nicki72

I had my gastric sleeve done on 6th may 2016, I did weigh 19stone 2 pounds. Almost 5 months later I'm only down to 17 stone 1.... I was never given a diet plan from my doctor although I was given a very basic sheet stating liquids to puréed to soft to solids after around 6 weeks.....there was no mention of needing Protein ..... Just to follow a low fat diet. It was actually this site that helped me as a member kindly shared the diet sheets she was given. So I felt better informed after that. Now due to a lot of stress going on at home with my mother in law now being terminal with brain cancer and we go everyday and make lunch and dinner for both parents...I've found myself going back to my old eating habits.....I started to over eat and end up in pain and throwing up a lot, so I've started simply snacking through the day.....my diet is now basically crisps, cheese or cup-a-Soups. I've even started having a drink of vodka most nights I think the only reason I'm managing to stay awake or have any energy is due to the amount of Vitamins and minerals I take everyday. My weight is going from 16.13 to 17.1 .... When I weigh myself every few days. Is anybody else struggling this way? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Aw thank you for your very kind words. My kids go back to school on wed next week and I have an introduction to a gym near me next Friday. Time for me to grab hold of the reigns again xx Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm going to start the gym when the kids go back to school hopefully, even if I just go swimming once or twice. I understand how hard it is to not be able to get there tho. x Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Excellent advice thank you ... I know what I need to do xx Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My hair has started falling out after 3 months post op. My surgeon told me it's the bodies reaction to the change in diet. He said there isn't anything I can do about it but it will eventually stop and grow back. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Alcohol is worrying me right now, we have had some devastating family news and I've found alcohol is becoming my new habit most nights as I can't eat myself happy now. I had my op on May 6th this year. My weight loss is very slow and I know why. I'm trying to stay away from it now. I don't need to go from food to replace it with this poison xx Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow I can notice the difference!! Well done Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm just wondering if anybody else is going thru this or have been thru it. I had my op on 6th may 2016.....I dropped from 19 stone 2 pound to 17 stone 11 pounds in 2 weeks.......I'm now 18 stone and the weight isn't moving.....I fluctuate from 17.12 to 18.1......I paid privately for my surgery after selling my house, and I'm beginning to think that this has been a complete waste of money as have all the fad diets I've been on......am I just one of those people who just can't lose the weight?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok I'm now at around 10weeks post op and finally it's starting to slowly come off again.....I'm now down to 17.4 from the initial 19.2.......I'm not weighing every day now either, I admit I weigh twice a week but I have my 2nd post op appointment with the surgeon next Wednesday. I'll be having my bloods tested too as feeling run down and tired, full of a summer cold I can't seem to shift either. Will keep you posted .... Thanks everybody xx Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's so confusing, I'm just back on clear Fluid now til I see the dr next week. My head is battered Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Looks like I've been doing it all completely wrong....my sheet is very basic ....I will try show u what I got given.... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks so much Erin, I'll have a look thru. How are you getting on now? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've had my gastric sleeve on May 6th, I've had no pain but lots of stomach cramps and acid burn. Now on my 2nd week and don't know if I'm eating/drinking too much as I initially lost 12 pound in the first week, no I've gained 3 pound??!! It's really annoying me. Any advice? I think I'm due to be one of the failures Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have lanzoperole every day to help with the acid Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What's ppi please? .... I don't know why it's not all more straight forward Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Brilliant advice, thanks all. now I can start a fresh and get the Protein in.....yes I've pooped btw....took a while lol......I will go check out the fitness pal now. So glad I joined here thankyou Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was given a brief diet plan, week2 I introduce foods that slip off a spoon consistency, low fat and low sugar.....not told how much so been trying to feel when I get full.....there is a mention of Protein shakes but there isn't anything saying I need protein, it's just basically listed. I didn't even know I should be having protein until I joined here.....I see the surgeon on 25th may so I'll have to try find out what I'm doing wrong. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi I've just had my sleeve May 6th ... Just found this forum too which is really helpful x Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi Erin, you sound like you have taken the words right out of my mouth. I had my op 6th may, I can't tell if I'm hungry or just craving to actually eat food as its all liquid. I've also been weighing myself and feeling the highs and lows. I felt like I'm going to fail at this as I felt like I've been eating none stop. I'm a bit lost on what exactly I should be eating, and how much, so I've been trying to see how much before I cramp. My friend had a band put in some years ago and she told me to just follow the plan, it's a time to heal now, she said it took her 6 weeks for the swelling and discomfort to ease for her. Even thought it's a different surgery I think it's about the same intrusion. Keep posting how you are tho, we seem to be having a very similar mind set here Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks girls, u have put my mind at rest, I've binned the scales now. Can't be starting to evolve into a scales warrior lol. I have been on clear fluids, I'm vegetarian so broth wasn't on the menu. I was having weetabix with lots of milk, Water, marmite drink, Heinz Soups, decaff coffee, lolly ices. All in small amounts. I've gained 3 pound since I tried eating over 2 days. I don't actually know how much I should eat each meal, I'm kinda winging it. Today I'm going back to clear fluids and starting again. I'm not hungry so keeping hydrated is a good start x Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App