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[kellybarbs 3]

Hi! I am new to ALL of this. This is my first time on the website and i just has the surgery 10 days ago and my sister had it Monday. Everyone thinks the hard part is over but I think it's just starting... Any tips?

[baltomomma79 5]

I need some tips too. I am 9 days post op and I have Iost only 6 lbs since last week. also honestly I don't ever feel full, but I am never hungry either. I am scared when I start eating solids I will overheat. I stick to my diet but honestly I am only eating maybe 300 calories on a good day. Maybe I am starving myself. Starting to get that buyers remorse everyone goes through. I have been through to much to not lose weight. Someone tell me it will be ok!

[kellybarbs 3]

Baltomomma- I am SO there with you. Only a day ahead. I have the buyers remorse too! Why didn't I exercise more? Eat less? Go through with this? It's such a bad feeling... Making me so anxious. Maybe we an get through this together!

[wicked mom 7]

Hang in there guys! The first month really is the worst but please belive me when I say it gets better. I'm three months out and I'm starting to feel normal! It was hard to feel full at first also but just don't eat more than the 1/3 cup. Some food makes u feel full faster than others. I used to look so foward to my transition weeks it was all I could talk about, now I just look forward to trying on a new shirt in the new stores I can shop at. I know it's hard but keep looking forward its worth it!!!

[kellybarbs 3]

Thanks! That helps to hear that. Did anyone have a metallic taste in their mouth? Or when you went to the bathroom was it almost diaherrea ( sorry)

[biggirl2012 3]

Hang in there guys! The first month really is the worst but please belive me when I say it gets better. I'm three months out and I'm starting to feel normal! It was hard to feel full at first also but just don't eat more than the 1/3 cup. Some food makes u feel full faster than others. I used to look so foward to my transition weeks it was all I could talk about' date=' now I just look forward to trying on a new shirt in the new stores I can shop at. I know it's hard but keep looking forward its worth it!!![/quote']

[Jen in SoCal 189]

Thanks! That helps to hear that. Did anyone have a metallic taste in their mouth? Or when you went to the bathroom was it almost diaherrea ( sorry)

I'm jealous you can go to the bathroom at all! LOL I have yet to pass gas 5 days out and I'm so uncomfortable.

[baltomomma79 5]

I do sometimes. Just waiting to get to the puréed stage next week after my2 week appt. I can't wait to eat real food again. What did u guys all eat during that phase?

[kellybarbs 3]

I'm not there yet either. I get some foods next week. I'll let you know.

[josee67 40]

The first month is the worst just have patience. I am 9 weeks out I lived on sugar free popcicles and sugar free Jello, oatmeal, broth it gets easier and easier

[josee67 40]

I'm jealous you can go to the bathroom at all! LOL I have yet to pass gas 5 days out and I'm so uncomfortable.

I was worried to cause I couldn't go but my dr told me its perfectly normal cause you don't have nothing in there but liquids

[josee67 40]

Where is everyone from I'm from California

[kmiller 146]

I'm from Kansas City, Mo. and boy oh boy can I ever relate! I have lived on 2 Protein Shakes, sugar free popsicles, and broth for 2 weeks pre-op and now one week post op. I get all excited at the thought of cottage cheese and green beans..I know, tthats sad. I guess I have some buyers remorse, when I think of al the sagging old people skin I'm going to have to deal with, but at least, i won't be losing limbs due to my diabetes. I am concerned about gaining once I get to have a little bit of food, but we will see what happens. For the lady with the bowel issues, Not to be crude, but I am blowing out watery stuff 2 to 3 times a day. Just mind boggeling.

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I need some tips too. I am 9 days post op and I have Iost only 6 lbs since last week. also honestly I don't ever feel full' date=' but I am never hungry either. I am scared when I start eating solids I will overheat. I stick to my diet but honestly I am only eating maybe 300 calories on a good day. Maybe I am starving myself. Starting to get that buyers remorse everyone goes through. I have been through to much to not lose weight. Someone tell me it will be ok![/quote']

I will. It will be ok. One step at a time.

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I'm from Kansas City' date=' Mo. and boy oh boy can I ever relate! I have lived on 2 Protein shakes, sugar free popsicles, and broth for 2 weeks pre-op and now one week post op. I get all excited at the thought of cottage cheese and green Beans..I know, tthats sad. I guess I have some buyers remorse, when I think of al the sagging old people skin I'm going to have to deal with, but at least, i won't be losing limbs due to my diabetes. I am concerned about gaining once I get to have a little bit of food, but we will see what happens. For the lady with the bowel issues, Not to be crude, but I am blowing out watery stuff 2 to 3 times a day. Just mind boggeling.[/quote']

I'm very happy to hear you so positive. Not losing limbs is excellent. Diabetics is a horrible thing to have. Unfortunely a lot if ppl have it & very few ppl do something about it & others rather eat & pretend by taking a pill or a needle it will be ok. I say it because I worked as a assistant pharmacist. I seen ppl lose there fingers but kept on eating getting bigger. I wish more ppl would think like you.