choppers1210

Oops, date of surgery was aug 24th

Date of surgery:

Pre weight: 222

Today's weight: 190

What are you eating/how often/ how much? Eating lits if Hugh Protein low carb stuff' date=' cheese, lunch meat, tuna and I seem to eat or drunk a Protein Shake at least every 3 hours. Night time is still a struggle for me. That's when I want carbs really bad!

How many calories a day? 800 - 1,000

Are you hungery? At night

Are you working out? No

How do you feel physically/ emotionally? Physically I feel good. Emotionally I brat myself up a lot because I thunk I could be doing better and I dont want my surgery to be all for nothing. I know I'm in a stall and it's not helping my attitude plus I need to stay away from the carbs - they're like the devil!! Thx for letting me vent

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I stalled in week 3 also, for a week and noe I have stalled again in week 6...very frustrating so I try to stay away from the scales

Thanks guys!!! It is just so discouraging because I am so big' date=' everything still fits the same. :-/[/quote']

Also at a little over 2 weeks ur belly is still swollen ( well atleast mine was) so I couldn't tell difference in clothes til week 4. It will happen we just have to be patient (which I have a hard time with...haha)

**like. Not Luke, sorry

I would call doc, sounds Luke it could be gallbladder.

I agree that you may need a little more time. I took off 2 weeks and that seemed perfect for me, not because u was in pain but I had to get used to my new tummy and eating and that was a huge adjustment for me. I also felt tired a lot so I knew there was no way I could return to work and not fall asleep at my desk. If you can only get 4 days I'm sure you wil make it thru but in my opinion your body needs a little more time to heal best if luck to you.

I stalled at the end of week 2 for 2 whole weeks! I was so mad I put myself thru this just to lose 20 lbs and stop?? But then i just starting losing again. So I know it's discouraging but try to stay away from the scale and go by how your clothes are fitting. The weight will come off but for some reason the inches come off faster

I was sleeved on 8/25.

My mood has been good I feel so relaxed and calm. In a Good mood. I do feel tired some days. Those days I sleep late and take a nap in the day. But I have notice something really weird. I have COLD flashes.. yes Cold." .

In the afternoons I get really Cold like if I was living in Alaska my feet ' date='hands and my nose are like popcicles.. ans at night .. omg.!! Is worst.. I sleep in long sleeve PJs and socks and a big comforter...and still shivering ..... Lol

Oh.! I live in Texas. So its still Hot here in Houston..

I guess its normal....after having a major surgery..[/quote']

I was sleeved 8/24 and Yes I have "cold" flashes too. My doc said it is our metabolism slowing trying to stop our bodies from losing that's why stalls happen even though we barely eat anything. gotta say I have had many different "moods" since being sleeved but slowly I'm starting to feel like me again best of luck!

U were sleeved the same day as me! I don't weight again til Friday so ill tell u what I've lost so far also! I started out dos @ 217

Awesome, can't wait to hear ur update what type if foods are u eating now?

Weight at surgery: 222

Date of surgery: 8/24/12

Current weight: 202

Goal by halloween: 187

Sat 9/22 weigh in: 199

I put the picture of my stomach after surgery.

That's exactly where my incisions where. Thx for sharing the pic

Sleeved 8/24 starting weight was 222 today it was 201 for a total of 21 lbs yipee

Yes I feel the same way, I will be 4 weeks on Friday too but I had my 4 week appt today and the doc said it's because the swelling has gone down. Got moved to soft/pureed foods today, so excited!! Eventhough u can't eat much it's sure nice to chew after a month

Ugh! I ENVY you! I have been on full liquids since 8/24 and I may get to move to puree foods this Thursday. I want to chew!! Congrats on your success

Mine was 2 hours 20 minutes.... I don't know or remember the recovery room time or if my husband was allowed back there?? Good drugs lol

Everyone in Newport News who was/is your doctor?

My doctor was Dr. Salzberg at Riverside Weight Loss, in Hampton although the surgery was performed at the hospital in Newport news. I was sleeved on 8/24/12 and feeling great! The only complaint I can come up with is he keeps you on liquids too long!! I need food.

Weight at surgery: 222

Date of surgery: 8/24/12

Current weight: 202

Goal by halloween: 187

9-15 weight 199

I was august 24, but I figured it was close enough I too am 21 lbs down as far as eating, I am still on full liquids I don't get to start foods until next Thursday. That has been the hardest part!! Sounds like you are doing great, I wish you the best of luck and continued success

Spot on! I love this post, I feel Luke you are writing for me I such crazy thoughts like too and it's nice to share a laugh about it once in a while instead of sitting at home determined we have a leak, are going to die, etc. Thx for this, I needed to get myself back in check

I only had my pills crushed while in the hospital, once released (3 days post op) I was able to take them without crushing. The Vitamin I got was a chewable because they are so big. You should be fine taking them without crushing as long as you can swallow them easily. Best of luck to you

You look wonderful! Congrats on the hard work

Congrats! That is awesome...I'm only 2 weeks post-op but I am excited to see where I am in another 5 weeks . Keep up the good work!

Weight at surgery: 222

Date of surgery: 8/24/12

Current weight: 202

Goal by halloween: 187