Lateese92

Well my weigh lost is not moving yet again cw 220 GW 210, getting a lil discouraged about this happening by thanksgiving. Thinking about returning to liquids.

Hi Lisa we are doing a thanksgiving challenge just chime in with your current weight and your goal weight that your are trying to reach by thanksgiving. Two weeks left, you can still join.

Wow that scares me. I can relate to being on your feet the entire 12 hours very well, and unlike u my days are scheduled in a row. So grateful for the first week back on 8 hr shifts. As far as my EXTREMELY slow weight lost, I also thought something must be wrong. I was considering going back to liquids as well, as much as I hate the thought. I was 240 lbs day of surgery and can't seem to get past 220. I try to stay positive and remind myself I was at 255lbs before this all started and I haven't seen 220 in quite a long time, but at the same time I've been stuck here for 2 weeks and this is my second stall in 6weeks. I must be doing something wrong.

I'm at 6weeks also AlanaRN and I too have lost only about as much as you. I was wondering the same thing about my slow lost. How is work in the ER? Are you able to do 12hours without energy issues? I go back tomorrow, only doing 8 hours for the first week then we will see if I need 2 keep a modified schedule.

I thought the same think for a couple of weeks AlanaRN, but it started coming off again, also I'm sure once you return to work and your constantly running around the ER the weight will fall off a lil quicker as well.

Checking in at 219 Down 4lbs this week, woohoo !!!!!! GW for thanksgiving 210

I no what u.mean AlanRN my boss still suggest that I come back light duty when I return, at least for two weeks.

GREAT NEWS!!!! Doc gave me 2 more weeks off. I'm so grateful, thx for everyone support. You guys are great!

Not sure, have an apt with my surgeon today.

I'm due to return to work next week but I have just stat having issues with exhaustion. Does anyone have any suggestions? I work in the hospital and I'm on my feet constantly, at least 10 - 10.5 hours out the day. I usually get 30 min lunch if I'm lucky and on busy days I keep protein bars in my pockets for snacks. I was sleeved 10/1, I'm getting in 64+ oz of water daily, 60-75g of protein and 500-700cals, usually closer to 500, and I'm using celebrate Bariatric multivitamin and calcium plus But lately I get extremely exhausted, where I have to lay down and take a nap mid day. I know this will not be an option when I return to work. Any suggestions?

Week 2 Checking in at 223 3lbs lost this week :-)) GW 210

Lndrn723 I also stalled at 1.5 weeks out. I lost nothing for 10 days. I was sleeved Oct 1st and just stared loosing again 2 days ago. I read an article that someone suggested from here called The inevitable stall, it explains whats going on very well. I totally no your frustration. Just hold on and know that it will come off. Here is a link to the article, http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.php.

I've been in a stall for 10 days now, looks like the scale is FINALLY moving again... YAY. I'm still at 226, a few ounces lost only.

Thanks, I will look it up.

Hi Melissayw816 where did you find the post, I've been having the same thing going on, I figured the liquids ( soups and shakes) doesn't stay in the pouch very long so I'm starting to get hungry sooner. Did you read something different from that?

Not too late Goonie this is the first week check in, welcome

Since no one checked in this week under the thanksgiving thread, I just thought I'd start one for week 1. Sleeved 10/1/14 SW 257 Challenge SW 10/5 231.8 CW 10/12 226.........Lost 5.8lbs this week Thanksgiving GW 210

Sacramento, CA Sleeved 10/1/14

What soups were you allowed to have ? At 5 days out I only had broths. Like chicken, beef or vegetable broth, but now I'm on full liquids so Im eating tomato soup, cream of potato (soup broth only), chicken noodle (broth only) and things like that.

Yes, I feel exactly the same.Ty

Thank you so much, my symptoms exactly including the dizziness but with hot flashes also.

Hi, I'm 9 days postop getting my 60g of protein and 48 - 64oz of water in and having a huge sudden energy drop. Is this normal? For the 1st seven days I felt great, off all pain meds after 2 days then all of a sudden yesterday I felt extremely drained. Could it be due to my losing 1-1.5lbs a day? I'm getting in about 350 - 400cals daily also.Anything I should be doing that can help with energy? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I know exactly how you feel Melissayw816. Get you self some gasx strips that desolve on your tongue, they work great.

8 day's out seem to be really soon to be able to eat fruit and puree foods. Did your doc not have a diet progression plan for you? I'M 6 days post op and still on clear liquids. Day 8-14 I'm allowed full liquids. Day 15-30 is the pureed diet, this is the stage for cottage cheese and cooked cereals.then day 30-45 is my soft diet which is where the canned fruit and soft meats come in. Maybe your progressing too fast and not giving your new tummy time to adjust. Lateese92

Thanks Taylorj7, I agree this has been my main focus.