Wow you look incredible, what a huge change. Your after picture you just glowing!!

Oh honey that girl is long gone and you are never going back!!

No you are not alone at all! The first few days are rough for some us us. There was at least two weeks before I was able to get in more that 300 calories. Hang in there it gets better!!!!

Dennis do you have no time in the evenings for meal prep? I have the same busy day time issues and when I make dinner at night I always try to make my lunch for the next day. I also have lots of of...

I do have carbs, not a lot but I do. I knew that if I that if I totally deprived myself from them that sooner or later I would binge. So my carbs actually keep me from going crazy. I track every...

:) I agree I am a bit of a rebel too so I would also start the day after. However I don't want to encourage bad behavior. Take a breath relax this is happening and it is going to be amazing. This...

I too was very tired, it took 4-6 weeks for the exhaustion to subside. My surgeon told me that it takes 6-8 weeks for your stomach to heal from the trauma and that your body takes all of your energy...

5 days 9 pounds for me.

Did you transition from liquids to solid foods? If yes you may see a little bounce in weight until you body gets used to "real food".

My largest incision after surgery perhaps an inch if that did do this. It isnt awful but noticable,my surgeons office said my doctor should be able to remove it. I havent pushed the issue, I have no...

I had them alot for the first month or two. Especially after eating or drininking, they will subside.

Yes the scale is vital, get good one! Many of the nicer ones do mg's, g's fluid onces...you get the point :) I weigh everything that goes in my mouth! Its the only way I can be sure I am on track....

This is a wonderful accomplishment and yes we are typically the last to see the change but its there!!!

2 weeks at a minimum. You will be very exhausted as your body is healing so you will need to be able to lie down and rest when you tucker out.

Protein is key!!! I was talking biotin for a year prior to surgery to get it leveled in my system. I am six months out and luckily I have lost none. I often tell people no one is the same we have...

Everyone is different. I do eat bread, granted not much and I can't tolerate pasta. I have half a slice with sandwiches full of protein. It isn't possible to avoid carbs totally, your body needs...

Yes it will. The 1st 10 days or so you will feel like you have been hit by a mac truck. Everything is swollen and healing. Rest as much as possible and sip away. For me I didn't feel human for 2.5...

Hi there I am from Grand Rapids and am almost 6 months post op. I went through GHP and am very very happy!

I agree with Roberta I had buyers remorse very early on and only for about 3 days. My body just needed to recover from the surgey. My only regret was that I didn't do this sooner. Best of luck on...

Welcome, this will be a helpful place to gain information! Everyones body is different and the recommendation is to exercise to help with the loose skin issues and I have seen many that have had good...

I am almost 6 months post op. My weight loss is slower than others that I have seen on this forum and I am totally ok with is. I have learned this is my journey and I am really enjoying it! I started...

Awe how amazing, congrats to you!!! Hope you are feeling well

Yes per my surgeon this is vital to weight loss to make sure you get the required amounts.

My surgeon told me it takes your stomach 6-8 weeks to heal and your body is using every drop of energy it has to help the healing process so take those naps your body needs it. It is only temporary...

I understand what you are saying, I am almost 6 months out and this site was my obession 6 months prior to surgery. The negative and the positives help. I was prepared for the stalls, they happen...