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I felt the same way!! I thought because I was bigger than most (347) that I would lose faster but I only lost 12 lbs my first month. Talk about disappointed and feeling like I wasted $20,000 on this surgery. I am now 15 months out and have lost 153 lbs. my weight starts with a 1 and I can say it has been worth it all! I've had big loss weeks and no loss weeks but it has all worked out and I'm still losing (very slowly now!) about 2-3 lbs a month but considering where I started I'm thrilled with that!! I went from being "super morbidly obese" to one pound away from "overweight".

The isoprene Protein Powder is the bomb! Tasteless and no bulky texture! 26g of Protein in a scoop! I use champion Nutrition Ultramet as my daily Protein Drink, 42g of p /pouch, (I use 1/2 a serving now as I'm 3 weeks out). I add a scoop of Isopure and get a huge boost . I tried the Isopure drink pre surgery and agree---yuck! Good luck everyone!!

Thanks for this post. I am 10 days post surgery, I am hitting 500-600 calories, 60-65 G Protein and at least 64 oz Fluid. I feel great, am walking
at least a mile each day. I swear it's like breastfeeding- constantly drinking!
My issue is I'm NOT losing - 5 measly lbs! I know "everyone is different" but i stopped weighing myself until I had to go in yesterday because one of my incisions is infected. So they did my 2week check early, including weigh in. Seriously depressing! I feel great- I have had no gas, nausea, nada. Energy level great, not hungry. Anyone else experience this? When will I see it start to shed?

Hi! I was sleeved 6/15
Get up...water! Sip sip while I get dressed, get organized, make my shake
I have a 15 oz Protein Shake first- I use Champion nutrition Ultramet which has 42g Protein in a full pkg, I use 1/2. I added a container of plain Greek yogurt this morning and some orange mio. = 39 g Protein creamsicle!
Will take me about an hour to drink
Water, water, water.....( i fill a 64 oz jug first thing and pull from that all day)
Soup..yesterday I mixed 1 cup veg broth with 1 cup V8 and heated. Yum!
Water, water, water
Another shake, add some clear protein different flavoring.......
Done!
I've been between 500-600 calories, 64-70g Protein.
Thanks for the post, love reading other ideas!

Margie- I too had surgery on 6-15. I have not lost a lb- was the same as when I went in. Was very discouraged because I have been walking since the morning after my surgery- 3 miles around the hospital! 2 miles again before checkout on the 3rd day and 2 miles at home each day since ( it's hot out!) When I read of these 10-14 lb weight losses I am ready to scream. However- I have felt great, no gas, no pain, all good. I'm getting my Protein, fluids and Vitamins in. So while patience is not my virtue, I will stop weighing and work the plan. This surgery is a tool in a much bigger plan ( I need to print this out for my mirror...????). I wish you continued success in following the diet and please let me know how you're progressing. As many have said - each of our journeys will be different. Good luck/feel good everyone!

I decided that I'm not going to weigh myself until my post-op appointment next week because I don't think it will be very accurate right now... remember that they pumped you full of IV fluids in the hospital, and your body is recovering from the shock of surgery. A lot of people on these boards said that they actually gained weight temporarily, then it dropped when the fluids and gas and everything settled down. I wouldn't worry about it!

Good morning! Congrats fellow 6/15 sleepers!
Day 2 and I feel so good! My surgery was yesterday at about 11. I started walking in the evening, then was awake at 3 and walked 10 laps (3/4 of a mile) and another 14 laps at 6:30 (a full mile!). I kept reading and hearing that walking would help with the gas, so I was determined to minimize it- So far so good! I just started on some food- they brought me Jello, tea and broth. Ok so far...taking it slow.
Thank you to all who post on here...I've picked up so much sound advice, encouragement and great info. It is so appreciated!
Here's to a new healthy, fit body!