ctaylor86

317-surgery date 6/25 276-current weight Total 41 lbs down in almost 8 weeks.

I'm approaching my 7 weeks and the weight loss has definitely slowed down. I initially stalled at 3 weeks. It picked back up at 5 weeks and it's only been 2 to 3 lbs a week since. But everyone goes thru stalls it normal. Everyone is different so there's no telling how long your stall will last, but one thing I'm certain of is that you will start loosing weight again. Thanks to your sleeve your food intake is significantly less than what your body is use to. If your getting your protein, enough fluids and eating the right things along with exercise, you are sure to pick back up soon. I'm not gonna lie and say that I wasn't feeling like I'm not loosing fast enough, but someone posted on here, we didn't gain this weight overnight, it took years for us to get where we are so we can't expect to loose it overnight. That made me realize that this is a journey. Best wishes to you!

I'm 4 weeks out and stalled last week at 27lbs since surgery. So I stepped up Cardio I walk about 3 miles at least 5 days out the week. I'm only able to get about 500 calories a day and about 30 grams of protein and barely any carbs. I weighed in yesterday and I'm now down 33 lbs. I was nervous too when I was stuck at 27lbs, but a lot of ppl said they experience the same around 3rd and 4th week. Keep up your cardio and once the dr releases us to exercise we'll be doing more to drop the lbs. Best wishes!

One thing we can all agree as adults is that we are all entitled to our opinions, so who wants to be judgmental can do that, and who wants to call those ppl judgemental can do that and those who doesn't care either way and feels like we need to get over ourselves is prob right. Lol.

Lol...you seem pretty worked up as if I called you judgmental personally. And totally disagree that judgmental is synanomous with something that one doesn't want to hear. If you read my post closely, I said there are things that needs to be said, unfortunately some people lack the ability to do so constructively without coming off as judgmental. Also, comparing your child getting a speeding ticket to us dealing with our transitions post sleeve just seems a bit ridiculous. You can speak to your child however you please because that's your child. But when your speaking to another adult, choose what you say wisely. Forgive me that I'm worried about the emotional aspect of judging and criticizing someone for making a mistake as well as the physical consequences from those mistakes. As I said, for the most part, people are supportive on here, and for that I'm thankful.

No one is perfect and I agree that sometimes the tone of some can come across as judgmental. Life post sleeve isn't easy for everyone. I know there things that should be said, but it's just how you say it. Some of us had a harder time transitioning than others. I dont want to risk saying something that would make anyone feel worst than they probably already do. This site has been mostly about support and encouragement for me and that's what I like about it. I know that we can all do this, let's keep our eyes on the prize. Best wishes to you all.

To get the best results my nutritionist advised me to stay away from carbs/starch. No potatoes, rice, pastas and she was ok with beans. I know I'm not gonna go the rest of my life not eating any starch, however I'm definitely staying away until I reach my goal weight then occasionally have starches.

No, haven't had pain since the 2nd week. You may wanna check with your surgeon to make sure that's ok. Everybody heals differently so it may be totally normal. Hope your pain subsides soon!

It's crazy how it just completely stops, hope we both start picking up soon and drop these lbs. Best wishes!

Wow 40lbs that's awesome, good for you. Will definitely look for that June Sleevers post. Thanks!

Ok thanks...I was wondering what was going on I've been walking even more so I couldn't figure it out. Thanks again for sharing I feel much better.

I was sleeves on 6/25. So far I've lost 27 lbs. And of course I'm happy because if I wasn't sleeved I would've never been able to lose that in 3 weeks, but in this last week I've only lost 2 lbs, I'm curious how the other 6-25 Sleevers are doing and did you slow down on the 3rd week?

I know I'm definitely not getting the amount of protein that I need, especially today. I have to figure out a way to start getting more.

I'm having tingling and numbness in my hand. Wondering if anybody else has experience this or is this just an isolated incident for me.

I'm in: SW: 317 on 6/25/12 CW: 299 GW: 265 Let's do this!!!

I'm 9 days post sleeve and I'm down 18 lbs as of yesterday. 5 more days on a liquid diet then can start mushy food. My nutritionist suggested scramble eggs. Just make them really soft and I heard adding cottage cheese to it makes it even softer. I'm also looking for other suggestions on soft foods to eat. Though I cannot wait to eat again, I'm really nervous and hesitant on how my new stomach is going to react.

I was sleeved on 6/25 and the first few days was rough

Wow congrats...I can only imagine how you feel. I'm only 1 week post sleeve and I've lost 18lbs and I'm thrilled. Can't wait to get to where your at. I'm only 26 as well and I'm hoping that I won't have too much excess skin.

I am 7 days post sleeve and I'm also having trouble getting protein. I've tried optisource strawberry and caramel flavored and several different flavors in Isopure and just don't like the taste. I still try to sip on it but I know I'm not getting enough. Today is the first day that I'm sleeping all day and feel like I have no energy. I need to figure something out. Going to my post op appointment tomorrow so I'll discuss it with my surgeon. Thinking that I can try the unflavored powder and put it in my broth.

I was sleeved 6 days ago and have been having that burning sensation in my left and right side. My left side was hurting yesterday after an hour long walk, but My right side hurt when I sit up straight for too long and also when I woke up this morning. Not sure if its normal but your not the only one.

That's exactly what I have been experiencing. I wasn't sure how to explain but glad to know I'm not the only one.

Wow...good for you. It will totally help you with getting the gas out. It is so uncomfortable for me to sleep on my stomach and though I can tolerate my side, when I wake up I'm in pain. I also had my gallbladder removed a few years ago and it took weeks for me too to sleep on my stomach. Thanks for responding I feel better knowing that I can't cause any damage by sleeping on my side or stomach.

Ok great. I'll keep walking and sipping. Thanks for answering my questions on the drain. I was starting to feel like , "should I have had one of those".