sblissp

I'm in the same boat. :/ I was sleeved on 3/31 and given the goal to lose 20-25 lbs per month. On surgery day, I weighed 330. The first month, I lost about 25 and then 10 the 2nd month and about 10 the 3rd. I went through the famous 3 week stall... and I bounce back and forth between 5lbs. It's frustrating. Unfortunately, my bariatric team is 2 hours north of me and I had to postpone my 3 month appt. I'm thinking I should check in with them and see what kind of advice they have for me. Just wanted to chime in that you're not alone.

I got hives on the tops of my thighs and the backs of my upper arms 1 week post-op and it was from the Centrum chewable vitamins.

I started the bariatric program in January 2013 at my highest weight of 390. I lost 60lbs and met all of the other requirements for surgery in March. Weighed 330 on surgery day and I've been in the "3-week stall" for about a week and teetering between 301-304. My surgeon gave me a goal to lose 100-120lbs in 6mos. What I have lost is my motivation to walk, so I'm trying to get my stuff together. I go back to work in a few weeks and will be sitting on my butt all day...I'm worried but also excited to be away from temptations of home food. I'm proud of my progress so far...no complications...just gotta keep on keeping on.

I feel that it's a waste of money, most of the time, but if we choose a restaurant that will have descent options for me and doggie bags, then I don't worry about it.

I'm only 3.5 weeks post op... I started the bariatric program in January 2013 at 390 and lost 60lbs and got my date in March. I weighed 330 on surgery day and today I weigh 304... my surgeon gave me a goal to lose 100-120lbs in 6mos.

Yes. 5lbs is great! They aren't going to cancel your surgery over it.

I weigh every morning after I pee. Never thought I'd be an everyday weighed but I am also aware of the fluctuations and I don't trip because I know I'm doing great and I know how to keep the scale moving in the right direction.

Same here.

Protein drink for bfast Couple slices of Turkey, light string cheese, yogurt,or cottage cheese for lunch or random combos of any of those.. Protein drink booster/snack Chicken, burger, Turkey, beans or something from the lunch list.. Trying to incorporate veggies and fruit here and there

I was also sleeved 3/31 and have been having this exact issue. It's funny because I had never experienced constipation before and now I'm more familiar with it than I ever care to be. I think I was over doing it on the iron, so I cut back on that, then I tried milk of magnesia, as recommended by my bariatric program, but that didn't work, until I did several doses, so I added a daily stool softener and I'm trying to add more fiber and more exercise. I see my pcp for the first time since surgery in a week. I guess if I'm still having issues, I will see what he thinks. Might have to go back to coffee...

I'm a sweets lover too...my entire family is..only, I'm the only one who is obese. I was originally going to get the bypass surgery because I thought I needed more control, but I am not a candidate because I have COPD and have to take Prednisone a few times per year. I was sleeved on 3/31 and my cravings for sweets have diminished!! I have lost 22 lbs in 18 days. I can't even drink my protein powder shake mix because it is too sweet...have to stick to th pre-made stuff.

I was sleeved on 3/31andthere is no way I would tolerate not being able to keep anything besides water down for more than a week past surgery. I would go to the ER *and* get a more realistic solution to this. 30lbs in 2.5 weeks is too much. What about nutrients and vitamins?

I was sleeved on 3/31 and am having the same issues... I'm finally 2lbs below my weight hours before surgery..and I expected to gain from the ivs..my surgeon said 10lbs...to which I replied..oh I doubt I'm going to be too concerned about that at first haha...but here I am fretting. Also having very difficult time getting in my Water. I always have a dry mouth...but my urine is straw colored so maybe it's meds? Protein, I think I'm ok on... I don't know... I feel like a freshman on the first day of school, everyday. My first follow-up is tomorrow so I guess ill find out if I'm doing ok then. Hang in there everyone!

I'm in Grants Pass! Any Southern Oregonians?? I got the Gastric Sleeve on 3/31 at Riverbend in Springfield.. I'd love to connect with others in my area!!

I also take about 10-15 pills per day...I'm 6 days post open. No problems. I used to take them all in the morning, but now I space them out throughout the day.