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Chanel Valente july 12, 2011, I was sleeved

Today is officially 4 mos for me, I was in a terrible stall for the entire month of october .This month I changed some things such as working out, and upped my water intake and carbs for energy...the finally result ...I lost 10 lbs so far from nov 1 - today. You need to change up to get your body losing again. My trainer helped me to understand this...you need more carbs while working out or else your body will think you are starving it. Chanel

Today is officially 4 mos for me, I was in a terrible stall for the entire month of october ..no weight loss. This month I decided to change some things such as working out, in which I didn't do before and upped my Water intake and carbs for energy...the finally result ...I lost 10 lbs so far from nov 1 - today. July 12, 2011 was my surgery day and I weighed 227 lbs 5'4 ft now I'm 165 lbs. You need to change up to get your body losing again. My trainer helped me to understand this...you need more carbs, water and Protein while working out or else your body will think you are starving it. Chanel

Omg I didn't even recognize you, you look like a totally different person before you were cute but now you are gorgeous ...you look like you are 20 yrs old, chanel

Today is officially 4 mos for me, I was in a terrible stall for the entire month of october ..no weight loss. This month I decided to change some things such as working out, in which I didn't do before and upped my Water intake and carbs for energy...the finally result ...I lost 10 lbs so far from nov 1 - today. July12 was my surgery day and I weighed 227 now I'm 165 lbs. You need to change up to get your body losing again. My trainer helped me to understand this...you need more carbs while working out or else your body will think you are starving it. Chanel

I'm officially 4 mos today, and I have lost 10 lbs this month so far. In October, I hit a terrible stall for the entire month with no weight loss. I decided to work out which before I didn't and I upped my Water in take...and it knocked me out of my stall. chanel

I've taken Iron pills, and I noticed a big change. I'm not getting cold like before. Chanel

I am officially 4 mos today, and I can eat everything, and I'm full of energy. Honestly I think you will be ok, if it was a month or 2 after surgery, then I wouldn't suggest it. Go and have a ball, also stay in tune with your body.. if something changes ask your doctor. Have fun me lady. Chanel

My doctor gave me 1 month off, because of the little amount of food your energy level becomes zapped. I would take a month to be safe, especially if you have fmla. Chanel

You and I really do have the same BMI, I questioned my doctor. He said, because we began with a low bmi, we will lose first at a rapid pace in the beginning but once we lose a certain amount our bodies began to slow down in the weight loss. However he said this is normal, our bodies are adjusting to the dramatic change. I had reached his suggested 6 mos goal in 2 mos, so soon our bodies will readjust and lose again. Also I found out I'm gaining more muscle weight from exercising but I have lost 4 inches off my waist in 1 1/2 month without weight loss. Check your measurements.

Thanks you all...I went to the gym, and I have lost 3 lbs so I think ..I have activated my weight loss.

Just to clarify what I was saying if I added confusion..I do watch what I eat, and I use fitness pal to log in my daily food. I love that site!!! You can also download the app on your mobile phone which I use too. Now you are right about my Water intake...I hate water, and I drink about 42 to 56 ozs of water daily. I will take you advice in drinking more thanks. Chanel

I am 3 1/2 mos out and I always order a kids meal. Appetizers are still too much for me...and sometimes the kids meals too. However at least, I get a small entree with 2 tiny sides. I thought I would need my gastric surgery card to get a kids meal, but so far none was requested.

I'm 5'4 ...Thank you so much..I pray you are right.

I've been in a 2 month stall and I don't understand it. I am following by my doctors food regimen but no weight loss. My doctor told me to switch up on my lifestyle change, such as instead of no exercising begin to do so..and I did...!. Just to give you some history. Before surgery I weighed 227 lbs on July 12, 2011 and now today, I am 172 lbs....but I havent lost anymore weight in 2 mos. During all of my weight loss, I did no exercising at all, so my doctor suggested I try working out. For 1 month, I do 1 hr of cardio, such as elliptical, running, treadmill..and etc, and light weight training...still noooo weight loss. I have tried everything ..protein drinks, watching what I eat...can someone give me an explanation. I'M VERY THANKFUL FOR 55LBS OFF..But is this the end of my weight loss??? CHANEL

I had the exact problem but my nausea was everyday, my doctor gave me Phenegren suppositories because I had problems keeping down a phenagren pill. The Phenagren suppository does an excellent job. I still have to take them, and it becomes effective within 10 mins.

I use One A Day Vita Crave, its a gummy bear type of vitamin and quite tasty. It is loaded with the necessary vitamins.

My one week stall broke, this morning I lost an additional 3 lbs per my scale. We are on the roll again babyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 177 lbs. I increased my calorie intake. Just think i had an additional 15 lbs off but I got dehydrated and i needed an IV that put 15 lbs on me...I could have been 162 lbs. Surgery date: 07/08/2011.....223 lbs 1 months - 23 lbs loss 1 1/2 month - gained 15 lbs back due to IV for dehydration 2mos -23 lbs loss......177 lbs

I AM 8 WEEKS OUT, 43 LBS LOSS.....1 month i lost 24 lbs...5'4 ft and striving for 150 lbs goal weight.

I am 2 mos post, I weighed 223, now I am 180 lbs. IT'S BEEN 1 WEEK NOW , and I haven't lost any weight. Maybe its due to my period, but mannnnn I hope this stall will break. Any suggestions? Chanel

Hey Sleevettes, I was sleeved on 07/05/11, man this was a journey. Two weeks after surgery, I was hospitalized for 4 days due to dehydration....they put 15lbs of IV fluids back on my body (but I needed it). Now I have a terrible case of acid reflux..everything I eat affects me, so now my doctor just started me on Nexium. I use to feel like what in the hell have I done, and I had much regret...however I love the way I look now. My self esteem has soared, I started off at 227 lbs (weight at surgery) and now I am 183 lbs. My body, mind, and soul feels better. This was well worth it, in spite of everything I've been through. Just remember your stomach has to readjust itself, but it will get better within time. Chanel

HELLO Topic starter, I had a bmi 33, and I had my surgery on July 12, and it was approved by my insurance blue cross blue shield. Sheri

Hello, I was so dehydrated I needed all nght fluids. They are considering doing a scope to see why I have difficulties swallowing. So im glad..with all of the fluids from my iv, my hands are swollen..oh they said my bp is perfect since I had surgery 115/65 ....it you to alwaysss be 165/110 or 160/95 . Its 4am and I feel like a new peRson . My urine bEfore looked dark like malt vingeR...but its clearing up now. Ill keep u all postee. If you are dehydrated or cant drink/ eat tellll your dr Sheri

Well, I thought life was getting better, however I am 2 weeks post, I was placed on moist foods, but I can barely get in 32 oz of water, and its hard to swallow any foods. It feels like everything gets stuck in my throat or my esphogus. Come to find out..i have to be admitted due to dehydration and they have to do some test on my Gi tract...the dehydration is causing my drinking problems...a sip feels a lump

'LilMissDiva' You always seem so informative with the weight loss journey. At this point I need someone I can have as a mentor and who will be honest with me. I got sleeved July 15, so far I have lost 28 lbs including my 6 day pre op diet weight loss. As of 3 days ago, my dr started me on moist food, fish, spinach...things like that but its very very hard to eat. now, I have not lost any weight since then...this is the 4th day and I am feeling alarmed like I did something wrong. I'm having problems getting in my Protein drinks such as EAS, ATKINS ..YOU name it they hurt my stomach so bad. I get stomach spasms. I've tried Isopure YUCK...WHAT SHOULD I DO, AND HOW CAN I BEGIN TO LOSE AGAIN...HELP SHERI