dmike321

I am 5 weeks post op and becoming more discouraged every day. I thought that this surgery was really going to help me control my appetite but I am hungrier now than I have ever been. I have had great weight loss up until about 2 weeks ago but I have been stalled ever since. I lost 12 lbs. on my pre op diet, and 23 lbs. since the 10/31. As frustrating as my stall has been my appetite is the most disappointing thing. I feel like I need to eat almost every 2 hours. I try to eat high protein foods but it doesn’t seem to help. I don't drink anything while eating or within 30 mins of eating, in fact I don't drink near the water I should because it just makes me feel hungry. It is becoming hard to stay under 800 calories daily when I am constantly feeling like I need to eat. I am pretty sure this is not an acid issue. Tums and Zantac have had no effect. Does anyone have any experience or suggestions? Thanks

Lisa, I am truly envious of how little food you can have for a meal. I haven't really been tracking my carbs but I will start. I often do have veggies with meals. I don't have bread and crackers every day just occasionally to switch things up. Its funny that you said a sleeve of steele cause that is exactly how I feel. I know I have overeaten once or twice and also eaten some things I was not suppose to and I have yet to feel sick or any discomfort other than feeling over full. With that being said I do not over eat, it was me just feeling out my new tummy. I use loseit.com to track my daily nutrition. It has a pretty nice mobile app as well. I think my docotors dietitian said that I can add her to it and she can view my I put. I will see her on the 15th and will discuss my issues with her so I can get her feedback.

Lisa, I know that I have had great weight loss the amazing thing is that I have been stalled for over a week now. As far as my diet goes ever since I was told I could advance to the mushie diet I have kinded cheated and not chopped or blended any of my food. I have had absolutely no complications with my new tummy. I see people posting that they barely get down 1 egg and I have been putting down 2 or more if I eat them alone. My typical daily diet is 2 scrambled eggs with a piece of toast for Breakfast, a greek yogurt for a snack, tuna or chicken salad for luch sometimes with whole wheat crackers, then a cheese stick or half cup of cottage cheese for another snack. All of that takes place at my work between 8 - 4 I usually have around 200 calories left for dinner where I try to have chicken, a vegetable and a potatoe. As for my hunger being an acid problem, I don't think that is the problem. I have been using liquid zantac sine the day I was able to return home after surgery. I have also tried using tums with no change. Hope this answers some of your questions and I will be looking forward to your feedback.

I am pretty sure I was told to stay around 800 calories. I have support group on the 15th so I will reconfirm then. I wish I was allowed 1500 calories, I must admit I am a little jealous of you. Congrats on your weight loss.

This thread has been so comforting to me. I was sleeved 10/31 and have been wonderng how I compare to everyone else who was sleeved around the same time. I have been feeling like my results were not that good and was feeling disappointed, but now that I have read this I feel like I am right on track. I started my 10 day pre op liquid diet at 277lbs. I was able to lose 12lbs by my operation day of 10/31. On my 2 week check up I lost a total of 27lbs and 29% of the total weight I want to lose. My Dr. Said that is some of the best results he has seen (had to brag a little). Since my 2 week my weight loss has drastically slowed down, but with keeping a close eye on my calorie intake I am back to losing more consistantly. As of this morning I have lost 35lbs and am down to 232lbs. As I already said this thread has made me feel much better about my loss and wish all of you the best of luck.

I know there are a few post on here about this but I have not found all the info I am looking for. I am 18 days post opt and have been on the mushie diet for a couple days now. My problem is that I am now hungry a lot more than I think I should be. I try to eat small portions usually about 1/2 cup and that usually does the trick, but I am hungry again in about an hour or so. I am eating foods with protein so I know that’s not the problem. I have also been at a stall now for about a week and that is starting to play mind games on me. Does anyone have any experience with this? I could really use some good news. Thanks Mike

Today I skipped my liquid zantac and got some tums instead. I haven't had much of an appetite so far today. I have also ensured I didn't drink anything for atleast 30 minutes after eating. I hope this continues to do the trick. Thanks to everyone for their advice.

I think it is a little of both when it comes to my hunger. I think that I might actually mentally convince myself that I am hungry and then I start to feel hungry. I have been struggling to get in all 64 oz of water. It seems like the more water I drink the quicker I get hungry and the more my stomach growls. I don't believe that I am having any problems with acid since I have been taking my zantac.

I am on acid meds. My doc prescibes liquid zantac automatically. I do skip it occasionally because its disgusting.

I was sleeved on Halloween, and was released from the hospital yesterday evening. Ever since my surgery, I have been having pain in my left abdomen; it’s a sharp pain when I take a deep breath. Both doctors and nurses insist that it is just gas, which I completely understand. The pain is not intolerable just very annoying. Has anyone else experienced this, and is there any remedy other than time. Thanks Mike

I just wanted to say hello to everyone. I am a new member and am on day seven of my ten day liquid diet. My doctor allows no solid food what so ever, so I am a bit of a grumpy bear but I know it will all be worth it. I am scheduled to be sleeved on the 31st and I have never been so scared and excited at the same time. I imagine everyone feels this way. I look forward to being an active member on here, and wish everyone the best.

I to will be a Halloween sleever!