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I did 2 day liquid diet at 5 months post op. I had to..... it wasn't hard and I thought it would be. I did it because I could feel and sense cravings coming back so I thought it wouldn't hurt and it would help me toxic myself.

Thanks guys for the advice!

230lbs as starting is on the lower side than many others. It might be higher depending on your height and your goal weight, but it's still considered 'lower'. I've noticed that a lot of people starting lower seem to progress a bit slower, and I think that's normal. My best suggestion would be now that you're about 6 months out, focus more on vegetables, Water, and increase the exercise if you can. I do 1.5-2 hours every other day. An example for a meal (I eat about 6oz a meal now as I'm a bit further out than you): 4oz vegetables, 2oz lean Protein. The veggies are going to be what contribute to weightloss, the Protein just keeps you feeling fuller longer and helps with muscle gain/definition.

I just wanted to share my experience. I was a neurotic daily weigher for about 15 months post surgery. And this far out it's no more honeymoon. For the past two weeks I have not stepped on the scale.
I feel much calmer and peaceful. I'm not obsessing about my numbers on scale hence I'm not getting upset as much and having negative thoughts about my WLS journey.
These days I have amped my workouts and I can feel my muscles toning. And it motivates me to keep working out harder and eat right.

I have a Fitbit Alta, runs about $150 on Amazon. I love it. Tracks, food and liquid intake, steps, activity, weight (with you input) and sleep. I may not be the most accurate as a medical device, but it is "good enough" for our purposes.
It reminds me to get up and get busy, "let's rock and roll," reminds me it's time to settle down and get ready for bed, etc. And the Alta is not the most advanced Fitbit.
As with any tool, you have to be honest in what you input or you'll get bad output. I do know I love it and it has helped me - I started losing again after I started tracking.

Well you certainly have done well. You look fabulous, darling!

I have a Fitbit Alta, runs about $150 on Amazon. I love it. Tracks, food and liquid intake, steps, activity, weight (with you input) and sleep. I may not be the most accurate as a medical device, but it is "good enough" for our purposes.
It reminds me to get up and get busy, "let's rock and roll," reminds me it's time to settle down and get ready for bed, etc. And the Alta is not the most advanced Fitbit.
As with any tool, you have to be honest in what you input or you'll get bad output. I do know I love it and it has helped me - I started losing again after I started tracking.

The Weight Loss all came the first month and a half. I have not lost any weight since before thanksgiving.

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I'm so happy for you! Good luck and smooth sailing.

I was sleeved on 11/18/16, I was 243lbs the day of surgery and I am currently stalled at 212lbs , I get hungry and really don't have trouble eating anything (I wonder if the surgery is even working) however I have faith and I will continue following the correct step and hope for a great finale LOL don't get discouraged...this app also helps
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To my understanding with the sleeve, you should lose 10-15 pounds per month. You also need to be exercising as well. This is not GB which has calorie restriction and reduction in calories taken in the small intestine with it. I chose to be sleeved because I did not want to lose weight too quickly. I've seen people with gastric bypass lose weight super quick. They would have alot of excess skin and look sick. I was sleeved on 10/3/16. I have lost 53 lbs so far. I feel great and think I'm on target for losing about 15 lbs per month which is good. Just make sure you're exercising at least 5 days a week and stick with high Protein very low carb diet and you should be fine. If you hit a plateau change something, pick up on your exercise, drink more Water, or something to break the plateau. I still cannot really eat much more than 1/2 cup of food per sitting, but I make sure I only eat three times a day with 2 high Protein Snacks. My doctor gave me a very specific eating plan which is low carb high protein. I've read other sleeve forums and for some odd reason some people think they still eat whatever in a smaller amount and lose weight. That's not going to work and you will not lose weight or start back gaining. Good luck everyone and don't get discouraged. To be honest, sounds like many of you are losing about 15 lbs per month which is around where you are supposed to be. Think about it like this.....without the sleeve would you have been able to lose 15 pounds per month. Like someone said in a previous post, we didn't gain the weight quickly, so it's going to take time to lose it. If you lose 10-15 pounds a month, in six months you will have lost 60-90 pds. Take care everyone and keep on moving towards your goals.

Trust me you are not alone! I was sleeved 11/17 and as of last week I'm down only 14lbs...which I've seen people lose in like a week. Also same as above...I feel like I'm constantly hungry and can almost eat just about anything (haven't eaten anything crazy lol) but don't get discouraged and don't delete the app. I know it's hard not to compare yourself to others but just know there's many people on this app who are going through or have gone through the same thing we are. I know eventually it'll all be worth it!
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Thanks Renea. Sounds like a good plan.
I have started losing a gain - 1.7 lbs lats wee and 5.3 lbs this week, th most I've done in 2 weeks, since surgery.

Good for you. Thanks for sharing

Sounds like you have a good handle on what's happening. But as others have said, some conversation and reassuring is needed.

Your message about clearing with you doc came after my comment. I am tying to get up the committment with myself to go back to the gym. I had a personal trainer when I went before, but that's s expensive. I'm doing my thing at home, but it's just not enough,
I like the chewable calcily with Vit D and the sublingual B12. Maybe you could try them.

Yeah, I also wasn't cleared to do gym type exercises until my 6 week check-up. Do you have the eating plan from your doctor. Generally all the docs provide them. I have quite a Vitamin routine for life, Calcium/Vit D, B12, Iron, Multivitamin and Protein. With timing restrictions on the Calcium. Please check with your doctor, about your eating plan. It iis important that you do this right so as not to hurt yourself.
Good luck!

Oh Man, You look wonderful, healthy and fit. I'm 3 months out, losing slowly and nnow my appetite is back, I want to eat all day. I'm trying hard to stay under 700 calories, but it's getting harder.

Oh Man, You look wonderful, healthy and fit. I'm 3 months out, losing slowly and nnow my appetite is back, I want to eat all day. I'm trying hard to stay under 700 calories, but it's getting harder.

Oh Man, You look wonderful, healthy and fit. I'm 3 months out, losing slowly and nnow my appetite is back, I want to eat all day. I'm trying hard to stay under 700 calories, but it's getting harder.

You look great keep up the good work
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I hope you all have a great 2017. May we all hold on for our blessing and our beautiful new healthier lives.

Hi, VeryBlessed. How are you doing? I hope your holiday season was fun and blessed.
I stugglesd a bit with wanting things not good for me. But i made it through without too much damage.

This has been a helpful conversation and may be a clue as to my slow weight loss. I wasn't getting enough Protein or calaries initially. So I was we for weeks. Then I think I may have over done it, I am almost 3 months out (10/10) and have only lost 22 lbs post op.
I hadn't heard about the 30 gram rule, so I'll take that into consideration.
On my own I started keeping a food journal with my fitness tracker. I is helpful

I was admitted into the hospital on 12/30/16 the day before I was so undecided on whether I wanted to go they with it or not. What really made me decide to go thru was my 1 year old son. I know that I have to be around for him while he grows up. I have had congestive heart failure for the past 3 years and 3 heart surgeries too follow so I figured one more surgery would be a breeze. But I'm just 4 days post op and it's a struggle. My mind is telling me that I'm hungry but my stomach is saying something else. At times I feel like I regret going thru it but I have to look at the big picture and just realize I did it not only for my son but also for myself. I'm only 29 years old and have had 3 major heart surgeries. I was limited to doing certain things before surgery and I feel once I start losing weight I will be able to be more active. I am so glad that I found this App for support and questions because it feels like I am in this alone. Can't wait to interact with other Sleevers!!
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