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Agreed! However, I've got my eye on cream soups! LOL

How is it going after ? Mine is Monday

It’s going well! The gas pains for me have been a challenge but so far so good! Wishing you all the best on Monday!!

By the third week you will feel some relief. Don't push yourself too much with quantity that first week. I just made sure to keep sipping and walking which helped me feel better.

I hear you. This has been the hardest day for me so far (2 days post-op).

what you’re going through is absolutely normal I cannot stress enough to stay hydrated. It is incredibly important to stay hydrated! The weight loss is going to come off stay hydrated get the protein and stay with the diet that the doctor recommends do not try to skip the steps! just remember you’re in this for the long haul! I am currently six months out from my surgery and I am extremely happy with it just remember you’re doing this for your health and well-being… And you’re not alone… If you have an air bubble that you feel in your chest that is normal… A lot of us have been through it just stay hydrated listen to your doctor follow the steps and be proud of yourself.-holly 6mo post op gastric bypass you got this!

I’m still part time food... most time shake lol at 6 mo post bypass... but it doesn’t bother me. Hope you are doing well. I’m down to 145 from 240.
best wishes

Congrats girlie!!! How do you feel? Are you so excited to be done with the surgery?

Congratulations!

I think we all go through these down moments after surgery and especially during a stall. Just don't let this lead to self sabotage, find the positive side in everything you have accomplished thus far and believe in yourself. Imagine yourself as you want to be 6 months to a year from now. Keep that image in your mind and push out the negative thoughts. Don't let past habits back in. Yesterday's mistakes are already in the past and today is a new day.

You can do this!!!

I'm Praying for you today.

Thank you--I'm working to get back on track. It's been a tough period with the move and my niece's death. Tonight I made soup, mostly veggies and turkey kielbasa, very good. I'm not quite used to being able to eat just about anything again . . . able to--I know it's not necessarily a good idea just because I can.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Almost 50lbs is amazing! Your body just needs a little breather, then will reward you with a 2 pound drop. I'm sure of it!

Thank you I was soooo ready for it to be over it lasted almost two solid weeks

Go you! Once I started exercising, the weight has been steadily coming off and my clothes fit so much better.

Happy for you

I'm sorry. I'm in a stall too. it's frustrating. I decided to take my body measurements. It made me feel better to see that has changed! (14" overall). I'm hoping we both get out of this stall ASAP!

Congrats on breaking the stall and identifying the dehydration. But, more importantly, praise God for your hub's successful cancer surgery!!!

Yes, great news all around for you!

Yep. You'll have to get used to it if you weigh yourself all the time. This is why I don't. But don't worry, even if the scale doesn't show a loss, I can bet your inches are going down. So it's really not a stall in my opinion. Just follow orders and youll be fine. Remember that it takes about 6 months for total healing, so I hear. There will be ups and downs, just take them like a champ. 😁

Yes, I have found that I often go a bit of time with out losing pounds on the scale, but then all of a sudden I drop several pounds in one or two days. Even when I'm not seeing the numbers move, I do notice that my clothes are still fitting differently so I'm still getting smaller.

My nutritionist said most people lose that way, if you were to graph it, it would look like descending stairs rather than a diagonal line.

You are so sweet @Ydiva1 thank you so much for your kind words!

you are rocking your sleeve!! Just keep believing in yourself and you can do anything. When you hit a rough patch just keep doing what you know you need to do and you will conquer all obstacles.

I truly believe we have the power to change our destinies. Blessings to you!

Did you try colace? I read on one of the boards this was approved. My doctor told me to drink more water and walk more. Also to make sure I was getting 3-6 grams of fiber - I'm not a doctor so take my words with caution.

Hi Sandy057, I also had bad constipation at two weeks. I'll echo Michelle'sgarden and suggest to drink more water and move around. Even now at almost 7 weeks out I have a bowel movement twice a week. This is probably our new normal now It will get better once you start phasing in solid food (I assume you're still on liquid diet - I had the opposite effect during that phase!)

I took a stool softener and that worked a bit for me. I was also told about this tea called smooth tea that helps!

Isn't it a great feeling? I just did my first overhaul of my closet and half of the stuff is being donated. The other stuff I had from when I was smaller and looks even better now! Great job and keep up the good work!

So happy to hear it! The first couple of months arw definitely the hardest...

it went great....

That is fantastic. I am so happy that it went great.

fixing to post an update....

Yayy!!!! I wish you the best of luck!!!

Thank you hon! It's getting to be almost surreal now. Lol

Your surgeon should advise you to use milk of magnesia.

I tried all sorts. MoM, benefibre, prune juice and on and on. The only thing that worked for me was ducolax. Still take it every now and again if I don't go for a few days.

Although I haven't gone, it doesn't really seem to be too much of a problem at the moment but I will definitely look into the options you guys suggest. Not sure if I can add anything at this stage but will call my surgeon and ask. Thanks girls.

yay inches!!! I almost can't believe it's been one month already for you. Wow.

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery date!

thanks so much!!!

I remember some of what it was like.... but it's been a while ..... The commercials still get to me... and posts on FB of all the food. Being from South Louisiana... our lives revolve around rich delicious food. I guess it's a sleeve thing with the alcohol? I have the band, so i was never told to avoid it.... just that it's won't take much to fell the effects.. So true, i'm a light weight now. But i still drink wine, i never drink mixed drinks with soda (coke, sprite) in it. I am a wine-o now

lol. I was told to avoid alcohol for six(?) months.  Haven't really missed it in itself, just the sociability of it.  Sadly, we'd just stocked up on "champagne" (well, technically it's not).

I wonder why no alcohol? Maybe because you stomach was cut.... Mine was not. So either i was not told to avoid.... are i had selective hearing and choose not to hear that... hehe. I don't eat much, so when i go to dinner, i always order a cocktail or two or three... depends on what and how much sex i what that night... heheheh