Lateese92

Cw 220
GW 195

I'm more or less where you are. I didn't have a preop diet and was only 2 lbs lighter the day of surgery. However at my 2 week follow up I was 24lbs lighter. At my 6 week follow up I had lost another 6 lbs but I chalked that up to reintroducing food after being on a liquid diet for 2 weeks straight. At this point I'm not overly concerned. I was told that it was a slower weight loss than GPB and honestly, I'm okay with that. I'm not one of those that weighs myself constantly. It makes me crazy and then I only focus on the scale. Instead I focus on mindful eating, getting my Water in and exercising regularly. I won't get weighed again until I go back to the doctors net month.
One thing that I find helpful is keeping a food diary. I use myfitnesspal. I'm not focusing as much on calories. At this point my doctor says I should still be at around 800 calories. I look at the other micros like carbs, fat, sodium and sugars. Sodium especially because if you are eating high sodium foods, even if you are eating low cal you can gain weight.
Sounds to me like your are right on track. Just focus on proper nutrition and exercise. You'll be fine.

Hi Alana and Lateese - I also had similar weight loss and then stopped for about 2 1/2 wks. I was officially 6 wks out as of yesterday. I decided to start measuring inches per someone else's recommendation and even though the scale didn't move I lost 11". I just got back from a trip and the scale is finally moving again as of this Monday. I don't know if it was a change in routine or that I also had my "monthly" during my trip. Maybe your routine change of going back to work will kick start it for you both.

I also work in a hospital and if I don't feel strong enough I am thinking of working shorter shifts for a week or two--they said if I want I can split a shift with the on-call!

oh wait, i think i just posted to the wrong one ughhhhhhhhhhhhh
lol im already in this one
oops

yayyyyyy im in! since its only 2 weeks, im going to do something small but still challenging lets see if i can manage 3 lbs a week for the next 2 weeks
CW 163
GW 157

Today i Celebrate my one year surgiversary! I am so proud of everything that i have accomplished. I started at 257lbs and am now dow 98 pounds in total. My current weight is 159lbs. I am still a few pounds away from my goal but i am happier than i have ever been in my life. I have struggled with my weight since i was a little girl. I had such an intense loathing for the way i looked most of my life. I feel like this surgery has changed me so much mentally and physically. before i had pain all over my body, Migraines, depression etc. I would refuse to even look at people. Now i have gained so much confidence and it feels so good! i chase my kids around the park for hours while before i was only able to go for about 30 mins. i wouldnt exercise at all and I was treating myself horribly by gorging myself on food. now i feel like i actually know what real NUTRITION is. its not just stuffing my face. its all about giving my body fuel, and using that fuel for energy. One of the best parts is that i can go about my day and not have to think about food every second. Before i literally felt like i was that little boy in the movie d**k Tracy, all i could say is "when do we eat?" I wouldnt trade my sleeve for anything. So for the first time here are my before and after pics.

CW-172....yay!

I would like to join!! I just finished the halloween one!!! I am at 179 I started at 270 had surgery in April this year!! I would like to be 175 by thanksgiving!! I have a few weeks hahah

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.

Just a little hooray for me today - as of this morning I have lost 100 lbs. from my first Dr's visit on Feb 6th of 2014 !!!

A typical day for me includes:
1. Trying as hard as I can to at least get in 10,000 steps a day. I don't get there every day but I have a Fit Bit that really helps me track how active I have been during the day. I need to get into more strength training but I have 2 little ones so time is rough, but I will only use that excuse for a little bit longer, we just moved so we are in the process of setting up our home gym again.
2. Breakfast....Always 1-1.5 eggs scrambled with a little cheese sprinkled on top
3. lunch - I bring a small wrap with Turkey and cheese - I can only get through half of it but bringing my own food has helped me control what is going in.
4. dinner - We typically make chicken or something with ground beef in it, vegetable and a noodle of some kind, I am sure that I take in my chicken and vegetable ahead of any carbs...generally by the time I get in the first two I don't have any space left for carbs
5. If I need a snack, I put a Cheese stick in my lunch bag, not a lot of calories and it really fills me up. Not a lot going in, trying to get in all of my Water, still taking my Vitamins and Calcium chews so that's great.
I hope this helps! it's not a great plan but I guess it's working for me down 106 as of today!! Woo hoo!!

Checking in
Sw 278
Cw 236
Thanksgiving goal 225
Slow moving but still happy

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

Down 3 pds cw 244

I'm in!!
Sleeved: 10-21
SW: 247
CW: 222
Goal: 210

Checking in at 233

CW:174...whoop whoop!!!

I've also been on a major stall. The scale seems to be moving again for me too but just a little! CW 258 thanksgiving goal 235

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

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

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.

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

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?

Did a photo shoot . It's a bitter sweet feeling.
Sw:326
Cw:192
Sleeved feb 6 2014.
My before is the last picture.