For the newbies

[Obeasta 92]

Just a word of encouragement - everything gets remarkably better after week 7. I promise! I found week 7 was when everything changed. Really got into the swing if things and could actually eat a (small) meal and be fine. Not always this or that wrong, emotional, crying and all that.

So if things are a bit tough, just know it is normal, and all will be much better after week 7.

Good luck with your journey!

[colorado 21]

also for the newbies - I am 13 months post-op. I want to echo the first 8-10 weeks are the hardest - stay with it - hope for smooth sailing but expect setbacks large (complications) and small (food upsets and problems) Find a few things to eat that go down easily and stick with those for a while. I ate cottage cheese for lunch and sometimes dinner for months! It tasted good and went down easily, find what works for you. Take it one day at a time and don't obsess about the scale! Best of luck - there is light at the end of the difficult beginning times!

[nursejb 38]

thanks it's always good to hear from others with experience about what to expect.