Dania621

So I was sleeved January 2012. I've been doing really well...I've lost over 70 pounds since my surgery, but I'm currently stalling out. I'm 5'6" and weigh about 155 (I'll have the exact number tomorrow when I go for a check-up). However, I haven't budged in a while. I'm taking in about 1200 calories a day ( I track using mfp...best thing ever). Am I always perfect? No, I get hungry sometimes...i have Snacks during the day, but again, I try to keep it within my caloric goal. I also exercise 4-5 times a week. I run for 30-45 minutes on most days, swim once a week and do weights 4 times a week. I follow this regimen and I'm seeing skin tightening results...however, again...I'm stuck. any advice on how to break on through to the other side (sorry, i love the Doors). Thanks for your helps, sleevers!!

Florence and the Machine: Shake It Out, Dog Days Are Over, Spectrum (Calvin Harris Remix). Oh and Titanium feat. Sia by David Guetta (that song gets me SO amped), Take Over Control by Afrojack, Tightrope by Janelle Monae, Scream by Usher...I just use my Spotify and make these crazy mixes that keep me going!

I was in the hospital for two nights. I had more pain from gas than anything else. The first three days were excruciating, but after that I was fine...like, i didn't feel any pain after those three days. I was even sleeping on my tummy after four days. I wish you all the best! It'll be worth it...I wrote a post the first night I was home because I was in pain and everyone told me to chill out and once I did the pain went away. Good luck!

That sounds awesome! Already saved! Thank you very much....

I'm definitely trying to get more calories in. I think during the week my problem is that I don't eat anything from lunch (at 1), til after my workout when I have a protein shake. So, tonight I will have a protein bar (or half) like an hour before my workout so I can have a little extra energy. As for my protein, I get between 70-90 a day. Yesterday I had 85 grams of protein. And so on and so on. I definitely only eat protein, all day long. Today, I had a little bread. It was good, but I feel a little guilty about it...even though I know I need to have some carbs, bread is NOT the answer. I have to try and incorporate more veggies and fruit. But after I eat my protein, I'm just full to the gills. No room for more. I'm sure I'll find the balance...it's just a question of time, i guess. Thanks for the advice, ladies. I definitely needed to hear it!

OMG! My pain was so bad for the first week. Not at the surgery site, per se, but gas pain!! Try to get those pain meds, they will make you feel better. After the first week, I felt SO much better. As for the liquids, I carried around a little cup they gave me at the hospital (it only held an ounce) and I put a timer on my phone, every 15 minutes, I filled it up with Isopure Zero and drank an ounce. That's what I did all day. But I'm not going to lie and say that it was easy (especially that first week), but it'll definitely get better. Hang on!

So I've been working out 5-6 days a week. I usually keep them to an hour. I'll do a class at my gym (classes are usually toning and strength classes) or I'll go swimming. I'm going to start including more weights and jogging. The problem is my energy level. I know it's because I'm not getting enough calories in, but it's really hard because I get full fast and I'm still trying to get my water in...which is hard too because I'm still doing protein supplements (shake and Isopure, daily). And the weekends are the worst because I forget to eat. I'm tired all the time, but I don't let that stop me from working out because I'd feel guilty. Mondays are my rest days and I still want to walk two miles at lunch today! And this whole lack of energy thing sucks because I want to step up my workouts to the next level, but I'm too tired. For example, I was swimming the other day and I got sooo tired! I'm usually able to do my 45 minutes with no problem, but I was really struggling...any suggestions? Any help would be appreciated! BTW, I take in like 600-700 calories a day. I take a multi (twice a day), calcium, b12, b50 complex, vitamin C, Flaxseed oil and biotin.

I love this recipe! Asian turkey meatballs....so delicious! I made them and they're really high in Protein. this is a fabulous website, btw. http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/01/asian-turkey-meatballs-with-lime-sesame.html

I had my surgery on January 23rd and I have my days where I'm absolutely exhausted and other days where I can swim laps for 45 minutes. I'm still rather low on energy. I think it has to do with my diet. I really don't get too many carbs in at all. I'm all about the protein at the moment. I'm hoping my energy will increase...I want to start rollerblading and Spin classes.

I concur! I was signing up for the gym (!) and I was sitting at the manager's desk and crossed my legs. I didn't even realize. Then I looked down and smiled. He asked why I was smiling and I said nothing. It's my new normal!!

Congrats! I can't wait for knee high boots!!! Woo hoo!!

January 23, 2011 ( my new "birth" day) 32 lbs down!! And counting!! That includes my pre-op diet ) And I feel nothing but gratitude....thank you, thank you, thank you for my new sleeve, Lil Sleevie!!

I voted for you!! Congrats...fingers crossed!!!

I've had my period since a week and half before I was sleeved...which was on 1/23/12, btw. It's been pretty light and I don't have cramps and such. It's just that I think I should buy stock in Kotex...lol! My doctors have told me that it's from the shock of surgery and weight loss, however, it's still very disconcerting.