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Is anyone else just counting calories and protein like me? I get about 900 to 1000, exercise 4 days a week and still am slow losing. I don't eat junk food, or sweets but will have carbs occasionally but not a lot of them. I am wondering if your nutritionist have put you on some sort of restrictions? I have even had alcohol a few times, and actually have had losses those weeks. Go figure!

I was sleeved on August 15th. My preop diet - I only list 5 lbs, drinking about 709 calories in protein shakes. One week after surgery I was down 10 lbs. Great huh? Since then, I have been on about 700 calories, 70 grams of protein approximately, and the scale hasn't budged. Simple math would tell me I should have lost at least 5 lbs. Has anyone else run into this and if so, was it just temporary? I have been walking but not doing real strenuous exercises yet, til I see the surgeon next week. Help! It's discouraging to think of what I have went through to lose weight, something as drastic as removing 80 percent of my stomach, and yet the weight isn't falling off.

I agree with okelly- there are ways to get in the protein, although I think 800 calories a day is low and might not help with weight loss, if your body thinks it starving. Sometimes you have to try and increase a little-play with it a bit and see if that helps the weight loss. Okelly - what vitamins are you taking that you only have to take once a day? Mine are 4 times a day which is hard because I forget to take a lot of the times later in the day.

I upped my calories to between 800 and 900 (which isn't easy to do unless I were to drink a real chocolate shake) and that has helped. I hit my 20 lbs. I would recommend that to anyone that is stalling. Maybe your body is holding on because it thinks it's starving?

Hi Katie - as of today, I am down about 18 or 19 pounds. I increased my calories, so that seems to help. I was fine taking in about 700 calories, but I think my body thought I was starving myself, so I increased to 800 to 900 and it seems to be working, My Surgeon was Dr. Kane - he is out of Alexian Bros in Elk Grove plus he has offices in Hoffman Estates. The whole process takes time, because you have to see so many people before you can schedule, and my guy only did them every other Friday, so that's inconvenient, but what are you gonna do? We must jump through the hoops. I am just so glad I did this. It's so nice not to be hungry all the time and I really don't have cravings. I am totally off caffeine (the headache was horrible) and soda, 2 of my favorite things. I never thought I could survive without caffeine of soda- but once it's out of your system, it's easy.

Hi Katie- I was sleeved August 15th and am so glad I did. The weight hasn't exactly fallen off but I figured out it's probably because I am not taking in enough calories. That's the first time I have ever had that problem! I am at the puréed stage but I get so full compared to when I was on the liquids. I wish you luck with your procedure. Do you have a date yet?

Hi August Sleevers- I was sleeved on August 15th - Down 17 pounds total. 16 of those in the first 3 weeks (including preop diet) but I am at a stall. Made an appointment with a NUT but can't get in until October. I think I need to up my calories - I am only getting in about 700 per day - maybe that will help with the weight loss. No other real problems - feel great - no issues with the liquid and now the "blended" portion. Good luck to all!

I think you are not supposed to feel "full" but satisfied. Sometimes its head hunger.

Congrats on your success. You look great. Can't wait to shop there.

thanks everyone - that's encouraging. I guess I just have to be patient. I see so many posts with people losing crazy good numbers and I assumed that would be me too. At least my clothes are a bit looser. Thats the positive.

Congratulations. What an accomplishment!

I gained one in the hospital but then didn't weigh myself until 7 days after he surgery and I was down 10 lbs.

Disregard the negative crap and be proud of yourself for your incredible accomplishment. Some people can't give anything but back handed compliments. Like the dude that said you would be hot if you lost 20 more pounds. Did u tell him to look in the mirror?

I don't recall feeling that thirst preop. Maybe it's the protein shakes? I feel more thirsty being in the liquids since my surgery but you now have to time the water.

My preop diet for 2 weeks was basically protein shakes, totaling between 700 to 800 calories per day. That would be a good start. You could start that any time. I would also try to ween yourself off caffeine if you can. The headache after surgery for me was bad and i attributed it to caffeine withdrawal.

I was sleeved August 15th and started short walks 5 days later. I am up to several blocks now. Each time I go out, I try to go further. I have no pain, so I plan on continuing and eventually will do the elliptical and add some weights

I am post op 1 week and am 53 years old. I have had no issues. Hospital stay is minimal (2 days for me). I haven't thrown up or been sick to my stomach since I was released for the hospital. I have very little pain, in fact, I don't even feel like I had the majority of my stomach removed. I am so encouraged and hope you become comfortable with the decision. My Doctor was very recommended in my area. just make sure your Doctor has a good reputation for this surgery. Good Luck!

Are u getting enough protein? Am one week post op and feel hunger too. I thought that wouldn't happen either. But as previously mentioned, it could be acid.

Hang in there. I had mine Friday morning and came home Sunday. I was super quesy in the hospital and felt hunger pains actually in the hospital and still do but the pain is gone and the queasiness is completely gone. Try to take small sips of liquids often. See how it feels. You are getting used to a new stomach. You are probably dizzy because you haven't eaten and are weak. I feel more tired than anything, but am able to drink 4-6 ounces of liquid (cream soups or apple juice or protein drinks). Good luck to you.

I agree with everyone. Your doctor has a very strange diet. Protein is key. Look online also for various types. I am using the Bariatric advantage but I will look for something more tasteless as I am tired of the sweetness. Good luck

Congrats on your decision. Be prepared for a lengthy process prior to surgery. Mine took about 5 months, but who cares, if insurance pays, I was wiling to jump thru hoops. During that time I got mentally ready for the surgery and the upcoming changes. You won't regret it. Why the lap band versus the sleeve?

I just did the preop diet for about 12 Days and only lost about 6 lbs, which was disappointing, considering I was starving during that phase. I was sleeved on Friday and even gained 1 lb while in the hospital, probably because of the liquids that are pumped into you. In the hospital, I only had one dish of jello and a cup of chicken broth and ice chips. I know it will come off now that I am at home and recovering. My metabolism was pretty screwed up so I hope the surgery "resets" it, as the surgeon says. Good luck to you

I just got sleeved last Friday. The 2 week preop diet is the worst. I had the bariatric protein shakes, which are sweet, but I am not a sweet person and found them to be gross. I was also hungry all the time. They did give me a few recipes that were tolerable, and one was even filling. Take 1/2 cup (1 serving) of uncooked oats, cook with 1 cup of water for. 2 minutes. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of protein powder on that and stir. At least you are chewing something

Good luck