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I'm 7 days post op. Today was my doctor appointment. I'm down 22.8 pounds since my visit last month!!!

This is the best support group ever. Had my sleeve yesterday 5/10 still in the hospital recovering. Thanks all 💗😘

I started the protein shakes again this week. 1 for breakfast and 1 for lunch ( takes all day to drink both [emoji3]). I have meat and veggies for dinner. Stop eating after 8pm and my energy level is much better. I got away for the reason I did the surgery in the first place. I will continue for a month and then come up with a plan to stay on track. Thanks for all the help! Sent from my LG-TP260 using BariatricPal mobile app

Calories vs Protein= Distress. I'm 5 week post op and lost 30 pounds since surgery. My daily calories should be between 500-600. I've been very good with my food selection. Sometimes I have to go over my calories like 610 or 620 in order to get at least 64 oz of protein. This is my first stall and it makes you question your progress...am I eating too much, am I not eating enough,or should I increase my protein is causing distress lol. I started solids this week and I scales bounces back 210, 208, 210, and back to 208...the scale is playing with emotions,lol. I eat very little because the idea of pouch strecthing is a priority. I'm truly working hard to stay focus on my new sleeve. I've added protein bars to my regiment i.e. preimer protein or pure protein because the shakes don't work well my stomach. Can anyone give any advice or have had similar experiences. Thanks! Show someone a little kindness each day~Miss Tee

TreeMystic, I'm so sorry to hear that you weren't able to get your gastric sleeve done, but at least you have the option of getting it done in 6 weeks. Unfortunately I can't relate exactly to what you are going through, but I think that I have a pretty good understanding. I know what it's like to have revision surgery (lapband to sleeve) because I just had it done on April 4, 2018 after having my band for over 11 years. I know that your experience is a lot to process at the moment , but things are going to get better. Six weeks will be here sooner than you know it. good luck to you.

I joined the losers bench on 5-8-18- feel wonderful!!!

My provided diet plan is pretty vague, making t a little difficult to know how far off I am from what they might expect. I sometimes eat foods I shouldn’t but I am human and recognize those moments. I have kept it to a minimum and move on from those in a healthier fashion rather than continuing with the bad habits. I am also avoiding snacking & carbs. Those are huge triggers for me. I am not drinking liquids during meals, rather drinking liquids around my meals. No carbonated drinks. Sometimes juice but that’s like 4 oz once or twice a week. I know exercise is not as huge a factor as the dieting but I know the sedentary lifestyle has affected me tons. I am attempting a keto type diet although I know I cannot reach the required amount of calories. Lack of bathroom use also affects my weight. I am trying to keep my foods as clean and healthy as possible. HW: 286.4 SW: 267.4 CW: 234.4 GW: 150 -Charly

I think you just hit the dreaded three-week stall early. It isn't pleasant. Try to be patient.

I have been banded for 10 years. Had the weight off for 8 years and then BAM, retired and last year of work was a nightmare with the boss from hell. I know, that is not an excuse, but here I am again trying to lose this 35-40 pounds gained from stress eating. Getting back on this website has helped me get my resolve to do this again and I hope that this helped you with knowing that we all slip one time or another and we can do this again. I believe that obesity is a disease like alcoholism, the only difference is that you can quit alcohol but you cannot totally give up food. We need to have control at all times and it is definitely HARD TO DO.

I'm on day 3 of my liquid diet. I'm not hungry. I feel full constantly. I just keep drinking the diluted cranberry juice and Premier Protein. I was only able to get half my ounces in today. I'll start earlier tomorrow. The mornings seem to be the hardest to start drinking. It will all be worth it. Don't give up!