Sunnyskies2283

Yes, it did get better. I don't really remember how long it took but it was a couple months of not so much fun. I really believe the surgery and losing weight made hormone levels go crazy. Hormone levels can impact sleep but that's just my theory of what was happening to me and not doctor verified. How old are you? Sorry you're going through it.

My nut has always said about 30 percent of calories. I think at 50 grams in a 600 calorie diet it would exceed that mark. I'm not claiming to be a pro but looking back at 4 weeks out my calories were at 700ish with 75 grams protein and 25 to 30 carbs. I'm up to 850 or 900 calories 5.5 months out with carbs of 35ish.

Just my two cents but I think your carbs look kind of high for just starting off and for the amount of calories you're consuming but I'm sure you'll do great!

Anyone have a tough time trying to stop taking it? I'm trying to wean myself off with an every other day method but it still effects me some. I'm 5.5 months out.

Your write off is only what exceeds your agi of a certain percent which I think is 7.5%. I certainly hope supplements never exceed 7.5% to be able to claim. Self pay on a surgery definitely could though

Of course you will lose more! Just stick with it. I like to switch up the exercise routine to something my body isn't used to if it stalls. Not sure if this is really what kicks me out of it but it helps mentally to know I'm trying to give it a boost.

For people that have been sleeved for a bit, what have you done well and what are you struggling with? Here's my list (I'm 5 months out)ç Victories: 1. Exercise (although slipping a bit last 2 weeks) 2. Portion control, logging, measuring, and planning 3. Protein selections 4. Avoiding sweets and bad carbs 4. Water (quantity and waiting 30 minutes) Struggles: 1. Eating slow - never do it really. 2. Caffeine - drinking coffee. 3. Not enough fruits and vegetables. 4. Have on a few occasions had a couple alcoholic drinks. Surgeons rule is absolutely none for a full year.

Please talk to a professional and be honest with them. It'll help and we all need help at times. It will get better. And wow vsg! So glad I don't know you so that you can't judge me or others close to me on days when we struggle.

I'm finding dating extremely frustrating but kind of in a good way. I have a new confidence in dating now and have many interested in me but it's just so difficult finding someone I want to be with.

Wow. Trying this!

Oh no Shelly! I would be very disappointed if my side effects of pseudotumor didn't go away but count my blessings they have except for the permanent vision loss. I have not heard of this lawsuit. I was on seasonal birth control when it triggered and I go back and forth thinking it was just my weight or a combo of weight and bc.

Assuming that we all hit the week 2 or 3 stall right after surgery, about when did you hit your second lengthy stall? How long did it last? Also, was there a time when you saw your weight loss slow significantly overall? For example, did it slow after 6 months?

Yep. 4 months post op and still have it. Ugh!

I was required to pass 4 monthly nicotine tests prior to surgery. It was always a urine test so if they say you're getting a blood test you're probably fine. The first one I failed because I had quit only 8 days earlier although I was close to passing. The test looks for more than just nicotine which allows them to see if the nicotine is only patch related or if you're still smoking.

YES! Before surgery it took all my energy to make it through life and I lived every hour of that life tired. Now I can sleep 7 hours and be perfectly rested all day. Never even considering a nap. That effect is better than even the weight loss itself.