MaggieL
MaggieL posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago
I struggle at times eating slow enough. I now use chopsticks! Eating has become more of an event and I'm becoming more proficient at using chopsticks!
Silly, but it is working!
MaggieL posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago
I've lost 50lb, since I started the VSG process. I have 107 lbs to go. Today, I was at a wedding and two different people told be I was beautiful. I was floored. I can't remember the last time anyone said anything so nice. I'm still walking on clo
MaggieL posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago
I'm 7 weeks post op. Prior to surgery, we did all the research and took 2 years to make the final decision to proceed. I really felt I knew what to expect. I have not felt well since the surgery. I can't get the amounts of fluids and proteins down.
MaggieL posted a discussion topic 8 years, 3 months ago
I don't mean can I ever take big bites and eat a big mac. I mean, does eating small bites slowly feel ok? Tomorrow will begin my 6th week post op and every time I eat, I get this bubble sensation that feels like nausea but isn't. Does it ever go awa
MaggieL posted a discussion topic 8 years, 3 months ago
I'm 242.5 as of today. It's day 25 and I've only lost 12.5 lbs and I'm following all the rules. I keep reading others lose 20lbs-30lbs the first 3-4 weeks. I'm very upset, and I'm afraid that this isn't going to work and I've done so much to my body
MaggieL posted a discussion topic 8 years, 3 months ago
I'm 23 days post op. My stomach is uncomfortable with every bite. I eat slowly, chew well and such. But, each bite feels something like I've swallowed air. I see my doctor Monday, but wonder if others had this issue and how long it takes for the se
MaggieL posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago
When I look at or smell food, even food I love, I'm automatically having a physical response like I can't stand the food. My stomach flips, nostrils close down and throat tightens. I force a bite and it's fine, until the next bite. Eating is becomin