Jen GA Peach

Overcomer by Mandesa

Gold by Britt Nicole

Today's weight 219. Down 1 lb this week.

Happy Friday! Current weight 220.6. I'm down some but only what I picked up after the last challenge ended. Started some exercise yesterday, gotta get booty movin'!

Starting my New Year - New Me today!

Challenge starting weight 223.6

Challenge Goal 210

Ready to do this!!

Count me in!

Starting weight (this challenge) 234

CW 220

Highest weight before surgery 248.

Goal was 210, but I knew that was petty lofty. I'm 6 1/2 weeks out, so I can't snub my nose at a 28 pound weight loss. Any other year I would be 5-10 pounds heavier after the holidays. Looking forward to continued weight loss in new year.

Back to real life today after vacation, weight is 220. Slow & steady wins the race! Won't make my goal by New Years, but it was based on my weight loss pace at Thanksgiving, which was 1 pound a day & only 2 weeks post op. I'll make a more realistic goal for the Valentines challenge.

Grrrr, I'm stuck! Today's weight 225, same as last week.

Surgery date 11/18. I'm only 4 weeks post op, I really expected to lose more before hitting a stall. Starting weight 248, surgery day 239. Back to work 2 weeks post op @ 225. Gained 2 pounds, lost 2 pounds and here I sit. Frustrated! Appt today with surgeon, said to keep working on getting liquids, Protein & exercise in daily, come back in 2 months. Said they will check my labs & if anything unusual shows, he will call me. This is still sooo hard!

Hello Nov Sleevers. I had my surgery 11/18. I'm down 23 pounds including pre op diet. I've been stalled the last week and a half, since going back to work. I know I'm not getting enough Fluid. But it's frustrating! I'm starting my workouts tomorrow, that's got to help. Anybody else hit a stall yet?

Checking in: 225 today. Progress is progress.

Hunter, Roll Tide!

That article sounds like exactly what's going on with me. Thanks for posting.

I should definitely put the scale away. But it was so cool last week to weigh & see 1-2 pounds coming off each day. Now it's not happening like that, which I guess is normal. I just don't know what normal is for me anymore. But it's got to get better right?

Hey everyone, just found this page. I'm Nov 18th sleeved too. Back to work this week and struggling to get Protein & liquids in. Haven't lost all week, actually gained 2 pounds. Feeling very frustrated. Back to old feelings of "I'll never lose weight, no matter what I do" ugh! Really need some encouragement.

Hey, I had my surgery Nov 18. First week was miserable, 2nd week better but not good. I was losing about a pound a day. This week I'm back to work & struggling to get my liquids & Protein in. Have actually gained 2 pounds. Feeling very discouraged. Hope this is one of those stalls I hear about. Can't imagine I did this major thing and will still not lose more than 20 pounds. Feeling embarrassed, wish I hadn't told anyone at work. But figured it would be obvious when I lost a ton of weight quickly. Not so much. Will try to go to support group at hospital today, but we're expecting bad weather so idk if that will happen. Would love a surgery buddy (or 2).

I'd like to join as well. From my tracking on My Fitness Pal, weight on 11/27 was 234. Today I am at 227.6 Thanks!

Goal weight by New Years 210.

New Whey Liquid Protein shots, 42 grams Protein each. It's good, I mix with Water so it's thinner. But it will mess with your intestines, need to make sure you are eating some other stuff too.

<p>Day 5 post Op and I am finally feeling a little better. Hit my 64 oz of Water yesterday but only 15 g of my Protein. Just keep swimming!!</p>

Kelly you should get New Whey Liquid Protein shots. 42 grams of protein in each one, and you can mix it with water. 2 a day, Only way I'm getting over 70 grams my doc wants in right.

Jen- You have to walk. And walk. And walk some more. Instant gratification. It hurts to get up but once you start walking you feel better. I promise!

yes it does help, but I can only walk so much before I'm beat. I wish it would just pass already.

Can you take Extra Strength Maalox? They gave me about 2 oz. in the hospital the day I had gas that kept me hospitalized an extra 1 1/2 days.

I was in so much pain 2 nights ago, I drank tea I walked, I took gas X, nothing helped. I put a pillow on my bloated belly and laid face down, only relief I had for hours. I slept like that, woke up and pain was gone. Passed some gas yesterday, but wasn't able to GO until tonight. Whew! So, I week post op and gas pain and bloating gone. Sorry, TMI I know, but wanted to give an end story to anyone struggling with gas pains.

Day 3 post op & while the gas pain was better this morning, I over did it between my post op appt, kiddo appt and grocery store. Plus I was trying to go off strong meds and took only Tylenol. Huge mistake! Didn't stay in front of pain & I am just about doubled over in pain now. Ice pack on my belly helps. But I'm going back to the good meds. Both my dr and hubby wanted me to keep taking them a few more days anyway.

Peppermint tea! I wish I had thought of that I will def be drinking that tonight. Thanks for posting! Keep in posting November stories peeps, we need each other.

Jen- You have to walk. And walk. And walk some more. Instant gratification. It hurts to get up but once you start walking you feel better. I promise!

yes it does help, but I can only walk so much before I'm beat. I wish it would just pass already.

I''m 2 days post op and gas pain are killing me! Every little sip of Water or broth, is soo painful. Dr said I can take Prilosec but only help for a few minutes. Anybody have a trick to help get all that gas out?

Thanks everybody. I'm back on the wagon this morning. My surgeon usually requires 1 week like I am eating now (3 Bariatric Meal Replacement shakes & 1 low fat low carb high Protein meal) then 1 week with 5 shakes a day & nothing else. Since I had 3 weeks til surgery the last time I was in to see him, he said if I started right then, I could do the 3 shakes 1 meal diet the whole 3 weeks until the day before surgery.(clear liquids only that day). So that is what I was trying to do, but looks like I will have to do the full liquid next week since I cheated so much the last few days. I need a swift kick in the butt to wake me up to the fact that this is a gift to even have the surgery, I have got to quit squandering my chance. That's where this forum is great. Thanks again.

My surgery is on Nov 18, started my liquid diet a week ago. I did ok the first 2 days. I'm not hungry, but I've been emotional eating. I'm worried that I'm not going to be able to lose enough weight & shrink my liver enough & my surgeon won't do the surgery. I had lost 5 lbs, but I still have 2 weeks. I'm supposed to have 3 Meal Replacement shakes & 1 high Protein, low fat , low carb meal a day. Need some encouragement please!

November 18th here! Super excited