MaMaCole

I have stalled for the last month and am actually okay with it. My doctor laughed at me when I explained that I was tired of clothes shopping. I started this journey at 348. I dropped about 25 pre-surgery. I'm down to right at 200 now. I enjoy being a 14/16....buying an occasional Large. I've size out of Lane Bryant/Catherine's and it feels beyond weird. My husband had his surgery this last May. He's already lost close to 120. I love him and hate him at the same time. LOL

I see my doc and NUT next week. I'm not in a panic over anything. I think I might need to up calories, but considering the food fight my entire life it feels weird to be on the side of needing to increase calories. LOL

I don't snack. I eat 3 measured meals a day, with an occasional 4th if I'm pulling a super long day. My caloric intake ranges from 500-600 a day. And, the only 'sweet' that I have is an occasional No-sugar added instant breakfast in skim milk. I don't even eat yogurt because they're too sweet to me anymore. My foods are pretty simple: boiled egg, baked plain chicken, and tuna fish are a majority of what I eat. I have a protein powder I mix & sprinkle throughout the day. Other than the instant breakfast my fluids are straight water only.

Sleeved Aug 12, 2015 Starting weight 348 Pre-Surgery weight 326 Current weight 283 I had wished that I'd have lost more by now, but am being positive. I've lost a lot of weight since I started this venture. I'm healthier. I feel better. I'm just in a bit of a slump and a stall isn't helping. I am not sure if it is time to change anything or if it is due to the fact that I started adding strength training to my routine two weeks ago (thinking might be building muscle). I hit my Protein , don't miss my vitamins/supplements, and Fluid intake is good. I only eat 3 times a day with an occasional 4th meal, but only hold about 2.5 ounces. I work a hectic, on the move job and make sure that I walk a mile and a half every day after work, no matter what. And, like I said, I started strength training two weeks ago (3 times a week...short sessions to start). I guess I'm just venting and needing some positive vibes. Hope everyone is doing well! Nicole

Slip on shoes! These were a big help for me during recovery.

We're close! HW: 348 SW: 326 8/12/15 CW: 288

I was sleeved in Aug 12. I lost 20 pounds in 3 1/2 weeks and then the scales stopped. Then I only lost another pound, but this last weekend I lost 3 pounds in two days. Did I just get over my stall or is this common? I never expected to be able to set a watch to the weight loss, but wasn't expecting it to be in chunks. Thoughts? TIA!

Thank God I'm not alone! I lost 25 pre-surgery (over 4 months of diet changes) & 25 since. . .stalled for almost 2 weeks. I was sleeved 8/12 and starting to wonder why. Will this end??

My doc said that tenderness is completely normal & should go away in another few weeks (sleeved Aug 12).

My sleeve was also 8/12!

I had my surgery Aug 12. I started my journey in Feb. I lost 20 pounds prior to surgery & 20 more since (started at 345 and currently at 305). I feel like weight loss has been slow compared to others, but I'm certainly losing inches. I had to buy new clothes for work & those are already baggy. I hope to be closer to 250 by the New Year & my doctor believes it is very doable for me.

My doc explained that he didn't like the chances of air being ingested and ballooning the new stomach pouch. And, that after surgery a large number of patients don't need a CPAP.

My doctor gave me Prilosec. Stomach acid can cause problems during and after surgery. If your doc gave it to you I suggest taking it or at least discussing your concerns with him.