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Welcome! You are losing at a normal rate as a 'lightweight' with a sleeve. I assume you've been sleeved since this is posted in the gastric sleeve forum. When's the last time you previously lost 15 pounds per month through the old-fashioned way of diet and exercise? I suspect the answer is "Never." You started at 200 pounds. Please realize you'll never be one of those people who loses 30+ pounds monthly like a house on fire because you weren't that morbidly obese to begin with. The bigger the person, the faster they tend to lose. Realistic expectations are important during your weight loss journey. You didn't exactly become 200 pounds overnight and it will not fall off overnight, either. In fact, expect the rate of weight loss to slow the hell down from this point forward. I started at 218 pounds and had lost 27.5 pounds at 2 months out, so you are actually losing at a faster rate than me. After the first 2 months I lost at an average rate of 3 to 6 pounds monthly. However, I'm pleased with the final result: I lost 100 pounds and have kept it off so far. Good luck to you.

Hi everyone! I recently had the sleeve surgery and am new to this app! I am 22 years old and would love to connect with you guys for advice and support. My name is Monique and I haven't told many people about my surgery except my mom and brother!

breakfast sandwich? processed food. lasagna? heavy carbs and gluten. sloppy joe? bread and added sugars. your issue is not quantity but quality. none of what you just listed is healthy. make better food choices and THEN let your appetite guide you. right now, the foods you are eating are not nutritionally dense, so your body is not satisfied, and therefore driving you to eat more. slippery slope you are on. correct it while it's still early.

@up4challenge First, you probably need to be measured and fitted properly. I started off a 50DD and I wear a 34F/G (depending on brand) now. All the sizes in between have not been uniform. At first I was not not losing evenly. Now I am just pretty much only losing band size and my cup is the same. Are you sure you are a 40 band? What are your above and below the band measurements? At your height and weight you might be a 38 or a 36 and instead of a DD need DDD. I am just guessing... I really like Soma bras, specifically Stunning Support, they can fit you and work with you and they have some with great lift and back smoothing. https://www.soma.com/store/category/stunning-support/cat8589275?CAWELAID=120218660001718742&CAPCID=92514671312&cadevice=c&agid=24207423872&catci=aud-297954731427:kwd-179058265472&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwevLBRCGARIsAKnAJvfEKf7eKOsPLgYHLMTRYcLQQBe8IJLi9p9UdNlLURrIfjBN8E9gLlEaAq9OEALw_wcB If you do not live in an area where you can go some place and be fitted then try using the guide here... https://www.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits/wiki/beginners_guide Do all the measurements to the best of your ability and use the calculator to see where you are. As far as the pain, that incision I had near the bra line healed very well, I can't even see it now. I was able to wear bra comfortably after 2 weeks. I kept it covered with gauze until that time so it had cushion. Have you asked your Dr about it? Also a bra that fits better might solve the issue. Good luck

I'm back! Almost two years ago I went through the entire 6 month+process of jumping through all the hoops for insurance, weight-loss and actually getting a surgery date, only to chicken out 2 weeks before surgery and call the whole thing off. Now nearly two years later , 20 lbs heavier than when I started the first time, having developed Diabetes II and just generally hating life, I'm starting over in the process again. My PC submitted a new referral to the bariatric clinic and the new journey begins. I am ready this time.

Oh and thank you for the compliment! [emoji4] Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have used a CPAP for years and had several procedures with full anesthesia. I have never had any issues. Just make sure the anesthesiologist knows. Unfortunately I don't think my apnea is weight related but it qualified as a co-morbidity so I'm not complaining.

LOL ... well March is an awesome as well (birthday month) LOL

Yes Im still on liquid stage & was only asking about concentrates for liquids. I have since found syntrax nectar.

I was sleeved 2/9/17 and I have noticed a big improvement in pain and fatigue. I'm down 50 pounds.