Hassan_AZ

I stopped losing for 7 or 8 days around 3 weeks. The infamous 3 week stall..Google it. It will last for a week or two the the weight comes off again. No worries!

@@Hassan_AZ
I have been trying to increase my calories because my weight loss stopped with 600 calories. Some days 800-900 is easy, some days I just can't. The weight is coming off still but slower than I though for the calories I am eating. I am 20 lbs down since my surgery, loss 1/2 of that the week.

@@Marlymamamar - You may be panicking a bit. Your profile says you have already lost 90 pounds (assuming mostly prior to pre-op). That is a tremendous weight loss! I am assuming this took you a while and know that this is a marathon not a sprint. And you walked 8 miles at 2 weeks post-op? That is amazing! I am 11 weeks post-op and walked 3 miles yesterday and was quite proud of myself for that. Quite impressive that you would walk for what I am assuming is at least 2 1/2 hours straight. Truly you should relax and be proud of your accomplishments thus far.
Now, having said that - if the scale drives you nuts, don't weigh every day and most certainly don't weigh several times a day. Weight doesn't work like that. Weigh in the morning before you eat and take that as your weight for the day. I do remember suddenly being able to drink so much more Fluid and worrying about it and rest assured, everyone confirmed that was normal. You haven't done anything wrong. Your swelling has just reduced making fluids easier. Once you start on soft foods and even more so on dense Protein, you will feel the restriction. Just stick to the program - Protein (ESPECIALLY if you are walking 8 miles a day!) and fluids. You may be entering the 3 week stall a little early. (VERY common occurrence.)
You are doing great. Be proud of yourself!

That is my prayer that my type 2 diabetes improves and I'm off insulin. I've had type 2 for 25 years.

Hassan thank god I am not alone ..I have decided to revise my protien and Water as may not be getting enough of both ..Keeping a journal now I have my pre op visit wed ..
Post op 2 week I mean

4 months & 1 Day post Op
HW: 318
Sw: 303
CW:223
GW:160
I was sleeved 10/21/13 & lost 80lbs since . I am 23 &my one & ONLY regret is that I didnt get this surgery years ago!
Here is a pic of me the day of my first Dr appointment (left) & the second pic (right) is me about 3 weeks ago (since them I have lost 12lbs actually lol)

Sleeve four month ago, October 7, 2013 and down over 100 since day of surgery.

Here I am at my highest and my lowest let me know what you think. Starting weight 387 current weight 230. Just bought my first pair of 36 jeans down from a size 50. And still losing yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RNY on Aug 10th and have lost over 20lbs since coming home on the 11th. I was allowed to sip my Protein Shakes right from the start along with all the Water I could handle...wondering if that and the fact I was able to start walking almost immediately has helped. I don't expect this rate to continue, but I'm heading for the 200 club and darn happy about it.

This is the guide I follow.

Thanks to all for the good wishes. Got home yesterday. Today much better. BS have been great 75 to 90. All meds are on hold for now. Getting along by myself on some things. First night was tough second day better still not great. In hospital i was not able to drink. My appetite was not there and the taste of Water was not appealing to me. T oday i am able to drink my Protein shake and Jello pudding popsicles so much better.

Congrats I have diabetes type 2 will be sleeved monday and I am hoping I wont need meds again

good luck and please let us know how it went. You're in our prayers

Sleeved 29 July. 15 years type 2 Diabetic. Stopped all meds since surgery and blood sugar levels are reasonable (I check several times daily). Am still on liquid diet so I hope I still don't need the meds when I hopefully move on to next nutritional stage. Happy to be off my meds.

I am 9 days out from VGS and am on a liquid diet until day 21. I can have Clear liquids and Protein shakes. No yogurt. I am so tired of drinking. I am not ready for meat, but a yogurt or watered down oatmeal would be great. I am only getting 500-600 calories a day and my body has slowed the weight loss because it is in starvation mode. Difficult when you are consuming so little and the scale barely moves. Physically the surgery was much easier than I anticipated, but it is a mental roller coaster

Sleeved 29 July. 15 years type 2 Diabetic. Stopped all meds since surgery and blood sugar levels are reasonable (I check several times daily). Am still on liquid diet so I hope I still don't need the meds when I hopefully move on to next nutritional stage. Happy to be off my meds.

Sleeved 29 July. 15 years type 2 Diabetic. Stopped all meds since surgery and blood sugar levels are reasonable (I check several times daily). Am still on liquid diet so I hope I still don't need the meds when I hopefully move on to next nutritional stage. Happy to be off my meds.

My surgery was done in little over an hour but my recovery was quite some time. Apparently I didn't take well to the anesthesia and when I woke up I was violent and was trying to open my incisions. And I am the sweetest person. Do I remember any of it....nope.

If I may make a few comments here -
1) Congratulations to you for deciding to undergo WLS to become healthier!
2) It may seem strange, but if you do have any patients who ask you, and you are able to share your experience with them matter of factly and calmly, you may be able to alleviate some fears that your patients may have regarding WLS versus other methods of weight loss.
3) I don't think everyone has to know your personal business, but should someone (patient or co-worker) ask, and they are coming from a sincere place, you could be a great advocate/confidante for them as they go on their own journeys toward better health and wellness.
4) People around me know and have been very supportive. I have a medical background (nursing) but no longer work in the field due to having SLE and not being able to be around folks with communicable diseases safely. So now I'm an auditor - strange, but it works.
5) The nurse practitioner who is in charge of managing the bariatric clinic where I attend my support groups is himself a patient and is 7 years post surgery. It is helpful to be able to ask questions, especially regarding medical issues.
I am not in anyway stating that you should go about spouting your personal business, but in my experience you may have the unique position of becoming a greater ally to the patients you serve.
Just my .02
Kim

I am on day 8 and its hard but I know what i want. I still need 6 days to go more than half way there. I just finished cooking some fajita for my husband and enjoyed the aroma but didn't even think twice about not eating it. It is only 2 weeks and it can be done. You can do it too. I found some good products and make fixing my liquids fun. I bought new measuring cups 2oz each in different colors and pretty mugs for my Protein shakes. I get on this forum and read the posts. Stay busy. Focus on the reason why your doing the diet. Good Luck

Hi there! I just found this forum site yesterday and didn't hesitate to join. I am 12 weeks post-op (RNY) and so far things are going pretty well. My starting weight was 250 lbs and I've just hit 199 lbs so I'm down 51 lbs! I'm 43 with 3 young children (6yrs, 4yrs & 3 yrs) and have been overweight and obese for most of my life. I've lost weight many times in the past, only to gain it all back (and then some) over the years. Many health issues on both sides of my family (diabetes, heart disease, cancer), and the fact that I want to be an active, engaged mom to my kids were the underlying factors for me deciding to go ahead with gastric bypass surgery.
So today I have no regrets. My goal weight is 150 lbs so I'm halfway there. In the first 6 weeks or so, I was losing about 4-5 lbs per week. Over the last month or so it has slowed to 1-2 lbs per week and I'm ok with that - everything I've read says those who lose it at a slow, but steady 1-2 lb per week rate have the best chance of keeping it off. Fingers crossed!
This past weekend I spent the majority of my time outdoors with my kids and it felt so good to be able to move about without pain and discomfort. I think that is what will keep me motivated as the journey continues. Of course, I have struggles (salty snacks!), and I know I'm probably still in the "honeymoon" phase, but I'm determined to lose the weight and keep it off this time. One mental challenge I do have is constantly worrying that I already have, or will, stretch my new pouch. I try to be diligent with the small portions, but I have overeaten (not intentionally) a few times. I need to be more mindful of eating meals slowly, which I was really good at during the first 6 weeks. I so don't want to ruin this for myself!
Anyway, thanks for taking the time to read this post!

I don't care
, let me call it what it is bull****!!!!! First of your post is very misleading and you chose to omit certain parts of how you gained the weight back, but more detrimental is the fact that your sources about "muscle loss" are misleading and down right wrong, there are variables as to why people lose muscle mass, age, sex, genetics etc..... I have lifted weights for over 25 years, and when I had my sleeve done I chose to research about keeping muscle and taking Proteins, I can pull stats all day to counter what you are saying, but how bout this instead, you are in no way qualified and in fact may cause someone wanting to have the surgery to see your post and say no, when you light a match make sure your not in the middle of a gas station, one of the last people I spoke to had her surgery 2 years prior and had gained 75lbs back and had complications, when she told me I shouldn't have it I had already spoken to her sister at work and her truth was totally different, she NEVER intended to do anything past having her surgery, and had been back to many of her old habits before 1 year was even over!!!!!!
Maybe the surgery never worked for you, but you had no right to throw that crap on here, we will never know what really happened will we????
Only you and God really know, how's this for stats, when I wanted this I researched for two years and found this remarkable
90% of people who claimed complications and failure, never followed through with post surgery regimens
5% due to incompetent surgeons
5% due to complications from surgery
Hhhmmmm??????
As for me Since June 10th I've lost over 48lbs, my BMI is at 47.8, down from 59, and I've gained 4lbs of muscle mass, if your stats were a boat it would sink....... Too any holes in your story!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll sit back and relax cause I love to leave It to Karma!

"The truth hurts"........if that is YOUR truth, then the only one it is hurting is you. You have had three years to acclimate and educate yourself and have chosen to do nothing. Stop playing the victim of your own story and start eating the right way and taking care of yourself. It is never too late to live a healthy lifestyle. Get strong - in mind and in body. You were given the gift of life, take care of it. I wish you nothing but happiness and hope you eventually find success.

And that's exactly what people who are completely uneducated about WLS say.....
And unfortunately, even people who have had it can be woefully uneducated. And that is the real travesty here.

I think the problem is, and I quote you, "I decided to have the surgery and 2 weeks later, I was in Mexico and sleeved - Stupidest and most stubborn decision I ever made.@"
In my humble opinion, NO ONE should go in to this ELECTIVE surgery without properly educating themselves. It is a permanent solution. No going back. I researched for a year before I came to my final decision. Was it scary? Yes, yes it was. But being morbidly obese and dying from the complications were more scary to me. In my life, it was the best decision I ever made for myself. I put me first for the very first time ever. I don't regret a thing. Yes, my portion sizes are smaller (thank God) and yes, I eat Protein first, then veggies, then a bite of something dessert if I am craving it. I don't restrict the types of food I eat. I definitely eat healthier than I ever have in my life and I am not deprived of anything. I just exercise control of choices now, which I never did before surgery. I am thrilled that I made this decision and know, without a doubt, that I extended my life by having this surgery.
I'm sorry that you regret it. I wish you would read a little more about the surgery and taken a little more time before you jumped in. A lifetime of regret would be no fun, I hope you come to terms with your tummy and learn to treat it right. I wish you nothing but success but think that without educating yourself (even now, three years later) you are setting yourself for continued failure.