MzPecanBrown

It's completely normal and happens to most of us. Search for "Three Week Stall" on the site and you'll find tons of info. Personally, I stalled for almost 4 weeks during my 2nd month. It drove me CRAZY but I was relieved to know that it is just a part of the process.

Welcome! I didn't ask a lot of questions on my first visit. It was more focused on my pre op testing. I told them which surgery I wanted, we discussed my health history, I met with the nutritionist, scheduled my pre op testing and psych visit, etc. I was provided with a lot of information that was relevant to all WLS. I had a long list of questions at my final pre op appt. But I would ask some things about the surgeon's experience with the sleeve, what will the pre and/or post op diet look like, what will the hospital stay be like, surgeon's complication rates, how long will you need to be off work. Please keep us posted on your journey. I'll save a spot for you on the loser's bench.

Have you ever tried Weight Watchers? I am confident that you could lose 10 by then following one of their plans. Good luck to you!

MzPecanBrown

MzPecanBrown

I usually weigh 3 or 4 times in the morning and find that my first weight is higher, but only by a pound or two. Never several pounds. The other 3 times of getting off and allowing it to reset results in the same weight. Maybe I need to change my batteries too!

OMG! I thought this was just me, too! I have worried the heck out of my doctors trying to find out what is wrong with me! All of my labs have been wonderful so they are not concerned. But I've only gone 2-3 times per day since around my 4th week post op. I also don't get a full bladder feeling anymore. I drink at least 64 oz on most days and have at least one protein shake per day. Glad to hear it's not just me!

Certainly! Prayers going up! You'll do fine! Please let us know how you're doing when able. See you on the losing side!

AMAZING!! I'm super happy for you!!

Thanks everyone! You all are awesome! Catracks, my hair has been natural for just over 2 years now. I was having a bad hair day in the former pic so I threw a wig on it. LOL! Thanks for the compliments!

Yes. I'm MzPecanBrown there, also.

Fantastic! Keep rocking that sleeve!

Awesome job!! Girl, keep up the great work!

WOW!! DEBSII, you look great! Awesome job!! I posted this earlier in the Success Forum but here's a pic of my progress at 3 months post op.

Beautiful!! Congrats to you!!

Thanks guys!! I love the support here! I was so frustrated and then I looked at some old pics. It helped put things into perspective. I didn't put it on overnight. Plus, the stress is making me crazy! LOL!!

Don't know if my picture attached the first time. Sorry if you get it twice. :-)

Hey everyone! I had my 3 month follow up yesterday and am happy to report that I'm down 53 lbs since surgery! For one, I can't believe that 3 months have already passed. I was hoping to be down more than that by now but I am beginning to let that go. I stalled for almost my entire 2nd month and was just glad to see progress during the 3rd month. I have become obsessed with counting - carbs, Protein, fat grams, ounces of Water, etc. I started feeling like I was on the hardest diet ever! I was the baby in my support group yesterday, all others were 8-12 months post op. It was hard expressing my frustrations because they all had a been there, done that attitude about plateaus and weighing daily. My NUT told me that I need to eat more and stop worrying so much about carbs. She said that 600-700 calories are not enough. I left wondering how anorexic people remain thin. I know I'm eating more than an anorexic, but still.... Even though I don't really see it when I look in the mirror, this side by side comparison really shows the difference. The before was August of 2011 and after picture was taken this week. Surgery was January 10. I can't wait for the next 50 to come off!!

Chilli from Wendy's.

Everyone heals differently. My surgeon recommended 3 weeks. I took 2 and struggled badly when I returned.

I had the lemon flavored. I put it in the fridge before going to bed because I read it went down easier cold. It was salty but fizzy like soda. I drank it at 4 am and it started working about 3 hours later.

Ditto on the Premier shakes. I had a difficult time getting various shakes in during the first 3 weeks after surgery. These were the only ones I tolerated. I still have one most days for breakfast or after exercise. They have 30 grams of protein.

My normal period came on the week before surgery. Then I had the mother of all periods come less than a week AFTER surgery. It was awful! Do a search on the subject here and you'll find that it's quite common. My Feb. period was normal but March was super late and super long.

I had my gallbladder removed 10 years ago and felt SOOOO much better afterwards! I dealt with those attacks for over 2 months before discovering what it was and having surgery. Each attack was worse than before with the last one sending me immediately to the ER. I thought I was having a heart attack! It was absolutely terrible! I didn't have any side effects that were unbearable. My only issue was frequent diarrhea after eating. This stablized after a period of time and then I had no issues. I also didn't have any comorbidities before being sleeve, thankfully. In terms of God giving us gallbladders....He gave us whole stomachs but we've had the majority of it removed. He gave my mother two breasts but she didn't flinch when told that one needed to be removed due to breast cancer several years ago. My uncle is next in line for a kidney transplant - you see where I am going with this. I didn't hesitate to go through with my gallbladder removal. Hopefully, you'll go with your doctor's suggestions and have the surgery. I wouldn't want you to experience those attacks. Girl, they are no joke! LOL!!

Hey!! I'm here *waving* I will be 3 months out next Tuesday and am now down 51 lbs. It has truly been a roller coaster for me so far. I lost 38 in the first month and then stalled for the rest of February, right after introducing solid food. That was SO frustrating to me! I was doing everything but exercising and NOTHING. I felt like I was on the hardest diet ever if that makes sense. I was counting everything, being sure to get enough Protein and Water, avoiding things that I shouldn't, etc. And no scale movement! I'd hoped to be down 60 lbs by my 3 month follow up, which is next week. By the first week of March, I had enough energy to begin going to the gym. I am now up to walking around 3.5 miles in one hour. That may seem like nothing to all of the true gym rats, but it means the world to me! I haven't exercised regularly since before my wedding in 2008. I also think I was not eating enough calories. I noticed on a week that I would "cheat" a little with some things that I shouldn't have (chips and cake at a baby shower, a little Peanut Butter, half of a hot dog), I lost 3 - 4 pounds. I'm not saying that we should eat these things regularly, but I believe the extra calories helped with the weight loss. I was only getting in 500-600 calories. I have upped my calories and lost something each week since. It's not going as fast as I'd hoped, but I am thankful for what I've lost. For some people it's just effortless! I feel like I wasted some of my honeymoon period with the stalls. UGH! But my pants are REAAAALLLYYY bagging and I have more energy. As of the 2 month mark I was down over 17 inches all over with 6 of those being from my hips. My best NSV was receiving some recent test results. I had some renal issues in 2009 which left me with insufficient kidney function. Nothing that was near dialysis level, but still very concerning. Well guess what?! My kidney function was actually in the NORMAL range for the first time in almost 3 years! My Nephrologist couldn't make any guarantees but thought the weight loss could improve things. Just 50 lbs and the change in what I am eating has made this SO worth it so far! I cried when I received those results! It sounds like everyone is doing great! I am sorry to be so long winded but I know that you all truly understand what it's like with having so much to lose. We got this!!