Jim in Utah

Hi! I don't know if it has slowed but I have read that is common and have regained 5 pound or so. Just curious of others experience. I keep track mostly of my calories just wondering of other experiences.

I'm about two years post op and have recently regained about 5 pounds back. I am wondering how many calories people are eating, and how much exercise they are getting, to maintain weight loss.

I am a 48 year old male, 6 feet tall, and now 198 lbs. I was overweight from 3rd grade on. My high weight was 455 pounds when I was 21. I dropped down to about 280 by my early 30s just from diet and exercise. I could never get much lower than that. I always rebounded up. At 307 I decided to get the sleeve. Now, a little over a year later I am finally below 200. First time since 5th grade! I am just trying to stay below 200 and focus on weight training, and exercise in general. Best decision ever. I only wish I could have done it about 15 years earlier. It was never covered by insurance until a couple years ago.

There myself as of today...first time since sixth grade.

7 months out, so far have not had any problems with hair loss.

Try brandy...you don't need to mix it with anything and it has no carbs. Or vodka, gin, tequila, etc mixed with Crystal Light.

I was told no carbonation ever.

16 weeks out today (including a 12 day pre op diet) starting weight 307 today 237.5 an average of 4.34 lb per week

I am 13 weeks post op and the last few weeks have been an emotional roller coaster...highs and lows...crying very easily at times. I did reconnect with an ex that I never really got over, and it is getting complicated, so that might explain some of it. It is nice to know I am not the only one that has experienced this and hopefully it will get better.

About half way to my goal weight and I am seeing some sagging skin, thinking about surgery eventually and I was just wondering what experiences anyone has had. Costs? Recovery time? Overall satisfaction with outcome? Scars? Thanks,

Yes, this is common. While some days were better than others, the first 5 weeks for me were painful and I had very little energy. I could hardly get down Water and the minimum Protein many days. Into my 6th week and beyond I felt much better, was able to eat and drink, and generally felt normal. I am in 11th week now and I feel AWESOME with lots of energy! Hang in there!!! It will get better.

i have Isopure unflavored, but it doesn't taste that great. Depends on what you mix it with. I don't even need to use Protein powder anymore (I am 11 weeks out) because I get enough protein from food.

I am 11 weeks out, and it has not been an issue for me. I've had meals with people who don't know of my surgery and no one has said a thing. They do know I've lost weight, so I guess they just assume I am not eating a lot because I am on a diet. But my take is they are not really paying attention to my plate.

July 10-Started pre op diet at 307. July 23-Sleeved, weight was 291. Oct 5-Weight is 248.5.