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I'm about the same. 3 months out and i haven't lost anything for 3 weeks. I still log everything. About 900 to 1000 calories. About 60 gm Protein. I got my blood drawn yesterday for my follow up next week. I hope the numbers are good. I'm not sweating the stall too much because I'm doing everything right. I hope you can just appreciate that someone else is exactly where you are and going through the same thing.

Wolfmom71 I just wanted to share that I see a psychiatrist and counselor for major depressive disorder. I am on three daily medications to just feel okay each day. My son was murdered 3 years ago in a senseless robbery and I spiraled out of control. But I have been stable for about the past year. As a result my dreams manifest my anxiety and really distress me. I have the same dreams over and over with a few variations but the anxiety is horrid. I do talk about it in counseling. And it's sad I have to have sessions about my life awake and my life asleep. I've had some bad days since my sleeve where I just felt I couldn't drink another shake, eat another food or survive another bout of throwing up. I get the blues and I feel overwhelmed so if you need some support, I can at least empathize on every level.

My surgeon told me that of the very few leaks he has had, all of them were within 1month post op from patients advancing food too quickly. You have an entire suture line along the long side of the stomach. There is swelling and healing that you should be aware of. Solid foods are just too stressful for a recently operated organ. I just wouldn't risk it. I was eating regular foods as tolerated as 5 weeks, so the progression wasn't so bad. I still test foods at 12 weeks so it's not like I'm eating regular meals but I'm enjoying small portions of all sorts of good foods!!

Hello all. I was sleeved 6/17 and my pre op and highest weight was 190 and today I am 154. I too was a self pay $8200. The insurance did not cover the procedure, but did the hernia repair. I looked back into my diet journals past and realized I was always trying to lose weight and I was always miserable. My blood work was horrid and my doctor said I had to do something. My first appointment was in May and I was sleeved a month later. It's the best thing I have done. I lost my son in 2011 and my life has spiraled down for several years. In 2014 it seems a fog has lifted and I need to try to find life again. For myself and for my family. I'm no veteran, but I can tell you that I have a great attitude towards this and I can be a pick me up for anyone wanting a friend. I have 10 children total, and married for 16 years. His mine ours and the ones we've adopted. They go from 38 down to 5 years. I am self employed and a dog lover. I'm realistic about this journey and have taken it all in stride. I do have a counselor and psychiatrist as well as OB and family doctor which I consulted with all of then before I scheduled the surgery. I still take my meds for the depression, and go to my bereaved parents support group. That's me. I'm amy if anyone wants to chat.

I absolutely needed my chap stick. Also I was alone so when I walked the hospital floor I kept kicking the iv stand. I did have shoes with me and that helped keep me from stubbing my toes !!!!

Here is what was in my patient handbook

I'm just going to be me.... The stall will pass. You will read many posts to do everything to a t that your doctor said, but really I just decided what I wanted to do and did it. My stall was two weeks after 10 days and I'm in another at 12 weeks. I bought the food scale, I use my fitness pal, I bought a fit bit to count my steps. So in my mind I can see what's going on but I can't make my body lose. It will happen. It's inevitable. I think well if I walk more and sweat in 100 degree texas heat ... If I up my Protein ... If I could only have a bm today ... If I change ... Blah blah blah. I do mix things up. I do like seeing it down in writing. But my body is just doing it's own thing at its own pace. I really want to see that next lower pound on the scale ... Where are you??? That's what I haven't done is searched for it. I guess I just expected it to show up. Haha Sorry about being a little whimsical on this but it is part of the process and you'll give yourself a pat on the back as soon as you drop the next few pounds. This journey has been hard, extreme work, but fun in many ways.

Hello all! I was sleeved on 6/17 and my children have brought a summer cold home from school. My throat is so sore and I have a cluster of fever blisters on my lip!!! I got some cough drops and I felt so nauseous I just wanted to puke. I just need some help, encouragement or tips. I know I'm not getting enough of anything Water Protein or food. I don't want a trip to the er so any suggestions.

I use the fit bit. If you go to More and apps and devices it shows you the compatible devices. I use the zip which I attach to my waist band. I've never been a watch or bracelet wearer. I love it. The two apps sync together and gives me total control of my day.

It's not the end of anything. I'm 11 weeks out and if I want a sweet snack I eat a small amount. However, I don't keep much in the house and there's no way I would spend the money on a dessert or sweet while I'm out. I have had a sliver of cake for a birthday or eaten a half of a cookie now and again. I just try to remember that if I am truly hungry, I can only eat so much, do I do start with the good foods. Then usually I'm full and can't hardly wait for the 30 minutes to be up to drink. So by the time all that is done, there isn't time energy or desire for it.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me the good and bad about the nutrition in the new Monster muscle drinks. They are 25 gm protein. I know the sugar is a little high, but it's not as thick as the premier. They have chocolate vanilla strawberry and peanut butter cup. I have tried them all and like it.

Same here. Sleeved June 17 and never an issue with sipping. I was able to drink normally from the next day. Just count us as the lucky ones who did not have issues. I also use a straw with no issue.

I took my am dose the morning of surgery and skipped my two night time meds and they brought me my morning dose the next day. I went home and resumed all meds swallowing whole with no issue. I take Effexor am and seroquel and remeron pm. I have not needed any adjustments. My psychiatrist is pleased with my decision and the progress I have made.

Just hang in there. I had days where I thought I couldn't take another Protein drink. Or the thought of food was nauseating. I've had the blues some days and just felt defeated. I'm 11 weeks out and things are just now turning the corner. I feel like I finally have a routine. The first weeks were so touch and go I just did what I could and threw my hands up on the rest. Just remember every day gets better. So chalk this one up to blah. ????

Jaynisa I know how you feel totally. I am 11 weeks out. But those first weeks were hard to transition. I was getting in so little calories I just ate what I could. I was not worried about the fat or carbs, but just to get something down that agreed and stayed. I track everything good and bad in my fitness pal. The reality is "it is what it is". I would rather have things go down smooth and acceptable than to freak out over fat and carbs. I do rolls like you too. I love seafood and chicken. I find Protein bars easy to snack on to get a chocolate taste and get the protein. Today is my daughters 16th birthday. I had the smallest slice of ice cream cake. But I did not wait long enough after my chicken bites for dinner and I didn't keep the cake down. Just do what you can. Remind yourself what the optimal is, and give yourself some slack for not being 100% every day. This is one of the most major changes I have ever made. I work at it every day. I don't fail any day though because I am trying every day with a positive attitude. You can do this, it gets better and I'm looking forward to feeling even better each day.

I too really thought I could never want another shake. Now that I'm 11 weeks out I use Protein bars to help with the #s. I try other ready made shakes even if they do have a few more carbs or sugars, just to see if I can stomach them. Honestly, I still struggle with eating. I'm trying so hard to slow down and a few bites but most foods leave my tummy upset. I work on it every day. I do use my fitness pal and track everything. For exercise I started 2 mile walks and my iphone was tracking my steps. So I decided to get the fit bit zip. I can't do the bracelet but the zip clips onto my pants. I put it on as soon as I get dressed and take it off before I get in bed. I like seeing all the steps I actually do take during a day. It's encouraging to know real numbers and not just estimates. I try to walk 4 days but I want to increase it more.

Hi there. 190 weight & highest weight June 10th before one week liquid preOp diet 10 weeks out (6/17 surgery date) and down 34 pounds. My goal is in the 130's. Anywhere in there. I hope this helps anyone. I'm so glad I've done this but the work is very hard every single day but I committed to myself to do this for me.

I'm in mesquite. Sleeved on 6/17 and doing well. How have you been recovering.

My doctor said to try it when I was ready, and about two weeks I took a drink of soda. I burped immediately and the taste just was not the same. I have at 8 weeks taken a few sips of a soda that was left overnight and was flat. No burp but it just didn't taste good. I've converted to teas and lemonade and flavored Water with what I call squeezies. You will try it I'm sure but I found it very unappetizing. I quit a month before surgery so it wasn't so bad.

I have never had an issue with drinking. I can drink 12 oz of Protein in a few minutes. I love cheese, it has always agreed with me. Also Peanut Butter no issue. I am 8 weeks out and just tried oatmeal. Since it was liquidy I ate a packet with no issue. You're doing fine. At 4 weeks I was to start regular foods as tolerated. There are just some foods that are easier to handle for each person. There are some I try and know I'm not ready. I have started to use my fitness pal more faithfully now that my meals are getting more regular. So for dinner I had three small pieces of lunch meat and two slices of Munster cheese. I roll it up and eat it slowly. Goes down easy. I love it. Just try things and be mindful of the portion size if it is too much. Track it if you want to know if you're reaching your requirements. But keep on trying new things.

I stalled for three weeks from day 9. At 6 weeks today I am down 30 pounds total. The scale and weight loss is a constant stair step. Same a few days and lose. It also depends on my total digestion and hydration. I just keep on keeping on knowing I'm doing the best I can and trying to learn a new respect for my new normal. I am trying to slow my eating and chewing thoroughly. I am trying all sorts of foods but in moderation. Some days I just cannot stomach another shake and I'm glad I graduated to Protein bars as part of my regimen. I do know that when I workout outside and sweat from the 100 degree days, I have to stay super hydrated but usually the scale will move a little more. The best to all of you for accepting new as the hardest thing we have ever done but necessary and welcome in our improving lives.

I told work my recent labs were very troublesome and that I had to have surgery for the hernia repair. I also had ulcers on my stomach and my blood work was truly high on all the bad numbers. So I let them know I was making major changes to turn around all of my numbers and that's it. At an office birthday when I declined a piece of cake the boss said "look at how disciplined you are". And I said I have to be ...

No regrets. Worth it in every way. Under the forum look for the complications. Even many of those members say they would do it all over again.

I only lost 14 pounds in my first month. I stalled for three weeks. But today I am 8 weeks out from surgery and down 30 pounds since I started my pre-op diet on June 10. So 60 days of losing. I started at 190 and I'm 159.6 pounds today. I'm half way to my goal. But I know the other half will be the hardest work I'll ever have to do. Don't see the number see the improvements.

I had a perfect surgery and quick recovery with not much pain at all. However in the last couple of weeks as I have added solid foods, my stomach hurts when I eat. I am not enjoying eating anything and the pain is uncomfortable but not unbearable. In the past 2 days I have been so gassy and bloated. I have used gasx for the first time ever in my life. I literally ate two bites for lunch and I'm having cramps in my stomach. I just keep telling myself that I'm healing and that I will enjoy food again and this will all pass. But I feel so blah and I'm kind of down. Does the Protein cause the gas too??? I just want some relief. I know I am not getting much nourishment at all. Please tell me I'm not alone.