Jordan861

I used ISOpure zero carb waters from GNC - there is 40 grms in 20 oz. Also whey protein from GNC - 1 scoop in 1/2 cup water or skim milk - 24 grms protein

When I had my pschy apt, that was my biggest fears. I was scared I would fail, I had failed at keeping the weight off/losing and weigh management, so why would this be different. I still fear that. That is why I made so many changes. I am learning to cook low fat, my exercise is like a heart pill (you wouldn't skip a heart medication). Everything changed but yes the fear is still there.

Try not drinking with or within thirty mins before or after your meals. Prior to surgery my physician said to start eating that way. The fluids before/during and after promote flushing of foods through your stomach allowing more food to be consumed. I started prior to surgery eating that way and lost 15 pd. You fill up with a lot less food and stay full a lot longer.

Week 5 and Week 6 I lost just a few pds total for two weeks... Your body is restoring its glycogen/glycerin (not sure which it is) stores from being on liquids (information was found on internet). I am 4 days from 2 months, my weight loss is back up to about 1 pd every two days.

I am 4 days from being 2 mths post op. Basically I eat what ever I want - the thicker the food the less I eat. Yogurt - about 4 oz... Fish about 2 oz and a little less than one egg. On the average between 1/4 and 1/2 cup is max.

From Jan 30 to they announced my surgery date - 10 pds on medically supervised diet - by pcp Two weeks prior to surgery was told to loose 7 pds by surgery check in July 23, they rescheduled surgery to July 19; 4 days earlier and I had lost a total of 8 pds in the 8 or 9 days (includes clean out)

I don't mind telling them the number, I hate the question "how did you do it?" I give the answer "Life style change" it is true but not all true.

My doctor didn't advise much against carbs, but did warn against fat grams. If your able to eat soft meats maybe a couple pieces of shrimp or a nice moist piece of fish might save some fat grams.

I was sleeved on July 19, I am about 28 pds down since surgery date. I had a two week stall where no movement was detected on the scale. Now I am loosing about 1 pd per three days. I would say your doing well.

I had a three month supervised diet requirement before my paperwork could even be submitted. January 30 was my start date - diet, pschy, nutritionist and md apts. I was approved and surgery done on July 19. I understand the stress of waiting. The best advise I can give you is start changing what your doc wants you to change. I started not drinking when eating, less than 10 grms of fat per meal (20 per day) and exercising. I am glad I had the time to make some changes. I hope your approval is soon. the surgery was the best thing that has every happened in my life.

I was sleeved July 19, I still have times when two bites and I am done. Sometimes it feels like pressure. I find it easier when I measure most of my food (doctor suggested diet proportions for post sleeve. The diet is broken down by weeks. So for meat portion about 1/4 cup, veg 1/2 cup, starch 1/4 cup, dairy milk liquid 1/2 cup, milk thicker (yogurt) about 3 oz. The book shows multiple portions eaten together by this time but I still can only eat one suggestion per meal. I am still eating 6 times per day.

Canker sores and ulcers in the mouth can be caused from bacteria changes from diet change. I would when possible seek out active culture yogurts. Activa or any that say Active bacteria culture

My roll over the waste left (I never had it) up to the last 2 years, my done lap (dunlap) on the lower stomach above the pubic area is just squishier and less full of fat. I have had the lower dunlap since after my daughter was born. About 5 years ago I had lost about 92 pds, the lower dunlap and all the thigh skin did not go away. Since I have a less chance of regaining weight (post sleeve) when I reach my goal weight I will probably be looking at surgery for belly and thighs. Of course I am almost 50 everyone's skin especially younger skin snaps back differently

Question: Has anyone heard if post surgery that kidney stones are a potential problem. My doctor me that many post surgery patients have gallbladder trouble from the very fast weight loss, but never mentioned kidney stones. I am having like pain in mid back going through toward bladder. Never had a stone before so I can't swear this is what it is but uncomfortable enough to stop the exercise tonight.

I was the same way. I have always been able to loose weight just could not keep it off; and with every pound I regained usually came another half with it. I chose not to tell people just didn't want to listen to there comments...lol. As for eating after the surgery, my pallet has completely changed so much it is not funny. The actual smell of something frying kind of nauseates me, and food that was my downfall (chips and such) I pass by with ease. For my pureed diet I made tuna salad and chicken salad (ranch) put it through the food processor (use fat free mayo)and mustard for moisture. It does not change the taste at all. Also you can puree cooked chicken breast and add them to cream of chicken Soup, it just makes it thicker. Best wishes to you and hoping your surgery goes well.

Just keep doing what your doctor has told you. This journey is a marathon not a sprint race. I watch other peoples tickers also and compare. I was stuck up till yesterday for about a week at the same weight. Remember we are all different, age, medical conditions, and medications. Each one of these factors play into the weight loss. Just keep on keeping on, you will do great.

Just keep doing what your doctor has told you. This journey is a marathon not a sprint race. I watch other peoples tickers also and compare. I was stuck up till yesterday for about a week at the same weight. Remember we are all different, age, medical conditions, and medications. Each one of these factors play into the weight loss. Just keep on keeping on, you will do great.

Thanks for the encouragement. The lady is younger (mid 30ish) and I guess without hometraining...lol

Hi all July sleevers, Today while leaving work, a lady said he Jordan your about to loose those pants, need new uniforms. Of course I said yes been working on it since January, will be getting new uniforms soon. Then she said, I can really see it in your face. I acknowledged I could tell in my face some. Then she said, "I like it before, when you loose weight in your face it makes you look older" I was floored. Apparently her mother never mentioned, "if you have nothing nice to say, then shut the hell up". So I'm feeling punched in the gut and want to hear from folks like me. I sure enjoy reading your post. Oh all I could say was yeah fat people make pretty corpses, and walked off.

Sunshine22, I think your amazing. You are taking steps to make yourself feel better. I am on the very beginning of this journey. I start week 5 yesterday. I know when I reach my goal I will have to have thighs done. They have always been oversized even when I was thinner. I understand the scars and the fear of them looking bad. Just remember why you are doing this, it is for you and you alone. If you are uncomfortable then you change it. Thank you for your post. It was encouraging to me.

I bought expensive liquid vitamins from GNC... they taste horrible an after about 4 days started making me nauseated. I have switched to gummies for the multi vitamin and calcium. I have liquid drops for the vitamin B-12. I am starting week 5 today.

I am not sure what a scoop is, my doc goes by portions of a cup. I just finished week 4 - I can usually finish 1/2 cup thin soup or skim milk, 1/4 cup of other things pureed and about 4 oz of yogurt. I've been pureeing tuna and chicken salad but can eat less than 1/4 cup The thicker it is the less I want, but nothing over 1/2 cup.

Just finished week 4, and yep week 3 and week 4 weigh loss slowed to 1 pd every 3 to 4 days. that is why I am on here to see if that was normal or I just wasn't exercising hard enough. Thanks for posting.

I had my surgery July 19th, 2014. My starting weight was 257 in January 30 I started a three mth medical supervised diet. On surgery day I was 240. Today starting my week 5 I am at 219. I mainly came looking for answers. My weight loss has slowed to about 1 pd per three to four days. Anyone out there in near the same time frame? I know we are all different just kinda wanted to know other peoples rates. I'm scared my physical activities are not enough.

I am starting week 5 post op. I grew tired of my Protein shakes also. I found Isopure zero carb 40 gr Protein Drink. I use it for 20 oz of my Water requirement usually (sipping 10 oz in morning and 10 oz in evening). I also make my own sugar free popsicles with limes, apple melon Isopure , water and splenda I enjoy them before bed and seem to hold over till morning.