emily_0192010

You know, right around 4 months I got that super tiredness thing too... I never officially worked out either. I did what Irene suggested- upped my Protein and my Water. I also started taking a B-12 supplement (though only a few, and only until I felt better, I didn't see the need to keep it going) and after awhile my energy was higher than ever and hasn't diminished. Also, we ALL go through stalls at some point or another (i'm in one now). Focus on hitting your protein and water goals, keep the treats to a minimum and go on with your life. The stall will end!! If you feel like you should exercise, then exercise. But don't beat yourself up because you didn't before. Cheer up! ((((HUG)))

Wow! I didn't know this at all Might actually be part of the reason why i'm in a stall right now, I recently started doing at-home exercises (yoga video, crunches, push ups etc) and I stopped losing lol. Thank you for sharing!

Isn't this site the BEST??? This WAS and IS my support group and cheering squad 100%! I think I would have had a much harder time if I didn't have this. I am thankful for it and the people who make it up every day!

Wow Ashley- I am so glad that this was able to work for you!! Thank you so much for sharing and congrats on the 40lbs!

Hi Willow!! Congrats on the surgery date, I found waiting for that to be the hardest part! Get ready for a thrilling and amazing emotional roller coaster as the date gets closer You are going to do great! Good plan to start on the liquids. It certainly won't hurt you Thanks for posting!

Congratulations!! You are doing so well I think putting the scale away is a GREAT idea. The times when I was motivated enough to only get on the scale once a week were the BEST because I saw larger drops in the scale... but there are times when i've been frustrated so I've weighed myself every day and it sucks because your weight fluctuates so much even day to day that you could be up one day, down the next and back up the third etc.. once a week at the same time (the morning is the best because it is generally when you are at your lowest weight) really is the best because it FEELS the best Good luck with your appointments and good job!

May I ask why you need to eat every 2 hours? At three weeks you are most likely still drinking at least 1 Protein shake. While you are out and about a Protein Shake is definitely the easiest but if you look around you should be able to find a really small cooler bag (meant for Snacks or children) that would fit in your purse or your backpack and you can keep a small thing of tuna salad/etc and some cheese and maybe a small yogurt in that or you could do what I call "roll ups" (a slice or two of deli meat with a slice or two of cheese with some mayo/condiment of your choice in between) and put that in there, that way you have it with you. It really is no big deal to eat a small snack in front of someone... I agree whipping out a teaspoon with Peanut Butter on it in the middle of a library would be considered odd, but you have so many different options that you can save that for your at home treat Good luck! You'll figure out what works for you I promise

That is amazing!!! I'm so happy for you And you are completely right, it is so much more than just the physical weight loss. Congrats to you

11 lbs is GREAT though!! I know it seems like a lot of people do at least one or two really large drops in the beginning, but you may be like me. I lost 2-3 lbs consistently from the very beginning. There have of course been a few stalls here and there, but that is normal. Also, did you stall at 3 weeks? Pretty much everyone does, but if you didn't this might just be what that was... at some point after surgery your body has to stop to readjust and that is the infamous 3 week stall. I know slow losing a the beginning is tough, because 2, 3 lbs here and there... 10 lbs overall, 15 pounds... when you are comparing it to the 100+ that most of us have to lose it seems insignificant... but I PROMISE that as it adds up and you look back, those 1 lb, 2 lbs drops will feel amazing! Also, supposedly if you lose slower supposedly you don't have as many skin issues as your skin has more time to keep up with your body. Not sure if this is true, but hey... maybe!

Good job Amy!!! I also teetered right on the edge of wonder-land (and then again at my 100 lb mark) and it was horrible.... but it felt awesome when it finally moved! You are right, stalls will happen and they will pass! Congrats on doing so well!

That's awesome!! There are quite a few people I haven't seen in a VERY long time and who do NOT know about my surgery... I can't wait to see them! That is one of the best reactions ever! Congrats Isn't it awesome!!

I'm not sure if 6 weeks is too early or not, but I know that alcohol isn't banned later on. My surgeon said I was fine to drink on my birthday (my 21st...) and that was at about 4.5 months out. I would be worried about the acidity affecting your sleeve... I would be worried that maybe your sleeve won't like it. To be safe, I would just ask your surgeon. If you can't then you can't.. there are lots of reasons why people don't drink... like medications... or you could take the wine and not really drink it.

Chin up girly I'm sorry to hear that you have a few more hoops to jump through but you'll pull through and be better because of it! ((hugs)) it will happen!

Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you I also just hit the 6 month mark so I'm right there with you! Can't wait to see where we are at the year mark! Also, way to go on the exercise!!! That is the one thing I've been lax on but plan on boosting soon

I'm really surprised to hear this!! My surgeon was completely pro-shake, for as long as you want them (as long as you aren't doing shakes on top of a full days worth of food, so i do a shake for breakfast). At 6 months out I actually still need it to help me reach my protein goal. Also, you said you live in NY.. where in NY?? I just moved to Brooklyn! I love this city because it is so easy to eat properly.. no one blinks an eye when I say "no bun" or just order a side or don't want a drink... its awesome lol!

My doctor's go to response for EVERYTHING was "if it hurts, don't do it" lol. I myself was wary about nuts because I was worried about them getting stuck in my healing staple line. You said you were at 9 weeks though so you should be pretty much healed up. I know when it comes to in general- when you are considered fully "healed" then there isn't anything that is restricted (some docs say no popcorn, coconut, etc... but my surgeon thought that was ridiculous and thought that surgeon probably was most experience with bypass which is so different).

Ohhh!!! I am SOOO happy for you!! I remember your posts from when I first started coming on here and you've always had such great advice. I do remember you saying you had a picky sleeve and I am so glad that you were able to reach your goal... that is amazing! Thank you for sharing

Double check if it is sugar free or no sugar added yogurt.. I've never been able to find sugar free because yogurt is milk based, so it has lactose in it. One of my staples is chobani plain yogurt (which you can get fat free). Then I add in some Torani sugar free syrup (totally awesome, i highly recommend it) so I still get the flavor. Congrats and good luck!

I don't know for sure, but I have heard of others still being hungry and my surgeon told me that not everybody would get that "so not ever hungry" feeling. That being said, you should get full after eating... are you still hungry after eating? If so, then it is probably head hunger It sounds like you are doing great though... keep it up and hopefully someone with more experience will offer some input.

CONGRATS!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you! Sounds like you are doing better than I was at that point lol You are doing amazing! Keep up the walking and you'll be out of there before you know it.

Oh, and just FYI... there pretty much is no "for females only" OR "for males only" lol. We are always so nosy and generally can't help ourselves. HOWEVER... NONE of the guys that i've seen in these boards would ever say something inappropriate or make you feel embarrassed... seriously go check out the mans room... some of the most interesting conversations lol.

It actually seemed to help mine, though it is most likely the weight loss and not the sleeve specifically. Supposedly when you lose weight, especially a lot of weight, all of the hormones that are stored in that fat are released and can cause your system to go out of wack (or back into wack lol). Before surgery I wasn't regular at all and had horrible PMS... after about 2 months after it is just about clockwork and my PMS is manageable. This comes up a LOT in the ladies room if you want to browse around there!

Welcome Danielle I'm so excited for you!!! This can be such an amazing journey and you sound so positive and motivated! We're glad to have you!

Not to burst your bubble too much... because your grocery bill definitely goes down... but don't forget that protein shakes and stuff can be expensive... I thought that too and ended up shooting myself in the foot a bit when budgeting lol.

A bit late, but tuna salad for me