Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Any 2014 July Sleevers out there?



Recommended Posts

I am finally down 47 lbs. I had a big stall for a month. I am hoping to reach my 1/2 way goal of 50 lbs. by next week. I want to hit it before Thanksgiving. I was hoping 60 lbs lost by Christmas. How are you doing? How much have you lost in 4 months? Please share your story with me. I get so frustrated that I haven't lost more then 47 lbs., yet I am proud of myself. Started a size 18/20 and now down to a size 12. Hope to hear back from others in my situation. Thanks!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

July 18th here. I feel your pain sister. I didn't lose one single pound in October. Zero! I was so upset by this situation I embarrassed myself by crying during my three month check up on October 20th. My surgeon's advise was to stop Protein supplements, and let my body survive on my fat reserves. Ok..... I'm concerned about hair and muscle loss so I'm not going to do that. Anyways, I loss 4 big pounds during my two week pre op diet. The rest I've lost since surgery. I can't wait to hit the 50lb mark. I just want to see it! I'm a slow looser, and I'm going to have to be ok with that. I just want to reach goal by April of next year. What's interesting to me is, how can you not drop big numbers eating 700-800 calories a day? Let's just hang in there and maybe we'll get to the big 50 together.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks for responding! I know what you mean. I didn't lose anything in October either. I just started to lose a couple pounds this month. I started to exercise more too. I am hoping that makes a difference. It's getting cold here so now I have to exercise inside. It's a challenge to do once you get home. Would you agree?

Let me know when you hit 50 lbs. Looks like we are both 3 lbs. away from that goal. :)

Best of luck!! Keep up the great job!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I got sleeved in July 2014 as well and am down 45-47 lbs i just can't seem to make it to the 50 lb mark, myself. I am exercising 4-6 times per week and getting all my Protein in mostly by diet alone although I also sometimes use Protein Powder to help me over the hump. Good luck to you ladies! We can do it!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

July 24th here and also a couple pounds away from losing 50. I'm losing way slower than I had expected to. But at least I'm not regaining the weight like I would before the sleeve.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

July 16th here. I am at 55 pounds lost but really we are all very close. I don't think we are slow losers, some are fast losers but we are doing pretty good. Think positive about what you have lost instead of where you think you should be.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@SherB good point! I guess I will look at it this way... 47 lbs lost of 204 lbs to lose means I've already lost 23% of the amount I want to lose. In just under 4 months!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You are soooo right! Thanks for reminding us of that! It is so nice to have a group to chat about these things. Keep up the good work everyone and let me know when you hit 50! :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had a July 29th date. I'm just coming out of a month long stall. Right now I'm down 67 pounds since my pre-op diet started. 14 of that was before surgery. Feel great, if I never see another Protein Shake again I'll be a happy man. I started doing homemade beef Jerky for some Snacks and that seems to kill two birds with one stone with the Protein and low calorie. Just keep on doing what we're doing and hold things will happen. I really miss having a beer every so often but I'll take the trade off. Good luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had a sleeve on July seventh. I have lost a total of seventy pounds, thirty before surgery and forty after. The amount of weight I lose perweek varies. I lost twenty over the summer and twenty since Sept. I notice that I'm more successful when I keep my calories at around a thousand and if I drink more. If I go too low with my weight loss I stall.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm on the same boat! I had mine late June but I've lost 50 lbs and I haven't lost in 2 1/2 weeks. I'll gain a couple pounds and then go down to 50 lbs. I still feel great though and I'm trying to figure out my body. I'm sad because I'm not motivated to work out anymore. I'm more conscious with my mobility throughout the day and make it a point to walk more and climb stairs etc. doc said I will get some plateau's along the way but will continue to lose weight. Just need to be patient. I used to lose a lot a weight then gain a TON! I have to stop being unappreciative sometimes. I could never lose 50 lbs in 4 1/2 months doing exercise and diet. So I need to step back and enjoy the process I guess. Wish you happy weight loss!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was sleeved on July 2 :). Best decision i have ever made. I have lost a total of 68 lbs as of last week. My doctor said he was expecting me to lose more then that but I am happy :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@dannilynn1. Well how much was he expecting you to lose? Almost 70lbs in 4months is alot of weight. I don't understand. I was sleeved on July 18th and have lost 44 pounds in four months. I sit here every day praying that this fat will come off my body. Were you disappointed that your doctor was disappointed in your progress? And did he give you a number he would've been happy with? How many calories are you eating at this point? Thanks.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@Finediva-- I am extremely happy with what i have lost. He is expecting me to be at 115 by my year post op. He was expecting me to be in the 160's. to me that is way to fast lol. I do not understand why he was disappointed but it is okay. I try to get in about 700-800 calories a day. I eat alot of chicken, salad and other veggies like spinach, carrots, cucumbers and especially soy Beans lol. I love the soybeans. I try to get in my 60-80 grams of Protein a day. I noticed that when I do get my Protein in when i am suppose to, it helps me lose more weight. My kids are in Marching season right now but when it is not marching season, I go hiking every Saturday with my in laws and their friends. We usually hike about 10-13 miles total. I work out at least 30 min 4 days a week for now on the tredmill and lifting weights. And most importantly get my Water in.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@dannilynn1. Thanks for responding. I still say you have done so well. How much Water do you drink a day? I'm good with my Protein and try to keep the calories under 800. My water, I get close, but don't quite meet the 64 ozs. Ever.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Prdgrdma

      So I guess after gastric bypass surgery, I cant eat flock chips because they are fried???  They sell them on here so I thought I could have them. So high in protein and no carbs.  They don't bother me at all.  Help. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        It's possible for a very high fat meal to cause dumping in some (30% or so) gastric bypass patients, although it's more likely to be triggered by high sugar, or by the high fat/high sugar combo (think ice cream, donuts). Dietitians will tell you to never do anything that isn't 100% healthy ever again. Realistically, you should aim for a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat each day. Should you eat fried foods every day? No. Is it possible they will make you sick? Maybe. Is it okay to eat some to see what happens and have them for a treat every now and again? Yes.

    • NovelTee

      I'm not at all hungry on this liquid pre-op diet, but I miss the sensation of chewing. It's been about two weeks––surgery is in two days––and I can't imagine how I'll feel a couple of weeks post-op. Tonight, I randomly stumbled upon a mukbang channel on YouTube, and it was strangely soothing... is it just me, or is this a thing? 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        I actually watched cooking shows during my pre-op, like Great British Baking Show. It was a little bizarre, but didn't make me hungry. I think it was also soothing in a way.

    • Clueless_girl

      How do you figure out what your ideal weight should be? I've had a figure in my head for years, but after 3 mths of recovery I'm already almost there. So maybe my goal should be lower?
      · 3 replies
      1. NickelChip

        Well, there is actually a formula for "Ideal Body Weight" and you can use a calculator to figure it out for you. This one also does an adjusted weight for a person who starts out overweight or obese. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/68/ideal-body-weight-adjusted-body-weight

        I would use that as a starting point, and then just see how you feel as you lose. How you look and feel is more important than a number.

      2. Clueless_girl

        I did find different calculators but I couldn't find any that accounted for body frame. But you're right, it is just a number. It was just disheartening to see that although I lost 60% of my excess weight, it's still not in the "normal/healthy" range..

      3. NickelChip

        I think it's important to remember that the weight charts and BMI ranges were developed a very long time ago and only intended to be applied to people who have never been overweight or obese. Those numbers aren't for us. When you are larger, especially for a long time, your body develops extra bone to support the weight. Your organs get a little bigger to handle the extra mass. Your entire infrastructure increases so you can support and function with the extra weight. That doesn't all go away just because you burn off the excess fat. If you still had a pair of jeans from your skinniest point in life and then lost weight to get to the exact number on the scale you were when those jeans fit you, chances are they would be a little baggy now because you would actually be thinner than you were, even though the scale and the BMI chart disagree. When in doubt, listen to the jeans, not the scale!

    • Aunty Mamo

      Tomorrow marks two weeks since surgery day and while I'm feeling remarkably well and going about just about every normal activity, I did wind up with a surface abscess on on of my incision sights and was put on an antibiotic that made me so impacted that it took me more than two hours to eliminate yesterday and scared the hell out of me. Now there's Miralax in all my beverages that aren't Smooth Move tea. I cannot experience that again. I shouldn't have to take Ativan to go to the lady's. I really looking forward to my body getting with the program again. 
      I'm in day three of the "puree" stage of eating and despite the strange textures, all of the savory flavors seem decadent. 
      I timed this surgery so that I'd be recovering during my spring break. That was a good plan. Today is a state holiday and the final day of break. I feel really strong to return to school tomorrow. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Now that I'm in maintenance mode, I'm getting a into a routine for my meals. Every day, I start out with 8-16 ounces of water, and then a proffee, which I have come to look forward to even the night before. My proffees are simply a black coffee with a protein powder added. There are three products that I cycle through: Premier Vanilla, Orgain Vanilla, and Dymatize Vanilla.
      For second breakfast on workdays, I will have a low-fat yogurt with two tablespoons of PBFit and two teaspoons of no sugar added dried cherries. I will have ingested 35-45 grams of protein at this point between the two breakfasts, with 250-285 calories, and about 20 carbs.
      For second breakfast on non-workdays, I will prepare two servings of plain, instant oatmeal with a tablespoon of an olive oil-based spread. This means I will have had 34 grams of protein, 365 calories, and 38 carbs. Non-workdays are when I am being very active with training sessions, so I allow myself more carbohydrate fuel.
      Snacks on any day are always mixed nuts, even when I am travelling. I will have 0.2 cups of a blend that I make myself. It consists of dry roasted peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, and Brazil nuts. This is 5 grams of protein, 163 calories, and 7 carbs.
      Breakfast and snacks have been the easiest to nail down. Lunch and dinner have more variables, and I prepare enough for leftovers. I concentrate on protein first, and then add vegetables. Typically tempeh, tofu, or Field Roast products with roasted or sautéed vegetables. Today, I will be eating leftovers from last night. Two ounces of tempeh with four ounces of roasted vegetables that consist of red and yellow sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, small purple potatoes, zucchini, and carrots. I will add a tablespoon of olive oil-based spread, break up 3 walnuts to sprinkle of top, and garnish with two tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. This particular meal will be 19 grams of protein, 377 calories, and 28 grams of carbs. Bear in mind that I do eat more carbs when I am not working, and I focus on ingesting healthy carbs instead of breads/crackers/chips/crisps.
      It's a helluva journey and I'm thankful to be on it!
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×