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Hello all,

Both my mother and I have had the MGB done. its been 3 weeks nearly for the first 2 we stayed in hospital tobe sure everythign went ok as we did it in india. Followed the water and fluids diet. 3rd week we're back home and on the pureed foods and thick soups. we both do not seem to be shedding pounds. since surgery which was on the 18th March I have lost 3kg. Iwanted to know if this was a 'normal' amount of weight loss for the MGB? I think we expected it to be quicker.

We also dont get a 'full' sensation and feel we could potentially eat regular sized meals unless we stopped ourselves, if we over eat we feel a slight discomfort of bloating after but not much at the time of the meal or enough to indicate over consumption.

There isnt much information on how people felt in the first few months after the MGB surgery, more info on their long term weight loss success but at this rate I fear we wont get there!

Please fill us in on what to expect and how to best manage these few months.

Thank you

Hi,

You just had surgery and you worry about not enough weight loss? Give your body time to heal and adjust.  Relax and work on following your food program and stay off that scale if you can.  Find some wonderful things to do, hobby or activity that will keep you focused on other things.  Before you know it, your clothes will feel roomier and THAT is a great indication of weight loss.  Can you do that?

Also, it would be nice if surgery healed the brain as well.  It is important that all of you learn to develop a healthy relationship with food and make some permanent life style changes.  If possible, find a support group, nutritionist, and/or counselor who specializes in food issues.  This is a whole body journey and your success will be greater if you can get all the support possible.

The full sensation is something that I can't help you with.  One thing I do is use smaller plates, bowls and focus on portion control.  As I said, it is important to develop healthy habits and help your body get the results you want. 

I hope this helps.  Yea I don't mince words. I say what is realistic and it is a journey that can be positive if we take the right steps to help ourselves by getting the support we need.

I am so happy for you and your family.  You are on the road to a healthier you!

I had my surgery almost seven years ago, so I can't speak to right after surgery because I honestly can't remember.  But I will say that I think you're able to eat more with the MGB than another surgery, like the RNY, because the stomach is a long tube instead of a small pouch.  Plus you're not really eating anything of substance right now.

My advice is stick with the recommended amounts and measure, measure, measure.  I think we all got where we were at by not measuring and not paying attention to what's going in.  It's only a tool, so use it for what it's worth but don't try to push the limits. Follow all the rules!

I'm not able to eat anything right now and am waiting to get converted to a RNY.  Apparently the bile is backing up on me and causing lots of issues.  I'd give anything to have a big old sandwich right about now.  LOL

BTW, where did you have your surgery done? I don't recognize the doctor's name on your profiles as being one of the MGB doctors.

Hey,

I just wanted to let you know I felt EXACTLY the same after surgery. I did not get that full sensation, and never have. (its been 4 years). I only get uncomfortable and even borderline sick sometimes, and that makes me stop eating.  Im not sure if thats normal but thats how its always been for me.  I agree with the person that said that its probably because our stomachs are long and narrow rather than a pouch, which gives us the ability to eat more. I remember my weightloss was slow at the beginning too, and that I thought that there was something wrong. However 4 years later I am 130 pounds down from 270, and maintained that weight for 2 years. I know it can be so frustrating but be please patient! If you have any other questions let me know! Goodluck.