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Thank you all for the info. I am six months out of wls and am exploring ps. Before surgery I was a DDD/ F. I have recently noticed my breasts being deflated, like raisins. I have lost all volume. I went to Victoria Secret (I figured if anyone could lift them, they could! well I ended up with a push up but after wearing it for a day I noticed they were "puddling". In other words, they were spilling out near the bottom of the demi bra. I feel hopeless for the next 6 months, until a ps will even look at me! At least I have hope now!

I was told the reason they want you to wait, is so you have room in your sleeve for the food and the nutrients after. Unless your only few days/weeks out, then everything is Fluid like. I also heard fluid flushes the food faster, I don't know if this means the nutrients won't absorb as well? PS. I love those popsicles too! They have satisfied my sweet tooth.

When I saw my Nut, she suggested I start juicing with more veg. (Think Kale and Spinach), light fruit (1/2 a banana or 1/2 orange cuts the veg taste) and unflavored protein powder. Also, I like the chocolate protein, with banana and peanut butter. It adds extra calories and nutrition. I got to the point where I wasn't losing anything because I couldn't get in enough calories, protein or water. For fluids, I have started using the Mio energy. It's like crystal light but more fruity flavors, like blueberry lemonade. Good luck to everyone!

Congrats, you look awesome!!!

I was sleeved Nov 6 and have done really well so far, a couple weeks of stalls but they would pass in a week. My Nut said I'm above the curve in weightloss (49 lbs) for my body but over last weekend I had a bridal shower and family stay with me. I ended up with a 2 lb. gain. It was a real wake up call for me. I was grazing all weekend! I am getting back on track with food. It's funny... 4 months out and still adjusting... What do Nov sleevers menus look like now?

I am in the same boat! I'm glad to know it's very common in our community, and not just me. Thanks to everyone for their inspirational posts. Now I think I can feel better about killing myself at the gym(I thought it was working against me) and hopefully get better results with these new additions!

Ok, I lied... Not sure how to add, unless your in my contacts, Facebook or email.

Good idea, I will send you a request. Look for something with my name in it...

Thanks Ashelaine! Interesting, I would have thought our bodies would need more than one day.

Ok to all of us who are "upping calories" to get out of stalls... We really have to remember how we got here. I don't know how many days your suppose to keep up the higher calorie intake but I'm sure it's no more than a few days??? That should work through the stall. Anyone have any info on this?

So I just started working out. I was concentrating on cardio more than strength training. Do you think its better for us to do more strength? I know a good balance but I usually do 3 days of cardio and 2 days strength training.

When were you sleeved?

That's one of my biggest fears as well! I try not to stretch my stomach, and have recently become so aware of how much I'm eating, in fear. If I wanted to, I would probably be able to eat 3/4 of a cup at a time and I'm 8 weeks out.

I like the propel zero powder packets and add it to smart water. It is slightly less sweet(due to ratio), but has been a lifesaver to get all my fluids in!

That's what I was thinking! I had three c-sections and with #2 and #3, they said I had a lot of scar tissue and had complications and drains upon recovery. When I feel my lower abdomen, I can feel a numb 4in section where my Dr said it was an accumulation of scar tissue. When speaking to my WLS Dr. he never showed any concern. And I was in and out and never even had pain in my lower abdomen. I think the Dr made an oops and looked for a way out! I would definitely look into it!

*sleever*