Your body is working through a major calorie deficit thereby an energy deficit. Much less is coming in than is going out. Your body will adjust and you will regain energy and balance.

I can't remember when I started but I began taking Omeprazole daily. If I miss a day, I survive, if I miss more than that it becomes intolerable. It sucks.

Keep up the good work, I am 5 months post op now, have lost 49 lbs so far. Dr. Almanza was also my surgeon. Really keep up on popsicles and sipping water. I ended up so dehydrated I had to get a...

Hello! I had surgery with Dr. Almanza on 6/18. All went well and I am home and down 33 pounds so far.

You probably feel like crap right now, but just FYI, they will give you some great meds at...

I took my measurements today, which meant I had to weigh myself again. It finally moved! Down another .6 oz. I'll take it! From now on, I'll weigh/measure on Mondays.

Thanks for all of your...

I've been wondering if what I'm eating is having an effect on the plateau. I couldn't binge if I wanted to. I can only take about 3 bites of something before I know I couldn't fit anymore in. I've...

I meant to do measurements from the get go but never got around to it. Plus I wasn't a huge fan of seeing myself naked, ever, even a bit. So I procrastinated and never did it. It's a good idea...

Thanks everyone, helps to know it's a normal thing and happens to probably everyone. I was just really looking forward to that first month drastic weight loss. 17 lbs is pretty drastic but you...

Mine started the day I had to go in and get IV fluids which was only 2 weeks in. I knew the water weight would account for some of it but then it never went away!

I've read about the plateau but of course hoped it wouldn't happen to me. My weight hasn't budged in a week and it's making me crazy. I stopped weighing for a few days and then did and it was the...

Oh I also tried some potato salad with the same consistency as a baked potato. While delicious, I still have that pain. Not sure if I'm eating one bite too much or what. You sound like you are...

I am able to start soft foods now. No matter what I put in my mouth, it causes extreme acid reflux. I'm strongly considering sticking to protein shakes the rest of my life. :( I had surgery on the...

I had surgery on the 18th. I am technically able to start soft foods tomorrow. I did start a little early. I've had a little cottage cheese which I tolerate best and I also mashed up boiled eggs...

Wow, I definitely couldn't have done that!

Thanks guys! I just needed to be talked off the ledge! :) I'm sticking to my diet. I can start soft foods on Wednesday so I'll try to be patient!

Okay guys, I'm really actually hungry now. I'm craving something with flavor that will satisfy the hunger. It's not the same hunger as it used to be but protein shakes just aren't cutting it anymore....

It will get better day to day. I'm back to work today! I don't really want to be mentally and admittedly I feel a little fuzzy and easily distracted but physically I'm fine.

I started sipping on...

Thank you! I'll try to keep it up but I will definitely keep that in mind.

I had my surgery on 6/18 so I am 6 days post op. Initially every smell made me sick, food, BO, perfume, anything. Now, food is looking real good to me. Everytime I think about it, I ask myself,...

Today is the first day I've had much energy. I could definitely eat something but I am sticking to my diet. Looking forward to Wednesday when I can add protein shakes. I've had really bad reflux so...

I threw up all of day one. It was awful. I'm glad that stopped. Looking forward to getting home but I have a long wait at the airport tomorrow. I'm going to try to fly stand by on something earlier.

I'm 3 days post op. Go home tomorrow. Still taking any pain meds they'll give me. It's been rough that's for sure.

I have a very difficult time navigating this site, maybe that could be a reason for others. It's just SO MUCH and I never know where to look back at what I posted.

I'm at the airport now. I'm so scared. I've never been this nervous before a surgery.

I'm looking to find people going to TJ for surgery on 6/18. I will be traveling alone and I'm a little nervous about it.

Thanks,
Kadie