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Today is a week since the surgery. I thought I would be feeling better by now. I've never had major surgery, and even my c-section didn't take this much out of me. Maybe because I ate so much after. Tomorrow is my 1st post op appointment and I am nervous. I seriously don't feel like I've lost any weight, but it will be the first time in forever getting on a scale and being hopeful.

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Today is a week since the surgery. I thought I would be feeling better by now. I've never had major surgery, and even my c-section didn't take this much out of me. Maybe because I ate so much after. Tomorrow is my 1st post op appointment and I am nervous. I seriously don't feel like I've lost any weight, but it will be the first time in forever getting on a scale and being hopeful.

This forum is incredibly helpful.

Hi JennyT, I am a week post op too and still feel pretty bad and i had 4 c-sections. I can't seem to keep anything down long enough. I have my first consultation tomorrow too, so i hope all goes well. Good luck and i will keep your recovery in my prayers!

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Thanks! I am feeling much better today. I saw the doctor and I am down 12 lbs! To me, that is miraculous, and worth. Good luck to you too.

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Thanks! I am feeling much better today. I saw the doctor and I am down 12 lbs! To me, that is miraculous, and worth. Good luck to you too.

Congratulations, that's fantastic!

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How are you feeling @@Para-thighs Lost ?

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Two weeks today and I am down 16 lbs! I am thrilled. Is anyone else nervous about transitioning back to solid food? I know I'm not there yet, but time is flying.

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How are all my "buddies" doing??

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Hey, Katyh, I'm doing really well. Just have trouble getting all the Vitamins and Calcium, and Iron in. Someone mentioned liquid vitamins... Right now my biggest hurdle. Doing fine with drinking....starting puréed tomorrow!

Earlier someone mentioned weight loss prior to surgery. Mine was just shy of 20 pounds. To date I've lost a total of around 30

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How are all my "buddies" doing??

I'm ok. Trying to get the Protein and Fluid in, but still not there. I think this may be hindering my loss. A little over two weeks and 16 lbs gone. Some people are posting 30 lb losses in one month. I can't imagine that will be me.

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Well, Katyh, you're half way to 30pounds

In a month! I'd say that's awesome! Before my surgery I got discouraged about slow weight loss...my daughter told me to find another way to measure my success. And that is to take some measurements... Once a week...and track progress that way. I knew my clothes were getting loser.

Also, some folks have more to lose and may lose faster. Some men drop quicker than us.

Celebrate your success!!! You're doing great!

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Today is a week since the surgery. I thought I would be feeling better by now. I've never had major surgery, and even my c-section didn't take this much out of me. Maybe because I ate so much after. Tomorrow is my 1st post op appointment and I am nervous. I seriously don't feel like I've lost any weight, but it will be the first time in forever getting on a scale and being hopeful.

This forum is incredibly helpful.

Hi JennyT, I am a week post op too and still feel pretty bad and i had 4 c-sections. I can't seem to keep anything down long enough. I have my first consultation tomorrow too, so i hope all goes well. Good luck and i will keep your recovery in my prayers!
How are you doing? I hope you are able to keep your food down now. How did the doctor visit go?

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Hello all,

Three weeks today and I am down 20 lbs. I am so thrilled that this is working. I know so many have lost weight with the VSG, but I was skeptical that just like everything else, it wouldn't work. I am on my way down my wardrobe, started at 16 now I am comfortably in 14. I've been yoyo-ing between those two sizes for about two years. I am looking forward to getting to 12 and dumping these higher sizes. This group has been a great support.

How is everyone else doing?

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Hi, Jenny,

Congratulations on your WL success! I'm two weeks out and down 16 pounds. I have dropped a dress size or two as well. My only issue is my chewable vitamins. I don't like them, but I did order Carmel flavored Calcium, and I love them!

Started puréed foods Sunday and I'm enjoying "almost normal" food.

I also need to do more walking, but I'll get there. My NP reminded me I'm not a Spring chicken...:)

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Hi Para Thighs,

One month and I am down 23 pounds. I can't wait to start exercising again. Dr gave me the OK. One more week of softs.

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Hey I am revising from my lap band to Sleeve on the 1st!

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