Patricks_Downsizing

I had my sleeve on June 25th and I am down 23 pounds. I would really like to lose 3 more so that I can meet my short term goal of 199 by Wednesday because that is my birthday. I can't think of a better gift to give myself. Oh to see that 199 on a scale again would be an amazing birthday present!

There's nothing wrong with that amount of calories. Keep focusing on high Protein, low carb and lots of Water and exercise. The scale does it's own thing at different times. Don't weigh yourself too much and just be healthy. The weight will come off.

Good feedback. For some of us the weight loss is slower, but just think..... Your skin won't be saggy and hopefully the weight will stay off. I'm a revision patient so I was already expecting slower weight loss. I'm fine until someone who knows I had surgery ask, ho much have ya lost. Ugggh......I just keep walking, drinking Protein Shakes, Water and counting calories with my fitness pal. Eventually the weight will cone off.....how can it not with such restricted calories. Focus on what your doctor and nutritionist said and try not to weigh yourself for awhile. It'll get better.

I was sleeved June 9th. So I'm in my 7th week. I've lost 40lbs. I had a 2 1/2 week stall that was so discouraging. It finally passed. I have had no trouble getting things down. Some days I struggle to want to eat ( just not hungry) other days I'm at top of my range. I was weighing myself a lot at first. Now I only weigh once a week. I didn't put this all on overnight. It's not gonna come off overnight. STAY THE COURSE!!!!! Have faith in yourself. Most importantly don't compare yourself to anyone else. This is your journey not theirs. Everyone will be different. I look forward to seeing all of our success stories and pictures! I'm documenting pics of pre op, 6 weeks, 4 months, 6 months, and 1year.

There's nothing wrong with that amount of calories. Keep focusing on high Protein, low carb and lots of Water and exercise. The scale does it's own thing at different times. Don't weigh yourself too much and just be healthy. The weight will come off.

Starting BMI, body type, gender, muscle mass pre op, all are factors in the results. I expected to lose 20 pounds my first month. I'm a male 6' 6" that lifted weights regularly and weighed 444lbs. Needless to say, I lost 41lbs my first month. And on pace to lose another 30 my second. It would be crazy for a 5'6" female weighing 280lbs at start to expect that kind of loss. It's a life change, you have your lifetime to get and stay healthy and fit. Focus on the behaviors(diet,exercise) and the rest will fall in place inevitably in its proper time.

Starting BMI, body type, gender, muscle mass pre op, all are factors in the results. I expected to lose 20 pounds my first month. I'm a male 6' 6" that lifted weights regularly and weighed 444lbs. Needless to say, I lost 41lbs my first month. And on pace to lose another 30 my second. It would be crazy for a 5'6" female weighing 280lbs at start to expect that kind of loss. It's a life change, you have your lifetime to get and stay healthy and fit. Focus on the behaviors(diet,exercise) and the rest will fall in place inevitably in its proper time.

Hey everyone. Been a while since I've checked in. Today is my 1 month post op. I'm down 39lbs since surgery day. Had a bit of a stall for some reason but I expect those. So I have the my fitness pal app on my phone that also counts steps when I walk. It has a daily goal of 10000 steps which I had never reached yet. This morning I went to a state park with trails to get a big chunk of my daily walking. Decided to walk a 3 mile trail which is usually 6000 steps on this app. Got lost in the forest trail system, ended up doing circles and back tracking trying to find way back to the trail. After 2 hours I found the main trail and my car. Ended up only being 1 mile from my car the whole time. The good news is I got all 10000 steps in this morning. Lol. Thought it was funny. #silverlinings

It did for me too but eventually when I got off the liquid phase it came back so to speak. Nothing pleasant about drinking our meals.

It did for me too but eventually when I got off the liquid phase it came back so to speak. Nothing pleasant about drinking our meals.

I had my surgery on the 25th. I am sooo sleepy, but otherwise doing pretty good now. Rocky second day, but much better now. Hope to be alert enough soon to keep up with what's up with all of you!

Had surgery this past Wednesday, June 25th

How's everyone doing?? Beautiful day today. Woke up with a little nausea but otherwise feeling good. Out coaching my athletes this morning and that always lifts me up. Trying to get creative with my diet during this liquid phase and still get all the Protein. Feel like a chemist when mixing my food potions in the vitamix.lol any ideas? I know it's everyone's struggle. I am doing better than I thought I would. Just a few days ago I was depressed and wondering what I did to myself. Now I feel it was the best thing I've ever done for myself. So to all those struggling in their first week, it gets better!!

Nice to see everyone sharing their experiences. I've used this thread a lot to cope with the changes this week. So I'm 1 week post-op today. Looking back I've come a long way since my first consultation with my surgeon. Looking back on my notes that day I measure in at 6'-6" 444lbs. The day of surgery I was 406lbs.
1 week post-op. I'm 385lbs.
That's 59lbs since March 13th
21 lbs since June 17th. I am getting tired of the liquid diet already. I find myself having cravings for certain foods even when I'm not hungry. I'm glad to see progress and can't wait for the soft food phase.

It does get better every day. I am getting bored of liquids as well. It's kinda TMI but I still have diarrhea which I am hoping resolves when I move to soft food next Wed.

Arrived at Overlook in Summit. Surgery in 2 hours!!! Nervous, but really excited at this point! Good luck to all 6/25 sleevers!!!

Nice to see everyone sharing their experiences. I've used this thread a lot to cope with the changes this week. So I'm 1 week post-op today. Looking back I've come a long way since my first consultation with my surgeon. Looking back on my notes that day I measure in at 6'-6" 444lbs. The day of surgery I was 406lbs.
1 week post-op. I'm 385lbs.
That's 59lbs since March 13th
21 lbs since June 17th. I am getting tired of the liquid diet already. I find myself having cravings for certain foods even when I'm not hungry. I'm glad to see progress and can't wait for the soft food phase.

Nice to see everyone sharing their experiences. I've used this thread a lot to cope with the changes this week. So I'm 1 week post-op today. Looking back I've come a long way since my first consultation with my surgeon. Looking back on my notes that day I measure in at 6'-6" 444lbs. The day of surgery I was 406lbs.
1 week post-op. I'm 385lbs.
That's 59lbs since March 13th
21 lbs since June 17th. I am getting tired of the liquid diet already. I find myself having cravings for certain foods even when I'm not hungry. I'm glad to see progress and can't wait for the soft food phase.

Well I'm 3 days post op. Feeling a little but more human for sure. A few gas pains bust mostly just feeling bloated and general soreness. I'm not going to lie, even though I'm not interested in eating anything, I still see certain foods and feel some slight desire to taste. I'm able to get the fluids down for the most part. Thanks to those with encouraging words. Good luck to those having their procedures done today.

Good luck my friend. Sending you good thoughts.

Sitting here on post-op day 1. Lots going through my mind, but very little going out or in my body. Feeling the immediate "what have I done" feeling a bit. So I found this forum to help get me through these first days. Anyone going through the same thing? Encouragement needed. Patrick

Good luck my friend. Sending you good thoughts.

Getting sleeved in the morning in michigan I think I'm ready