theskinnyone

Fluids and hitting that protein goal. I have lost slowly also but at least we are loosing.

Good luck all my first few weeks were hard emotionally.... Lots of adjustment but you will be so glad you did it

I was sleeved on the same day. I have lost 35lb and i am presently in my second big stall. Here is my moto " i may be losing slow but i am losing for life"

I felt the same way. One week post op I said to my BF ( who had RNY 2 yrs ago and has lost over 150lb) what if this doesn't work for me? She said what a good friend should say " your crazy you had 80% of your stomach removed you will loss weight ". When I start to freak myself out about slow wt loss I think follow the plan it has worked for others it will work for me/you.

I stopped loosing wk 2. I am now at 4 1/2 wks and have lost 2 lb in 2 1/2 weeks. I am staying the course and trusting all you experts who have been through this already.

I am 4 wks out and would NOT try popcorn. Have you tried turkey pepperoni... If you microwave 5-10 sec. They are like chips. I would not eat many at your stage but a few could be a movie treat for you. Part of this process is making better choices... And yes some days that is really hard ...

Yes i found wk 2 and 3 to be really emotional. Once i was feeling better it set in that i could not eat. I am not complaining... It was just surprising to me. Hang in there.

Penny Really needs counseling

I am 3 and 1/2 weeks post op and I am Really mourning food. I know some of it is hormones.... This too shall pass. Just know you are not alone.

I wish you the best of luck. As we all know surgery is a tool to loss weight but not the only way to loss weight. I made the choice because I need to make a permanent change. While the process is extensive it gives you the time to really think about what a major decision it is.

Hi Ladies, I am so glad i found this post. I was sleeved on 3/2. I have been great post op. Feel great...returned to work in 9 day. First time on the scale was 1 wk post op. I was down 10lb, within a few days i was down 4 more lbs. That was over a week ago and i have been driving myself crazy... I keep telling myself to be patient but it help to know i am not the only one.

Are you having the pressure/ pain in your shoulders? That is so painful. the only way to help is to get that trapped air out by moving around. I did heat and walking. Also try laying on your left side. Hope you feel better soon.

I resumed wifely duties????12 days post op. We had the rare chance to be home alone. No "issues" during or after. That should count as exercise ... Right? Lol

Way to go

Dr. Told me no coffee 6-8 wks????

Candice you have the support of everyone here. You are not alone. It sounds like you have depression and are struggling. Please find your local resources and get help. I have been in that place. You have come so far.

Not breathing hard when I take the steps

I am a 40 yr old mother if 2 amazing kids. I have been married to my husband for 15 yrs ( I almost have him trained????). I am a pediatric nurse. I was banned11/11. Lost about 50lb but never found the "elusive sweet spot". The last year i had the band was awful. The port had migrated to under my ribs and i vomited all the time. It was too tight and that was my fault for pushing for more fill.... Hoping for more wt loss. Band removed 11/14???? and sleeved 3/2/15. It has been a long journey with a lot of self discovery.

You should be so proud congratulations

Mine is tomorrow also ????

You are a inspiration

I had my band removed in Nov, recovery went fine but i can still only eat small amounts at a time (small compared to what i could have eaten before the band). I assume my stomach has become smaller. I am having vsg in 10 days so i figure i am already prepared for smaller volumes.

Had egd done yesterday waiting to find out if i have H pylori. My Dr said if it is they will treat with antibiotics. He said it should not really affect the surgery. They found an ulcer and i am starting protonix.

Is anyone else having surgery on 3/2? Would love to do this day by day with someone else.

Hi cc4math My surgery is 3/2 and i am excited and nervous also. I am 5'1 and 217lb. Like you I have minimal health problems r/t wt. I have chronic back pain r/t an old injury and I have asthma that only causes issues when I am ill. I had a lapband placed in 2011 and removed this Nov. I have given a lot of consideration to weather I should have another surgery because I do not have the major health issues like some do. Here is what I decided, being healthier is never a bad decision. Why wait till I have addition health issues? I have also proven time and time again that what I have been doing is not working so I need this tool. Good luck