sick) since surgery. I have tested the waters and can eat all foods, but in limited quantities. I'm worried my appetite is coming back.

I had surgery on 2-25 as well and am down 62 lbs. I wear a 22, almost 20 in pants and a 3x in tops. I'm top heavy and am more upside down. Congrats on your weight loss! It feels good!

I didn't cheat, but they put me on a diet with 1 meal since I'm diabetic. I'm pretty sure you will be ok. Follow it, like you said, to a t.

Initially they told me one month, but at my 2 week checkup my PA said I was ok to go to capsules. Check with your surgeon first.

In my second month after surgery I did not lose 1 pound for 20 days. I'm not going to lie, I was panic stricken. I've lost 19 pounds more since then. It will happen!

I've been diabetic for close to 15 years. I progressively gained weight and had to up my diabetic regimen. After surgery I was told to go off all my meds, but that didn't work. My bs was still very high for a month. I started taking metformin and glimeperide, but it caused diarrhea and I had to stop the metformin. I was on metformin 1000 x2, Glimeperide 4mg x2 and 72 units of Lantus at night. Now I check my bs and if my bs is over180 in the morning or night I take the glimeperide, but seldom need to. I'm on 20 units of Lantus at night still. I'm hoping to keep reducing the meds as I lose weight. I've lost 61 pounds so far.

Susie, I'm over 3 months and get the rumbling with yogurt (although I live off yogurt) and also get the hiccups. They are both annoying and embarrassing. Glad it see it passes!

I have a low resting heart rate (low 50's) and gets into the 40's after surgery. They never have seemed concerned.

The first 2 weeks are the worst. I got really obsessed with looking at recipes and dreaming of food. Today at over 3 months out, the obsession has faded and I'm learning to slow down and enjoy the food I do eat. I eat mostly to plan, but indulge sometimes, albeit a small amount. Today i enjoyed fresh strawberries and blueberries, but not a lot. I can consume amounts that led to my obesity. Best of luck on your journey!

I can't eat a lot of either. It makes me full so quickly. I'm guessing I ate about 2 oz 45 mins ago and it sits right at the top of my throat. Could it be caused by being hard to digest?

Congrats Thatch! I've also noticed a big improvement in my depression!

My co2 was out of range and I still had surgery. I'm sorry I can not speak for the other tests. Good luck!

Wow! You look amazing!

Happy birthday! Looking good!

If I eat one bite too much I'm miserable. I'm over 3 months post-op and can eat 1 hard taco, but would never try more. My restriction is great!

I forgot to say my surgery was 2-25-19. I had the sleeve and have lost 60 pounds. My starting weight this month is 278 and my goal is to lose 8 pounds. I'm sidelined on exercise due to a small crack in my heel. Hopefully I will be able to walk tomorrow. love💕 all my surgery siblings!

That looks wonderful!

How exciting to start your new journey! Congrats!!

I'm in Washington and got approved no problem. I wonder why they came to that conclusion? Hopefully your Dr will help you appeal and be able to document more information they need. Best of luck!

I'm here. I can not do some of these exercises, but can supplement them with something else. I just hit 60 lbs this morning and weigh 278. I hope to lose 10 pounds this month, but would be happy with half of that. Mow that I've lost a good bit I'm motivated to walk everyday. Before I would never go out and walk. I'm working myself up to have the courage to walk by myself. My mental healh today is fabulous! I feel so good! Today I will do 10,000 steps as I can't do a plank.

I was told to take them day 8 on full liquids. If you are taking iron you need something in your stomach, it's very hard on an empty stomach.

I love my Fitbit charge 3. It inspires me to take more steps each day. Before surgery I never walked. I now walk everyday with my daughter or sil. You can enter challenges, track your weight and I sync it with my fitness pal. This one is also waterproof as I do dishes and I can wear it in the shower.

I have 6, but had a hernia repair. The extra one is up by my breastbone.

I had Aetna and they had an ironclad exclusion, so I never applied to be approved. I know firsthand how frustrating it is. I hope you win the appeal!

I never drank one protein drink post-op. I ate high protein yogurt and fairlife milk. I ate a few protein bars 3 weeks post-op and had no problems. I'm 3 months post-op and get all my protein from food. No shakes or protein bars. Good luck!!