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How much Protein are you getting? Does MFP show you a pie chart of where your calories are coming from between Protein fat and carbs? If so, what are the average percentages?
Are you getting in all of your Water?
My best guess is that, if you just started going to the gym two months ago, your body is right now trying to adapt to the increased level of activity. Most people experience a slow down in weight loss when they take up exercise. Keep up your activity level and maybe try introducing more high protein Snacks to curb hunger.
When I started exercising intensely around 4 months post-op, I had to add a morning snack to my regime (a reduced fat cheese stick), because I was getting hungry between Breakfast and lunch. I also added a little granola to my afternoon greek yogurt, so the little bit of extra carbs would help fuel my late afternoon workouts.

I am now 6 months post-op (sleeve) and have lost 100 lbs during this time!! I am beyond thrilled and feel amazing!! I was wondering though if any other women noticed any changes in their periods in this timeframe? I am very regular but am noticing that periods are a little shorter and lighter (not a bad thing), I also just turned 40 and am hoping that this is related to the rapid weight loss/exercise and not the beginning of perimenopause! My husband and I have not been able to conceive due to my obesity and I realize that I am now "old", but still hoping there may be a chance. I would love any feedback from those that have been there!
Thank you!

I am now 6 months post-op (sleeve) and have lost 100 lbs during this time!! I am beyond thrilled and feel amazing!! I was wondering though if any other women noticed any changes in their periods in this timeframe? I am very regular but am noticing that periods are a little shorter and lighter (not a bad thing), I also just turned 40 and am hoping that this is related to the rapid weight loss/exercise and not the beginning of perimenopause! My husband and I have not been able to conceive due to my obesity and I realize that I am now "old", but still hoping there may be a chance. I would love any feedback from those that have been there!
Thank you!

Hello,
I am almost 2 weeks post op with the sleeve as well and I had the very same problem. My temperature hovered around 102 for almost a week. The very best thing that you can do is get up and walk in addition to using the incentive spirometer (I hope they gave you one?). Unless you are having abdominal pain, it is highly unlikely that you have a leak. The elevated temperature is a normal inflammatory response that your body is having to being cut and manipulated during surgery. It is actually your immune system working to heal the body. Now if you should develop any new or worsening abdominal pain, chest pain, shortness or breath, or cough you should call your doctor. It is important to move and deep breathe because if you are sitting/laying down too long, the small sacs in your lungs where gas exchange occurs start to collapse which leads to increased temperature and ultimately post op pneumonia. So even if you are a sore try to move every hour except when sleeping at night. If the temperature persists despite your best efforts or gets higher than 102, call your doctor. The lack of hunger is normal, just do the best you can. And lastly, unless you are sitting outside in the heat for prolonged periods of time, it is unlikely that you have heat stroke.
AMD RN

Hello,
I am almost 2 weeks post op with the sleeve as well and I had the very same problem. My temperature hovered around 102 for almost a week. The very best thing that you can do is get up and walk in addition to using the incentive spirometer (I hope they gave you one?). Unless you are having abdominal pain, it is highly unlikely that you have a leak. The elevated temperature is a normal inflammatory response that your body is having to being cut and manipulated during surgery. It is actually your immune system working to heal the body. Now if you should develop any new or worsening abdominal pain, chest pain, shortness or breath, or cough you should call your doctor. It is important to move and deep breathe because if you are sitting/laying down too long, the small sacs in your lungs where gas exchange occurs start to collapse which leads to increased temperature and ultimately post op pneumonia. So even if you are a sore try to move every hour except when sleeping at night. If the temperature persists despite your best efforts or gets higher than 102, call your doctor. The lack of hunger is normal, just do the best you can. And lastly, unless you are sitting outside in the heat for prolonged periods of time, it is unlikely that you have heat stroke.
AMD RN

Hello Lambada,
I don't want to discourage you at all but there are a few things that raise "red flags" for me. I am a Registered Nurse here in the U.S. so I have a fair amount of medical knowledge. Traveling to have surgery with someone that has not even met you in person yet is flag #1. The fact that you are traveling there alone as a female is flag #2. The fact that they are willing to do the all of the pre op testing the day before surgery is flag #3. Lastly the fact that you will have to take a 5.5 hr flight home 2 days post surgery is flag #4. You will already be at a much higher risk for forming blood clots in your legs without having to sit on a plane for several hours. That is beyond risky. I am quite fearful for you should you proceed with this plan. If you are able to travel to another country, why not look into some areas that are much safer and rigorously regulated. Would you be able to come to the U.S.? I know that it is expensive, but this is your life!! I hope this will give you serious pause to really evaluate all of the risks that you are taking. Again, this is written with nothing but absolute concern for you and your safety.
Best,
Aubrey