Star1221

You are so lucky. You must tell me you secret

No honey. You're doing find. The first week is when you're losing fluid weight from the hospital and not getting anything in. I gained 10 pounds in the hospital. I was down six... But everyone is different. If you go through and compare yourself to everyone on this site, your feelings will be hurt daily. Everyone's journey is different. Actually take time to recognise your victories instead of loathing that you've not lost x amount of pounds.

Double post. Sorry

I just went through this. Literally. From week 4 until 3 days ago (sleeved 4/18) I stayed exactly the same weight. I knew I was doing it right. Had not had one thing that wasn't Protein based and would help me get my goal in. But wasn't eating enough calories or drinking enough. My calories were at 300 and my Water... Maybe 40 ounces. Forced my calories and water intake to double that and lost 3 pounds in 3 day. Plus I work out everyday and chase a 16 month old. The scale will move. Promise. Just hang in there. Btw, in those 3 weeks, I went down 2 pant sizes and my arms... Yeah, they're getting cut. Stay positive :-)

Some dr's. say no straws. I was never told this. I drink everything from a straw. Also everyone said no coffee. It was brought to me for Breakfast the day after surgery while still in the hospital. Not sure why, but every dr is different

You came to the right place if you need great advice and encouragement and booty kicking when you need it. I love it here. People are so nice, or tough love when you need it. Congratulations on being sleeved and welcome to the losers bench :-)

Dear lord you're doing great. Thought I was doing well at 32 pounds in 7 weeks lol. Congratulations :-)

If you can make it 2 more days... You'll have smooth sailing. The first 3 is the hardest. You can do it. Just think if you give in now then it will be easier later

I never cheated. I was scared they could tell and not do the surgery or my liver wouldn't shrink. But the weight loss during it... Fantastic. 20 pounds for me

Sleeved April 18th and am eating 2-3 ounces of protein at a time. It may be chicken, turkey, shrimp, or white flakey fish. I eat 3 small meals a day and a least one snack. Struggle to get 600 calories a day but my protein is on point. 70 grams on most days. Water... I get it in, But forget and have to "chug" all afternoon. I haven't tried anything with carbs really or fried or butter. But everything I have tried agrees.

If you search on this site for "stall" you will see you are in the same boat as everyone else is or once was. The "3rd week stall". Though mine came 4 weeks and your's 2. Don't worry. Get your liquid in. Protein first. Walk. After that, just let your sleeve do the work. The scale will move. Though you should just put it away for a while. Weight means nothing right now. It's the inches lost you'll notice and make you feel so great

Fantastic. You look fantastic. That's all I can say :-)

Try drinking warm water. I used to love ice cold stuff. But after being sleeved, I could only drink room temp or warmer for a while. Or my stomach would cramp pretty bad.

Everyone is different. Usually from one to two weeks. Mine lasted 3. Figured out I need about 80 ounces of water. Broke the stall two days ago and 3 pounds down.

My hunger differs from what it was 2 months ago. I don't have the growling, overwhelming pain in my stomach that used to happen. Now it's more like a hollow feeling. And that only happens if I am late on my normal meal time (meetings.. Always go over lunchtime) So yes. You know you are hungry, it's just not the same as it was. And if you do eat when you are hungry, it's not like you can each that much. Just have GOOD choices to choose from. 2-3 ounces, you're full.

I am 7 weeks post-op and am eating lots of protein. I have a least 1 protein shake a day made with silk. I eat baked fish, shrimp, lots and lots of chicken breast and turkey. Chicken and turkey deli meat. Snacks include weight watcher's light cheese sticks. I was at a bit of a stall, but added calories and it broke finally. Down 30 pounds and lots of inches.

My daughter was 14 months and she was 27 pounds... My Doc said one week. But if I felt anything, then put her down and wait a day. One week was all I could take..

You look great. Congratulations :-)

First, yes, what Dooter said. This is the most important. Second, I think that eating and drinking slow at the beginning was imperative. It also helped that I was on liquids for a month. Thinned sf pudding, thinned potatoes, jello, water, protein shakes.. My dr has done a couple thousand surgeries and only had 1 leak. And that was in the first 10.

Keep me updated please. I need to figure out something. Thinking about a Dermatologist

I am having the same problem. Must be the hormones releasing from the fat.. Crazy. I never had acne. Now at 30 I am. Thinking \Proactive may be in my future lol

The average weight-loss varies. I lost 19 pounds. Some lose 10 pounds. Depends on the person. Now the exercise is a good thing to start ahead of time and helps you when you are post-op. The water intake for a while is going to be hard. But good luck on everything. You'll do great if you're already making this transition to a healthy lifestyle.

I gulp my water. I have no problems with getting liquids down...

Thanks guys. Very helpful. Didn't think about as to why I would get such cramps after jogging for an extended period of time when I did it a couple times a day.