camry2016

Not at all. I had moments early on wondering "what did I do", but I barely remember that time. With 65 pounds gone and so much energy, I'm really glad I did it.

I had that same sort of pain you are talking about. It really will get better. Do the best you can to get your liquids and Protein in, but don't get down on yourself - you are not failing. Sip.Take it slow. Get down what you can, but don't push or stress yourself out about it. And if you can walk. Walking/moving around helped me SO MUCH. It seemed to alleviate the gas pains/full feeling more than anything else did those first few weeks. Good luck and hang in there!

Is anyone else stalling out? My 6 month check up is next week and I've lost 12 lbs in the last three months. I know everyone's journey is different and I keep trying to tell myself that. I'm also trying to not just focus on the scale, but it's tough when for weeks the number won't budge. And then it will drop 3-4 lbs. And then it won't budge again.

The most I can handle is 2-3 bites of thin crust - more than that and I don't feel well afterwards.

I took 5 working days off, with the weekend it was a week. My first day back was a little rough, but by the end of the week I was feeling fairly normal. I did photograph an event 10 days post op...looking back, maybe not the best decision, but I made it through. Like others have said, everyone's journey is so different. I worked out pre-surgery, so I think that helped with my recovery time, plus I had no complications.

WOW - 105 down? That is awesome! I'm down almost 60. August was pretty much one long stall, so that was frustrating, but in the last couple weeks I've been dropping again.

You look awesome! I was sleeved about a week after you and love seeing the results of others that had their surgery around the same time.

I'm nearly 4 months out, so still a newb, but I had the same concerns you did, so I thought I'd chime in on my experience thus far. I started back running at 6 weeks post-op. Around 2-2/12 months I was back to my pre-surgery lifting weight. At first I felt off...little dizzy, weak, just not 100%, or even 75%. However, with each week it got better and I listened to my body vs. pushing through. Around 10 weeks post-op I started to feel much better. I'm running farther and faster than I have in over a decade. I am trying to figure when/what to eat before an intense workout because I now get nauseated and heart burn easier.

It's such a great feeling to get rid of clothes that are TOO BIG! Congrats!

I'm going on my third week of this stall. At first I was embracing the stall, now I'm swearing at it. I keep trying to think "you're down 50 lbs in 3.5 months...be happy..." Easier said than done.

I'm happy with the results so far, but I do worry that after the honeymoon is over I may struggle. My biggest issue right now is taking time to eat. Between work and kid activities right now I'm stretched. I rarely sit down, eat, chew slowly, etc. I'm not making bad food choices, but I get sick to my stomach/too full feeling quite often because I'm eating too fast. The positive, I usually cannot wait to get the gym every day....I went pre-surgery, but it was chore. It's motivating to see my endurance increase and run times decrease :-)

I'm two months out from surgery. At my gym last night, part of the workout was a 15 minute timed run. I thought well, I guess I'll just see what I can do. As I was running, I kept increasing my speed because I was not fatigued. I did 1.65 miles in 15 minutes...that's a 9:05 minute mile. It felt awesome to see that number...still smiling about it.

I've been stalled for the last couple weeks and that's bumming me out a bit. BUT I'm back to working out regularly, my clothes are getting way too big and overall I'm feeling good.

Two questions... When did you first try Protein bars? Did it go down OK? I'm 5 weeks out, and on soft foods, so no Protein Bar for me yet. However I know pre-sleeve they sometimes did not sit well, so I'm curious how they are for people post-sleeve.

Good for you!! Although I like the physical benefits of exercise, I really need it more for the mental release. It's my time...no kids, no housework, no job, just me and my sweaty self