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I have been struggling with weight loss since day 1. I was originally eating 60 grams of Protein, 30 carbs and 600 cals. I was losing little to no weight. My nut and surgeon upped cals to 800 and carbs to 60. I started losing a little. Now I am on 800-1000 cals and 100-150 carbs a day. I have lost 5 lbs 2 weeks straight. I'm not complaining, just confused. I still struggle with getting in all the calories in a day. My pcp said something about having too much insulin and my body needing carbs so that it wouldn't store the calories I was taking in as fat. Has anyone else done better with weight loss with higher carbs than low carbing?

I tried Zumba once. I realize why I only dance when I drink. I haven't given up on it yet though. I start classes 3 days a week in feb. It burns a ton of calories so I think looking like a fool is worth it. I think starting a class from the beginning would be a lot easier then doing the drop in classes where everyone already knows the moves. If you go to Zumba.com there are a ton of success stories with weight loss.

The scale has not been so kind to me. I'm losing a lot slower than I thought I would. That being said I went to my pcp on Monday and my BP was too low!! He took me off all my BP meds. So I guess those 20 lbs and eating healthier has been worth it. I'm still happy that I had my sleeve and I know the weight will come off adventually. It is nice to be down 1 pant size and 2 top sizes. Trying to look at the positives!!!

I had surgery 12/1 and have only lost 20 lbs. It is frustrating. My dr told me to look at it as I have lost 23% of what I want to lose in less than 2 months. He had me raise my calories and my carbs and the weight is starting to come off a little faster now. It is different for everyone. High protein and low carb did not work for me. I have to do equal amounts of carbs and protein to lose.

Motrin can be hard on your stomach and can cause ulcers. My dr said the same thing. Some dr's say it is ok in moderation. I was okay'd to take midol for cramps. Protein shake- my nut said to eliminate Protein shakes by 8 weeks out. If I need to supplement, she said to use bars because they stay with you longer.

Comfy lounge clothes, multi vitamin, whatever ppi they are going to put you on, protein shake, clear liquid stuff, and lots of bottled water. I also used a lot of crystal light and Hawaiian punch drink packets. You may need a pill crusher if your surgeon doesn't allow you to take pills whole. A stool softner can be helpful too with all the protein.

Congrats on your date!! The one thing I have figured out with the protein is to avoid smelling it. For some reason post op if I smelled the protein while trying to drink it, I had a hard time. Don't drink too much if it pre op either. You will be tired of drinking it after a few weeks.

My BP went thru the roof post op. I was told it was normal post op. My blood sugar also was all over the place. I am 4 weeks post op and my BP was 123/74 today. I would to give your body a chance to adjust before worrying about it.

Tiffnie-concentrate on your liquids so you don't end up back on the hospital. The first week is all about hydration. If you can get protein shakes in that's a bonus. I was lucky, I had no issues with protein. I figured out to drink it out of my drink shaker bottle. You don't smell the protein that way

I walk 2 miles a day. I am not released to do any other type of exercise. I had issues with one of my incisions from picking up my daughter too soon post op. I also just started back to work. I do a ton of walking at work. I am a store manager for a major retailer. I know stalls are normal, but I never really have had a major loss. When I did weight watchers and la weight loss, I lost about 4-5 lbs a week. It is just so confusing. I have an appt with my nut next week.

I am a little over 4 weeks out. I have only lost 9.5 lbs. I have always been a fast loser in the past. I have been getting my water in without a problem. I am getting around 50-60 grams of protein in. My calories are 600-700 a day. Carbs 30-40. I think my body is in starvation mode. How many calories are you eating and losing weight with? I know everyone is different, but need some suggestions.

I'm in the same boat. I had surgery 12/1 and have only lost 8 lbs too. I have lost 22 inches though. I think my body is in starvation mode. I have been trying to get more calories in over the last few days so I am hoping to get through this stall. I stopped weighing myself everyday because it was driving me crazy. Tomorrow is my day to weigh in. Hope the scale starts moving for both of us soon!!

I was talking to a co-worker today who had the lap band done a few months ago. He has done well with weight loss, but men usually lose quicker. He asked if I had pain after eating. Nope not at all. He asked if I had to avoid foods because they get stuck. Nope again. He asked if I was hungry all the time. nope for the third time. He also asked if I had reflux all the time and a few other questions. He said that if he didn't chew every bite to musch he had sever pain. He also said that he only ate at home because it was so difficult to eat at work or out anywhere. I am soooooooooooo happy that I got the sleeve over the band. I am only 4 weeks out and have had no issues drinking or eating anything. I am not losing as fast as I want to, but I know it will come off adventually. I am losing inches though.

Caffiene is a diuretic which can cause dehydration. Also caffiene can cause irritation in your stomach. As a side note carbonation could be rather uncomfortable early out. I wouldn't even consider it at 4 weeks out. Every dr is different, but from what I have read the caffiene and carbonation are no no's with most drs.

I was also a Pepsi girl. There was nothing like a 32 oz fountain Pepsi. I tried cutting back that didn't work for me. I had to quit cold turkey. I am 4 weeks post op today and for the most part I really have no desire to drink it anymore. I also do not drink coffee or tea, but you can't have caffiene for 3-6 months post op anyway. Good luck!! If I can do it anyone can.