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That's what I was leaning towards. I'm so glad to know there are others who have successfully done that.

So I'm curious, how long post op did you see your surgeon for follow up? I'm seeing him this week for my "6 months" even tho I'm 8months (I saw him at 5 mo for an issue that he was useless for). If I have a great pcp, internist, and gastroenterologist who follow me closely, do I need to see the surgeon??

@@samuelsmom Those work temptations can be horrible! Good job in exercising when out tho, that's hard.

@@crazzeescrapper I had a very similar issue! I had a stomach flu for 2 weeks. The throwing up really messed with my stomach so I had horrible esophageal spasms and gastritis. I ended up only able to eat carbs too. But boy those are called sliders for a reason! Goes down easy and the calories add up!

@@XXShelXX that's a brilliant idea... I often look at my before pictures but I never thought about putting on my other clothes. I'll try that

Thank you all for the encouragment, reality check... and kick in the butt ( @@LipstickLady ) lol. I really do hate to fall into the pity party mode. I'm generally a very positive person but this week things just hit HARD. I'm very happy I have a place to go where people know how I feel and give me reminders. Your all right, the time line my dr gave me isn't fair. He doesn't have the best of bedside manner. For example, when I asked him what size my Bougie was, he scoffed at me and acted like I was an idiot. He was also upset at me when I'd only lost 50 lbs when I saw him at 5 mths post op. I think that last one is why I'm so upset with my current loss. I see him next week and i really dread seeing his disapointment. I AM very proud of my loss so far. If I don't lose another pound (which I'm too stubborn to let happen) then it would have been worth it. I really believe this saved my life.

I am having a really hard day today. Head hunger and old bad habits have reared their ugly head. I have an almost uncontrollable urge to eat carbs to increase energy (candy, chips, brownies, etc…). I have resisted the urge but it’s hard. Im SO tired and depressed. Im in my 7th month (8th as of the 25th and my next dr follow up) and im “behind schedule”. He wants me to have lost 117 lbs by my 1 year mark and at 7/8 months I’ve only lost 70. It doesn’t help that I haven’t lost anything in over 10 days… in fact ive gained a lb. Most likely due to my period but still depressing.What if i'm done losing and this is it?! I also keep seeing all these people who started out near my weight who have lost 100+ lbs in 4-6 months!!! Its making me feel like a failure and like I got the wrong surgery. Sorry for the negativity, I just really needed to vent to people who would understand. Thanks

It sounds like she learned how to work around her sleeve. It's very easy to eat enough calories to gain weight. If she's eating slider foods and drinking her calories. I can eat half a bag of chips (I havnt) but I can only eat 1-2 oz of chicken. and if she's drinking alot of specialty coffees. Those are like 600 calories each! Thank god I never liked coffee. Also, if she's grazing then she can get in more than she realizes.

Congrats to you both for getting to goal, that's awesome!

How far post surgery did you stop losing weight? Was it on purpous? What was your starting weight? Total weight lost??

Great to know. Thanks all.

Im so sorry your having a rough time. Unfortunanly It's not possible to reverse the sleeve. They cut out 80% of the stomach and throw it away. There's nothing to reverse. Have u tried protein shots? I also can't stand any protein drinks. I also hate the shots but it's better than the drinks. I just hold my breath and drink half, then drink the other half later. My husband suggested I pretend I'm about to drink my favorite drink (pepsi) cause the anticipation is the worst park. It helps

For all of those who had a C-section prior to WLS, I'm curious to know how the results of weight loss is in the lower abdomen. My nerves from belly button to public bone are pretty much destroyed so it's completely numb. I'm wondering what kind of impact, if any, that will have on losing weight in that area.

It depends on the food but usually i would get a stabing pain, or general sick feeling when something doesn't agree. As for when I know I'm full.... for me it's the same as before surgery. It's the same feeling. But when I eat too much I get the runny nose and nausea. If your in the pureed food stage I wouldn't worry to much about the full feeling, that will come with solids.

I didn't realize I was a slow loser untill my last apt with my surgeon (at 5 months) and he was disappointed in me for "only" losing 50 lbs since surgery. I'm terrified to see him next month because I'm a people pleaser (especially with authority figures) and i know it will crush me if I get that same reaponse.

My take on it is that Per the radiologist your stomach and digestive mechanisms are all normal and doing what they should be. What will probably happen is your dr will look at the pictures to see what the size of the stomach is.

Hey all, it's so nice to see everyone's updates! I was sleeved 8/25/14, SW:347 CW:280 so I've lost 63lbs. I'm thrilled to be back under 300, but I have to admit I thought I would have lost more by now. I know it's not a race... but my surgeon makes me feel like that. I know it's part my fault, I should be exercising more. Between. My illnesses and my mom's cancer I've barely had time to sleep let alone exercise. I have implemented more walking tho. Bought a fitbit charge HR and have been tracking calories in vs calories out religiously. Anyone know what's up with that? I burn more calories then I eat and yet I don't lose much? How is that possible?

I was up 6 lbs this morning! I know it's water weight because it's about that time of the mo, but it's so frustrating!!

My surgeon said after 2 months I'd be completely healed and could do any exercise I'd want. Ask your surgeon tho, they have lots of different opinions

No I know how you feel, my surgeon is the same way!

I sure hope your right, but I've heard many drs use the term too so I can't help thinking it's real.

Yeah I think it's definetly something that needs to be discussed, I just hope some people have some input on it!

While out on my walk during break time i caught sight of my reflection next to my friend (who is probably about 120ish) and i didn't want to crawl in a hole and die. In fact i felt quite proud. Also... i now weigh LESS than my husband!!! First time in my life I weigh less than the guy I'm with. Still very very far to go, and am a chronic slow loser, but I'm enjoying every little NSV!!

Hi all, I've been a slow loser since day 1. HW:364 SW:347 CW:285 at 6.5 months. I'm very greatful for any loss but I have to say I'm terrified that this is suppose to be my honeymoon period and what it will mean when it's supposed to "slow down"... So, I'm curious to know, for all of you who are 1+ years out of surgery, did your weight loss slow dramatically ? At what month and by how much?

Oops, that was suppose to be 28 not 2 with a smile lol