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I had to do Clear Liquids for ten days after surgery, and I got tired super easily. Now that I've graduated to purees and soft foods my energy level has improved some, but I still haven't returned to 100%. I feel okay, but just kinda like my batteries don't hold a full charge. I've heard this gets better with time. (I hope that's true, because I'm not sure where to order a new set of batteries from.)

I'm down 92 lbs!! Feel like a completely new person! I will lose 3-4 lbs then bounce around for 2 or 3 weeks then lose again. I'm going to have to up the exercise. I really wanted to lose 100 before my 6 month. But I couldn't be happier! Good luck!!!

Hit my 6 month mark 6 days ago and all I can say is....wow. 84 pounds down (including pre-op 2 week diet) and I feel great. PA at my surgery clinic is very pleased, hell, I am very pleased....its just....
Why the hell do I look like a half-burned candle with wax melting down to the base?!
I know we lose weight in different areas faster or slower than other but good grief! LOL
It is all good though, I am off my CPAP, off my blood pressure medications, hitting the gym 3-4 days a week, running the husband ragged (he is in shape btw), and I feel as if I am getting my life back. Rockstar material!
Oh, and I am doing my first 5K run in a month-wrangled my sister and co-worker into the run as well...
Life is good.

I'm just over two weeks post op gastric sleeve, and I am so happy I finally did this for myself! It hasn't been easy, but all things considered, I've been extremely lucky not not have experienced any complications! I spent one night in the hospital before I went home, had virtually no pain since getting home, started sleeping on my stomach again 5 days post op, no nausea or reflux... I'm counting my blessings!! I'm back on puréed foods, and am truly amazed at the tiny amount that satisfies me! Literally 1/4 cup or less and I'm done! It's true that you really notice the restriction once you enter into more solid foods. The liquid phase made me a little nervous because I was able to drink about 8 oz over 20 min without much difficulty. I'm doing my best to learn what "full" feels like, because again, like people have said, it feels different than before surgery. For me, I know I'm full when I feel that little bit of chest tightness, and I get burpy! I also notice that when I eat or drink too fast I burp more, so that's my queue to slow down. I'm enjoying walks almost every day, usually with my two dogs. Right now I'm cleared for activity for 20 min increments. For me, that's about a 1 mile walk around my neighborhood. I have my two week post op on Wednesday and hopefully will be cleared for 60 min of activity and will be able to lift more than 10lbs! I'll also get my steri strips off. Thank goodness, because those suckers ITCH! I have a couple that are loose, but I haven't pulled them off. My surgeon said that he's found that if they stay on for at least two weeks, it really helps with scarring. He said he'd remove them at my first post op, and I'm ready, haha! I took four weeks off from work (I work as a nurse in a busy OB/Gyn office) and am really enjoying my time off! These last two weeks are really to get into my new eating routine And get in daily exercise. After I go back to work, my plan is to hit the gym across the street from the hospital a few days a week for my cardio and strength training. So far I'm down almost 24 lbs, including my pre op week, and I'm so happy!!
Height: 5ft 5.5in
Start weight (7/21/14): 262
Surgery day (7/28/14): 249
Current weight (8/12/14): 238

Pic of me at the beginning of my pre op diet and two weeks post op. It's subtle, but I can notice small differences

All meals should include Protein first. That is number 1. Two you need at least 1000-1200 calories a day. Your body will stop losing if it feels threatened at all. ( she's starving me so I will store food ) Water 64 oz.
The fact that you are losing is a positive right. Comparing yourself to others is only going to discourage you and sabotage yourself.
Take 2 lbs. of butter and put it on the table. Pick it up with one hand and feel how much it actually weighs. you will be surprised you carried that extra weight.
Take 26 lbs of butter and put them on the table and try to lift that. You need to step back and think am I like everyone else. Does my body react like everyone else's. The answer is no! We are all different in makeup and back ground and genes and circumstances.
Keep up the exercises and keep your goals ahead of you. This is not a race..This is a lifetime battle and although we can encourage and help each other. Your journey is different then mine! okay

Just because your old you cant state that you wont lose weight fast. I am 54 going on week 9 and today hit 70 lbs gone. This is my 1/2 way point to goal. The weight has come of in stages. There are times that I want to slow down to let my body catch up, however my brain wants to see those scale number go down. If you follow the Nuts directions the results will be amazing. The best advise I can give you is Water , water and more water.

So yes, my stall is in fact actually over. I went down to 257.6!! Took my measurements and they really didn't change at all. But I do look a little smaller. I'm happy.

I had my surgery on April 8 2013 staring 202 now 145 15 mouth out.

I'm down to 219 today, from 244 pre op. I have the dreaded stall for 2weeks and even gained 5! But I'm so happy today because I've cracked the 100kg mark! Woohoo!

Went to my first post-op appointment today and I'm officially 21 lbs down including what I lost during the pre-op diet. We rock April 8th sleevers!!!! Let's keep it up..

They obviously weren't real friends anyway. No lose there. There are billions of people out there and I am sure you can find others who share your new interests like exercising.
I lost all of mine too but starting to make new ones. Those who are interested in me and not what I can do for them....
Body image will be an issue for a long time, maybe as long as you live. But you have to remember that you are not that weight anymore and you should be proud of yourself....Keep posting your worries and we will help encourage you to see the new you and Celebrate it even if you are visually impaired. You are still the new and improved you. Enjoy it okay! Every day!

I got sleeved on 11/5/2013 my starting weight was 298 lbs now I am 180lbs. I can do so many things I couldn't do before. I lost my friends but I gained confidence. I am visually impaired so u can't see myself in a mirror. I feel out of place because I don't see the new and smaller me. I just see the old me.

start at 415. holding steady at 193-198. No issues. Restriction is still around but can eat almost anything I want. Thank you for new lease on life.
Christian

I started writing up a list of things that were worrying me about getting surgery and this came out. My wife was impressed enough she suggested I share it and it's probably what I'll put up on Facebook as a way of letting people know what I'm doing.
I'm scared I'll fail. I'm scared I'll go back to my old eating habits. I'm scared that my last chance won't work I'm scared because I don't know what being a normal weight is like. I'm scared I'll be judged for getting surgery I'm scared I'll miss food so much I'll get obese again I'm scared that I won't be able to keep up the changes I need to make over the long term. I'm sure if I don't do this I'll be dead by the time I'm 50 I'm sure I won't be the best dad I can be if I quit now I'm sure I won't be the best husband I can be if I quit now I'm sure if I don't do this nothing will change I'm sure I'll still be discriminated against if I don't do this I'm sure I'll still avoid friends and functions if I don't make a change I'm sure I'll still be ashamed of myself for letting things get this way I sure I'll never climb another mountain or hike through the bush if I stay as I am. I'm sure I'll keep missing out on a big part of life I'm sure I'll never do the things I want or have the adventures I've dreamed of if I keep on as I am I'm tired of being tired I'm tired of being afraid of others opinions because of how I look I'm tired of being in pain all the time I'm tired of letting what I weigh determine how I can live I'm tired of being the joke I'm tired of being a disappointment I'm tired of being judged I'm tired of making excuses I'm tired of lying to myself I'm tired of being obese. I can do this.

. December 4, 2013
238 pounds
Day I started preop diet
8 months later....
. August 4, 2014
146 pounds
4 pounds below goal and still losing.....

Surgery 12/2/13
Start weight 271
Current weight 153

Dos
june 16th 2014

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82 pounds down

My surgery is next Wednesday August 20th and I'm scared of the throwing up. And if my stomach will leak. I've thought about backing out several times already. All I can do is have faith that God will get me through this. He has never let me down.

Don't be sad....i hear it will all come back...theres a price to pay for everything...thank god its only hair...hair grows back...good luck btw u look fab!!!!!

Finished my pre clearance. I went to my last weight loss management secession and I met with the psych he gave me my verbal approval. My nutritionist and surgery team was proud of mr I lost 24lbs in the 3 months. So now I am waiting for my date. I am so excited!!!! Countdown begins!!!

i dont use any excuses. if someone comments on what i am eating, i say i am fine and ask how their meal is. or i say, "this is all i want."
its not anyone's business. i usually take the "thanks for your concern, how are you?" route.
people love to talk about themselves, just redirect them. nod, smile, shrug, or chuckle and then ask them about themselves. works every time.

I rarely go out to eat, but if I do, I do not explain myself to anyone when ordering, unless I feel like humoring them. Then I might tell them I am a surgically altered freak.

I just ran into an instance this week...I telecommute full time and had to go to the home office this week. I ate out most lunches and dinners with people that didn't know I had surgery. I'm very private - 6 people know I've done this.
So, here are my examples...
I ordered a cheesesteak sandwich at a pizza & Pasta place - there weren't many choices that were sleeve friendly, this was the choice I made. I ordered it without the bun and my coworker looked at me a little odd. I said, "I'm cutting carbs." He shrugged and continued to eat his pizza and we talked about work. I didn't feel the need to elaborate.
At dinner one night we had lobster - where they deliver the whole lobster to you and you have to work for your food! LOL My friend said, "With all this weight you've lost are you going to eat a salad?" I replied, "No, I'm going to order the lobster and enjoy every bite of it!" When I was finished I said, "That was rich! I love it!" And we started talking about something else.
After lunch one day, we asked for to-go cups for our beverages. The waitress asked, "You didn't drink your tea. Do you want me to get you something else? Was it OK?" I said, "It was great, I just don't drink a lot with my meal."
I also find it's good to cover your plate with a napkin - this hides the fact that you ate very little.
I have found that if you are engaged in conversation, enjoying your time with friends, people really don't pay attention to your plate. Go out and enjoy yourself. Savor the great food! Have a wonderful time!

Today is a great day! Today I hit the 100lbs mark. I had my RNY on May 12th and as of my weight in today I've lost 100LBS. That is just over 3 months time. I'm doing great and eating healthy every day. I'm at around 700 calories per day and walk 2 miles every morning 5 days a week. I've just started to tone and lift light weights at the gym. I feel great and can't believe that i fit into an x-large shirt now..I was 3/4XL before.
THis is the best decision I've made and have 0 regrets. I feel great and have so much more energy.