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I had surgery on 8/26 and have lost 27 since surgery...so not as fast as some but I think it's OK. I also feel like I can eat a lot more than some people describe. Usually I start out my day with a smoothie that has 27 g of protein. After that it varies but I usually will eat three meals after that and one is usually another smoothie or muscle milk. Otherwise I am able to eat two eggs, 2-3 oz of meat with a vegetable, salad plate full of salad with 2 oz of deli meat turkey... I hope that helps. I have found that I tend to lose more the more water I drink as well.

I was having the same problem but I just started throwing them in the blender with my protein smoothie in the am. I can't taste them and they don't make me nauseous that way.

I'm going to look it up, thanks!

What kind of shampoo did he recommend? I already lose a lot because of the PCOS so not looking forward to losing more!

HW 252 SW 240 (8/26) CW 220 (3 wks postop) My energy is really starting to pick up. I am only cleared for walking so I am looking forward to starting some other exercises and toning!

I feel it too. It's not the same feeling that I had before surgery, but my stomach literally hurts if I haven't eaten in more than 3 hours. I could still probably go longer, whereas before surgery anyone in my way would have had to watch out (until I ate something, of course)! It's a strange feeling. I am dealing with a lot of "head" hunger, especially at family get-togethers where all the favorites are. I think it may be time to book an appointment with a psychologist!

I had an easier time with warm liquids at first as well. I was on Clear Liquids for a week post op and it was difficult to get much down at first. Every day got better and by 7 days I was ready for full liquids and could drink cold Water, though still slowly. 3 weeks out now and it's much easier to drink more at one time. It gets better! I wouldn't worry about the scale you could be retaining water or who knows what each of our bodies initial reactions mean!

That is too funny! My doctor told me to wait four weeks!! Let's just say I am counting down...one more week to go!

I was sleeved 8/26 and the last of my strips feel off today. I don't feel like I have to nap (since week 1) but I wouldn't say I have all my energy back either. I have been walking 2 miles a day per drs orders but I couldn't do more than that yet because I do feel so tired. I do go to bed a lot earlier than I used to so that probably makes up for the lack of naps!

I've been wondering about this as well. I had my surgery on 8/26 so I will be three weeks out tomorrow. I lost 6lbs the week before surgery which I have never been able to do with my PCoS. Then I lost 13 my first week and then only 2 the second. I don't think the scale has moved much this week but I don't weigh in until tomorrow. Whether its true or not, I feel like this is slow! I wonder how this bodes for the future weight loss. Part of the problem was I set monthly weight goals I hoped to achieve and I shouldn't have done. I am going on a cruise in 3 months and wanted to lose 50lbs! I wonder about others experiences as well.

Thanks all of you. I will keep trying. Thanks for the suggestions of a pillow between the bed and tummy, maybe that will help me sooner rather than later!

I am a side sleeper and my back is killing me from being in the recliner and in bed. I need to start moving more, I know! Just curious, though, when it was comfortable for others to sleep on their sides?

I am 4 days post op and having a very hard time getting my liquids in. I have to take small sips and space them out or I get dry heaves. Anyone else having similar issues? I don't want to end up getting dehydrated!