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I GAINED 5 pounds my first week after surgery. Please do NOT try to compare yourself to anyone else's story. This is YOUR weight loss and YOUR body. Everyone is different. Comparing yourself will make you crazy!! I compare myself to my husband to a lady I work with to others that have had the surgery. Then I saw this thing that had 8 different women that weighed the same amount. Everyone looks different. As long as your are following your plan then it is a success.

My surgeon said no soda ever! Caffeine is an appetite enhancer and the carbonation can stretch your stomach. I was told after I reach goal weight I can have anything I want in limited quantities. Even caffeine.

I am 5 months out from surgery, down 115 pounds, and 30 pounds from goal weight. I don't eat sweets very much at all because they give me a headache now.

I do not really eat bread either. I may have a single bite everyone now and again but not often. It fills me up and I NEED to get that Protein in!

I am 5 months out and this is my 3rd stall. I am eating about 600 to 800 a day. I work out 5 times a week and active on weekends. I limit carbs as much as possible. I've lost 115 pounds so I know that is awesome but I am 30 pounds (40 from my doctor's goal) away from goal and want to get there. I do zumba, body pump, treadmill, and Water aerobics. I feel your frustration.

I did not get hungry until about 3 weeks after surgery. Then, I was like, "what is this?" Quickly realized that I was hungry. I am not 5 months out and I get famished. Like, I could bite your head off hungry. I have a few bites and then I am full again for hours. I get "bored" hungry sometimes where I am not hungry but want to eat. I fight that though. I usually get up and do something or drink some more Water. I hear about these people that never get hungry again and I sometimes think "I wish" but that's not me. I work out a lot so I guess my body is actually burning what I eat so maybe its a good thing???

I am almost 5 months post op. My staples are: dannon light and fit Greek yogurt, canadian bacon, low fat mozzarella string cheese, Water, Powerade zero, salmon, shrimp, Tyson Grilled and Ready chicken breasts, steamable veggies, frozen veggies, and Soup. My typical day: Greek yogurt and 2 slices of Canadian bacon for Breakfast. I have the mozzarella cheese for a snack. lunch is half a piece of the grilled and ready chicken along with 1/4 cup veggies. I either have some nuts or a Protein shake in the afternoon. Then dinner is usually fish, shrimp, chicken with some veggies. I have Soup sometimes as well. I try not to though because when I do I usually am in danger of not getting enough Protein.< /p>

The Pre op diet is HORRIBLE. I was so hungry. AFterwards it hurt to swallow Water. I was not hungry for about 3 weeks or so. Some people say they don't get hungry but I definitely do. I get ravenously hungry but eat about 5 or 6 bites and it is gone.

I hate it too! I've lost over 100 pounds and I still have to make myself exercise. I did find a few things I can do that I don't HATE. I do Zumba on Monday, Body Pump on Tuesday and thursday, Aquacize on Saturdays, hit the treadmill on Wednesdays, and the row machine on Fridays. I schedule it in my planner. I have become a regular so I feel as if I need to be there. Find something that is bearable. I cannot just run on the treadmill everyday...boring! I am NOT a runner anyway. If I can't make it to the gym I just turn on some music and dance like no one is watching! I burn as many calories doing that as I do at the gym. DVDs are a great way to work out at home. There are some really good ones out there.

I can't even imagine what you are experiencing. I have nothing to say but I hope for the best possible outcome for the both of you.

My surgeon told me from day one that weight loss was not guaranteed and this was merely a tool. You have to use it as such. It does not give you license to eat whatever you want. I am only 4.5 months out from surgery but I think there is a shift once you hit your goal weight. You forget what you have been through. You forget your limitations. You really just want to feel "normal" again. I don't know.

I weigh once a day in the morning. I record in my planner my weight for the day. I only record my weight in my fitness pal when there is a loss. I am about 4.5 months out from surgery and it helps me to see what (if any) differences in my diet or exercise routine do. I do sometimes get discouraged. I had a 3 week period when I did not lose one single pound (this was about a month out from surgery). I recently had about a 2 week period where I didn't lose anything. Like others, when I am not losing on the scale I check my measurements. I also post selfies on my FB page at my "goal" weights such as not being morbidly obese, 200 lbs, 195, 190, 185, and 180. My next will be 175 because that is where I am no longer obese (still overweight).

I feel the same as the person above. Pee op sucked. That diet. I was trying to breastfeed and I was hungry all the time. After surgery sucked too. Wasn't as much pain as a c section though. I was walking 2 miles a day a week after surgery. The restriction is definitely a gift. I never want to lose that. I am just 3 months out but can eat pretty much whatever. I stay away from sugar and most carbs but had to add carbs in because I was working out so much. I've been sick with a cold for 3 weeks and only been working out 3 days a week vs 6 before. It's been rough but nothing to do with surgery. This is not a decision to make lightly. It is a huge change. I don't regret it though. 53 pounds til I am at goal weight!

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!

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 powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >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.

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.