Pammers Johnson

I've had a couple glasses of wine and a few margaritas (only 1at a time). Have had a few sips of beer, but just not worth it. I'll drink a couple glasses of wine a week. I know it's empty calories, but I enjoy it. We live near some Amazing wineries and their just too good.

I was Sleeved May 13. My highest wt was 325, wt Day of surgery was 305. I'm down to 260 and have been stuck here for the past month (or more) I dip down to 258 then back up. I want to be happy with 60# in 6 months....but it's hard. I've been traveling on a vacation the past 2 months and its been hard to stick to my normal routine. I hope to get back on track in December. Looking at Before and After pics (and my clothes) I can see a change. I just know I'm capable of better. So Happy I found my log on info so I can check in here again. Pics are 11 months apart!

I'm glad I checked in today. Have been frustrated and worried about my sloooow progress...surgery date was May 13th. Wt on Check in was 305, but was 325 at my Highest 2 months prior to surgery. I'm down to 266# which is 36 lost in 3 months and 59 total! I felt that so many ppl were losing 50-60 lb in 3 months, so was feeling like I'm failing at this. I'm not exercising on a regular basis and know that will help. My Dr at 1 month explained the stair step loss and that sure describes me! I'm happy to see my BMI down from 52-42 and my clothes are much much looser! I'm inspired by you guys all sharing your stories. Some are doing better because they are exercising....I really need to get with it. Thanks for the boost! WTG May Sleevers!!!

Very similar story (minus the smoking) I just updated my blog as well on how I need to be patient. I too struggled with Hunger...true hunger. Still get hungry, but then I'm full! Must find a happy medium. Congrats on your progress I'm close to you on wt loss as well. 25# since May 13 surgery, and 20# in the 2 months preop. (45 total)

Had my 1month post op check last week. I was worried that the surgeon would be disappointed in my wt loss. I'd had a 10 day stall where I went up and down the same 3 lbs. I finally stopped worrying about how any calories I was eating and just focused on water and protein, and the scale started moving a bit. But I still thought it wasn't enough. The dr spent almost 30 mins of unhurried chat with me explaining and encouraging me to look ahead....WAY down the line. He promised me that I WAS going to lose wt. I had been feeling like a failure when I couldn't get the 80-90g of protein and would be a bit short on the 64 oz of water. I also was frustrated at all the May sleevers on here eating 500-700 calories. I was so hungry at week 3 on such a low calorie intake. I confessed that on some days I hit 1000 calories! He told me that even at 1200 calories, I would lose wt.. But in the end, he encouraged the basics. 3oz protein and 1/2 to 1 cup of sides. Try to get at least 20g protein each meal. Try to get 64 oz water in. Chew Chew Chew. Eat slow. Eat less fatty foods. Stop at first sign of fullness. These are rules I can live with. I can do this. I AM doing this! In fact, I need to go in and adjust my Ticker, cause I'm down another 3# this week!

Surgery May 13th...have only lost 19# post op...which would be ok, except scales stuck. Increased protein, water. Nothing. Decreased calories, increased calories. Nothing. I feel like I'm gonna stay fat forever...but not eating enough and miserable! Im Either hungry, or full. If I cut calories anymore, I'll just be hungrier and have no energy. Yesterday; 649 cal 70g protein about 50-60 oz water Wednesday: 692 cal 85g protein 64+ oz water Tuesday I went over 1000 calories but had more protein 88g Mon 803 cal 80g protein 64+ oz water I See dr/nurse next Tuesday. Would really like to show a loss between now and then. I am down almost 40# from my heaviest in Jan of 325... But really hoped for more drastic results, since I did something so drastic with this sleeve!

Down another lb....I've got this!

I finally lost a couple of pounds after a 10 day stall. Have just focused on protein and water and didnt worry about calories so much. Read so many ppl at 500-600 calories and felt like a piggy when I'd hit 900-1000. My body just needed to adjust to the new me I guess. Hang in there sleevers!

The Scale moved this morning...It was only 1 pound, but it's a New pound. I actually went over 1000cal yesterday. Ate a small ice cream bar 200 cal/2g protein. Was so worth it. Thank you for kind words of Support. I've been active getting house and yard ready for company. (Working up a sweat) but not truly working out. Will try to make time for that.

Almost 5 weeks and only 16 or so since surgery...I feel better. No loss in over a week (except for the 3 I gained) Hoping to be where your at in another 6 weeks.

I'm 4 weeks and 2 days...s ale is t moving. Goes down and up...just focusing on protein and water. Hoping for a change by Monday. Feel like I had surgery for nothing.

It finally clicked with me anot the protein. I read thru my guidelines from nutritionist. It said that my body has at that will convert to glucose to feed my cells....I have carbs covered. But I need protein or else my body will take from my own muscles... Protein is for nutrition, carbs are for variety and enjoyment. I'm shooting for 20-30g protein a meal and my 64oz water/liquids. My calories are staying at 900. Scale finally moved today so it's working.

My surgery was may 13th..sorry. Brain fart....

My NUT emailed me back and said to get in 3oz of meat a meal and be closer to 20-30g Protein a meal...and 1/4c side dish. Shot for 1/2-1c of food a meal 60-90g protein. I feel better about my wt stall. Got in 80g protein today and my 64 oz Water. She told me women tend to lose in steps. I'm expecting a change soon. Not gona beat myself up anymore. (At least for this week).

(Surgery may13) I'm so scared that I'm not gona lose any more wt...I am able to eat a cup of food...chew it to mush and am full afterwards. But my calorie intake is almost double some of yours. I just can't do fat free and sugar free foods. I want to eat what my family eats jst less. Wt is stalled right now. Up and down same 3# 16 lost since surgery until this week. I was at church BBQ yesterday and ate a grilled hotdog and 1/4c potato salad my daughter made. Enjoyed it, and was a little full. It was the best choice I could make for the day. My calorie intake on soft fods is closer to 900 cal and 70g Protein. NUT seemed ok with that. A week ago was closer to 600-900 cal.

My surgery was 5/23. Ive only lst 16# pst op but 35 total Counting preop. I'm averaging 900 calories a day and about 70g protein 4 weeks out...I have been losing and gaining the same 3 pounds this past week. I emailed my NUT last week and she said 600-900 was a good calorie goal and protein was good. I wasnt having a wt loss standoff a week ago. Since I've advanced my diet. It seems Im Also able to eat more. I've also been hungry at meal time. Had no energy at 600 cal but feel better and "normal" at 900 cal. Not doing any exercise routine yet. Just very active caring for 21 month old Grandaughter. Will start back at Gym this week. But concerned ill need more calories if I'm working out?! Trying to get more water in. Also had a "normal" bm today. That can certainly help I'm sure.

I wasn't worried when my weight stayed the same for a couple days...but then I gained a pound! I lost it...then gained 2! I think I got discouraged and scared and just ate a handful of potato chips to make myself feel better. Am I going to have this tony stomach, not be able to eat what others eat...and Gain weight?! I've lst 16# since May 13. And another 21# in the 2 months leaving up to surgery. (I did better BEFORE surgery!! Anyways I have an appt with surgeon on June 18. Worried ill still only be at 16# down...or worse, gain more wight. I didn't eat healthy this weekend as we had pot luck bbq's to attend. I made the best choices I could. (Minus the chips of course) Will behave. Got it out of my system. The good news is that I'm only able to eat a Handful of chips and not a bowl or bagful...

The crackers were on my soft food stage plan, and nut was okay with a tsp of sugar in my 1 cup of coffee. She got back to me about the hunger and said that at the soft food stage, the food tends to just go thru you and is not as satisfying. Looking forward to advancing my diet in another week or so. I am on NEXIUM..,have been for years. Maybe I'm still making a little more acid than I'm used to. Thanks for feedback.

I'm really struggling today. Frustrated with Hunger pains I'm having. True honest. Tummy Rumblings. I chose this drastic surgery due my issues with hunger pains. Going without meals was a punishment for me growing up. I'm 3 weeks and a day out from surgery and on soft foods still. I've been hungry or full after a few bites today. This sucks! I started my day off with 1/2 c coffee with small amnt milk and spoon sugar. Then a protein drink for 160 cal and 30g protein. Mid morning snack of some egg salad 1/2 cup ?200 cal and 9g protein. Lunch consisted of 4 ritz crackers, and an ounce of Braunschweiger 90 cal 4g protein ....then was hungry hour later and working on another 1/2 cup egg salad. I'm already at 817 calories for the day!! 54g protein. Hoping that after this egg salad is in me, I'll be ok til dinner.

I started some soft foods about day 11 instead of day 14. I've had ground turkey, canned chicken and tuna. As well as continuing my protein drinks and some chobani yogurt. Tonite I had a full meal for dinner. Some canned chicken, a small bit of yams, sppon of peas, 1/4 cup of cottage cheese and 1/4 of avocado. My daughter got me some small plates for Mothers Day. So it looks like lots of food. I wasn't able to finish my chicken tonite, I'm kind of tired of it I think. I also didnt have a protein drink this morning. I scrambled me an egg with Velveta cheese in it. I'm tired of the protein drinks. My daily protein has ranged from 41-72. I don't know when I will reach 80-90g of protein the dr recommended. I will try to get a protein drink down before bed.

P.S. I lost about 10# on pre op diet and 17 post op. I wish it was more. I've lost 38# total since first of year which I'm proud of...but feel this fat should be melting away. Plus....I'm hungry more than I expected. Full on Belly growling hunger. Ok. My whining us done. =-)

How many calories are you taking in? Protein? I was sleeved May 13 still on soft foods for another week. I'm not getting more than 60-70g of Protein. And somedays I've eaten as little 600 calories. But lots of 900 calorie days also. Once I hit 1000 (I had a little ice cream) I don't know that I have specific calorie guidelines from Nut and Dr, just said "you'll know when to stop" I have example meal plan which shows what I might have for breakfast lunch and dinner. (1-2 oz flaky fish, 1/2 c soft vegetable etc.) At my 1 wk post op, was told 80-90g protein for healing... Never got in that much so just curious what you guys are/were getting in at 3 weeks out.

Sleeved May 13. Was 325 to start, then Lost 21# over the 2months preop and gained 6 lb while in hosp. Since surgery, I'm down to 291 as of this morning. So 13# since surgery. (34 total)

I try to avoid sugar free low fat and diet labels. It's not realistic for me. This is a life long doable way of eating for me. Not a diet. I'm using butter and mayo and still losing at almost 3 weeks out. But obviously use the smallest amount posible for flavor. I want to be Healthy....and Happy. It's possible

I was sleeved May 13. Have had tuna salad the past few days for lunch...yesterday ate it with 4 ritz crackers. Was heavenly. Today I'm having some tomato bisque and the tuna. I feel kinda normal....