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Got sleeved in may...2015...lol....dropped 130 lbs and 12" from my waist...
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I keep coming back to these boards because of posts like this. I have almost stopped a couple of times because of super sensitive people or people who feel its there duty to tell me when they feel I am being "mean" to someone (I am direct when I detect people trying to "bargain" their way to poor behavior or having a pity party!)
But this post alone has made it worthwhile for me. I have had 2 long stalls in the 29 weeks since I had my surgery. Both lasted for a month. The first one was the dreaded 3 week and was very frustrating. However, I could read here how this was normal and to quit worrying about it. I put the scale away and stopped weighing myself everyday, and instead just checked every week or so.
After the stall ended, the weight fell off very rapidly. My waist went from a 48 to a 36 in a matter of 5 months. Stalled again around Haloween and just weighed again this morning to find I was losing pounds again.
Am actually looking to lose about 5 more pounds and then start adding weight gain shakes into my diet to stop losing weight. My doctor doesn't want me to lose anymore. Weird place for me to be to say the least!

I keep coming back to these boards because of posts like this. I have almost stopped a couple of times because of super sensitive people or people who feel its there duty to tell me when they feel I am being "mean" to someone (I am direct when I detect people trying to "bargain" their way to poor behavior or having a pity party!)
But this post alone has made it worthwhile for me. I have had 2 long stalls in the 29 weeks since I had my surgery. Both lasted for a month. The first one was the dreaded 3 week and was very frustrating. However, I could read here how this was normal and to quit worrying about it. I put the scale away and stopped weighing myself everyday, and instead just checked every week or so.
After the stall ended, the weight fell off very rapidly. My waist went from a 48 to a 36 in a matter of 5 months. Stalled again around Haloween and just weighed again this morning to find I was losing pounds again.
Am actually looking to lose about 5 more pounds and then start adding weight gain shakes into my diet to stop losing weight. My doctor doesn't want me to lose anymore. Weird place for me to be to say the least!

Got sleeved in may...2015...lol....dropped 130 lbs and 12" from my waist...
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I had the same thing right after surgery and I was "WTF?" and angry that I had this surgery and was hungry. For me it was a combination of head hunger and stomach acid. Took a stronger PPI for a month and it helped a lot.
The hunger never really did go away though. I just learned that it took A LOT less food to satiate it. For me it is the power of the sleeve as I know that eating a little goes a long way. I still after a year though, sometimes order too much food at a restaurant, or fix myself too big of a plate of food. Still learning!

I have to tell you that for me, it is difficult to fit the power of the restriction. Like anything, you can find a way if you try. Your learned behavior is at odds with what your stomach can handle. It is not easy, but you now have an incredible tool at your disposal. The only time I start gaining a little back is when I go off the tried and true program of Protein and vegetables and start introducing junk food back into my diet. No surprises there.

@@Connie Stapleton PhD - Thanks for the clarification. I understand the warnings and advice to abstain to maximize success. The tone just comes across like this scene from Mean Girls:
The term toxin is loaded, pejorative and a bit misleading. Tylenol is toxic. Vitamin D is too. Both can be hard on the liver and fatal in high doses. But these are acceptable risks in moderation. Alcohol is rough on the liver in high doses. It can be fatal in the most extreme cases. There are risks in sex, driving, and even walking on a treadmill, so I heed the cautions.
And to be clear, when I discuss this subject with fellow WLS people, I do share my cautions based upon my experience, research and warn of possible red flags and dangers signs to watch for. It is a danger area. Alcohol may have put me in a stall, but that's why I am abstaining for a season to test this out.
In short, I don't disagree with your message, just the words (rhetoric in the classic sense of the word). Thanks for what you do, and I do have a great deal of respect for those of you who work with people in recovery from substance abuse. It is a tough job, where you know most are not going to succeed and it is often heart breaking work, so take care of yourself too (this is a major part of my sister's work, and I always remind her "there is a reason why the airline tells you to put on your own oxygen mask before you put one on those around you, and don't forget it.").

I have to tell you that for me, it is difficult to fit the power of the restriction. Like anything, you can find a way if you try. Your learned behavior is at odds with what your stomach can handle. It is not easy, but you now have an incredible tool at your disposal. The only time I start gaining a little back is when I go off the tried and true program of Protein and vegetables and start introducing junk food back into my diet. No surprises there.

I took very little to the hospital other than some loose sweat pants as I hate walking around in the silly gown they provide. The hospital provided lip balm, disposable tooth brush, tooth paste, etc.
Spent 2 nights in the hospital as the pain on day one was significant for me. Switched from morphine to fentanyl and bingo, no more pain. Slept a lot, watched some TV, and walked every 4 hours. Was happy to stop the opiates and was ready to go home on Sunday (surgery was Friday morning). It was a little scary the first day home as I no longer had the magic IV to take care of all of my Fluid needs. The area around the big hole (stomach removal) was sore for about 7 days total, just made getting in and out of bed difficult. I went back to work the next week (just in the office) and got on an airplane and flew 2 and 1/2 weeks later (surgeon just said no lifting a bag into the overhead storage area, so I checked it). 5 weeks after surgery took the family to Universal Orlando and the beach.
For me it was just 10 days of no fun, then 3 months of adjusting (tired more than usual), and then didn't really notice it at all as my adjusted life become the new normal.

The fear is very normal. Just take some comfort in statistically you probably stand a greater chance of dying in a car accident on the way to the hospital, than from the surgery itself!

Got sleeved in may...2015...lol....dropped 130 lbs and 12" from my waist...
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Full disclosure, I am not a medical professional. In my opinion though...your calories are way too low and so is your Protein. What are you eating? Must be all Protein shakes to have calories/protein numbers like that. Are you losing inches in this process?

What a bummer for me! The 8 inches I have lost off my waist so far were all muscle! I really wanted a temporary fix because I want to be fat as hell again in 2 years. LOL

Full disclosure, I am not a medical professional. In my opinion though...your calories are way too low and so is your Protein. What are you eating? Must be all Protein shakes to have calories/protein numbers like that. Are you losing inches in this process?

Full disclosure, I am not a medical professional. In my opinion though...your calories are way too low and so is your Protein. What are you eating? Must be all Protein shakes to have calories/protein numbers like that. Are you losing inches in this process?

Full disclosure, I am not a medical professional. In my opinion though...your calories are way too low and so is your Protein. What are you eating? Must be all Protein shakes to have calories/protein numbers like that. Are you losing inches in this process?

Full disclosure, I am not a medical professional. In my opinion though...your calories are way too low and so is your Protein. What are you eating? Must be all Protein shakes to have calories/protein numbers like that. Are you losing inches in this process?

Full disclosure, I am not a medical professional. In my opinion though...your calories are way too low and so is your Protein. What are you eating? Must be all Protein shakes to have calories/protein numbers like that. Are you losing inches in this process?

Strangely enough, my back pain moved from my lower back to my mid back at about 4 months after surgery. My surgeon told me this was typical as my bodies center of gravity moved towards my head as my belly fat when down. Started my back strengthening exercises that have virtually eliminated this issue.

Strangely enough, my back pain moved from my lower back to my mid back at about 4 months after surgery. My surgeon told me this was typical as my bodies center of gravity moved towards my head as my belly fat when down. Started my back strengthening exercises that have virtually eliminated this issue.

I order them naked with sauce on the side. My doctor doesn't have a problem with a sip or two of Water while eating. I eat them 1-2 a month, for Buffalo Wild Wings or Hooters. No issues.

Perfectly normal! I almost even backed out the morning of the surgery! Now 8 months out I am down 126 lbs. If you made the logical decision to have this surgery after trying other options, than stay the course!

Perfectly normal! I almost even backed out the morning of the surgery! Now 8 months out I am down 126 lbs. If you made the logical decision to have this surgery after trying other options, than stay the course!

Perfectly normal! I almost even backed out the morning of the surgery! Now 8 months out I am down 126 lbs. If you made the logical decision to have this surgery after trying other options, than stay the course!

I think we all had the same fears before hand. The 3 days before diet (Clear liquids only) and the 10 days after surgery are not a lot of fun. But basically I am talking about 2 weeks in a lifetime. 8 months later I lost 125 lbs without really being hungry. My blood pressure is back to normal without medication (110/58 with resting pulse of 56). I have lost 12 inches off my waist, I fit comfortable in airplane seats, and can stand on my feet all day!
Most of us go through the "what did I do to myself" phase for a day or two. You will probably hit the "3 week" stall and then stall again as your body adjusts to the new normal on caloric intake. You will probably begin to want to exercise, as you won't have excessive eating as a stress reliever anymore.
This operation won't fix your life or "make" you happy. But if you follow the program (you can read A LOT about folks NOT following the program on this forum) you will have a significant tool to lose significant weight. Complications, while possible, are extremely rare with this surgery. Make sure you pick a "bariatric center of excellence" for you surgery. I went to 3 different surgeons and I picked the guy who told me that he has never had a patient who had a leak.
Best of luck to you.