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  • Had the same problem for about 6 weeks after surgery. It eventually went away although strong smells like garlic still make me a little nauseous.
  • Had my sleeve on 2/20 and have lost 42 pounds so far. I will send you a friend request.
  • Same thing happened to me. It seems as soon you add some solids in your body wants to hold on. I also had a stall on week 7 but I weighed this morning and am down 2 more pounds so that's a relief. Just follow the rules and you'll be fine!
  • 1. When was your surgery? 2/20/2013 2. Where from? (don't need to specify city or anything just general state or country is fine) University of Michigan Hospital 3. Your Dr.'s/dietitian's stand on soda after surgery? Keep away, it fills up your pouch with excess gas that can stretch the pouch and cause pain 4. Your…
  • I started on my pre-op diet at 274 and was sleeved on 2/20. I am currently at 239 for a loss of 35 pounds. I walk on my treadmill mostly and just recently added some weights to my walk. I am planning on adding a couple of zumba classes this week.
  • For strength training I use the DVD "Lift Weights to Lose Weight" It's a good workout and shows you different levels. For cardio I use either the Zumba Exhilaration DVDs, The Walk Away the Pounds DVDs or just walk on my treadmill. For relaxation I have a yoga DVD that I use occasionally.
  • Good morning, I had VSG on 2/20 at the University of Michigan with Dr. Finks. Just had my first post-op appt yesterday and have lost 29 pounds. Looking for food ideas and good ways to meet all my nutritional needs without having to eat the same things every day.
  • I just had my sleeve done 2/20. Still feeling a little weak but walking 30 minutes a day and getting in all my protein which is tough. Glad to meet others here for support and ideas.
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