Jewelgirl04

I've been bouncing between 164 and 165 for the better part of a month now after steady weight loss since the dreaded stall for weeks 3-5. I knew for the 3-5 stall, I just had to play the waiting game because it's a result of introducing non-liquids back into your body.
I was researching on here what other people have done as far as nutrition and exercise changes and saw someone suggested to go back to a liquid diet for 2-3 days just to reset the body. So, considering that was a relatively easy solution I could try first without changing up my exercise routine and such, I gave it a shot. I stuck to Protein Shakes (RTD and recipes), having a little Soup here and there to give me a little of the salty flavor I was craving so I didn't stray to snacking on junk food.< /p>
After three days of the liquid diet, no only did I get down to 163.4, but then after a day of eating normal solids again, I dropped to 162.8! So I lost 2.2 lbs in 3 days after NOTHING for a month!
I'm sure that it won't work for everybody, but it might be worth a shot to try before you go revamping your whole exercise routine (or throw your scale against a wall). Let me know if this has worked for you!

Hi all! I finally am taking the plunge and will be calling my plastic surgeon tomorrow to pay my deposit for a surgery date. It'll either be 12/20 or 12/27 and I'm both excited and nervous!
I started out at around 225 starting weight and then 203 pre-op on 1/22/15. I reached my goal of 145 on 12/24/15 (easy to remember!) and have been stable within 5 pounds of goal ever since. The main sore points for me have been my stomach and my upper arms with the excess skin. I refer to my stomach as having a deflated tired above my hip bones, though I am very slim around my waist, so that makes it even more disproportionate. My upper arms are not quite the "bat wings" I know so many others endure, but they are rather bulbous looking. The PS says the excess skin is around 3" on one and 4" on the other, but given my age (27), he recommended doing some Lipo to help get rid of any remaining obstacle preventing the skin from retracting (rather than going the brachioplasty route). He thinks that I will see it significantly retract in the next year after the procedure and since that is the surgery I was most fearful of, I am very much on board. So I'll have the upper arm lipo and an abdominoplasty with the horizontal incision.
I am an attorney and will be out of work for around 2 weeks, but will return to spend my time at a desk since I do not appear in court. I do commute into NYC from central New Jersey via bus, which is about 90 minutes each way. The procedure will be outpatient at a local hospital and I will be spending my recovery at my parents' house, so I'll have help. I have heard the pain/recovery is easier than the sleeve, so I am hopeful this is the case, but am wondering how long the swelling/tenderness will likely last.
I've browsed the board for weeks now, but there are SO many different threads and a ton of information to digest. I am hoping that some of you can please share any tips that you have for recovery, whether it's compression garments, scar creams/gels, or anything else that comes to mind. If anyone has had the same arm lipo procedure the doc is recommending, please let me know how it went! Responses are greatly appreciated!

Hi all! I finally am taking the plunge and will be calling my plastic surgeon tomorrow to pay my deposit for a surgery date. It'll either be 12/20 or 12/27 and I'm both excited and nervous!
I started out at around 225 starting weight and then 203 pre-op on 1/22/15. I reached my goal of 145 on 12/24/15 (easy to remember!) and have been stable within 5 pounds of goal ever since. The main sore points for me have been my stomach and my upper arms with the excess skin. I refer to my stomach as having a deflated tired above my hip bones, though I am very slim around my waist, so that makes it even more disproportionate. My upper arms are not quite the "bat wings" I know so many others endure, but they are rather bulbous looking. The PS says the excess skin is around 3" on one and 4" on the other, but given my age (27), he recommended doing some Lipo to help get rid of any remaining obstacle preventing the skin from retracting (rather than going the brachioplasty route). He thinks that I will see it significantly retract in the next year after the procedure and since that is the surgery I was most fearful of, I am very much on board. So I'll have the upper arm lipo and an abdominoplasty with the horizontal incision.
I am an attorney and will be out of work for around 2 weeks, but will return to spend my time at a desk since I do not appear in court. I do commute into NYC from central New Jersey via bus, which is about 90 minutes each way. The procedure will be outpatient at a local hospital and I will be spending my recovery at my parents' house, so I'll have help. I have heard the pain/recovery is easier than the sleeve, so I am hopeful this is the case, but am wondering how long the swelling/tenderness will likely last.
I've browsed the board for weeks now, but there are SO many different threads and a ton of information to digest. I am hoping that some of you can please share any tips that you have for recovery, whether it's compression garments, scar creams/gels, or anything else that comes to mind. If anyone has had the same arm lipo procedure the doc is recommending, please let me know how it went! Responses are greatly appreciated!

Thank you to everyone who has replied.
i went to the NUT and surgeon and long story short, they recommend waiting it out. They suspect its Water retention, but offered no suggestions or guidance. It feels (and has felt since I hit goal way back when) that once I hit my goal weight, there's not much interest in helping me anymore. I mean, to give you a bit of an idea as to how things operate, in my first post-op appointment a week after surgery, they sat me down at a computer and told me to leave a review of the surgeon. In the exam room.

the NUT says I should be eating between 800-1000 calories a day, even with workouts.

im actually doing something semi-odd that finally seems to be helping the scale drop, which I did in Jan/Feb 2016 that helped. I found eating a Starbucks bistro box for lunch every day helped me lose, rather than eating my usual lunches. I usually build a beef/chicken fajita bowl for dinner. I don't eat Breakfast because I commute on the bus into NYC for 90 minutes and get nauseated if I eat. Maybe it's a perfect balance for me. Or coincidence. But I'm seeing the scale drop for the first time in 5 weeks. I was 158.5 on Saturday. Today, I was 155 and I was last that my first week of working out. The bistro box is the only change!

i will keep going this way as long as I lose. I'm just glad to see progress!

@@Djmohr I know that it's the most frustrating thing! I'll be honest and say that I haven't had the time to go to the gym in the past two months or so because I've been studying for the bar exam, which is basically a full time job that leaves me with very little (if any) extra time in my day. The three days of liquid was convenient for me and didn't require a change in exercise, so I hope it can be for you too! I know you can do it! Keep me posted!


@@casscrow How's it going? Hope things have been working out for you!


@@MrsSugarbabe I had a horrible 195 hump. Could not break it for the life of me for a month, but it wound up working itself out. I was far less patient this time and wanted my body to just BURN again! How've you been doing?


@@OKCPirate That's an interesting idea, thanks! Might try it when I'm done with the bar exam because I can't handle muscle fatigue right now, pre-bar exam!

Thank you everyone for your input! I only started this level of strength training two weeks ago and my previous activity had been limited to walking. I also have an appointment with my NUT and my surgeon on May 5th, so this is certainly a concern I'll bring up to them.

I'm trying to increase my liquids to reflect my increased level of activity. I don't drink anything that isn't either calorie-free or five calories for the glass (ie: Crystal Light and Snapple, as sometimes I get Water sickness) and I am tracking every bite.
My clothes don't seem to fit any differently, which is the frustrating part. Sometimes, I think maintenance is harder than losing post-op.

This level of exercise is completely new for me. My NUT has never really advised me that I should be adjusting my caloric intake based on intensity of exercise, so I'm flying pretty blind here. (Obviously at the end of the day, the responsibility is my own, but I've been really disappointed with my NUT for lack of guidance the more I learn about life post-op.)
The trainer that I work with specializes in bariatric patients, so I'm thinking this is somewhat similar to the TOM water retention that results in some bloat. It just sucks because it's now gone on for two weeks since I started.

Thank you so much for that article. I really have to ask my NUT what my caloric intake should look like when I see her because I'm now really concerned based on what you (and others) have said. If I was losing inches, it'd be easy for me to ditch the scale. I guess we'll really see what is going on with my measurements in 6 weeks, when my program ends and I get my measurements taken again.

I've been bouncing between 164 and 165 for the better part of a month now after steady weight loss since the dreaded stall for weeks 3-5. I knew for the 3-5 stall, I just had to play the waiting game because it's a result of introducing non-liquids back into your body.
I was researching on here what other people have done as far as nutrition and exercise changes and saw someone suggested to go back to a liquid diet for 2-3 days just to reset the body. So, considering that was a relatively easy solution I could try first without changing up my exercise routine and such, I gave it a shot. I stuck to Protein Shakes (RTD and recipes), having a little Soup here and there to give me a little of the salty flavor I was craving so I didn't stray to snacking on junk food.< /p>
After three days of the liquid diet, no only did I get down to 163.4, but then after a day of eating normal solids again, I dropped to 162.8! So I lost 2.2 lbs in 3 days after NOTHING for a month!
I'm sure that it won't work for everybody, but it might be worth a shot to try before you go revamping your whole exercise routine (or throw your scale against a wall). Let me know if this has worked for you!

I've been bouncing between 164 and 165 for the better part of a month now after steady weight loss since the dreaded stall for weeks 3-5. I knew for the 3-5 stall, I just had to play the waiting game because it's a result of introducing non-liquids back into your body.
I was researching on here what other people have done as far as nutrition and exercise changes and saw someone suggested to go back to a liquid diet for 2-3 days just to reset the body. So, considering that was a relatively easy solution I could try first without changing up my exercise routine and such, I gave it a shot. I stuck to Protein Shakes (RTD and recipes), having a little Soup here and there to give me a little of the salty flavor I was craving so I didn't stray to snacking on junk food.< /p>
After three days of the liquid diet, no only did I get down to 163.4, but then after a day of eating normal solids again, I dropped to 162.8! So I lost 2.2 lbs in 3 days after NOTHING for a month!
I'm sure that it won't work for everybody, but it might be worth a shot to try before you go revamping your whole exercise routine (or throw your scale against a wall). Let me know if this has worked for you!

@@Djmohr I know that it's the most frustrating thing! I'll be honest and say that I haven't had the time to go to the gym in the past two months or so because I've been studying for the bar exam, which is basically a full time job that leaves me with very little (if any) extra time in my day. The three days of liquid was convenient for me and didn't require a change in exercise, so I hope it can be for you too! I know you can do it! Keep me posted!


@@casscrow How's it going? Hope things have been working out for you!


@@MrsSugarbabe I had a horrible 195 hump. Could not break it for the life of me for a month, but it wound up working itself out. I was far less patient this time and wanted my body to just BURN again! How've you been doing?


@@OKCPirate That's an interesting idea, thanks! Might try it when I'm done with the bar exam because I can't handle muscle fatigue right now, pre-bar exam!

I've been bouncing between 164 and 165 for the better part of a month now after steady weight loss since the dreaded stall for weeks 3-5. I knew for the 3-5 stall, I just had to play the waiting game because it's a result of introducing non-liquids back into your body.
I was researching on here what other people have done as far as nutrition and exercise changes and saw someone suggested to go back to a liquid diet for 2-3 days just to reset the body. So, considering that was a relatively easy solution I could try first without changing up my exercise routine and such, I gave it a shot. I stuck to Protein Shakes (RTD and recipes), having a little Soup here and there to give me a little of the salty flavor I was craving so I didn't stray to snacking on junk food.< /p>
After three days of the liquid diet, no only did I get down to 163.4, but then after a day of eating normal solids again, I dropped to 162.8! So I lost 2.2 lbs in 3 days after NOTHING for a month!
I'm sure that it won't work for everybody, but it might be worth a shot to try before you go revamping your whole exercise routine (or throw your scale against a wall). Let me know if this has worked for you!

I'm noticing that my stomach's capacity is more than it used to be. Whereas I could eat half of a small container before, I can now eat a full one.
I know that Water weighs a lot. I'm just concerned that by increasing my water intake to where it should be, I'm maybe going against what my body wants?
I know that 5 lbs over goal doesn't seem like a lot (that 150 number makes me want to bawl when I get close enough), but it seems like it to me. I don't want it to be a gateway to bigger gains.

Thank you, @@Uniqbtrfly and @@Babbs ! This gives me a lot of perspective.
I've just started going back to the gym for weight training sand am shooting for 3x per week at a minimum. I guess I'm just REALLY afraid of that 150 mark. My PCOS body doesn't seem to handle Water well sadly.
I tried the reset diet to help kickstart a little loss. Someone once told me that more than 2 lbs above goal is concerning, so I guess that also stuck with me.
I know I'm scale obsessive. I weigh myself multiple times in a day and it's a terrible habit.

I've been bouncing between 164 and 165 for the better part of a month now after steady weight loss since the dreaded stall for weeks 3-5. I knew for the 3-5 stall, I just had to play the waiting game because it's a result of introducing non-liquids back into your body.
I was researching on here what other people have done as far as nutrition and exercise changes and saw someone suggested to go back to a liquid diet for 2-3 days just to reset the body. So, considering that was a relatively easy solution I could try first without changing up my exercise routine and such, I gave it a shot. I stuck to Protein Shakes (RTD and recipes), having a little Soup here and there to give me a little of the salty flavor I was craving so I didn't stray to snacking on junk food.< /p>
After three days of the liquid diet, no only did I get down to 163.4, but then after a day of eating normal solids again, I dropped to 162.8! So I lost 2.2 lbs in 3 days after NOTHING for a month!
I'm sure that it won't work for everybody, but it might be worth a shot to try before you go revamping your whole exercise routine (or throw your scale against a wall). Let me know if this has worked for you!

I've been bouncing between 164 and 165 for the better part of a month now after steady weight loss since the dreaded stall for weeks 3-5. I knew for the 3-5 stall, I just had to play the waiting game because it's a result of introducing non-liquids back into your body.
I was researching on here what other people have done as far as nutrition and exercise changes and saw someone suggested to go back to a liquid diet for 2-3 days just to reset the body. So, considering that was a relatively easy solution I could try first without changing up my exercise routine and such, I gave it a shot. I stuck to Protein Shakes (RTD and recipes), having a little Soup here and there to give me a little of the salty flavor I was craving so I didn't stray to snacking on junk food.< /p>
After three days of the liquid diet, no only did I get down to 163.4, but then after a day of eating normal solids again, I dropped to 162.8! So I lost 2.2 lbs in 3 days after NOTHING for a month!
I'm sure that it won't work for everybody, but it might be worth a shot to try before you go revamping your whole exercise routine (or throw your scale against a wall). Let me know if this has worked for you!

I've been bouncing between 164 and 165 for the better part of a month now after steady weight loss since the dreaded stall for weeks 3-5. I knew for the 3-5 stall, I just had to play the waiting game because it's a result of introducing non-liquids back into your body.
I was researching on here what other people have done as far as nutrition and exercise changes and saw someone suggested to go back to a liquid diet for 2-3 days just to reset the body. So, considering that was a relatively easy solution I could try first without changing up my exercise routine and such, I gave it a shot. I stuck to Protein Shakes (RTD and recipes), having a little Soup here and there to give me a little of the salty flavor I was craving so I didn't stray to snacking on junk food.< /p>
After three days of the liquid diet, no only did I get down to 163.4, but then after a day of eating normal solids again, I dropped to 162.8! So I lost 2.2 lbs in 3 days after NOTHING for a month!
I'm sure that it won't work for everybody, but it might be worth a shot to try before you go revamping your whole exercise routine (or throw your scale against a wall). Let me know if this has worked for you!

I've been bouncing between 164 and 165 for the better part of a month now after steady weight loss since the dreaded stall for weeks 3-5. I knew for the 3-5 stall, I just had to play the waiting game because it's a result of introducing non-liquids back into your body.
I was researching on here what other people have done as far as nutrition and exercise changes and saw someone suggested to go back to a liquid diet for 2-3 days just to reset the body. So, considering that was a relatively easy solution I could try first without changing up my exercise routine and such, I gave it a shot. I stuck to Protein Shakes (RTD and recipes), having a little Soup here and there to give me a little of the salty flavor I was craving so I didn't stray to snacking on junk food.< /p>
After three days of the liquid diet, no only did I get down to 163.4, but then after a day of eating normal solids again, I dropped to 162.8! So I lost 2.2 lbs in 3 days after NOTHING for a month!
I'm sure that it won't work for everybody, but it might be worth a shot to try before you go revamping your whole exercise routine (or throw your scale against a wall). Let me know if this has worked for you!

I was sleeved a little over 11 months ago at around 36 BMI. I told close family and a few friends who all knew of my lifelong struggle and were all very supportive. My mother, I think, was the most concerned because it's an elective surgery compared to my previous ACL reconstruction surgeries, which were necessary operations.
The first week is the worst and the next four are tough, but not insurmountable. Being that I was young (24) and on the smaller end of the spectrum heading in, I only needed to stay on my pain meds for a week and after 10 days, I was back to sleeping in my bed again. (I'd been sleeping on the couch downstairs, after discovering it was the most comfortable.)
I hit my goal weight yesterday and can honestly say that my lifestyle has not changed in terms of where I can eat and whether the smaller portions are really noticeable. Everyone not in the know generally chalks up my mostly-empty plate to Portion Control and it being the reason I've lost weight. My social life is better and I'm healthier.
My doc said to me long ago that he wishes people came to him at my age and size before everything spiraled and while they had the chance to get decades of enjoyment out of it. Best of luck to you all!

I was sleeved a little over 11 months ago at around 36 BMI. I told close family and a few friends who all knew of my lifelong struggle and were all very supportive. My mother, I think, was the most concerned because it's an elective surgery compared to my previous ACL reconstruction surgeries, which were necessary operations.
The first week is the worst and the next four are tough, but not insurmountable. Being that I was young (24) and on the smaller end of the spectrum heading in, I only needed to stay on my pain meds for a week and after 10 days, I was back to sleeping in my bed again. (I'd been sleeping on the couch downstairs, after discovering it was the most comfortable.)
I hit my goal weight yesterday and can honestly say that my lifestyle has not changed in terms of where I can eat and whether the smaller portions are really noticeable. Everyone not in the know generally chalks up my mostly-empty plate to Portion Control and it being the reason I've lost weight. My social life is better and I'm healthier.
My doc said to me long ago that he wishes people came to him at my age and size before everything spiraled and while they had the chance to get decades of enjoyment out of it. Best of luck to you all!

I was sleeved a little over 11 months ago at around 36 BMI. I told close family and a few friends who all knew of my lifelong struggle and were all very supportive. My mother, I think, was the most concerned because it's an elective surgery compared to my previous ACL reconstruction surgeries, which were necessary operations.
The first week is the worst and the next four are tough, but not insurmountable. Being that I was young (24) and on the smaller end of the spectrum heading in, I only needed to stay on my pain meds for a week and after 10 days, I was back to sleeping in my bed again. (I'd been sleeping on the couch downstairs, after discovering it was the most comfortable.)
I hit my goal weight yesterday and can honestly say that my lifestyle has not changed in terms of where I can eat and whether the smaller portions are really noticeable. Everyone not in the know generally chalks up my mostly-empty plate to Portion Control and it being the reason I've lost weight. My social life is better and I'm healthier.
My doc said to me long ago that he wishes people came to him at my age and size before everything spiraled and while they had the chance to get decades of enjoyment out of it. Best of luck to you all!

I was sleeved a little over 11 months ago at around 36 BMI. I told close family and a few friends who all knew of my lifelong struggle and were all very supportive. My mother, I think, was the most concerned because it's an elective surgery compared to my previous ACL reconstruction surgeries, which were necessary operations.
The first week is the worst and the next four are tough, but not insurmountable. Being that I was young (24) and on the smaller end of the spectrum heading in, I only needed to stay on my pain meds for a week and after 10 days, I was back to sleeping in my bed again. (I'd been sleeping on the couch downstairs, after discovering it was the most comfortable.)
I hit my goal weight yesterday and can honestly say that my lifestyle has not changed in terms of where I can eat and whether the smaller portions are really noticeable. Everyone not in the know generally chalks up my mostly-empty plate to Portion Control and it being the reason I've lost weight. My social life is better and I'm healthier.
My doc said to me long ago that he wishes people came to him at my age and size before everything spiraled and while they had the chance to get decades of enjoyment out of it. Best of luck to you all!

I've been bouncing between 164 and 165 for the better part of a month now after steady weight loss since the dreaded stall for weeks 3-5. I knew for the 3-5 stall, I just had to play the waiting game because it's a result of introducing non-liquids back into your body.
I was researching on here what other people have done as far as nutrition and exercise changes and saw someone suggested to go back to a liquid diet for 2-3 days just to reset the body. So, considering that was a relatively easy solution I could try first without changing up my exercise routine and such, I gave it a shot. I stuck to Protein Shakes (RTD and recipes), having a little Soup here and there to give me a little of the salty flavor I was craving so I didn't stray to snacking on junk food.< /p>
After three days of the liquid diet, no only did I get down to 163.4, but then after a day of eating normal solids again, I dropped to 162.8! So I lost 2.2 lbs in 3 days after NOTHING for a month!
I'm sure that it won't work for everybody, but it might be worth a shot to try before you go revamping your whole exercise routine (or throw your scale against a wall). Let me know if this has worked for you!

I've been bouncing between 164 and 165 for the better part of a month now after steady weight loss since the dreaded stall for weeks 3-5. I knew for the 3-5 stall, I just had to play the waiting game because it's a result of introducing non-liquids back into your body.
I was researching on here what other people have done as far as nutrition and exercise changes and saw someone suggested to go back to a liquid diet for 2-3 days just to reset the body. So, considering that was a relatively easy solution I could try first without changing up my exercise routine and such, I gave it a shot. I stuck to Protein Shakes (RTD and recipes), having a little Soup here and there to give me a little of the salty flavor I was craving so I didn't stray to snacking on junk food.< /p>
After three days of the liquid diet, no only did I get down to 163.4, but then after a day of eating normal solids again, I dropped to 162.8! So I lost 2.2 lbs in 3 days after NOTHING for a month!
I'm sure that it won't work for everybody, but it might be worth a shot to try before you go revamping your whole exercise routine (or throw your scale against a wall). Let me know if this has worked for you!

Oooh! Can't wait for more recipes!

I've been bouncing between 164 and 165 for the better part of a month now after steady weight loss since the dreaded stall for weeks 3-5. I knew for the 3-5 stall, I just had to play the waiting game because it's a result of introducing non-liquids back into your body.
I was researching on here what other people have done as far as nutrition and exercise changes and saw someone suggested to go back to a liquid diet for 2-3 days just to reset the body. So, considering that was a relatively easy solution I could try first without changing up my exercise routine and such, I gave it a shot. I stuck to Protein Shakes (RTD and recipes), having a little Soup here and there to give me a little of the salty flavor I was craving so I didn't stray to snacking on junk food.< /p>
After three days of the liquid diet, no only did I get down to 163.4, but then after a day of eating normal solids again, I dropped to 162.8! So I lost 2.2 lbs in 3 days after NOTHING for a month!
I'm sure that it won't work for everybody, but it might be worth a shot to try before you go revamping your whole exercise routine (or throw your scale against a wall). Let me know if this has worked for you!

Wanted to chime in here. I was told by a dermatologist performing my laser hair removal that I had PCOS around 18, but didn't receive confirmation from a gynecologist until I was 21. I've been on low ogesterol ever since then. I do find that (pre-surgery) it helped regulate my periods and maybe a little with the facial hair. No matter whether I did Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, no carb, whatever... I yo-yoed and stalled like crazy.
I started my pre-op nutrition in August of last year and had my surgery on January 22nd. In my pre-op nutrition, I lost 17 pounds over six months. It wasn't for lack of trying and exercise, but I stalled terribly and repeatedly. However, that's still some decent amount of weight loss.
Since my surgery, I have lost 41 pounds in just about four months. There have been stops and stalls (including the dreaded weeks 3-5 stall) along the way and it has been a big learning process. I KNOW I can't eat after 9pm or I won't lose weight. I do eat a carb every now and then and I turn out A-okay. I just know I can't go crazy with it. Protein is my friend.
I'm still on LO and find that while I do gain or stall during the first couple of days of my period, it comes off shortly thereafter. The laser hair treatments are far more effective now.
I will also say that I haven't experienced the shedding that many do and while I did take Biotin for the first week or two after surgery, the rate of Hair growth on my face, arms, and legs was so fast, I just had to stop taking it and rolled the dice. It was intolerable honestly.
This all being said, I was so worried I'd be the one PCOS-er who didn't lose weight. I wasn't and you won't be either. I spent the first two weeks of the all liquid diet going back and forth on whether this was worth it or not, but holy HELL, I would never go back on it now.
I wake up every morning excited to hop on the scale. I catch myself debating if I need to go clothes shopping because it's such an enjoyable experience now. I just graduated law school and am having a party on Sunday, but no one there will have seen me since August when I started my nutrition and I can't WAIT to see their reactions to my nearly 60 lb loss.
I can't personally speak to the issue of children being 25 and in no place where I'm ready for, or trying to conceive, children. BUT two of my nurses in the hospital had been sleeved by the same doctor and had children 18 months after surgery. Both had PCOS and had the surgery to be able to conceive. You can do it, ladies!
Good luck and keep the updates coming!