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I am 28 months post surgery. I lost about 55 lbs and have 30 more to go. I am struggling with going up and down 5 lbs and feel hungrier than I used to. I am concerned that my stomach stretched and that I won't be able to lose this last 30 lbs. I am kind of at a loss and don't know where to start. I binge on carbs which I know is my main problem, because I find restricting carbs totally so difficult, i am ready to start working hard again and appreciate any help! I hope my stomach can shrink again??

Does anyone go to weight watchers and follow the program after having sleeve surgery? I am 8 weeks post op, have lost about 25 lbs, but having a very difficult time on my own following a plan, still gave man craves for sweets and carbs. Is weight watchers a suitable plan? It is nor strictly high protein. The weekly support and weigh ins would help a lot, is theb program doable for this type of surgery? Thanks!!

Thank you everyone. I am off to a brand new start today. Downloaded my fitness ap, no sugar at all, and will follow your suggestions!

I am 6 weeks post op, have lost about 22 lbs and have stopped. I am not 100% with the program, but added exercise this week and eating so much less than I was. I don't understand why I have stopped losing weight. I cannot eat a lot so I get hungry every few hours. I am not supposed to graze but get intensely hungry throughout the day. I am very depressed about this, I put myself through this emotionally and physically grueling procedure and I am besides myself. I eat a lot of protein but do eat sweets a little bit, but not enough to stop weight loss?? I do not drink the required 6-8 glasses a day. I really need help. I was not crazy about the nutritionist I saw for pre op work, and do not know who else to speak to, if that is recommended.i don't know how many calories I eat a day and can't find the right food journal. Thank you for your help in advance!!

I am 3 1/2 weeks post op, I am exhausted all the time, a little depressed as well. I returned to work part time in one week, but I tire very easily. I am still on puréed food but hoping after my Dr. visit this week I can start some soft foods. Finding it hard to get 60 oz of protein down and enough liquids. I do not drink the required 60 oz a day, but I try to get as close as I can. Emotionally this has been extremely hard for me, The good news, no more diabetes, the surgery went great and a quick physical recovery. I just hope this gets easier. Appreciate thoughts and support

I will also be 63 in December, had surgery Nov 13 th. I became a grandmother last year and that was a big motivation for doing he surgery. It has been a more difficult recovery ( emotionally) these past 3 weeks than I expected, although the surgery was great. Looking to be part of an online support group

Thank you for this. Also I am having difficulty sleeping, I wake up every night at about 4AM and cant get back to sleep for hours, do other people experience this? Does it get better?

Thank you SO MUCH! Ordering it on kindle now!

I am 2.5 weeks post op and I have been experiencing a lot of sadness, sometimes it come from nowhere and I feel a little immobilized. My Dr said it is completely normal, and I know there is a lot of loss that goes along with this surgery. Just wondering if other people are experiencing this and if it gets better quickly.

I just found it on amazon, but it is a scoop not a Tablespoon that adds that much protein. Just want to be sure this is correct, but I am ordering it also, great idea!!!!

I am one week post op, on puréed food, and trying to eat high protein low carb as much as possible. I am hungry about an hour or two after eating, physical, not emotional hunger. Is this normal? I thought a great deal of hunger went away, a little confused.

I would also like to know if people get very hungry post op? I am one week, on mushy foods, but I am hungry a great deal of the time. I can't eat much at once, trying to drink as much as I can, but find I need to eat every few hours, physical hunger, not psychological. Do people experience this?

If you eat puréed food and too fast, can that cause diahhrea? And is that dumping syndrome?this has happened to me once or twice, one week post op. tomorrow.

I had surgery nov 13 th, had my first dr visit, down 11 lbs ( even after a 7 lb weight gain in the hospital from the iv) and diabetes gone!! Sugar completely normal already no more diabetes meds or cholesterol meds!!! This was the main reason i went through with this, my health. I backed out once but had the courage to finally do it, and it takes great courage. It was traumatic, although not too much physical pain and it gets a little easier every day. I am on a puréed diet now, trying to get as much fluid and protein as I can. My Dr said it gets easier and the first month is the hardest. All the best.

This was very helpful, I don't want to obsess about every oz of water every minute. I saw the Dr. for my one week visit today and he said basically what you did, in the beginning there is a large supply and not to be overly concerned. Focus on hi protein, low carb and low fat and exercise, exercise, exercise, keep moving. He stressed that the most. It is 5 days post op, I don't feel myself yet but getting stronger every day and getting used to this tremendous change in my body and life. I am now onto puréed foods and will be able to enjoy the foods tha are best for me. Many many thanks!!!