Angel11

I had my surgery 09/21/17 & the same has happened to me. I came to this site to see if anyone else has experienced the same......

Thank you so much for posting this. I was really getting down on myself after reading many posts of others weight loss. The few appointments post op w my surgeon, him & his staff, praised me, on my progress! I was advised 1-2 pounds per week. Those who have exceeded that, kuddos to you!! God Bless!!

On 10/16/2017 at 0:45 PM, cotysmom2 said:

I had my sleeve done the end of August. It was a band to sleeve revision. I lost 30 lbs the first month but NOTHING since. Haven't gained...but haven't lost either. My Protein intake is bad...I feel as if I have no restriction and I'm always exhausted. Im taking vitamins..iron and Calcium. I walk but other than that not much else.

I'm very discouraged and am embarrassed to go to my two month post op visit because I feel like a total failure.

Am I the only one in this sinking boat??

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Don’t be embarrassed. You have done awesome!! Maybe your body is adjusting? 30lbs is awesome! I have only lost 17 this past month. I had a few bad days this past week. But I know, this journey is not easy & that bad days will occur. I haven’t exercised yet. Something I need to do! But, you have.... Keep your chin up!

On 10/19/2017 at 8:45 PM, Berry78 said:

Lovelies.. let me put your minds at ease.

The average loss for the first month is about 15-20lbs. Sure, there are some that lose 40, and some lose 5 or 10.. but the majority of us lose between 15 and 20. The second month is usually less. Averages 10-15.

I am 7 months postop (tomorrow!) and have lost almost 100lbs. I started out 150lbs overweight, so I'm 2/3 to goal. My first month I lost 17lbs, second month 13lbs.. for a total of 30lbs (not including preop losses). This is a very average amount.

Surgery is great, but it really doesn't make us lose weight any faster than we could have before surgery on a very restricted diet. If you went on a 800 calorie diet preop, your losses would be the same as 800 calories postop. The difference is how possible it is to eat only 800 calories for an extended period of time. Most of us take a year or more to make goal weight. Could you have eaten 800 calories a day for a year without surgery? Didn't think so... (I'm eating 1100 give or take, and have been for most of the time.. so 800 wasn't even in the cards for me postop! Lol!).

Thank you for your post! I had a lapband, lost 70lbs & gained 30 back. I had the band taken out in June of this year. I had my sleeve gastrectomy on 09/21/17. I have lost 17 pounds this past month. I agree with everything you have said. Congratulations on your weight loss! You have done awesome! I have the same amount to lose. I have started to obsess about calories, which I have never done in my life. I haven’t exercised yet. That is what I need to start doing now.

I was just wondering the same.

On 10/7/2017 at 4:23 AM, Brosky said:

I had surgery on 9/21. I'm down @ 10 lbs which I'm happy with. Couple of things that I'm experiencing and I want to see if I'm not alone.
1. Incisions are doing well, still a bit tender, and I had a lot of bruising at each site.
2. I've been in soft food phase and my body is definitely telling me when enough is enough, but I feel I can't even get enough Water in either. I still get discomfort and a sharp pain when I take in a little too much Water, or liquid of any kind.
3. I also have this ache in my chest, like right below my breast bone. Is that gas...heartburn? My stomach also sometimes gets hard, like when I press down I have abs of steel...lol...far from it...lol.
4. Sorry for the TMI but going to the bathroom has been difficult, really bad Constipation, my doctor said it's normal but it was over a week when I went the first time after surgery, then nothing for 5 day.
I hope someone can shed some light on this, because I hope there's nothing wrong.
Thank you all!!!

Congratulations! I have lost 13. I have experienced the same here! Constipation has been horrendous! When my pouch feels full I have tightening on my upper left side. I asked surgeon, he said that was normal. I’m so over soft foods, even though I’m never hungry. My incisions definitely tender too. Water / fluids definitely hard to get in... sounds like we are having a similar experience I just experienced ache in chest, right after surgery. I believe mine was gas pain. Hope it gets better for us!

1 hour ago, Introversion said:

Each surgeon has different guidelines. Some allow you to resume caffeinated beverages after 1 month, others allow them after 2 months, and a few demand you abstain from caffeine for life.

Caffeine is an important ingredient in my maintenance (100+ pounds lost), so I'd seriously question any doctor or dietitian who wants me to abstain forever...

And I'd disobey their orders.

Thank you! You have helped me so much! Congratulations on your weight loss success!!!

9 minutes ago, Introversion said:

Caffeine doesn't slow the rate of weight loss. In fact, caffeinated products promote a reduction in appetite and stimulate the metabolism.

Since most obese/formerly obese people are carb-sensitive, sugar-sweetened beverages cause stalls and/or cause the rate of weight loss to come to a screeching halt, but not caffeine.

FYI, I drink a minimum of 3 cups of strong caffeinated coffee daily in addition to a quart of caffeinated iced tea.

Since caffeine stimulates gastric acid secretions, most surgeons and dietitians prefer we avoid it during the immediate post-op period.

Thank you so very much for all the information you provided! Do you happen to know, when I can start having caffeinated beverages? I will be 3 weeks post op this Thursday. I feel a lot better. I really appreciate your post! Thank you so much!!!

You look awesome! Congratulations! Thank you for inspiring me!!

I’m two and a half weeks post op after having gastric sleeve surgery. Does everyone stick to all Decaf beverages after surgery ? I cannot find any fast food places that carry decaffeinated unsweetened iced tea, except Panera bread. My surgeon / dietician advises all decaf beverages. I was in a hurry today & got caffeinated unsweetened iced tea at Hardee’s. Will this slow my weight loss? I have researched all over the internet....thanks in advance for any information

18 hours ago, GregMedic51 said:

Awesome I was sleeved on January 25th 2017 best decision I ever made have actually hit under the 300-pound mark I started out at 422 lb currently I'm at 297 pounds haven't been under 300 lb since 1999 best decision I ever made it's a long road just stay the course stay focused and don't give up we've made a choice that is a lifestyle change forever wish you the best

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Congratulations! You have done amazing!! I live north in Godfrey, IL. Thank you for the advice. I really need it. Best of luck to you too!!

I live across the river from STL. I was sleeved in STL on 09/21/7. The best decision I ever made

4 hours ago, pamh71 said:

I am 9 days post op! Doing pretty good up to walking about 35-45 min and cleaning around house. Not really needing the pain meds but my emotions are going nuts like postpartum! Indecision are itchy but healing. I have lost 14 lbs so far and hope it continues! The main problem is my belly sticks way way out now and I'm sure it will go in it's only been a week but hard to sit. Anyway , just started purer food yesterday! Made a BIG mistake drinking one tiny tiny sip with my 1/2 oz of blended egg! Nope!!! Do Not Do That!!! So just taking it slow and easy. Getting antsy but overall upbeat!!

I feel, the same exact way, right now & 11 Days Post Op.....

21 hours ago, Brandeis said:

Advice: don't weigh yourself every day!

However, this isn't advice I personally can follow, so instead I try to only worry about it once a week. You'll have periods where it stops, and then jumps down. My biggest was after a vacation where I'd been RIDICULOUSLY active and probably didn't drink enough Water. I came home after 2 weeks and had not lost a pound.

Weighed myself again 2 days later and I lost SEVEN POUNDS.

Little things in your life can impact it. I wouldn't worry unless you've stopped losing for a month or so.

I loved your response! Thank you ! You set things in perspective.

I’m experiencing the same! My surgery was 09/21/17 on Thursday & I weighed myself this past Thursday (at 1 week post op) & I lost 10lbs. I go see my surgeon & dietitian for my post op appointment tomorrow. I just weighed myself an hour ago (in the evening & not right in the morning like I usually do) & weighed the same from 3 days ago. I’m allowed to eat creamed Soups, yogurts, sugar free pudding, popsicles & Protein Shakes. I’m getting about 40oz only too. I’m a little down. Maybe this week will be better? Keep your chin up! We will succeed!!

I had my surgery on 09/21/17 a Thursday & I went back to work the following Thursday. I didn’t have a problem & wanted to go back a few days earlier. I’m not a teacher, however, I have been a substitute teacher in the past. I guess it all depends if you have to move around a lot, standing for long periods of time or lifting? Hope you find the right decision

I'm 10 days out from surgery. I just bought those Walgreens optisource Vitamins tonight. chewable citrus flavor. Not bad for a Vitamin.

My surgery was 09/21/17 (8 days ago). I have no hunger at all & no interest in food. Maybe that will change in the near future? Went back to work yesterday & my incisions are still very sore. As of yesterday, down 10 pounds in 7 days. I need to exercise though. I love reading everyone's posts. We are all doing great! These struggles in the beginning, hopefully will be the toughest part. I'm on the soft foods stage: Soup, yogurt, pudding & popsicles. I will say, even though, no hunger, I can't wait to be able to 'crunch' on food. I'm a chip lover Post Op & Dietician appointment this coming Monday.

I had my surgery last Thursday & my first day back to work was today. I don't have a strenuous job. I was glad to get back to my regular routine. I guess it all depends on your employer & how you are feeling

7 hours ago, starshine123 said:

No. I'm in month 2 of 6 of preop diet!

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Congrats! The time will go by fast

Don't get down on yourself. Your body is adjusting to the surgery. Don't fret about the weight. Just keep to your post op schedule. For myself, this has been a very big change in my life. It has taken a toll on my emotions also. I feel the same about certain foods when I see commercials too. I know, in the future, I will be able to eat my favorite dishes, just not as much.

6 hours ago, starshine123 said:

I'm in st Louis too

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Awesome! Have you had surgery yet?

8 hours ago, LoraLazers said:

Yes, I have been walking like crazy. I basically just feel like I'm in the twilight zone. I took a warm shower this morning so I'm hoping this will be the start of a better day.

I hope you feel better very soon! I was sleeved on the 21st also. It is a challenge to get all my liquids in. Also, TMI, I'm having bathroom issues now. No fun.

1 hour ago, leahkatehanks said:

Sept, 19th here, so I'm a week post-op. I'm down 8 lbs. since surgery day, 31 pounds overall since starting the process. Soreness is easing up tremendously, I went back to work yesterday at my desk job. I'm getting all my fluids and Proteins, but that's like a full-time job! I do want food though. I'm not hungry, I just keep having short cravings for something, especially carbs like pizza and Pasta. That's funny to me, because I really didn't eat those much pre-op.

I had my surgery on the 21st. I can so relate to your post. I feel the same. I go back to work this Thursday.

3 hours ago, Mimi of 7 said:

Im watching food Videos which I Never Do. Feel like I'm Starving. On liquid diet since Sept. 4th. Tues. I can start Stage 2 ; )

Yay! I'm doing the same, watching food network I start phase 2 this Thursday. I will say, I have no hunger pains at all....