Jorge

After losing 85 lbs now; My wife has noticed an increase in size. I had noticed before, but didn't mention it; wanting to be reassured. So, Yes: there IS an increase.

Hi how is everyone doing??? I am down 87 lbs now but I've been in a slump for a few months. I haven't lost any weight at all for the last two months which is very frustrating and depressing. My hair is also falling out like crazy which just adds to the depression. Everyone says I look great but I don't feel great. I feel like I feel short of my goals. My goal was to loose at least another 20lbs by now...... any help or motivation would be much appriciated thanks.

"Thanks for playing ball with us Mom. I can't ever remember you playing with us before." Those words were music to my ears after I decided to get out in the back yard with my two sons and husband for a game of wiffle ball. I hit the ball, ran the bases and caught my husband's fly ball. We all laughed and had a great time. Five months ago I would have been listening to that laughter from inside the house. By the way, the son that said those words is 13 years old! I am so glad I still have time to make some new and better memories with my kids. This surgery is the best decision for myself and my family that I have ever made. If you have not had it yet, you won't be sorry! It changes your life for the better.

So, I bought a bunch of Protein Shake samples and have been having one a day for Breakfast to see which ones I like. I usually offer/make my dad and hubby taste them just a single sip if they're around.
Today, I was offering a sip of the Cherry Synthrax nectar shake to the hubby and he told me it was nice and then he dropped the following bomb:
Yeah, I can drink those if you get them for our 2 week liquid pre-op diet.
WHAT? "Our" ?????
Then he goes on to elaborate that he plans on doing the liquid pre-op diet with me as he figures he helped me get so fat along the way he can help me get skinny too.
Too cute!
Anyways, I guess I'll have to ask my NUT about him doing it too...

I have never heard of plication before but I just look at it like this. Why just fold your stomach and let it sit there? Cut that out and lose a couple pounds!

As a woman, I can say that I can't want to see penises growing bigger and longer after I start losing weight too!

From reading posts of others sleeved on 12/17, it seems we all slowed way down or stalled for a week or two right around the same time. It was very comforting to me to see that others were also stalling. I started low BMI, so I'm going to have a different path from others with more to lose. I started at 192, 180 on the day of surgery and 161 this morning. I'm half way to where I hope to land from my original starting weight, which I am thrilled with. It is scary to stall, but when you do the math, if we are taking in less than 1,000 calories a day and working out, there is no way the weight won't continue to go. There are weeks in the start where we loose a lot, and weeks close to goal and during stalls when we we won't lose anything, but it will average out. Best of luck!

I just had my one month post-op visits and I am down about 30 pounds including the one week Pre-op diet. I told the dietician I was frustrated with it being only about 9 pounds lower in the last 3 weeks. I showed her myfitnesspal history on my phone and she said that I am way under on carbs and calories. I explained that I am always getting in my Protein, but no where in my books did it guide me as far as carbs and calories. She said they intentionally do that to not overwhelm people with counting things, but that if I am using myfitnesspal then I am ready. She said to aim for 1000-1200 calories and 150 to 164 in carbs.
Wow!!! I looked back and was so low every day. She explained that if I don't give my body the carbs and calories to use for energy that it will go to my Protein store. In the end I will be losing muscle and storing fat. Good old starvation mode. I was so surprised that I was that far off so I thought I'd share.
I'll let everyone know of the increases make a positive impact on my weight loss. Either way I am happy with being out of the 300's and will Celebrate that!!!
-Kimi

I was sleeved on the 18 th of Dec too. My surgery day weight was 220 and today I was 194. Hoping to be in the 180's by Feb. I'm getting a bit worried that I am entering that third week stale period

I'm down 27 and seem to be at a stall the last few days. Back to work today answer so far so good.

As of today, I have lost a total of 18 pounds since surgery.

Fellow Dec. 18th Sleevers, had my doctors appt today. All is Fine and I return to work tommorow (no restrictions).Also I can excercise with no restrictions. I think it's too early but, I'm excited to start working out, and getting back to my work routine. Good luck too all.

Fellow Dec. 18th Sleevers, had my doctors appt today. All is Fine and I return to work tommorow (no restrictions).Also I can excercise with no restrictions. I think it's too early but, I'm excited to start working out, and getting back to my work routine. Good luck too all.

I'll be using my regular blender until the Nutri Bullet I ordered gets here.

this is a young lady who inspired me to get the sleeve

Let the good times roll.

Maybe its because you have only been here a couple of weeks, but your post ( in my opinion) is insensitive and judgemental... People who need this surgery are not typically good at staying on diets, or are yo yo dieters who sometimes fail when it comes to always doing the right thing. I am a professional dieter, but after my surgeon had me on Liquid Protein skakes for FIVE weeks, even commercials for McDonalds looked like gourmet cuisine...
I think some come here to vent, some come to be talked out of a temptation because this? ...Is a SUPPORT group...
To say that people are "lacking in common sense" because they may need help to stay on track is just ... mean.
I hope if you have a rough day and are tempted, that you get the support you need and are not belittled.

Well, my wife prefers to call me "old b@stard" so hubby would be a step up

I don't have hunger, exactly, but I'm more tempted to eat things than I thought I would be. I think the Water is a big part of it. When I am good on the water, it helps. I'm also journaling on myfitnesspal.com, which is a big help. If I have to log it in, I'm better. I see my dr. on Monday, and plan to start riding my bike again after that. I'm hoping that 1/3 surgery, 1/3 diet, 1/3 working out model is correct, and that the extra physical activity will keep me on steady weight loss. I know it will be slower for me than most of you, because I started with a low BMI. I'm really feeling like this is a second chance. To really start over and eat the way I would like to for the rest of my life. I want to take this seriously, and respect the surgery we all just did. It is such a gift. But, it is challenging. I know we will all benefit from this experience. Wishing us all good luck!

You don't need to be chewed out or judged, thats the last thing you need! I had two days where I was just in the pits of depression because I really missed the comfort of stuffing my face and it upset me to know that I'll never be able to so that again. And, yes, I knew this before surgery but reality just sets in after surgery. You WILL get through this and you will NOT be a failure. I'll confess too that I am now eating regular food. Of course, very small quantity, chew really well, and no drinking 30 minutes before & after. Right or wrong is for each person to think what they want. If you read all these posts on here, it's amazing how many different programs there are. From Clear Liquids for 2 weeks, full liquids for a month, to eating regular food 3 days post-op. That being said, I feel SO much better, physically and mentally since starting to eat 'real food'. Just try to make healthy choices and remember that you just had major surgery, anesthesia alone can make your emotions run wild, not to mention the major changes your body and mind are going through! It will take some time but breathe through it, pray, go for a walk. You'll be feeling great in no time and you will rock that sleeve!