I was the same way, and I dont want to discourage you but I am 1 year post op today and from my 5 months to today, Ive only lost about 10-15 lbs! I go up and down between 10 lbs since 6 months

I am 1 year post op today and I have stalls the whole way thru. I lost the bulk of my weight in the first few weeks and then around my 3-4 month and then nothing , stall after stall after stall........

So true, last week I said the same thing about my collar bone hahaha!

Might sound silly but purchase some baby spoons and a toddler sippy cup! They will be a life saver!

I was never told to avoid salad, or lettuce. I had salad at about 2 months and eat it all the time. If your worried about lettuce, try making your salad with baby spinach, taste good and more...

My surgeon has turned down patients due to this. It is dangerous for them to proceed if it is in the way. There is a higher risk of bleeding is what he explained to me.

I also used Toddler sippy cup for a little whole, the non leak ones of course.... It was a great help!

As i said, just repeating what my dr said to me

I was advised to use only a a extreme need basis where Tylenol did not work, and also once after a medical procedure. But with limited use will not cause the ulcer as per my doctor , only with...

I am the same way, lots of spurts... its frustrating and I also always feel like maybe I'm doing something wrong :(

my post opt instructions stated anything higher than 38.5 I was to go to emerg.

I was the same way. Id love to say it got better for me but I am 5 months out and I still cannot eat enough to get all my protein or nutrients. The vomiting has stopped for the most part, normally...

I was 10 days as well.... As long as your closed up as well when you get out make sure you dry your belly very well you should be fine! GO ENJOY YOUR BATH!!!

Yes! Nexium has worked wonders for me.... Ps hgun I'll private messagr you tomorrow I know I haven't been around! Sorry!

I was slevved on September 4th and went back on October 9th adn I am still tired most days, but I have had complications.... I am on strict 8-5 schedule cannot work pass 5 as per my doctors...

I have had Mirena pre-op and plan on getting it again, in meantime we use condoms

I know the feeling, I work in a large office and the things people say im like wow they are trying to be nice LOL

I was told 18 months as well by my surgeon as well as my fertility specialist....

I am so excited, I have reached my first goal. I am officially 350 lbs! I haven't been there since 2010 for sure. It feels really good. Last week I treated the new me to a new look and got my hair...

I am a month out and been sleeping on my tummy since i came home 2 days post op. I actually can't sleep on my back causes reflux BIG TIME

My doctor said 4 weeks but actually put me off for 5 weeks. I am glad that I got the 5 weeks tho because I have had numerous complications.... I am going back on Tuesday

I am 1 month out and have 6 incisions, they are small and will fade over time. Just like everyone else most are about half and inch with the exception of one which is about an inch. I dont even care...

I also had to do 14

Best wishes! And dor the nerves vest of luck I didn't deal so well I took anxiety meds and aa few weeks off work prior to surgery..... Good luck!

I think it depends on the person.....4-5 post op I was fine.... I still have staples in , they are coming out today. My Dr keeps them in for 3 weeks