I wish I had taken the advice to NOT purchase a ton of things before surgery as tastes/feelings/desires and needs would change after surgery - that is very true!  

For me, my post-surgery saviors were: bed wedge, tomato soup, Chobani yogurt, immersion blender and my pedometer.

Best of luck to you!

How wonderful!!!!  Congrats to you!  And to think, you're on your way and there will be more & more of these moments to come!!!  Wooohoooo Tom!! So happy for you!

I purchased a Miraclesuit at TJ MAxx and love it!

17lbs in a month.  There's NOTHING wrong with that!  Water, high protein...and exercise.  Follow your MDs plan for now - don't worry about the scale as hard as that may be.  The weight will come off! 

If you're eating 600 or les calories a day, you need to start eating more.  And, if you're lacking on your liquids, you need to get more in.  Keep in mind, this is not the same process for everyBODY.  We are all different.  What works for one does not work for everyone.  And, the other important thing to remember....this isn't a race!  I lost 13lbs per month.  As long as you're losing, know that you're doing something right!!

I have degenerative disc disease, numerous herniations, nerve damage and I have had surgery (twice) on my spine.  I chose VSG and have been incredibly pleased with my decision.  Wouldn't have wanted any other surgery.  As for NSAIDS, I take them with NO problem.  As a matter of fact, I do everything that I did prior to surgery...the only differences are that I feel better, get around better, eat less and am living a much healthier life.  Good luck!

I started my preop a pound under you and only lost 13 during my 2 week preop.  Slow and steady....

I've been 25 lbs from goal since just after a year out.  And, I'm thrilled about that!  Starting at over 300 lbs, I certainly expected to be one of those who was losing 20-30lbs a month.  Never happened.  I averaged 13lbs/month....actually hit 13lbs several months in a row.  And, that was OK.  I'm doing well, feel great, can fit into normal clothing, am more active.  And, I know (with VERY hard work), I'll eventually get that kick in the rear I need to lose that last 25.

Don't sweat the small stuff people.  A loss is a loss and you will get to where you want to be if you give it all you have and don't give up!

Mine didn't so I made a visit to a plastic surgeon...after losing 125+ lbs, he said it's not uncommon for such bags to make an appearance.  A bit of filler in my eye trough and I was good to go!

 Hey Beautiful!!! Looking amazing as always - congrats!  The kids are so adorable and you both look so incredible!!  Glad to see you around!

 I don't know if that was directed at me Carm, as I have never claimed to know that much about it. I do believe, however, that what is USUALLY described on this board and then what people assume to be dumping syndrome is likely not.  And, again not claiming to know as I have never experienced it myself.  However, I did have the unfortunate experience to watch my father deal with numerous dumping episodes after his full esophagectomy and gastrectomy due to esophageal cancer.   Thus, reading that someone didn't feel good or  had a few bouts with an upset stomach or nausea is hardly dumping.  Again, not saying what some experience is not dumping but all too many people have a bad stomach day and assume they dump. ;)

The good thing is that that was not dumping syndrome. You're body was likely reacting to the increased sugar in your diet but it doesn't sound as if you experienced dumping. As for eating chocolate covered peanuts....I enjoy them quite often.  In moderation, of course! :)

 Looking GREAT!!!