TwinsMama

RIGHT...my hubby said the same thing. What I found funny is that I am losing them both at the same time. So for a while I'm going to be a box if the tummy doesn't start going down, whereas my whole life I've been a figure 8. If only we could point a magic wand and lose where we want.

I weigh on either Sunday or Monday (I forget sometimes). I am 9 weeks (almost) post-op and have been stalled 7 of those weeks. I was annoyed at first due to me having a lot to lose but the Vets have helped me calm down by reading their words of wisdom. Now, I almost think it is hilarious that I have so much to lose but the scale won't budge...yes, I'm doing all the recommended tasks/behaviors. It is like my body will be the only one ever to be in the single digits (if I keep losing inches this fast) with a person that weighs over 300 lbs. I'm ready to take my show on the road. I could so win the "guess your weight" at this point!

Soooo Cute!! Keep this pic, he'll be embarrassed when you show it to him in about 15 years.

Some people are so paralyzed by fear that it spills over into any conversations about that topic. Also weight is relative. It wasn't until I hit 300 lbs that people saw me as overweight. I'm almost 6 ft tall so they always say, wow, I never would have guessed it. Good for you for keeping your patience. That type of poor service is amazing.

I had this for a long while (couple of weeks). The further out I got the better I could drink until around 4 weeks I was almost able to gulp. Understand that you are still so newly sleeved. Your entire body went through a change. Also, your throat could have gotten sore during the procedure. That is fairly common, so that may need to heal too. Give it some time and you'll feel back to normal. If you notice you cannot drink at all, then I'd say call your Dr. Good luck to you!!

I liked the bariatric vitamins pre-op but post-op I could do the jello ones (Ameriwell Bariatrics brand) and Flinstone Complete. All others make me gag now.

No problem! I wish I could give you all mine. I have the unflavored, Cookies, chocolate, and vanilla. Post-op I cannot do these. So I have 4 new ones (ran out the week before surgery) and I'm so ticked I just can't throw them away. Edited: 4 newly opened ones

I had my first BM in the hospital at like 3 days out. However it can take as long as a week to a week in a half...but by then it will rip you a new one. I'd say try and take some stool softeners like it was mentioned above. As for foods, I was told I could have mashed potatoes (some Drs don't allow the starches), grits, cream of wheat (only once or twice), of course soft cheeses and ground up meats/fish.

Keep us posted. Hope you feel better soon!

They look good and I swear I could smell them through my computer screen. I think it's the hunger.

Everyone is soooo different. I thought for sure I'd have a problem with "heavier" meats but nope, crabs. I love them so much I'm just going to have to have my mourning period over it. I do plan to try other things I don't eat that often and see if maybe one of those can be my low carb Protein staple. I still have turkey at least. Plus, I tried blue crabs. Maybe another kind will not have this effect on me. Either way, I'm going to wait a bit. It is not sexy to throw up in the bathroom out in public. So I'll try another kind in a few months...at home!

Most of us felt this way at some point in this journey. Calm down, take a step back and allow yourself to feel what you're feeling. Then remind yourself why you even considered this in the first place. Over time you'll start to feel a bit better about this. It's perfectly normal and you're not alone.

It sounds like you are doing well. It does feel like this is the entire day during that phase, but you seem on point so good for you!

I feel you. More than anything I'm more annoyed with having to stop and think about my choices. Of course that is EXACTLY what I need to do. I'm also a bit bummed that my favorite food - crab I can no longer tolerate. I literally just threw up my entire lunch (baked crab salad) because crab is a no go for me. I tried it before and got sick but figured I'd try again. So I feel your pain. All the Vets say it will get better so I guess we just have to ride this part of the journey out.

Thanks for this!!

Butter, I appreciate your post. I am almost as liberal as they come but also a believer though in no way shape or form fundamentalist. I think religion is one of those things that people on both sides (believers and non) get very wrong at times. Both sides in many instances feel the other is trying to convert/convince them one way or another. Let's all agree to stop that! My goal is to NOT walk around trying to convert people. Faith is a (in my view) very serious matter and I don't believe God wants me to try and "bring everyone to the light". In fact, through reading the Bible I think most people who take this approach are not only WRONG but doing the exact opposite of what God would want. Not every person that is a believer is going to beat you over the head, try to convert you, or believes that acceptance of science means your going to hell. I'm one of those that absolutely has read the Bible cover to cover and I read it because of my doubts - so very skeptical. By reading it, it brought me to what I feel is a closer relationship with God. That is, my OWN personal relationship with God. No one walking this earth can save another, so again...let's try and stop that! Just as no nonbeliever can convince someone not willing to stop believing. It's just not going to happen. It is a very sad state of affairs when people of all faiths (or no faith) cannot sign onto a support forum and just Celebrate with one another. I've been really saddened by the tone lately in some of the forums and also the intolerance on both sides. Sure, I attribute much of my success and overall peace to God, but again, that's about me and has nothing to do with anyone else. And BTW, I've also read the Torrah and Koran. I'm an avid studier of world cultures, religion, etc. I've met some great friends of all walks of life this way and wouldn't trade those friendships for the world. We respect and value each other and that's what counts.

If plain water bothers you post-op (does for me) try either MiO or Crystal Light. I could not do CL as it is too sweet now, but MiO can be slowly brought up to taste. It has been my life saver as plain water just won't go down.

Oh please post the recipe. I'd love to see those, esp the pumpkin!

I feel your pain, I'm almost 9 weeks out and I've been stalled for a total of 7 weeks. However, my inch loss has been awesome. Have you lost many inches? I don't measure myself but I just gave away 3 large trashbags full of clothes that no longer fit. Creating a whole new problem I don't mind. I'm down 2 sizes (almost 3) so I know my body is working. Keep up the hard work and eventually this will break. I know Cheri had 2 - 9 week stalls during her loss phase. So you're not alone. Hugs to you!!

Also, Xylitol (found in a lot of gums and other sugar free items) is known to cause stomach issues. I like the suggestion above to try each one and see which one irritates you.

Skip the scale or you'll get extra frustrated. Remember that most people stall some time within the first 4 weeks. Check your inch loss. You are still healing so your body is repairing itself. I am coming up on week 9...7 of those weeks I've been stalled, however I have lost many many inches to the point where I am down 2 sizes. In the long run it is all relative. Relax, keep with your Dr's program and it will eventually all work itself out.

I steam broccoli, cabbage, and green beans. All the others make me sick. Maybe try and steam them really well. They get softer and may stay down better.

At this point, you can probably try to get your Proteins from whole foods and not the shakes. I could not do the shakes post-op...they ALL make me sick. So I do meats during the day. A few things I noticed, you said you are doing green tea...stop that for a while, you do sound dehydrated and tea dehydrates. Try to just stick with Water (flavored with MiO/CL if you have to). Next, even if you are not hungry...eat. It really is that simple. I go from hunger to stuffed. I started buying small snack size baggies and I put small meats (or other heavy proteins if you are a vegetarian) in them and carry them with me. I eat based on time because sometimes I'll look up and realize I skipped a meal because the hunger didn't kick in when I thought it would. Take a few small bites, wait a few minutes, then repeat for about a half hour. I found I can keep my food down this way. If I try to just eat I throw it all up. It sucks but it is the only way to nourish my body. Avoid cheese for a bit, unless it is cottage cheese. It seems like you are using this as your main staple and while it is a healthy choice, your focus right now should be meats/heavier proteins if you are vegetarian. If you can do greek yogurt, try that also. Don't worry about adding extra Protein if it makes you sick. Do this for a week or so and you may find you feel a bit better about things. The key is to time your meals if you have no hunger. It really is the only way to get it all in.

Also, it depends on when you're working out. I cannot work out very much in the evenings or I get an energy burst, whereas a colleague cannot do mornings or she falls out at her desk. Try rearranging your workout and making sure your vitamins are not too late in the day.

It depends on the person. I was able to get about 10 oz down in about 10-15 minutes. The key is to get your total of at least 64 oz over the course of the day and then build from there. Don't worry about how fast or slow you drink, just get it in and you'll be fine.