InspectorJensen

I'm in the same boat. Sleeved 12/19 and only down 40 lbs. I was at 367 before dieting for almost a year pre-op, surgery at 330 and 290 as of this morning. I guess as long as I'm not gaining, it will all work out in the end if I trust the process.

Just stick to the plan and it will all work out. I know it's easier said than done, but try not to get too discouraged!

I have lost a similar amount since my surgery on 12/19/16. Was stalled for several weeks.

Out of curiosity, did your surgeon give you a reason for advising you to go against one of the fundamental rules of WLS? My surgeon is similar; he actually admonished me for using 2 protein shots (about 40g protein for 80 cal each) as it put me over 60 grams of protein and he said that was just a waste of calories. That was during the early weeks when I was struggling to get in fluids, much less protein. I just had my one month follow up and he is bothered that I haven't lost since my 2 week appt. I just lost the 18 lbs quick and then when I went back to work nothing. I haven't been eating off plan, I just haven't exercised after work. My job is rather physical and with grad school, caregiving to mother and 4 kids, I generally don't have anything left at the end of the day. I'm worried too but feel that sticking to plan, it should drop eventually. My period has even failed to appear this month so something is at work. Starting weight 367 Surgery weight 330 Current weight 308 Sleeved on Dec. 19, 2016

I'm having this issue now. Had surgery Dec 19 and flow came on schedule on the 22. I have had none since despite only losing about 20 lbs since surgery. I wear/carry protection as I feel like I am about to start for the last week. The unpredictability is harder than just getting it over with. I definitely don't want any surprises! Starting weight 367 Surgery weight 330 Current weight 308 Sleeved on Dec. 19, 2016

Not to hijack the thread, but great post and welcome to the world of public health! Starting weight 367 CW 317 Sleeve scheduled for Dec. 19, 2016

It's amazing what a few months post surgery can do. Congrats! You look great!!!! Starting weight 367 CW 317 Sleeve scheduled for Dec. 19, 2016

I don't know. I'm 8 days out and wondering the same. I don't feel just soreness that most have talked about. It hurts - a lot! I also feel every sip going through my system - I sure hope that stops! Starting weight 367 CW 329 Sleeve scheduled for Dec. 19, 2016

I just had mine done on Monday with a similar situation. I'll let you know when I get the bills. Starting weight 367 CW 329 Sleeve scheduled for Dec. 19, 2016

Me too! Good luck!!!! Starting weight 367 CW 335 Sleeve scheduled for Dec. 19, 2016

@@BettyG Yes, I have certainly learned a lot that I will take into account the next time I need a surgeon for sure. I'm still hoping for the best. I'm so so close! Starting weight 367 CW 335 Sleeve scheduled for Dec. 19, 2016

Thank you BettyG, you make a good point. Starting weight 367 CW 335 Sleeve scheduled for Dec. 19, 2016

Congrats! Starting weight 367 CW 335 Sleeve scheduled for Dec. 19, 2016

@militaryma Let us know how it goes! Fingers crossed for you!!! Starting weight 367 CW 335 Sleeve scheduled for Dec. 19, 2016

@militaryma Oh my goodness! I can't imagine how much this must hurt. I was talking to my nutritionist and she said that there have been those that have obviously not followed the diet and still got the surgery and not to worry if the weight doesn't fall off as expected. But, the threats of the surgeon trump that for me and stress me out to no end. I hope and pray for your sake that your surgeon will move forward given that you have put good faith effort toward jumping through all the hoops. Take some Metamucil as it will push whatever u ate through your body and don't lose hope. Sometimes I feel that are different standards for different people even in the same practice and that is unfair. Hopefully, your surgeon won't be too hard on you for this. Obviously, that isn't something you can control. Hugs. Starting weight 367 CW 335 Sleeve scheduled for Dec. 19, 2016

I go in to surgery on the 19th as well and my pre op liquid diet starts Monday Dec 5, 2016. Starting weight 367 CW 335 Sleeve scheduled for Dec. 19, 2016

Just joined! My surgery date is Dec 19! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hang in there and keep us posted!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Yeah, I would agree with that. Of course given that I can't seem to lose weight fast enough or just enough period to please my surgeon, I've been on mostly Protein drinks for months. I think I have a partial tubs of every Protein Drink known to man. I can make smoothies for my kids out of the ones I don't like any longer so I'm not too worried about that. The only thing I can really attribute it to is anxiety. It's not like I can't get more at any time. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hmm. Interesting. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I wonder what her reasoning for that is? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Interesting, my surgeon does them at the same time. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Where did u order those from may i ask Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App Yes, please share because I can't find these anywhere! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Where did u order those from may i ask Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App Yes, please share because I can't find these anywhere! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh wow. My next appointment is on 12/14 and I also have my PreOp for the hospital that day as well. I havent had weight loss requirements set but I have been incorporating a protein shake at breakfast and 2 high protein meals. I am trying to eliminate snacking and the drinking after I eat I tend to get dry mouth while eating but they say i need to chew longer to build more saliva.... its hard work but I know in the end it will be worth it! Good luck on your appointment! That must be the wonderful not to have to stress about it every day. I started at 376 and am at 335 now. I never used to but now I hate the scale and food is the enemy at this point. Whatever is lost is never enough. But it's all for the best. I have made immense changes if only I could get my body to cooperate on my surgeon's schedule. I have pre admission testing on the 12th and another weigh in the 16th to make sure I've met my weight loss during the two week liquid diet of 4 slim fast a day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App