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I literally only have 4 shirts that fit and 1 pair of pants. I had my baby 7 weeks before wls. I am already older (37) and I want to be around for her. I also don't want her to be embarrassed of me. I am down 90 pounds in total and 54 since day of surgery. Only 55 more to go until goal (I am almost 3 months out ). Last week I was able to buy button down shirts that were not plus sized. So exciting

I took off 4 days. Back to work full duty. I also had a baby 7 weeks before Surgery and was back to dull mommy duty in 3 days.

Everyone is different. Sorry you've had such a hard time. The first 2 weeks post op were hard but it's so much better now. I still don't get all my liquids in (almost 3 months post op). I'm down a total of 90 pounds (55 since dau or surgery). I love that a small amount makes me full. I stay away from sugar and caffeine. I limit my carbs. I wasn't having any at all but nutritionist told me to add some in. I am very happy with my decision. I haven't been cranky. ..In fact I've been much more personable post surgery. That could be all the endorphins from exercise or because I am feeling more comfortable around people. I hope it gets better for you

I second mel77. Everyone is great here.

I am not mad that I "can't" eat certain things. I wish I could have pizza or a hamburger but it is just not worth it to me. I work out 4 to 6 times a week, had a MAJOR surgery and don't plan on going back to the lifestyle I was at before. The first couple weeks after surgery was hard. But now I know what my body can handle and what it can't. I am at the lowest weight that I have been at in 15 years. I still have 60 more to go but I have lost 85 so far in total. That's the size of a pre teen!

What are you ladies using for birth control? My doctor wants me to use Mirena but I am unsure.

Had surgery on 4/27/15. About 45 pounds gone since surgery and 76 in total.

Mine only lasted a few days but I still have times (just over 2 months out) that I get nauseous. I keep the Zofran handy just in case. I am on a "regular" diet but it is really trial and error. Hoping that all goes well for you.

Yes liquid diet sucks. You got this though. Good luck!

I gained 5 pounds after surgery. It took me a week to lose that! I felt (and sometimes feel) the same way. I just thought the weight would "melt" off these first 6 months. Now, my doctor and support team have told me over and over that it is a process and that surgery is a tool to help you. I work out 5 to 6 days a week and still (Just over 2 months out) can't eat very much. I went for 2 and a half weeks with NO loss. Then the next week I lost 10 pounds. I am also just under 4 months out from having a baby. NO clue if that plays into it or not. This woman that came into my office lost 63 pounds in 7 weeks. I was so jealous. I am now losing anywhere from 2 to 4 pounds a week now (most weeks). I feel this is pretty good for me. Usually my weight loss levels off after 2 months so I am keeping it going. Hoping to be at goal weight by 1 year mark. Good luck!

My hubby is 36 and weighed 360 before and then 336 on surgery date. He is 3 months out and is down to 269. He works out for 30 minutes 3 to 5 times a week. He did have several weeks where he battled severe nausea so he did not eat very much during that time. I am a woman and am about 2 months out and I have lost 76 pounds but only 45 since surgery date. I work out 6 days a week and eat less than he does. Everyone is different and losing weight differently. You have lost a lot of weight. The worst thing to do is to compare yourself to others. Keep doing what you are doing. ON the Protein shake part, we only do 1 a day. It has 30 g of protein and 160 calories. It is a pre mixed shake called Premier Protein. We prefer the chocolate or vanilla flavors over the strawberry. We also have the unflavored unjury brand of Protein powder than can be mixed into food or beverages. It only has 90 calories per scoop. We pretty much eat fish every day. We get about 12 to 15g of protein with our fish per day. Greek yogurt and cheese sticks are my go to Snacks. The yogurt has about 80 calories and somewhere between 8 and 12g of protein. The cheese is 80 calories and 5g of protein. We also eat fat free turkey lunchmeat slices (the thicker cut ones). They have 25 calories per slice with 5g of protein.

yay!! Our support group here comes by your hospital room and gives you a birthday card. It is your birth to a new, healthy lifestyle. So let me be the first to wish you a happy birthday!

Hubby was sleeved on April 6 and I was sleeved on April 27. I delivered my baby 7 weeks prior to surgery. Hubby has lost 90 pounds total (66 since surgery date) and Ive lost 76 in total (45 since surgery date). So glad we did it. We both still have at least 60 pounds left to lose but hope to be at goal weight by April of 2016,

I am only 7 weeks out from surgery so they want me to get around 400 to 600, working up to 1200 to 1400 by around the 1 year mark. I typically get fewer calories because I just don't have the time and I can't get it down. I have a newborn, work a full time hectic job, I am a grad student, and an active with my church. My nutritionist had me add some carbs into my diet a couple weeks ago. We have to remember that everyone's body is different and reacts differently to foods, exercise,and the surgery itself. It really is NOT calories in vs. calories out. It is much more complex than this. Trust me, I have YEARS of experience with this, and have worked with many specialists. I have more energy than I have had since my early 20's. Everything I do is supervised by 2 physicians (an endocrinologist and my surgeon) and a nutritionist. We are all at different points in our journey and everyone's body is different. Please remember this before you start handing out diagnosis or eating/exercising disorders.

Had my daughter in March. We can't try for 2 years but has anyone had a baby after surgery? Anyway planning on having one after surgery? What is/wad your timeframe? We aren't quite sure if we want to plan to have another baby or not. The cost of daycare is crazy. Just looking for stories of others

I actually lost 9 pounds this past week. I met with my nutritionist and said about 400 to 500 calories is right for the timeframe I am in. Goal for one year out is about 1200. Both she and my doctors are fine with my workout regime. I work out about 5 to 6 hours a week. A variety of cardiovascular on the treadmill to zumba, aqua aerobics, and body pump.

I weigh daily. I had an almost 3 week stall and it was so frustrating. This week I lost 9 pounds though. No clue how it happened, but it did. Be patient and keep up the hard work. Eventually your body will stop struggling against you and it will fall off.

I eat 3-4 crackers with a piece of turkey for lunch a day or two a week. I absolutely cannot tolerate sugar right now. I had some "diet" juice drink (15 calories) and it gave me a headache and gave me stomach pains. My nutritionist actually told me to add in some carbs. I work out 6 days a week and she said I am just not getting enough in (eat about 300 to 500 calories a day). I sometimes have a teaspoon of instant mashed potatoes with some chicken for dinner.

Wow, that is excessive. I think that is definitely one thing that has changed since my hubby and I got sleeved. We used to give food as gifts. I think a lot of people do. Instead of going out to dinner on my birthday and having cake he is getting me an electric guitar.

Awesome news!

I have PCOS and need something since I getting pregnant would not be good for weight loss right now. I am 37 and plan to try to have another as soon as I get stable at my goal weight.

A week after I had myI surgery my family went out to eat. The restaurant we went to didn't even have Soup. I had to sit there and sip Water while everyone ate. I cried the entire meal. They were all chatting about how good their food was and I just sat there holding my daughter close to me. It was hard. A week after that I went to lunch with co-workers and just sat there. I was OK for that one. Now, (I am 7 weeks out from surgery) I just get a little sad about not being able to eat certain foods. Or, when we go out for dinner my husband and I will share a plate (he had surgery 3 weeks before me) and we can't finish it...at all. I get full so fast.

Loved refried Beans. It was definitely a go-to. I could also have flakey fish those weeks. Lived on tuna, salmon, and tilapia. I also had eggs.

Surgery date 4/27/15 starting at 270, surgery day weight 255, current weight 220. Almost 7 weeks out

Hello all. I am thankful to finally be able to eat food but finding it hard to really eat well. I have eaten so much fish and I am just tired of it. What are your go to foods? How many calories are you able to get in during a day? I am eating about 400 to 500 a day right now.