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Well, its been awhile since I last posted so I thought it was time.
Its been slightly over 3 months since my surgery. I feel great. I have eaten and drank just about ANYTHING that I could before surgery without any problems. There is one food that I cannot have (I learned this after 3 failed attempts!)...ICE CREAM. Each time I dumped. I can have watermelon, but only a little of it. Besides that...anything. I have had coffee, soda (in small amounts), beef, pizza, chinese, you name it. 
I was actually very surprised that I haven't had many issues and brought it up at my 2.5 month meeting with my doctor. I felt like I should be having trouble since everyone else seems to be.
I dont get that "bubble" in my pouch like I used to. Very rarely does that happen anymore. The doctor said that is because I am chewing my food like I should and stopping eating when/slightly before I am full.
I also voiced the feeling I had that on somedays I feel I never get full and am always hungry. I hate feeling hungry and always wanting to eat. The doctor said that this could be because I am eating in the AM, which I didn't do before, and so my metabolism is faster. Makes sense, but I still dont like it.
Batteling head hunger is still an issue. I am trying to now ask myself, why I ant something to eat. Is it because I am bored, etc.. 
Like most of those that have had this surgery, we have the "fear" that we will out eat our operation. Especially since as time goes on, we can eat more and more.
I too have this fear. How do you know if what you are eating is the "normal" portion size for someone in your case? Is a half a sandwhich too much? Should I only be able to eat a quarter of a sandwhich?
I have been doing well with my vitamins and calcium. I try to walk at least 3 times a week.
I know I did the right thing and that makes me feel good. I do have a lot more energy and for the first time in many years, feel a sense of "hope".

Hi,
I found this on a website and think its a wonderful "reminder" of realistic weight loss goals.

While you will lose weight in the first few months after bariatic surgery, you reach your maximum weight loss in 12 to 18 months.  Here is what you can expect to lose post op!

For patients weighing 200 to 250 lbs.
10 lbs. in first 10 days
15 to 25 lbs. in 6 weeks
25 to 35 lbs. in 3 months
35 to 45 lbs. in 6 months
60 lbs. or more in 1 year
70 lbs. or more in 18 months

For patients weighing 250 to 300 lbs.
10 to 12 lbs. in first 10 days
15 to 25 lbs. in 6 weeks
25 to 35 lbs. in 3 months
45 to 60 lbs. in 6 months
80 lbs. or more in 1 year
90 lbs. or more in 18 month

For patients weighing 300 to 400 lbs.
10 to 30 lbs. in first 10 days
25 to 45 lbs. in 6 weeks
35 to 55 lbs. in 3 months
50 to 80 lbs. in 6 months
100 lbs. or more in 1 year
120 lbs. or more in 18 monthsee

 For patients weighing 400 to 500 lbs.
10 to 30 lbs. in first 10 days
25 to 45 lbs. in 6 weeks
35 to 60 lbs. in 3 months
50 to 90 lbs. in 6 months
120 lbs. or more in 1 year
150 lbs. or more in 18 months

Hi,
Tomorrow is officially one month post-op. Things so far are going wonderfully. Not one complication! 
Of course its "different" learning your new body. You are again learning how to eat, etc.. It reminds me of my two year old daughter. I think we have the same size stomach now! 
I did think that I would be losing faster than I am. Its hard to know what is "normal" and what isn't.
Funny, I would have done just about anything in the past to lose 27 pounds like I have, but now things are different. I was hoping to have lost 35 pounds by now. I feel I have lost several inches though and kick myself for not taking measurements prior to surgery.
I will have some pictures uploaded soon of my incisions, etc..
I was more than happy to get my staples out 2 weeks post op!  They were itchy, etc..
I haven't had any dumping syndrome (knock on wood). I have, however, had too much to eat or drink and gotten the "lump" in my stomache. It is so uncomfortable but I find if you immediately get up and walk....anyplace, around the house, down the street, etc...it goes away quicker!
I will be in touch!