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Thanks so much for the advice! I will start eating more calories and more often. (I have been going a long time between meals.) Lately I have been working 12 hours at work 6 days a week, and between that and all the walking I do, I think maybe my body is trying to tell me I need more to function.

I do log all my foods into myfitnesspal and yes I do wear a fitbit. I really think I do indeed need to up my calorie intake, that may also be why the past few night I am waking up in the middle of the night hungry. Has anyone ever had that happen?

My surgeon told me no carbonated beverages ever.

Hi, I was sleeved December 22, 2016. I have lost 61 pounds so far. My surgeon recommends to stay under 20 carbs a day. I was fine with this until just recently. About a month ago I added walking to help boost my metabolism and make me more energetic. It worked...for a while. The last few days I feel like I have been hit by a bus. I usually do about 3-5 miles a day walking and the past few days I am lucky to do a mile. I feel wiped out, loss of stamina, no energy, just plain exhausted. I drink a lot of water during the day, so I know I am well-hydrated. My questions is...is staying under 20 carbs a day adding to my exhaustion? I take in a lot of protein during the day and hang around 600 calories a day. Is my calorie count too low? This is what my surgeon recommends, but am starting to wonder, am I walking too much for this low carb/calorie count?

My surgeon only required a 1 night stay.

Hi All! I am almost 4 weeks out and was cleared for Proteins like fish and chicken a week ago. Everytime I try to eat it hurts in my chest. Terrible, sharp pain which makes me quit. (I eat small bites slowly, and chew a lot.) The last few days I have only been taking in my Protein in shakes because of the pain. I feel weak...and discouraged as I haven't lost any weight in over 2 weeks either. I am scared I went through all this just to still not be able to lose weight...and be miserable. Any advice??

It depends on how you feel. I didn't feel comfortable driving until about 2 weeks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon said 2 weeks.

Mine was two weeks high protein and low carbs. My carbs were to not go over 40 and I was to only get carbs from vegetables. No caffeine and no carbonation as well.

I am 3 weeks out. Lost 8 pounds on my 2 week pre-op diet and another 12.5 since my surgery on December 22nd. I lost that 12.5 pounds probaly the first week after surgery and nothing since. Everyone keeps telling me I am probaly losing inches now even though my weight is not dropping. My questions is if I am not really back at exercising...is it even possible to lose inches during this time when the scale refuses to move??

I guess it depends on the insurance company. I have BCBS. My surgical coordinator turned my paperwork in on a monday and I was shocked that wednesday morning she called me back saying I was approved!

It has been 3 weeks today and I have lost 23.5, but nothing for the last 8-9 days...guess I am headed towards the dreaded 3 week stall...but, it'll get moving again.

It depends on your insurance requirments, but with me from consultation to surgery date was only about 6 weeks! (We were trying to get it done by the end of the year!)

I brought only a change of clothes. The hospital had everything I needed!

I only had to have one because insurance required it. My surgeon actually told me it was a waste of time in his opinion, but again insurance required it.

I have BCBS and I had to pay $5,000 out of pocket. Everything else was covered.

My insurance (BCBS) required one, my surgeon did it himself. He did it as an outpatient procedure so it was easy!

I took two weeks then my third week I did half days to build up my endurance. My Dad had the surgery and it took him a week less than me to get back at work. My surgeon's nurse had it and was back to work in 5 days, so I think it really varies.

I don't like tuna, so it looks like I am stuck with chicken a while. Thanks for the advice of putting it in a slow cooker, it is hard to chew and dry out of the cans!

I am 3 weeks out and my surgeon wants me to eat more solid foods, like meats. So far I have tried chicken (out of can) which is kindof tough and hard to swallow. Baked fish I tried, which was a little easier going down. What kind of meats/and how did you cook them when first starting out?

@@Wonder WomanNJ It's weird. Before surgery I have always drank alot of liquid. I have a 24 oz Tervis cup that I probaly filled up 6-7 times a day! Now I struggle to get just one drank...

My surgeon told me chewables for six months before going on to a pill.

Thanks everyone! Yes, I am doing everything my surgeon has asked. (Trying to get water in is a challenge though.) He did tell me to eat that amount of food in 20-30 minutes which is so hard with such little food...I will try a smaller spoon...

Hi All! I am 20 days post sleeve and seem to have been stalling for the last 7-8 days. I know this is normal, but when will I start losing again? I lost 8 pounds on the 2 week pre-op diet and 12.5 since day of surgery (12-22) but nothing the last 7-8 days. Any suggestions?? ​Also, it is so hard to get my Water in and starting solids has been hurting my chest...I don't know if I am eating too much at a time or what. I eat like 6 or 7 bites and then the pain comes...

I am right there with you! Sleeved December 22 and the last 8 days haven't lost an ounce. So frustrating!!