iowachiefsfan

I had surgery on April 18 and I am feeling really good. I have attached three pictures, the first being before my surgery on 4-8-12, the second was 6-6-12 and the last one was yesterday 7-25-12. I can't really tell how much weight I have lost until I see myself in these pictures. The weight is coming off slowly but all in all I feel good and am keeping it off. My exercise routine has been stopped due to a trip to the emergency room and a stay in the hospital. I was short of breath and I ended up having blood clots in my lungs. VERY scary when three different doctors tell you that you are lucky you went into the hospital when you did. I have been really thanking God for not taking me from this world yet. You definitely do a lot of soul searching and evaluating what is important and what is not. I ended up being in hospital 3 days and then off of work for a week and a half. This week is my first week back to work and I am weak and tired but all in all I am on the mend and feeling pretty good. God is good!!!!

Hi all, I just have been curious about a few things. I am 8 weeks post op today and I have lost 49 pounds. I started my journey at 385 pounds and I really thought I would be losing weight a lot faster than I have. Is what I am experiencing normal or should I be concerned. I guess it is all unknown so I just wanted to put the question out there to see if anyone had any words of advice. Any words of wisdom are much appreciated.

Oh my gosh this post reminded me of me except for I am 6 weeks post op and 42 pounds down. I just started taking B12 today because a fellow sleever told me it gave her a lot more energy. I can't stand the protein shakes anymore and I can't eat enough to get my protein from food. I just have this terrible feeling that I am going to for sure lose my hair when 4 or 5 months comes around since I haven't been getting all of my protein. Suggestions anyone?

How much protein are we supposed to have daily? I have read in different areas that it should be between 60-75 but is this forever? I also read that if you want to lose weight your protein needs to be between 45-50 daily. Can somebody help please?

Hey everyone, I had the sleeve 3 weeks ago and I have lost 30 pounds thus far. I am wondering, is there a stall between weeks 2 and 3? I weighed in last Wednesday and weigh the same today as I did then. I don't understand because I am getting my protein and the majority of my liquids and hardly eat any food at all. I have started to walk and feel good doing so but am just not understanding why I am not losing faster. Anything you can suggest or tell me that will help is much appreciated.