Tamosy

This may be in part some melancholy from your cycle. However, there is a big adjustment in wrapping our heads around the fact that we are approaching a "normal weight" not just losing weight, but for most of us, doing it with confidence we will never again struggle like we have in the past to keep it off. What would that be like, to lose weight, get to a normal weight, wear normal clothes, shop like normal weight people, and do it all without the anxiety of knowing it is probably temporary. That's a HUGE psychological shift. I still feel embarrassed when people talk about my weight and appearance. Its so personal... I don't want attention, but people can't help themselves. I can't wait to be normal for so long, people forget the old physical version and I am just me again. I posted a picture on facebook this past weekend of me and a friend enjoying ourselves at a concert and had a ton of comments from people about how skinny and hot I looked. I wanted to pull it down, but worried that would draw more attention. I felt for one, it must have been a crazy flattering picture because I do not see myself the way these people were commenting, you'd think I looked like a Baywatch star (I most definitely do not!). It was so freaking embarrassing to me. But I ran into someone who posted one of those comments the next day (she hadn't seen me since last summer) and she was very insistant that I need to get used to the fact I look good (she said amazing) and until I get used to that and accept that people are just happy for me, it will keep me feeling awkward. I don't know why it bothers me so much. I don't want to talk about my decision to have surgery with everyone under the sun. I don't want to talk about my weight, body, or appearance period.... I'm still the same person. It's a personal journey to me. One I share with people close to me, though I am a very sociable and widely networked person. We all have to make adjustments and psychological shifts as we can't hide that we are physically changing and people want to talk about it. I will say this though, I had a lot of odd fluctuations in my emotional state during month 2 and 3, I suspect from the shock of surgery, hormonal fluctuations from weight loss etc. I was a low BMIer so maybe it is longer for others with more weight to lose. I'm losing about a pound a week now and have been for a the last month (totally fine with that)... I feel great, totally normal. I wouldn't care if I stayed just like I am for the rest of my life.

I also have PCOS. 3-6 months between cycles typically pre surgery. I have been about 5 weeks and very predictable since surgery. Initially, I was VERY emotional with my periods (probably due to hormone fluctuations caused from rapid fat loss). But that has improved significantly. I am starting today (4 months post op) and I felt that I ovulated 2 weeks ago and predicted for the third time in a row the onset of my period! I'm 41 and NEVER had this experience. I have very mild cramps and very little emotional symptoms (maybe prone to slightly unusual annoyance and tire slightly easier)... but really uneventful overall. This surgery had a mad a huge dif in all of my pcos symptoms (except facial hair!!! arggggh), but totally worth it. I'm off metformin and feel great. Good luck to you!

I'm 4 months out and have not noticed any hair loss. Still waiting to see if I will escape that side effect. I wonder if the amount you lose has anything to do with it. I have lost a total of 29 pounds post surgery...(in almost 4 months)... I only had 50 pounds to lose from my start point. I still think it is so different for every one, no way of knowing what your personal experience will be. I think the more important question if that is you fear... would be, "Has hair loss left anyone regretting their surgry." It sounds like most would answer no Good luck to you!

The process of tearing down and rebuilding muscles (strength training) requires Fluid retention. 2-3 pounds of weight gain is common for me from intense workouts OR just hormonal fluctuations which result in fluid retention. Keep in mind 3,500 calories = a pound of fat. That meandering 3,500 calories you are and did not use. So unless you are drinking milkshakes, juice, and eating slider crap all day long... Don't fret a couple pounds that show up from time to time. They are temporary visitors. Don't let them ruin your day!

IBS is better... Significantly. No experience with diverticulitis

This just solidifies what I have already been thinking. I was stuck at 186 for several weeks, then seemed to get to 181 over 2 weeks then stuck again for weeks... I'm at 176 now and have been for a couple weeks... I think as we get closer to goal, it is harder, for me (not sure if it is the same for most girls) I just don't lose in my luetal phase. I might even gain a pound or two in that 3 week phase (I have a prolonged luetal phase). Then I have a couple weeks where loss occurs... Less as goal gets closer. This is definitely a journey of patience and faith!

I dumped before I was sleeved. Anything with white flour (baked goods) often made me dump. So maybe there is a genetic/predisposition towards it that some sleepers are more susceptible to.

I am going to Disney world about 5 months out as well. Great suggestions above! My plan was to pack protein bars, jerkey, nuts, and berries. I would also do a balanced protein shake in the am everyday for breakfast to get the extra vit/min and fluids before starting the day. They have lots of food choices with grilled CHx and or turkey ... I'd do like above and remove the bread.

I have read articles about this as well. The first couple weeks of exercise can slow or even result in weight gain. I have done light workouts with little effect, but did an advanced body pump class followed the next day by an intense 90 minutes session with a personal trainer. I gained 3 pounds on the scale in that 48 hours... But I know it is my sore muscles swollen and holding into extra fluids trying to heal. Don't let the scale discourage you, after your muscles acclimate the excess fluids will be shed and the fat loss accelerated. The inches and fat loss are far superior to the typical loss without exercise. The more sore you feel, the more you will see the impact on the scale, but it is temporary. Just Fluid retention caused as your body adapts towards becoming a leaner stronger machine.

Love the different perspective. Hearing the percent fj goal achieved sounds so much better! It is so inspiring. Congrats on 97%!!! That's awesome! It's so easy to get caught up in hearing numbers and feeling inferior, talking percents really balanced out what is typical and to be expected.

I used Nuba ring. I have pcos and have been on a ton of different bcp Nuva Ring was the only one I tolerated well. I was emotionally distraught with the others, but I had no issues with the Nuva ring. I think i may have had slight headaches the first few days input one in, but easily treated. I'm super sensitive to hormones. I only have positive things to say about Nuva ring and I hate bcp in general.

Oh yes, you are right! I'm 5'8" I'll have to get that added to my signature! Thanks for pointing that out!

Please see my post I just made 100% real. What is your goal for loss? Figure out the percent to goal... 27 pounds means nothing without knowing where you started. We are all different and comparing by numbers alone with torture you when someone shares they have lost 60 pounds in 2 months! Have faith and keep perspective :-)

A few things, you are probably dehydrated. I found early out warm herbal teas were a lot easier to drink than plain Water. Also the crystal light or G2 was easier to drink. At 3 months out I am just starting to get comfortable drinking water. Secondly, you WILL fluctuate in weight up and down as your body retains fluids. I kicked my rear at the gym yesterday and am literally up 3 pounds this morning. I know it is because my muscles are all swollen and retaining fluids. No biggie... It's not the place we are but the place we are going that matters. This journey is a long one... And cannot be measured in instant gratification terms... For your sanity, don't do day to day weigh ins... They torture everyone. Go weekly at most, and even that you will still have stalls and fluctuations. You will feel better when you take in enough fluids, I recommend making that your top priority right now. Good luck!

Ok... I just left my 3 month check up. I've lost a total of 37 pounds including 2 week pre op diet.not big numbers compared to most at 3 months... But my goal is a total loss of 63 pounds! So I have lost 59% of my weight to goal! I would love it if more folks could add to this thread and share percent of goal achieved instead of pounds which are so arbitrary given all our differences. So here are my percent of goal reached by the dates. Starting at 2 week preop 213lbs, goal to lose 63 lbs to get to 150 1 month 197 -16 lbs. 16/63 = 25% of goal 2 months 183 -14 lbs. 30/63 = 48% of goal 3 months 176 -7 lbs 37/63 = 59% of goal Those numbers look so much better when you frame it with perspective. I hope others will pitch in for newbies and veterans a like to keep a good perspective and stay motivated! One last cool thing, my blood pressure was 105/69 those numbers are priceless!!!