MystiGal

Hi fellow May-ers
HW - 300 lb
Day of surgery (5/21) - 289 lb
CW (6/27) - 269 lb
31 lbs down total, 20 since day of surgery.
Ps - I stalled out for 3 weeks and just started losing again (down 3lbs in past 4 days)

Today is my one month anniversary and I'm down 26 lbs which includes the pre surgery diet. Kind of disappointing and I'm hoping I will be like some others I have read and get to 6 or 7 weeks and I will finally start losing better.
Still its 26 lbs in 6 weeks which is better than I ever did before. I looked back when I lost 60 lbs on low carb and I was losing 12lbs every 3 or 4 months! I lose one or two lbs now and then go 4 or 5 days of nothing, rinse and repeat over and over. My clothes are loser, I'll get there.

YAY! I woke up today and jumped on the scale and I have FINALLY broke my stall!! Down 6 pounds, including the 3 I have been gaining and losing for the past 2 weeks!!! Feeling much better today! I guess stalls are going to happen no matter what we do - and obviously they will break when your body is ready no matter what you do! Doing the happy dance today!

YAY! I woke up today and jumped on the scale and I have FINALLY broke my stall!! Down 6 pounds, including the 3 I have been gaining and losing for the past 2 weeks!!! Feeling much better today! I guess stalls are going to happen no matter what we do - and obviously they will break when your body is ready no matter what you do! Doing the happy dance today!

I was sleeved on 5/22. I lost 14 pounds in the first 10 days then I stalled for almost three weeks. Now I'm 5 weeks out and lost a total of 16 pounds. I know that I don't get all my Water in but I do get close. I work out for an hour 3-5 days a weeks burning 300-350 calories. I am losing inches so I guess I'll take what I can get but I am frustrated.

mystigal, your diet plan is similar to mine--I am 7 weeks out though--although I think I am eating a little more than you with solid foods...for example I could probably have 3 slices of fajita meat (if they weren't especially thick slices) and more like a couple of tablespoons of refried Beans I can't get in as much liquids as you do...but you've already lost more than me, and I am three weeks ahead of you post-surgery...I just keep telling myself to stay with the plan and not get frustrated at how slowly I am losing
danbo, I have also many times here on the message board expressed frustration with the varying recommendations among surgeons and NUTs...at 7 weeks out, I have been trying to get most of my Protein from foods and just supplement as needed with the Protein shakes...well, when I touched base with my NUT a week or two ago, she told me the opposite; i.e., that I should be getting most of my protein from the shakes with very little coming from food...I for sure believe she would think I am eating too much food quantity wise, but I have been keeping track of my daily calorie count, and it is averaging about 600 to 700...I take all my Vitamins, too, but I am so tired all of the time I am fearful of cutting back too much on the calories..very frustrating

New rule: no one is allowed to post anything when they're hungry lol

I know exactly what you mean... Bloating/gaining when I'm doing exactly what I am supposed to is for the birds!!!

after one week of bloating and gaining ( ?)... today the scale showed 5 lbs less. getting my period was a factor, I guess. Everyone at the office keep saying I'm getting skinny but I could not see it. Then my favorite dress did not fit me anymore... yay!

I totally understand what you are talking about! I told the women in my department that I thought I was close to and I thought they were my friends, including my boss and the VP of the company. Well, everything has changed...and I am only 11 days post op. Every time I say anything related to the surgery, they roll their eyes and walk away. I wish I wouldn't have said anything. Even got to the point that I am thinking about looking for another place to work.

I am POSTOP and I think it is absolutely insane to go into any surgery without being 100% ok with any and all risks. Last I checked, this surgery is ELECTIVE. If you aren't comfortable with the risks, then get off your butt and exercise and change your eating habits on your own.

I totally agree with you. This is just like doing anything else...driving a car, getting on an airplane, any other surgery, etc... Going into this you should know all the risks and come to terms with the fact that they can, and might, happen to you. If you can't go into the operating room feeling good about your decision knowing this, then you should not be getting the surgery.

I am so sorry you went through this!! Not fun AT ALL! I experienced the exact same "dumping syndrome" two weeks post op after drinking some kool aid that I thought was G2 gatorade- thankfully, I was at home!!!!

I was sleeved almost 5 weeks ago and can't really get past the pureed stage yet. Some days I can tolerate a nibble or two of VERY moist meat, but then I am done for the day.
I don't want to sound judgy, but I know I am going to. Why are you pushing the limits of your sleeve so soon and why are you not following your surgeon's instructions? It sounds to me like you are sabotaging yourself.
Maybe you don't realize that you really are still in the high danger zone of having a leak. From what I understand, and I am sure I will be corrected, we are in the danger zone of leaks until 6 or so months out. Your doctor has a reason for telling you to eat foods in certain stages, not only for the health of your new stomach, but also for optimum weight loss.
If you are already choosing to eat pizza, drink wine, consume ice cream, etc. at just under three weeks, what results are you truly expecting from your sleeve? It can't do the work for you.

I'm four weeks too and that same two pound thing was happening to me. I stopped weighing for a week, started walking a lot, and the stall broke! Six pounds. Now I'm going up and down with one pound.

Ok now that you have beat your self up enough its time to say I have had success also. It's ok to have a bad day. Just don't let that day become many.

I was sleeved on 5/28/13, surgery weight was 245.4 and I am now weighing (as of this morning) 223.2.. I am so excited about that, but at the same time, my expectations were higher than the result that I am I getting. I barely eat anything, and get a liter of Water in a day, why is the weight not just falling off, I have not measured myself, but why are my clothes not loser than they are.. I feel a little bit of difference in my legs. I just want results... LOL..

Same here. Sleeved 6/6. Total weight loss 30 lbs but this week I am up a lb, down a lb, up two, down two. It's very frustrating but I keep trying to stay focused and not be come discouraged.

I remember feeling this way. I'm six months out, and even now, if I let myself, I still do! Early on, every day I was afraid I would be THE ONE who the surgery didn't help. And somehow, I have kept losing, even after as long as 18 days with no loss. Every ounce adds up over time, and the long term consistency is the key to long term, sustainable weight loss. We need to understand the surgery we had and how our bodies work. First, this surgery is purely restrictive - it does not alter the way we absorb or utilize calories. Second. we are all individuals with different metabolisms, starting weights, activity levels, etc. Also, we can't forget the calories in/calories out math, or the fact that our bodies can only adjust so fast. The end result is that we will lose weight at a unique rate. I found it easier once I accepted those facts and worked the plan to the best of my ability. Now I (mostly) don't let it get to me. Just hang in there and try to look at it from a bigger picture. Good luck!

Just saw this article and wanted to share with you all.....hope it's pasted successfully. I'm even worse with the computer than I am learning to eat healthy! http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html

Gosh I'm so glad we have this website. I'm right there with ou as well. I'm 5 weeks post op and find I'm stuck at 228. I've been 228 then 229 then 228 for almost 2 weeks now. Very frustrating but wait........I just incredibly lost all this weight I'd never dream of losing before over the last 5weeks and it wasn't even an effort, so who's really "winning" now over losing weight? We ALL are......my life doesn't even remotely revolve around food other than trying to keep my Protein up. I'm not obsessing over food, not craving food and not planning my life around it. I'm the winner and not the scale! Try to remember that It's not just a numbers game in this battle, but a new life's journey. Enjoy your time and be patient.
I can't believe I'm writing this as I was just as frustrated as you about ten minutes ago until I read everyone's post. Heres the deal....when you feel frustrated at the numbers, measure yourself. I've measured 3 body parts: boobs, waist and hips. After about 3 weeks, I lost 5" overall. This past week, while my weigh plateaued for a bit, I come to find I've lost 9" overall. That's awesome...my face and neck really show the loss as well as my now baggy shorts.
I even sat on the floor this past week and was able to cross my legs comfortably. I was able to hook the ankle straps on my dress shoes without unbuttoning my pants. These are all accomplishments of our commitment . It's to change our lives forever vs. just for now. Don't think of it as sacrificing....it isn't any longer as Sacrifice, its a lifestyle change. It's defeating the enemy which is food.
I love what johnlatte said....it's full of wisdom! Good luck and remember, we're all on the scale with you, each of us defeating it together, it's not just you being alone. I'll finish my coffee, get on the scale and be pissed off again....oh well.
My theory......increase my Water. That's what I'll do this week and let's see if I find a loss.

I'm at 9 weeks post op and dealing with the same 2 pounds up and down for the past 2 weeks. I just remind myself that it will keep going and that I wouldn't have lost the other 41 pounds otherwise. I can only hope to step on the scale and have a few pounds down like some people report.
I'm exercising, eating my Protein, low carbs, getting my Water .... it's bound to come off eventually.
Hang in there! You have still lost an awesome amount of weight

A month after surgery I went shopping for and saw I went down a size in shirts not pants...3 month post op I got to shop at NY and Company and I could fit in a xl and l....now almost 7 months post op I can almost get in a size 12...so before you know it your clothes will be falling off of you